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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1936
Page
2
The piece argues that four years of reform have boosted social mindedness with support for unemployment relief and old age pensions. It cautions reform waves can overshoot and urges voters to choose a practical administrator who preserves core national principles while pursuing progress.
Fragmentary notes describe a Bristol event involving Frank Buck and a reptile hunting thrill. The scrambled text mentions witnesses, a farm setting, and an afternoon scene with unusual creatures and a tense confrontation. The readable items hint at a sensational spectacle or travelogue style feature.
A winter ice barrier trapped 1500 residents on a Chesapeake Bay island 90 miles from the capital. A Puerto Rico cutter failed to break the ice, prompting a Red Cross appeal. Commander Karl led a Navy crew in a dirigible that navigated gale winds to drop provisions, clothing, and local supplies to the frozen community.
Reports of residents traveling to New Hampshire and Canada plus gatherings at Bristol spots. Meetings include Bristol Town Council, Fourth of July committee, Garden Club, Mite Secrets, and Rotaries Club with local residents and visitors from Newport Providence and Boston. Ice cream specials at Pozzi's Pharmacy and a weekend trip lineup round out the community snapshot.
Ekepe Circle No 70 will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday night in the Kooof C rooms on State Street Re James E Greer pastor of the State Street MoE Church departs next week for a vacation in Weirs New Hampshire with his wife and family Canon Parshle of St Michael's Episcopal Church broadcast on Morning Devotion over WJAK this morning and Wednesday soloist Miss Andrex Munro with accompanist Mrs Helen Herreshoft
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