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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1934
Page
2
The Budget Committee warns Bristol remains financially weak with unpaid taxes at 16.29 percent as of Feb 1 and totals rising from 1920 to 1934. It advocates strict economy, notes possible state and federal aid, and questions trimming the Rogers Free Library while preserving essential services and future pumper purchases.
Plans are complete for a chicken salad supper to be served by members of the Epworth League at the State Street Moody Church in the vestry Thursday evening. The general arrangements committee includes Mrs Walter J Briggs Mrs Charles Sylvester Mrs Gus Sullivan Mrs William Hl Remieres Mrs Harry Town Mrs George Richardson Mrs Merritt Pukett Mrs A M Mauler Mrs Edward Priests Mrs Rachel Simons Mrs Chester Myers Mrs Henry A Hambrick Mrs Thomas Jamsen Miss Sarah Bosworth Miss Ruby Blaisdell and Miss Ethel Blaisdell.
Members of St Rita's Club and Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church plan the 1-act comedy Paddy Makes Things Hum to be staged in the Guiteras Memorial Junior High School auditorium on April 13. Rehearsals are led by Mrs Vasta La Ruggerio with Joseph F Pannone as stage manager. Cast includes Mary Rucci Emily Delmonico Mary Turillo Theresa Turillo Josephine Maturi Rose DiCiani Ralph DeLeo Valentino Allesandro Elmer DuPonte and Lows Gogho.
New York weighs a lottery style bill to fund relief for the unemployed with a bond issue to be voted in a special election. Gov Green may push a $19 million metropolitan sewer project at Prudence Island to employ about 5000 workers over 14 months, but prospects are doubtful.
The National India Rubber Company bowling league will close its 1933 34 season with a March 31 turkey supper in the local plant recreation hall. Connell Industrial Relations Manager will be toastmaster as over SQ members and guests are expected. Frederick Goff presides over the arrangements with Thomas Jannsen, Dominic Di Riso, and Alfred Charrette among the helpers.
March 14 Wednesday at First Baptist Church hosts Chop Suey Supper under World Wide Guild. March 15 Thursday features chicken salad supper under Epworth League at State Street M E Church. March 16 St Patrick's Day dance by Sea Scout Ship Kearney No 511 in GAR Hall. March 22 Thursday Easter Sale of food and fancy articles by Mite Society at First Baptist. March 23 Friday Musical entertainment in Colt Memorial High School auditorium by pupils of Lee School.
Multiple notices from Bristol detail charity events and club meetings. Whist games at the Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company, sewing and missionary society gatherings, and a Knights of Columbus open meeting outline weekly civic activity. Birth announced for Raymond Jr., plus plans for rubber footwear sales at Suzman’s and upcoming basketball fundraisers by local teams.
Printing of the annual report of the School Committee has been completed. Superintendent of Schools E S Mapes announced this morning that he would release it for publication tomorrow.
The Bristol Town Treasurer Amos S. Gorham has secured permission from the Budget Committee to include the annual financial report in the Budget Committee's own report this year, ending a long tradition since March 13, 1869.
This column invites written comments on timely topics affecting our town and its welfare. Residents may share concerns, suggestions, and perspectives to inform civic discourse and local progress.
Mr Smith expresses deep appreciation to Bristol townspeople for a desk chair and accessories donated after Bristol Rubber Club met at Colt Memorial High School. He hopes it aids Bristol Manufacturing Co and predicts broad employment if residents unite for gainful work. March 12, 1934.
March 15 marks the fifteenth birthday of the American Legion and its origins in Paris in 1919. Kearney Post hosts charter members night at Grand Army Hall with a program, collation, and reminiscences as Past Junior Vice Commander Domenic Mascolo, National Executive Committeeman Bob Wall, and Past Commander WH Gablinske lead organizers. All current and former post members are urged to attend.
White House aides are chosen from the army navy and marine corps to assist at receptions and during formal calls by foreign delegations. They may be any rank and are paid according to rank with no special compensation for their aide duties.
Large crowd expected as BTA NI R league hosts a Thursday game promoted by president James J. Lanzire. Action billed to deliver fast pace and strong performances from both teams.
Two remaining BT A basketball games loom as Olympian Club and Battery C clash for half standings while Artillery and Nationals eye further wins. Captain LeClerc and LeMaire lead the Artillery with Herzig scoring, and Olympians clash with Battery C in the second matchup at the YMCA gallery.
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