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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1932
Page
2
Residents at a town meeting condemn the Wood Street dump for a terrible odor from decaying fish piles. They urge authorities to catch the culprits and curb the stench seen as a health threat near homes and the Oliver Street sewage outlet.
The Quirmyyans top the TWI League with two vidones while Thever Keadyrs and Ver mette Prost Kings chase second place after both teams win once. Defiance boys trail with two dedestts and two wins as Frost Kongs loom for first. A Thursday game shows Vast Moore delivering strong support as Olympiears perform well. Phes Gav also features in the discussion of the top teams.
The article discusses turf and surfacing options for runways including red fescue and sheep fescue blends. It notes soil examination by a landscape expert to choose best turf and mentions asphaltic base oil as a potential low cost runway solution.
In loving memory of Robert Peterson Jr who died June 9, 1924. Sadly missed by his mother and sister.
Mr and Mrs Fred E Suzman are in Boston on business. Miss Mary Miller of Pawtucket opens her Bristol High lands house for summer. Bristol Parents Teachers Association meeting Thursday at 3 in Colt Memorial High School auditorium. Sacred Heart feast observed by parishioners of three local Roman Catholic churches. Bristol polawes noticed by Miss Elizabeth Bourn at Seven Oaks. garden hose stolen Thursday. Epworth League of State Street ME Church hosts strawberry festival Wednesday June 29 in church vestry. Mrs Remieres chairs. Moris Kurland Sophie and Claire Abramson of New York visit Memorial Day with Mr and Mrs Naroditski. Naroditski drives them back to New York. Baptist Church prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 at Otis Mo Raley 29 Collins Street. topic Seven Things That Please God. Automobiles of Herman Muechinger of Newport and Andrew Jameson of West Barrington damaged Friday on Wetacam Avenue. no injuries. Plasmo Mancini owns an eight pound snapping turtle captured Sunday near Tellingham, Massachusetts. Ppworth League of State Street ME Church held Saturday afternoon. Mrs Rachel Simmons chairs arrangements with Mrs Helen Hlambrick, Mrs Walter Briggs, Mrs Prescott Hoar, and Mrs Waltham Ho Remieres.
Public auction to satisfy mortgage debt on a property in the Town of Bristol Rhode Island. The sale is ordered by the mortgagee and conducted by attorney George Triffman with the trusteeship noted in Providence. Bidder notices include date June 29 1932 and location details at the property site.
The Taft School Club will meet Thursday afternoon at the school for its last regular gathering of the year. Mrs. Maria D. Norris will entertain with an account of her visit to Italy and a musical program will be arranged by Mrs. R. S. Brightman.
A Woonsocket meeting discussed allowing two equal instalments for taxes. Fire Chief Anderson and John Carmone urged action to close the Wood street dump, while Brig Gen I Ho Callan cited improving bond markets and urged selling bonds to cover the $112,000 owed to the bank.
Carmine Paul Bruno, native of Bristol, was awarded the Doctor of Medicine degree from Hahnmann Medical College of Philadelphia after completing a four year course. He will intern at Homeopathy Hospital in Providence and previously served as a sub intern at Gary Hospital New York. A testimonial banquet in New York on June 26 is planned with relatives and Brastal trends attending. He earned a Bachelor of Philosophy from Providence College in 1928.
The funeral for Mary Moottit, a long time resident of the town, was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock at the local church. Interment followed at the nearby cemetery as family and friends gathered to pay respects.
Classified help wanted notice from Columbus Cdyn area seeking workers. Ad lists various tasks and duties with terse requirements and contact directions for applying.
This note invites readers to send written comments on timely topics affecting the town, offering a reserved space for residents to share welfare concerns and interests in the community column.
A humorous subscriber letter complains about taxes and laws burdening finances. The author laments endless levies from multiple government levels and charities, suggesting the bank account cannot support issuing a cheque while seeking sympathy for civic woes.
Miss Mary Pagano daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Pagano of 31 Garfield avenue married Gaetano Stanzione son of Mr and Mrs Sabato Stanzione of 182 Mount Hope avenue at Our Lady of Mt Cartmel Church. Rev Joseph Sarzano officiated.
Miss Mars Foti of 187 State street wed Frank Fanara of this town at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church yesterday morning. Rev Joseph Sarzano officiated and celebrated the nuptial mass. The bride wore white satin with lace edged tulle and orange blossoms, carried white roses, and was attended by her sister in pink satin. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home with a reception from 2 to 6. After a short honeymoon in New York and New Jersey, the couple will reside at 117 Hope Street.
Opening pages describe cold wet Wales and Derbyshire coal valleys with factories and knacker wards under a low midland sky. Boden writes from firsthand mining experience starting at thirteen to tell of worn shop girls tired women and pit men in a grime filled world, delivering a mature promising first novel.
The School Committee of Bristol announces sealed bids by June 14 1932 for removing loose paint from exterior woodwork of the Memorial School and applying two coats of lead and oil paint with reporting on sash work as needed. The committee may reject any or all bids per order.
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