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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1936

Page

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Republican Groups Gather Sunday at Bristol Casino Field

Bristol County Republicans plan the first annual clambake and dating at the Bristol Casino Field with 800 expected attendees. Senator Jesse Metcalf headlines, with speakers including Representative Charles F Risk and former Attorney General Louis Jackvong, as luncheon and bake follow a sports program and speaking lineup.

Tennesee Hills GO. P Bristol Bristol County United States Jesse H. Metcalf Cup Defenders Charles F Risk Louis Jackvong William H Vandertilt I. H Callan James E. Dooley GOP Sorges Tags Ab Ando Sehatar Barrington Pbrg Luke H Callan G . Andrews Moriarty John Ro Bernardo Tous Vo Santo Joseph Rinaldi Warren Daniel Bo Doyle Anan St Germain Max W Saugy Fred Haley Heaward KO DeWolf Barrington J. Walham Sutcliffe George EF. Carroll Charles Kingsford Sumner Wo Shepherd Edward Wo Lincoln Victor Allen Antonio Priamano John H Me Cusker Edward O Greene William W . Burne Carmine Longo Jesse Pezarllo

C and A Employees Outing Planned for Crescent Park

An announcement outlines the annual C and A outing on August 15 at Crescent Park. Morning and afternoon attractions precede a noon dinner. committee members and staff listed include Edward Stew, John Langel, Herbert Newman, Miss Betts, Joseph Marshall, and others assisting Mr Atkinson.

Prrplo Cellins Aikie Mile Sheree Inter Bear Sena AEP Atkinson Edward Stew John Langel Herbert Newman Miss Betts Viattos Joseph Marshall Joseph Travers Joe Marshall Josph Sai

Sermon Series Planned at First Congregational Church

Rex Herbert Graetz announces a summer preaching program at the First Congregational Church with three sermon subjects. The series begins this Sunday at 6:30 with The Real of the Real Self, followed by The Conditions Progress in Self Realization and The Compensations of Real Living.

Rex Herbert Graetz First Congregational Church

Season s smartest dance planned tonight by Mariners Ship

The Bristol Club hosts the annual dance by the Mariners Ship Vigilant committee. Hotel Dreyfuss Orchestra from Providence provides music. Patronesses and committee include Miss Norton MEO Zinderstein and Mrs Sidney Herreshoff with chairs Agnes Herreshoff Fether Hazen.

Bristolacht Club

Bristol Woman Dead After Fall From Porch

Mrs Gertrude Perry Lima died after falling from the porch steps of her Bristol home at 64 Fox Hill Avenue. She was found unconscious by her daughter and died of cerebral hemorrhages per Medical Examiner Dr Ralph J Pettrucci. Survived by husband Frank, four children, 12 grandchildren, and a brother, with funeral services set from her home and a requiem mass at St Elizabeth's Church.

Gertrude Perry Lima Frank P Lama Fox Hill Avenue Lima Mary Freita F. D'Angelo Ralph J Pettrucci Bristol County Lina Teicora Azores Islands Joseph Costa Taunton Bristol Joseph Frank Jr Manuel Perry Lima Freitas Joseph Williams Welock St Elizabeth's Church St Mary's Cemetery

Garden party planned by Portuguese church group

St Elizabeth church parishioners prepare a garden party on church grounds tomorrow. Co chairmen are Mr and Mrs cofounders with Miss Alexandrina Fernandes as secretary and a committee including Mrs Victor Andrade Mrs Joseph Marshall Mrs Manuel Vargas Mrs Philomena Rodrigues and others.

St Elizabeth Naver Alexandrina Fernandes Victor Andrade Joseph Marshall Manuel Vargas Philomena Rodrigues John Vasconcellos Misa Niice Castro Margaret, Travers John Almeida John da Ponte Manuel Espinosa Josepha Manato Manuel Pana Jroseph King Anthony da Ponte Antome Barbosa John Viera Ad Anthons Ramos

Democrats to Select Site for Clambake in Bristol

The Bristol Men's Democratic Club will choose a clambake site and form subcommittees at tonight’s meeting. Jens Romano heads the general arrangements committee, with Thomas McGrath secretary, Joseph Pannone treasurer, and a slate of members including John Jost and Anthony P. Nunes.

Bristol Men's Democratic Club State Strect Jens Romano Outine Thomas McGrath Joseph Pannone John Jost Anthony Po Nunes Nareas Manuel Polvdora Prescott Pando Dames Pierce Arthur Dandeta Rehard Burke Pau Celone Reco Minghert Pholip Sansome and de Chacke TC Ere Piere

Eagles Plan Bake at Fales Grove Outing Site

Bristol Aene No 953 Fraternal Order plans its annual outing at Fales Grove on Sept 6 with Anthony Polaniz as general chairman. The event is expected to draw hundreds including Eagle aerie representatives from the state and southern Massachusetts. Assistants include Jo Nunes, Manuel Perry, George Machado, Domenico Mascola, Joseph Medeiros, Francis Cupma, and John Vieira.

