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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1936
Page
4
The Bristol School Committee faced a difficult decision to set a clear policy on the status of married women teachers. The move aims to prevent bias against married women, balance community concerns, and ensure predictable staffing as the town wrestles with public sentiment and the potential impact on teaching positions.
Mrs Mary Cattlefield of Pawtucket Rhode Island survived by a near relative. Funeral services were held at her home 344 Hope Street on Sunday June 7 with Canon R Parshley officiating. Burial followed at North Cemetery. She was a former commanecant at Michaels and member of the Ladies Benevolent Society of St Michael's Apiece.
A historic pamphlet argues rising government costs cut into private wealth and job creation. It compares 1850 to 1934 tax take and warns that high public spending harms growth, urging economy in government as essential to national progress and prosperity.
Vernon Otten from the University of Pennsylvania returns home for the summer. Julius Wilbur of Toronto visits the Steen family on Hope Street. Beta-Sigma Society meets at Trinity Church parish hall. Mite Society attendees plan a meeting with Mrs Fred Mott on Church Street. Fourth of July fund drive by Babbitt Women’s Rebbet Corps next Tuesday at Artillery Hall. Rita Callan, daughter of General Puke Callan, noted among freshmen at Seton Hill College. Mrs Allen A. Tattrie hosts Countryside Garden Club at Central Street. Halsey Howe returns home from Deerfield Academy for summer. Rex and Henry Sanford leave for Bates College graduation in Lewiston. WPA performers entertain veterans at Soldiers Home under Jack Hughes. St. Casimirs prep for 1936 season opening at Burrs Hill Park. Jacob Craker Brown acquitted of theft after jury deliberation.
Charles Slocum was feted at Camp Slocum on Tuesday with a hearty party by about 150 friends. The event marked his 75th birthday with generous well wishes and warm remarks.
Owners show interest in refinishing cylinders for old cars. If engines burn excess fuel or oil and have piston slap, cylinders may be worn. After removing the head, check for scoring, out of round wear, and excessive ring clearance to decide refinishing. Properly finished cylinders must be round and straight with oversized pistons and rings. The cost is reasonable and the results are satisfactory.
Bristol Town Clerk announces applications to keep for sale and sell intoxicating beverages under revised state laws. Town Council will meet in Hornside Memorial Building July 1 1936 at 730 PM EDT to hear remonstrants and consider granting privileges under public laws.
Carmela Chirico of Bristol Rhode Island has qualified as administratrix of the estate of Louis Cosentino, deceased. Creditors must file claims in the office within the legally prescribed times beginning June 12. John W Church, Clerk. 6-12-19-26.
Fourth of July benefit show announced by committee co chairs John Almeida and V.J. Almeida. The Crusade presented by the Portuguese colony will be at the Pastime Theatre on Sunday June 21 with tickets sold by Mrs Sebastian Bernard Jr Mrs Joseph Almeida Miss Mary Peters Miss Alice Castro Miss Alexandrine Fernandes Visgens Carvilhe Anthony da Ponte John Andrade and James Fo Duffs.
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