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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1933
Page
2
A fragment from a Franklin Street railroad station scene describes a moment of observation and social interaction. The text hints at a proprietress and an occasion, suggesting a real fun or ceremonial aspect tied to that year.
A Catholic service honors Elizabeth Wylie Campanella. L. W. Whipple spoke to Colt Memorial High School students. Marriage intentions filed by Luke Henrys White and Angie Lillian Bettencourt. United Brothers Lodge set new meeting dates. Governor Green notes John G Stewart will miss the Bristol Fourth of July parade and donates a water battles cup. J W Inwood of Western Union Rhode Island Division transfers to Philadelphia and is replaced by Son Phillips in Providence.
Irene Dunne stars in a dramatic period romance from Martin Brown's stage play The Lady. TheLifecycle spans thirty years from New York showgirl to European wanderings and WWI, ending with a shocking conclusion as Dunne shields her son amid a wrongful death. Lionel Atwill and Phillips Holmes lead the supporting cast with Una Merkle, Douglas Walton, and others.
Cumberland high school clinched the Conference Class B baseball title with a 7-1 win over Colt High Tuesday. Key moments included Carus Wreht securing wins, Jordan with two stolen bases, and multiple doubles and base hits from teammates. Colt’s Lopes led pitching efforts but Cumberland’s offense prevailed with decisive plays and defensive outs.
Dr. Sol Rosenblatt argues prolonged eye strain and sustained heat harm eye health. He notes heat from extended use, fever, bright light, and furnaces can damage eye transparency and function, despite restored shape and strength.
A writer outlines a post office procedure to recall a mailed letter within the city. The sender uses a duplicate envelope with form 00 at central post office room 22 to notify the postmaster of the recall, enabling a prompt retrieval from the district substation.
A globe trotter praises Jerusalem’s landmark mosques the Dome of the Rock and Mosque of Omar. The octagonal 614 foot sides feature rubbles, tiles, a grand dome, and interiors with mosaics rugs stained glass and historical builders including Crusaders Suleiman the Magnificent and earlier Muslim rulers.
Dor Mary Walker secured congressional support in 1861 to wear masculine garb while serving as a Union Army surgeon. She wore a fitted jacket like a blouse with a heavy hair knot and a jaunty gold corded hat. Her street attire included a frock coat striped trousers and a high silk hat.
Une Eben remarks that a man who thinks he knows everything is likely to be lonely due to the futility of trying to teach him anything. The line suggests a critique of overconfidence and isolation arising from self assumed omniscience.
The Home for Aged Women held its 16th annual meeting on Wednesday afternoon electing officers for the coming year. President Miss Harriet B. Luther. Vice President Mrs Evelin B Bache. Secretary Mrs Henry W Remington. Treasurer Charles A Johnson. Managers include representatives from Congregational St Michael's Methodist Baptist and Trinity churches with advisory board members Dr C J Hasbrouck Geo H Peck Gen A Arnold and C B Rockwell. Auditor Clinton T Sherman.
Rolloffs in the two men bowling tournament at the local Y M C A alleys last evening crowned W DeF Brown and C W Cromer as victors. Their names will be engraved on the association bowling cup. A dozen neighbors surprised Mr. and Mrs James D Wardwell on Constitution street Tuesday evening with hospitality, games, and sociability. Charles LeClair, son of Eugene Le Clair, a Tufts Dental College student in Boston, is home for a one week vacation.
Wendell Ro Davis was unanimously chosen president of the Board of Managers of the local YVWEOCA at a Wednesday evening meeting. He has served as vice president for the past two years. Wallis F Howe declined re election but was elected vice president without a dissenting vote.
Miss Mary A Leahy and Miss Margaret Leahy depart for Washington DC to attend the George Town University Law School commencement exercises. Their brother Edward L Leahy is to be among the graduates.
Dr Samuel Francis Smith composed the poem America at age twenty four to fit a German songbook. He reportedly said he wrote the eight verses in about half an hour with the first four most often sung.
The Kimberling surname derives from a British occupation combing wools. It comes from the Middle English verb hemben meaning to comb, with possessive forms indicating a “little son of” in the suffixes.
The document notes Canada’s principal rivers total 47 miles in length with numerous small rivers and streams near the Great Lakes. It cites about 8000 square miles of known lake surface and many uncharted small lakes.
The article notes policing costs in central London with Acre Costly Ao duth, stating ground less than half an acre costs London about 50 000 dollars annually. Piccadilly Circus in the West End, called the brightest spot in Britain after dark.
Small free balloons lit by can dies or electricity are released at night to aid meteorologists in watching winds for forecasts.
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