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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1937
Page
2
A Providence Star Tribune piece argues the Presidents plan to pack the Supreme Court is central to his reforms and warns that without success the American system may falter. Readers may differ as Senate report calls proposal needless and dangerous and critiques claim of hidden motives.
Columbia Bill Doran’s Ever Ready Fire Co. nine, coached by Buff Botas, prepares for a postponed game against the Olympians tomorrow on the Common. Both clubs have added new players and promise a crackerjack showdown as veteran hurlers Foxy Marshall and Babe Ethier duel.
George deWolf son of Mr and Mrs Francois L deWolf received the gold medal from Mr Alfred B LeMon at Moses Brown School closing exercises on June 4 for industry effort and school spirit He now joins a Moses Brown Bicycle Club two week 1000 mile trip through New Hampshire Vermont and New York as a member rider
Community notices report a rummage sale planned Friday morning by the Mite Society of the First Baptist Church in the Paull block on State Street. Other items note residents returning home after hospital stays and post graduate study, plus local club events and family milestones.
Julian Newton died of coronary thrombosis after a heart attack while playing piano at his Beach Terrace home Saturday. He was 70 and president of the Providence Steam Trap Company. Survived by his widow Mrs Sieabist Newton and four sons, with one son in Providence. Born in Oakworth England he moved to the United States in 1881 and settled in Providence. Funeral details not available in readable text.
A fragment describes early farming tools using crooked tree branches tied as plows, operated by hand power. The note emphasizes primitive methods before iron implements.
Last night rain forced the Olympians to postpone their twilight league game against the BTA nine. The Monday June 7 contest will be the first game to be played off with a new date to be set after a meeting of Frank I Doran and managers Larnes Bisbane and Marty Biancuzzo.
A reader asks in June 1937 Bristol Phoenix about cootie and mystery parties, seeking explanations of local entertainments and suggestions for topics. Also reported is Warren High’s 7-0 baseball win over Colt High at Burr's Hill Park, with Colt errors and missed hits defining the rout.
Colt Memorial game notes list De Blois Correra and de Blois among players with multiple hits and stolen bases by Massa Aguiar. Pitchers McKale Massa struck out seven and two respectively with walks by McKale, Massa. Warren and Colt Memorial error leading to baserunners. left on bases Warren seven Colt Memorial five. Time of game 55 minutes. Um pire 1 E Hart.
A June 12 1937 note from C P Gladding of 101 Gainsboro Street Boston sends $100 to cover six more months. He recalls old timers while reading a piece and notes he was born April 12, 1855, claiming he is no chicken and still active. He signs best wishes to old friends.
Dr S E Shuster chiropodist offers hours Wednesday 9 am to 9 pm and Friday 6 pm to 9 pm at 559 Hope Street Mello Building Bristol. Appointments can be made at Miss Wilson's Store and the Y M C A Buildings.
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