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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1934
Page
2
The BTA Band gains prestige as it builds a wider reputation in towns and cities. The town will host Sunday evening open air concerts once a month this summer, a series looked forward to with pleasure by all.
A town committee weighing a new fire truck faces varied input from residents and officials. The group, praised for reliability, weighs options and potential cost savings while aiming to secure a 500 gallon pumper and ensure the best equipment for town safety.
Miss Mary Miller opens summer home at Bristol Highlands while Ivy Guild of St Michael's Church meets at Holmes House tonight. Socony Service Station at Hope and Thomas now run by Michael Bullock and Norman DesLauriers. Mrs Frank Vorro hosts a pantry shower for Miss Mary Leone a June bride elect at 33 Prospect Street. Angelina Arico and Vincent Pannone perform. Tulio Gasperini visits and plays accordion for his friend Tulio’s brother Orlando. Vincent recovers from a yearlong partial paralysis.
Chidren's Day services were held at two Bristol churches. A Bristol Yacht Club dance proved popular and will spawn a summer series. Rev James E. Greer and wife depart for London Conn for New England Southern Conference. Rotary Club funds girl scout camp. Lions Club supports summer camp for scouts. Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs Low. Various social visits and engagements noted including Allen Halliday chalk talk at Rotary.
Short ads report items lost between Wit Hope Bridge and Franklin St on Hope Stone 600x lotire and hub cap Terra plane. A pocketbook with keys license and money may be found. Return to 675 Hope Street 2nd floor between Wood and High streets Monday afternoon. Also a tool box and packing box between Lincoln and Washington. Return to 30 Lincoln Avenue or call Bristol 604-W.
Town notices include a missing Japanese Spitz named Teddy last seen near Franklin Street Bristol RI with rewards offered. Also advertisements from Minter Son featuring window screens and door services at 282 Thames Street and Providence area listings.
American engineer H Grieg Veeder, resident engineer for the McClintic Marshall Co, was among five killed when a Buenos Aires to Santiago passenger plane crashed into a small lake. Veeder, in South America to erect oil tanks, was due home for the Fourth of July with Mr and Mrs Friswell. he leaves parents and three brothers.
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