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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1932
Page
2
Citizens debate central commissary for public aid in Bristol urging restraint during early operation. Directors promise needs equal to old system and potential savings to expand charity, while taxpayers demand cooperation for officers handling distribution.
The P. T. A. held its past meeting with committees elected and plans laid for the coming year. Mrs Edward Davin and Mrs Annie West joined the teachers' committee while Mr Edward Jo fitz gerald and Mrs George H Baldwin agreed to assist with arrangements. Meetings are suspended for summer months.
Bristol’s Rotary Club charity for undernourished children ends its run this afternoon after nearly a year of daily operation except Sundays. The project began on the suggestion of Rev Anthonys R Parshley and was led by Rotary member DeslLauriers, with strong guidance from the club.
Mrs Mary J Condon led and supervised many women workers at the food station. The project, halted by residents of all classes, is hailed as one of the town's greatest and most beneficial undertakings. The Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Company, with the consent of Fire Department officials, donated the use of their station on the corner of Church and High Streets.
St Marys School plans a diploma ceremony for the graduating class. Principal and Rev Thomas P. Galian will present diplomas to the graduates including William Butler, Francis Thomas, Joseph Phromas, Thomas Patepatre, Chester Catron, Edward Peat, Francis Pew, and others. Perfect attendance is noted among honorees.
Miss Reba Howe Church pupils performed a recital at 186 Bradford Street on June 15 with pieces by Gladys Thurston Marion Sherman and others. The King Philip Juniors beat the Highlands 8 to 7, with Cornell Lucien Brightman and Prown notable batters.
Mrs Mark Bradford returns from a trip to the Jamestown Exposition via Washington. A four ten-ton marble column for the Colt Memorial High School entrance arrived this morning. Heavy truck transport from Providence took two hours to unload and place the pillar this afternoon. The marble weighs twenty tons.
John FEO Wrath and Vlas Pona Mas were married on Saturday at 3 o clock in the residence of Mr and Mrs Benjamin To Munro uncle and aunt of the bride at 3 Noses avenue The ceremony was conducted by Rev Dr Toche at St Michael's Church.
The handmag team tournament at the Bncelsiar Tennis Club began Saturday afternoon with Robert W Nelson defeating Laurie Coggeshall 6 0 6 3. The next morning Miss Martha Rink defeated Mass Molhe Hamill 3 6 to 2 0. Core of this town will graduate from Brown University on Thursday.
An old time advert promotes Retp-O-Vita a mineralized vegetable tonic claiming to restore vitality and vigor, reduce debility and glandular deficiency. It invites readers to send name address and stamps for a one week sample from Retp-O-Vita Laboratories Los Angeles California.
A local column protests Bristol school committee awarding a painting contract for 155 to John Grabert while a lowest bidder claims he could save the town money. The writer cites paint costs, time, and past job comparisons to challenge the decision and urge reconsideration before work begins.
Guardian notice from the Probate Court of the County of Tonto requests all interested persons to file objections within six months from the first publication. The document names the ward Patrick Bales and directs filings at the Clerk's Office of the court.
Anthony King and family express gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for expressions of sympathy shown after their bereavement.
Rocks collected by Dr F A Bragg of Foxboro were displayed by Mrs Francis C Bragg at Goldenrod Troop Scout meeting on the Reynolds School lawn. Plans for Court of Awards on June 27 and July 21 entertainment were announced, with committees named for games and postaward events.
Notice of admission to probate of the will and testament of John S Weeden deceased in Bristol Town Court. The executor must file bond and qualify by filing claims with the clerk, all creditors notified to present claims by the specified date.
Estate of Israce Lowe Godfrey Bristol RK to June 19 1942 notices Edwin & trodfrex of Bristol town qualified as administrator of the estate of Crrace Lowe trodfres deceased creditors must file claims in the office within the legally required time beginning June 7th 1482 Wy of 4 John Wo CHE Roh Clerk
The Lattle Gras School House thanks the Bristol School Committee for a new lease on life and extends gratitude to the many friends who supported the effort.
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