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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1936
Page
2
The document notes property owners in the section face theft and damage by brazen trespassers. Watchmen have been hired as protection, and respected residents feel insulted by ongoing disorder. It calls for swift police action to curb trouble and protect legitimate property rights.
Ernest O Thomas former superintendent of parks spoke to about thirty members of the Bristol Garden Club at Mes Edward Karns home on High street. Plans discussed for a flower show tied to a local centennial program with Mrs Sam Wardwell as general chair. Refreshments were served after the meeting.
The Kentucky mountains story presented at the Rotary Club described residents with no doctors, little literacy, and limited access to newspapers. Speaker Mr Howes noted their simple religious groups, crude life, and claimed they represent the purest Anglo-Saxon blood in the country.
The Beechnuts team, champions of the league, will be entertained tomorrow by YM officials. Secretary John Pony Marshall and referee Michael WoPasepeare lead the delegation to Providence. Captain Marranda leads Chamption Reechnuts with players Joseph Brown Paul Mare Carmine Catrature Anthony Del Pra.
Tom Van Vorst, Colt High pitcher, set to hurl Monday in a key game against Eddie Bullock’s squad for third place. The Odymyians, last year’s champions, seek a strong showing as Bullock relies on a late lineup with Van Vorst on the mound and Con High’s Johnnie Andrade catching.
Mr and Mrs J Mello opened their summer cottage at Bristol Narrows. A bingo for the Fourth of July celebration fund is planned for June 28 by the Portuguese Women's Civic League. Miss Mary C. Mello, 15, is chairman.
Summer schedules begin at three Bristol Roman Catholic churches. Rev. Manuel J. Barros returns from a retreat at Mt. St. Charles Academy. A skeet shoot pits East Warren Rod and Gun Club against Fall River club at Fales Field. Knights of Columbus in Providence plans third degree for 26 candidates with District Deputy Winn presiding. A joint bingo with Hope Circle is set in K of C rooms. A Mt Carmel feast planning meeting is planned, with proceeds aiding July 4 fund. Bristol Armory repairs approved after inspection by Senator Butler and Architect Carlone. Tercentenary committee meets at Colt Memorial High School to advance plans. Old-fashioned bazaar plans arise from Bristol Train or Artillery staff. Mr. G Andrews Moriarty represents Massachusetts Society of Colonial Wars at Providence convention.
Earl W McGann of Bristol has been elected president of the Waterbury Chapter of the American Institute of Banking. He serves as assistant secretary of the Waterbury Savings Bank and recently attended the institute convention in Seattle where he was hosted by former Bristol resident John Frederick Duthie.
Local scout troops plan a two day weekend camping trip to Camp Takerest for development work and season preparation. Awashonks Herd P OWS will finalize summer program details at Scout hall tomorrow evening with Thomtti¢ sokopn presiding.
Listings show events from June including the Bristol Casino Ball for Bristol Colt alumni on June 19 followed by Colt Memorial High School graduation at Guiteras on June 25 and a Senior Class reception at Colt auditorium on June 26. A Midnight Dance is set for July 3-4 at the State Armory under Battery C 243rd Coast Artillery auspices.
A feature in The American Weekly recounts the infamous Black Legion era reminiscent of Ku Klux Klan tactics. The June issue distributed with the Boston Sunday Advertiser revisits night riders and their lawless activities with period detail and retrospective analysis.
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