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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1932
Page
4
The Budget Commission recommends adjustments but cautions against further cuts that would impair schools police highways firemen and the Town Council. The report urges careful consideration and taxpayer involvement before any action at the annual financial town meeting.
Senator Joseph Kinder announced state help for spraying town trees to control pests and emerging disease. He cited coordination with the State Board of Agriculture and an agreement on funding and implementation to protect tree coverage and prevent further damage.
Mrs Mabel Boardman returns from New York City. Thomas P Brightman of Herreshoff Manufacturing speaks at Colt Memorial High School. A Warren couple announces the birth of a son in March. Brightman also speaks on boat building at a Warren Lions Club meeting. Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church hosts St Patrick's dance on March 17 at Artillery Hall with Verne Munro orchestra. A Bristol lodge initiation occurs Monday by Bristol No 93. North Providence Acre degree team presides for ceremonies and a social follows. Mrs Boardman markets Pastor Millinery. First Congregational Church ladies sew clothing for a southern missionary school at a Garteras House lunch hosted by Miss Mabel Gardner and others.
The welfare official discusses approaches to handling offenders and rehabilitation. The piece notes institutional facilities and the importance of humane treatment in correctional contexts.
Miss Maria D. Norris returns from an extended European trip and sails from Italy on April 5. Routine business was transacted at the Unemployed Relief Committee weekly meeting held Wednesday evenings in the Council Chambers.
Dickinson In Providence March 5 a son Robert Lewis born at the Lying in Hospital to Mr and Mrs Lewis of 11 Bridge street Warren Rhode Island.
A brief notice requests a reliable woman to work five days a week with no cleaning duties and to go home in tights. Contact Phanix Office for details. A second notice asks if you need short care for children and invites a call to Briatos 2 for information.
Walter T Remieres will be located at 9 Church Street in the wallpaper and paint trade. He will display his 1932 line of wallpaper at that address or call upon appointment.
Reliable experienced cleaning by A F Sylva manager in Bristol offers interior and exterior window cleaning. Reasonable prices, pride in workmanship, contact telephone 66 W.
Mrs Aline Vickery offers washing and ironing at home on Wood Street seeking reasonable prices. Desires convenient local service at 149 Wood Street.
For March Hope Beauty Shop provides regular 8800 permanent waves at 600 Crongiznole method for wide look waves and finished ends. Mrs Piahana lists telephone S28. to let upper tenement at 10 State Street via Horace Po Miller. Te lepobvaorre.
Desirable location five room tenement available for rent on High Street. Rent reasonable. Apply Dimond corner Upper South Col. Apartment building Colt Farm H NeW Allan Runt.
Pardon T Kenney aged 92 died Tuesday evening at his daughter’s home on Richmond street after a long health decline since an operation in 1930. A Civil War veteran and longtime town bowler, he was famed for fishing on Prudence Island and crossing Mt Hope Bay by various transports. He survived by his daughter, three sons, six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. funeral services were held at Trinity Church.
March celebrations embrace shamrocks cake and green decor with festive menus for Luncheon Afternoon Bridge Party and Late Evening Supper. Readily prepared dishes include Cream of Pea Soup Stuffed Veal Chops Parsley Potatoes Jellied Cucumber Relish and Pistachio Ice Cream with Shamrock Mints.
A recipe list describes a Saint Patrick theme supper including jelly cucumber relish shaped as shamrocks, creamed chicken with olives, pistachio nuts and shamrock mints. Directions cover gelatin setting, green coloring, and assembling a shamrock sandwich with celery and mayonnaise.
A pastor and his son return scattered handbills to their original lawns to teach fairness and honesty. The piece urges parental example and early training for children, noting the need for kinder gartens and ongoing home guidance to instill proper values. The National Kindergarten Association offers assistance to start programs in communities.
In New Haven at her son in law John F Robinsons home she was 635 years of awe. The funeral will be Sunday at 2 PM from Ur and Mrs Thomas Meiggs Washington Street. Rev Parshles rector of St Michaels Church will officiate. Burial at North Cemetery. Mars Strart born Nova Scotia and moved to Bristol after marriage where she lived 40 years. Survived by husband John 4 Stuart and sister Mrs Clara Gaddens of Ate burnchalk Mass. no son.
The board thanks donors for a thrift of food and treats including Hai rolls baked beans and pie. Contributions from Mt Hepoe Chapter No 21264y FOS sugar Mess TP Bosworth rce cream Mrs Samuel Kinder services of sea ue stress Mis hockwell band Mre Tews supported the home.
Beavers aid restoration projects by rebuilding dam structures along streams. The effort focuses on reviving aquatic habitats, improving water clarity, and supporting local wildlife populations through natural dam building.
Mrs William H Remyjeres was reelected president of the Ladies Aid Society at the State Street MIT Church for the seventh time. Over 25 members attended as officers including First Vice President Alf Miller and Second Vice President William Darby were chosen along with secretary Malhan Nicholas and treasurer Fred Blaisdell. A social hour and collation followed the meeting hosted at 29 Noyes Avenue Pollock with several members serving.
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