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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1934
Page
3
Fragmentary readers note about Timely Topics discussing town welfare and local interests. The text hints at a column registration or observance but details are unclear in the damaged OCR.
A consumer health note urges milk as a valuable food for growing children and adults. It warns against unpasteurized milk spreading disease such as typhoid and tuberculosis, stresses pasteurization and cleanliness, and recommends daily milk intake of one quart for children and one pint for adults to stay healthy.
Local Bristol residents discuss why bathing is forbidden near harbor sewer outlets while a larger mill city allows it. The town lifted two sided parking on Hope Street after accidents, yet driving remains tight with parked vehicles. Construction on a new theater, Pastime, proceeds toward an Armistice Day opening. A poem fragment about Havana, Savannah, and peeling strings from a bean is noted.
A garbled recollection recalls a man meeting a woman by the meadow and a cow, with mentions of a gate and distant love. The text is fragmented, difficult to parse, and mixes imagery of cows, gates, and a distant lad.
A postcard from New York City shows Grant's Tomb with a caption about having a fine time visiting the site. The writer wonders if a stray t in there was intentional or a mistaken mark on the card.
Five Bristol Girl Scouts started a two week camp period at Camp Hoffman in West Kingston RI. Barbara Newman Margaret McGann Jean Malafronte Roberta Dixon and Nancy Bosworth are the listed participants with more girls expected to join in August.
Before a near 3500 crowd the Larney Bisbane led Olympians defeated Bristol Train of Artillery nine to one to grab the first half championship. Oscar Herzig hit a key homer in the sixth and again in the sixth inning while Marty Biancuzzo also connected for a roundtripper as Mosie Moore pitched four strong innings for the Artillery.
Parishioners of St Marys church organize a garden party for Wednesday evening August 8 at the K of C home grounds to benefit the church fund. James F Wryhe chairs the arrangements with Frederick Goff secretary and Rev Lawrence Deer treasurer. A parish supper will be served and many parishioners contribute goods and manpower for booths and decorations.
Readable fragments describe a baseball game tomorrow at 6 pm between two teams the Hope Bridge and the Rat, with Leo Mansi pitching for the wire workers and Chassie Le Clerc catching. Several players named on both sides and officials listed.
The scarce readable portion describes the Great Wall of China as the best preserved segment near Hanhaikwan and notes it was once the gateway to Northern China. Limited text references visitors and historical context, implying its significance as a regional landmark.
The Ever Readys defeated B.T.A. 7 to 2 on the Common. Key plays included Sousa and Gladue scoring in the early innings, Mansi driving in runs with a center field hit, and Correira’s grounder setting up later scores. Guevremont debuted for Ever Readys, while Mortin Mansi added a pair of RBIs.
Greek historian Diodorus Siculus notes Egyptians regarded houses as passages and tombs as their final homes, reflecting ancient beliefs on life and afterlife.
Defiance Hose Company hosts the Olympian Club of the YMCA Thursday evening in a half schedule clash. Key players Babe Ethiers and Dr Eddie Murphy lead a .250 plus lineup while Leo Mans handles pitching and Biancuzzo catches. Oscar Herzig and Marty Biancuzzo powered the Olympians to a first half title with homers Friday.
The Italian All Stars meet the Portuguese All Stars tonight on the Common in a five game set. Managed by Phillip Sansone, the Italians rely on pitcher Cavallaro while Rebello leads the Portuguese with Sousa slated to start. Notable players include Biancuzzo Andrade and Mansi on defense and Borges Perr Oliv er in the lineup.
Frederick W Brownell son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Brownell of Bristol R I married Carolyn Waters of Evansville Indiana on June 30 in Providence Kentucky. Rev J R Gunn officiated with attendants Miss Betty Bonham and Gilbert Froelich. The couple plans to reside at 215 Southeast First Street.
The Old Observer character used by the National Safety Council will star in a 13 week non commercial radio series starting the first week of July. Narrated by a seasoned driver who has never had an accident the program uses humor drama and driving maxims to highlight traffic safety and the dangers of distracted or reckless driving through real world observations.
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