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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1934
Page
2
Obituary tribute to Joseph M Bottomley a long time Phoenix staffer at the linotype machine noted for dedication humor and dependable work. He served in World War II with an enviable war record and died at forty one leaving a widow and daughter with condolences offered by colleagues and family.
Bristol residents hear church talks unions debates and club events as East Providence seeks members and a minstrel revue is planned for Hollywood theater on March 9. Local clubs report meetings, dances, dinners, and real estate transfers amid civic activity and upcoming state conferences.
Samuel Eisenstadt, Colt Memorial high school graduate now at Rhode Island State, helped win a 2 1 vote against Providence College in a debate on adopting the N I R A as a permanent U S policy. He will join a term to debate the University of New Hampshire with Rhode Island on the negative side of increasing presidential powers.
Goldenrod Troop 1 met Wednesday afternoon at Reynolds School to begin Health Winner and Minstrel badges. Captain Mrs. Francis Bragg taught a Negro spiritual and a folk song and led a health discussion. Jessie Sanford led the game period. Mrs. Charles Nystrom attended as guest. meeting chaired by Captain Bragg and Lieutenant Mrs. Johne.
The article notes a new printed issue of Bristol High School work under English supervision will be ready for distribution tomorrow. It credits Miss Margaret Sprague Gooding for the handsome cover design and lists the editing staff and readers with positions and years.
Miss Betty Connery celebrated her birthday with about 25 guests at her Constitution Street home. Prizes went to Marguerite Duffy Marjorie Tobin Mary Connery Bessie Tobin Mrs Sheldon and Florence Fales. A humorous reading by Mrs Sheldon and a sapphire ring from the G and E Club highlighted the event.
The Bristol Train of Artillery held its monthly meeting and elected a nominating committee for April officer elections. The slate includes Sergt. Bertram Bullock Private Robert Bullock Capt John McMann Private John Kemph and Private Morris Berry. Capt Fred M. Straight thanked members for past courtesies and declined to run.
District Nurses monthly tally shows 44 general and specialized cases across General 21 Metropolitan 21 John Hancock 2. Total visits 340 with 20 General care 65 Metropolitan 10 John Hancock and 6 prenatal visits and 70 tuberculosis cases. Child Welfare clinics held 4 with 18 babies seen. Cheat Clinic served 1 with patients in the month.
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