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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1937
Page
2
The piece argues people neglect body health like insurance, prioritizing cars and homes while routine medical checkups decline until illness appears. It notes rising interest in recreation and gym use, spurred by health advocates, and praises health agencies for preventive programs and education to promote modern, scientific care. It highlights health as an index of happiness as a nation grows healthier.
The May report to the Town Council by Administrator Domenic Mascola shows a 1937 appropriation of 33000 with a 5 percent reserve. It lists WPA salaries for one year at 208000 and total expenses around 24408, plus administration costs and state reimbursements. The document notes further reimbursements anticipated and details items such as rentals and supplies. It records 12 WPA cases employed during the month and a total Mas 200.
Readers submit items on local life as Bristol reports births, travels, club events, church notices, school tests, and civic updates. The column covers residents returning from Providence, officers to be chosen for Beta Sigma Society, FHA office move, tuberculin testing at Colt Memorial High, drill at Battery A Bristol, and upcoming Memorial observances.
A daughter was born Thursday at Truesdale Hospital Vall River to Mr and Mrs Ernest King of PearseSavermue, the new arrival joining the family in this town.
ANE McCabe joins outdoor camping demonstrations as Camp Fire Girls nationwide celebrate National Jubilee Camping Week June 20 to 26. The feature provides jelly making steps for Red Raspberry and Strawberry Jelly and Gooseberry jelly with instructions on crushing fruit, boiling with sugar and pectin, skimming, and paraffin sealing for about 11 to 12 jars per batch.
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