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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1922
Page
1
The Bristol Town Treasurer reports 1921 taxes collected total 217681.53 out of 234748.10 about 92 percent with about 485 delinquents owing 17000 average 35 each. Many unpaid are small taxpayers. about 50 remain unpaid from 1921. Advertising properties April 1 for sale may occur to settle. Bristol fares better than Rehoboth which has 15000 unpaid on a much smaller levy.
An invitation urging readers to attend an open meeting tonight. It emphasizes bringing a buddy, ordering smokes and cats, and convincing friends to join. The note promises ample seating and early arrival for company and support of officers.
Changes in the National India Rubber Company factory promote staff in the Wire and Finishing divisions. Clarence W. Higbee becomes Chief Inspector Wire Division. M J McGuigan will split time between General Foreman Finishing and Spark Testing and the Technical Department. Henry Laager is named Assistant Foreman of Finishing, reporting to McGuigan.
BRISTOL Girl Scouts led by Capt Alice DeWolf held a meeting at Reynolds School on Wednesday afternoon. The group decided to stage a play soon and to form two baseball teams this year. Scouts completed various tests and several members are aiming for the hostess badge.
Tomorrow marks the Rogers Free Library forty four years since its establishment with George A. Arnold as librarian. In February 2101 volumes were loaned, the highest February total since 1888, with many days featuring 100 plus loans.
The Bristol YMCA notes a $1000 fund drive progress with many donors to Robert W. Nelson, Treasurer. Junior membership contest seeks a five dollar prize by March 29. Planned events include Junior gym class demonstration, Boys State Day on March 18, and a common canvass with YMCAs in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Awards include bowling prizes won by Samuel W. Munro and the high three string total this week. The International Brotherhood held a Chowder Supper, with a March 12 Forum and an April 19 Get together Supper, plus renovations to Rockwell Hall and more community use.
McKenzie died at the Soldiers Home March 1 aged 74 with services at First Presbyterian Church Providence. Babbitt Cornelia Jules widow of Charles J Babbitt and mother to Harold E and Mrs Bailey. interment at North Cemetery Saturday. Tenny Alfred of Providence Rhode Island Hospital died March 3 aged 31.
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