Fales’ Crave Bristol Aene

State Band Concert Delights Thousands on the Common

Several thousand residents gathered on the Common Wednesday night to hear a concert by a state band directed by Prof Charles Butterfield. The program, arranged by Prof George H Baldwin, showcased shows funded by state appropriations and met with generous applause after each number.

Bristol Charles Butterfield George H Baldwin Division of Promotion and Supervision State Department of Education

YMCA Campaign Seeks Support for Youth Work

James F Rockett State Director of Education addressed YMCA workers urging support for the 2000 plus dollar drive to aid youth programs. In two days the campaign collected 2188 50 with a final meeting scheduled for Monday August 3 at 8 15 pm. Local officials Mapes Merriman DeWolf Hobson Baldwin spoke as teams reported subscriptions across divisions with totals listed for Division A and B.

James F Rockett YMCA Alfred M Merriman Mapes J Winthrop DeWolf Carri Rockett Mr Mapes Earl H Hobson George H Baldwin State Department of Education

Col Barrett reports 15 foot shark off Prudence Shore

Col Arthur W Barrett Franklin street station agent says he and summer residents near his Prudence Island cottage saw an eight foot shark about 15 to 20 feet offshore Wednesday evening. He notes the shark swam near the area as warnings spread along New England beaches. A 12 foot, 600 pound man eating shark was also caught near Sakonett Point, Fall River this week aboard the Inez, with ex Representative Holder Wilcox of Tiverton aboard as part of the crew.

Arthur W. Barrett Franklin Street No Yon Hoseh Railroad Company Prudence Island Col Barrett New York New England Sakonett Point Fall River Inez

Bristol Battery Smashes Target On Initial Service Shot

Bristol Battery, 43rd Coast Artillery, fires a 10 inch rifle at a 20 foot target towed by a tug in Long Island Sound during a two weeks duty at Fort Wright NY. Officials call the feat rare, last done 15 years ago, as Captain Moren praises the gun crew and plotting sections. The Rhode Island National Guard unit completes the tour tomorrow and returns to Providence by 3 PM.

Bristol 43Rd Ana Regular Army Ft H Wright NY Outhet Albert A . Moren Bristol Batters Pottums Cermitmarder Long Island Sound Rhode Island National Guardsmen

Portuguese Band Cites Scheduling Conflicts in Bristol Concerts

Joseph Sousa announced that the Bris tol Portuguese-American Independent Band cannot participate in August concerts by the three local Bristol Common bands due to prior engagements. He noted residents planned a series with his band and the Bristol Train of Artillery and Cup Defenders bands, but previous bookings prevent the Portuguese group from taking part.

Bristol Bristol Common Joseph ‘Sousa Sousa Bristol Train of Artillery Cup

St Marys Women Serve Chicken Salad Supper

About 300 chicken salad suppers were served at St Marys church annual lawn party on the K of C grounds. Proceeds go to the parish fund. Mrs Rose Breen led the arrangements with Mrs Alice McHugh Coughlan secretary and Mrs Annie Farley treasurer.

St. Mary’s Church K of C Rose Breen Alice McHugh Coughlan Annie Farley

Big business and the public good debated in opinion piece

The article questions political attacks on big business. It argues prosperity comes from good products, honest management, and fair dealing with the public. It notes how certain leaders built large, efficient organizations to serve a vast nation.

America

Automobile and radio illustrate strong products and services

The era highlights goods like automobiles and radios as well as services such as the telephone system. The text notes there are many other notable examples worth mentioning.

Kellogg's Rise From Barn to Global Cereal Giant

A pioneer developed a ready to eat corn flake cereal and began in a Battle Creek barn. He sold locally, expanded to nearby towns, rebuilt after a factory fire, and turned Kellogg Company into the world’s largest cereal plant. It spurred grain farming, created thousands of jobs, and offered new convenience for households.

Battle Creek Kellogg Company

Cannon Mills Pioneer of Affordable Towels

James William Cannon launched low cost cotton towels to serve poor and middle class families. The business rapidly expanded and by late 19th century the firm grew to assets of 39 million dollars, employing about 15,000 people and handling roughly half the nation's towel production.

Cannon Mills, Inc America James William Cannon

Silk Stockings Then and Now at Berkshire Knitting Mills

The piece recounts how in 1910 Ferdinand Thun and Henry Janssen of Reading Pa started producing silk stockings with improved machinery and methods, making them affordable for all. It notes Berkshire Knitting Mills now make 10 percent of U.S. full fashioned hosiery and are the world’s largest hosiery manufacturers.

Ferdinand Thun Henry Janssen Reading Berkshire Knitting Mills United States

Big American Businesses Cover Market With Size

A discussion extols large U.S. firms as a force for reliability and standard pricing nationwide. The piece quotes Lincoln on measured growth and argues that big business helps Americans access dependable products at uniform costs.

Abraham Lincoln

Public call for fair treatment of workers by business

The passage defends proper employee consideration and warns against rash demagogic statements. It asserts that public knowledge of facts is necessary to avoid unfairness and hostility toward employers maintaining good labor and quality products.

Big Business and American Growth Discussed in Column

The column argues that industry thrives in America due to imaginative leaders meeting national needs. It credits progress to visionaries who fulfill those needs and to readers like you shaping the nation’s development through engagement.

America

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