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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1934
Page
2
Community praise follows strong policing on Bristol Neck Metacom avenue and other routes. State troopers and local officers deter speeders curb reckless driving and reduce accidents. A crowded court may result initially but steady vigilance should lower violations and improve safety.
A car driven by Joseph Texeira of Mount Hope Avenue crashed into a tree on the Metacom Avenue Town Beach highway injuring six passengers. Injuries ranged from severe scalp lacerations to broken legs and facial wounds. all were treated at local hospitals or homes.
A long list of visitors and residents touring cottages at Bristol Narrows and nearby areas includes Mr and Mrs A L Johnston Mrs Quincy Shaw and Mrs William L McKee with others at Ferry Hill and Griswold avenue. Local events mention a parish bingo for St Elizabeth’s and garden party plans at St Marys, with multiple social visits reported among families from New Canaan Brookline Providence and Garden City. A minor fire at 33rd street caused slight damage and arrests for traffic violations are noted alongside marriage intentions and a baseball injury near Pierce avenue.
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