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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1932
Page
5
The Saturday Evening Post piece recounts the physical strain of a presidential race with Democratic candidate Governor Smith in 1928. It details long days and sleepless nights, constant greetings, gifts from supporters, and final speeches, suggesting only a man in peak health could endure the campaign.
The New York Times argues Speaker Garner’s claim that President Hoover is secretly hostile to relief measures is a political outrage. The paper asserts Hoover aims to balance the federal budget first and pursue relief after fiscal balance, stressing that boosting business would aid elections and the nation.
A fragment describes the marsh hawk as the sole ground nesting species with dried grass nests among weeds near a pond or marsh. Eggs are bluish white and hatch with both parents caring for offspring. the family stays together through most of summer. Food includes mice small mammals lizards and other small creatures found nearby.
Public notice of mortgagee sale of real estate in Bristol Rhode Island. Ward property described as two parcels on Woodlawn Avenue and adjoining lands in Forest Hill Estate with details of bounds, acreage about 7 1 4 acres, and contingent bid rights. Attorney Charles Z Alexander represents the owner and holder. sale date and adjournments to be announced.
M C Smith Jr explains financing for a new Bristol venture, stating he is not connected to Carr Manufacturing Co. He says the town will be paid for all water used by the new company, with revenue exceeding taxes if exemptions last ten years, per the Metacom Avenue water line agreement.
The Q98th annual meeting of the Bristol Home for Aged Women was held at the home 35 Prank street on Wednesday afternoon June 5th at 4 o'clock with Rev Herbert Graetz presiding. Officers elected for the ensuing year include President Mrs Samuel Kinder Vue, President Mrs Charles A Johnson, Secretary Mrs Robert F Munro, Treasurer Miss Juha A Herreshoff. Advisory and board appointments were noted with several church representatives and community members listed.
The Bristol Home for Aged Women reports a hopeful year with increased efficiency and comfort thanks to donor support and careful management. Upgrades include a helium refrigerator, air burner, renovated living and bath areas, roof work, and new piazza awnings. The waiting list remains small and community aid from churches and individuals flowed through legacies and gifts.
Chas G Nystrom spoke at the Rotary Club outlining Finland history natural resources government and people He described centuries of Swedish and Russian domination the 1918 revolution and recent prohibition repeal He noted paper industry lack of coal iron and need for imports plus extensive lakes and rivers The government owns railroads and utilities and Finnish culture includes many concerts Rex A Parshley introduced him with guests Carl W Haffenreffer and Rep Thomas H Byrnes present.
The Supreme Court of California rules that a teamster John Driscoll cannot claim workmen’s compensation for a broken wooden leg after his horses shied and threw him. Three judges dissented, arguing the loss of an artificial limb is a real disability. The majority warned such a ruling could open claims for crutches eyeglasses and false teeth.
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