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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1934
Page
2
An opinion piece urges orderly parking in the Hope Street business district to keep traffic flowing and attract customers. It suggests cars stay off the main curb, park on the right side, and use police issued friendly reminder tags to curb diagonal or distant parking habits.
The town fire committee will meet again as Ahrens-Fox seeks to present evidence rebutting Fire Chief Anderson. A petition urges restoring a 1000 gallon pumper after a 3-3 deadlock with Seagraves, with Maxim discussed earlier.
Bristol social updates list births at 576 Wood Street Eleanor Quintal and summer visits for Rev and Mrs Larned and Mrs Rathbone Graham. Local talks include Religion in Bristol During Colonial Times at the Rotary Club. Several residents attend graduations and funerals, with details on ship crew furloughs and Boy Scout activities.
Charles Stein demonstrates theremin technique at the Science Theater of the Chicago World’s Fair. He produces ethereal tones by moving his hands through air, captivating attendees with improvised melodies and electronic sound.
The Chipin temple in Kyoto features a birdlike alarm system triggered by intruder footsteps. The clever device uses floor vibrations to mimic bird chatter and avoid arousing suspicion. It was installed in 1697.
The notice advertises printing services at The Bristol Phoenix with promises of fair prices and guaranteed workmanship. It urges readers to get printing done locally and emphasizes advertising value.
The column resurfaces to share timely comments on welfare and town interests. Residents are invited to submit notes and observations addressing local concerns and community improvements.
AL TRUISTIC invites readers on a narrated tour of Colt Drive in Bristol linking rolling countryside to harbor views. The piece highlights Hog Island Prudence Island and Newport Naval Station as seen from the route, noting the scenic bridges, statues of lions, and Poppasquash road return to Bristol.
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