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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1939
Page
2
The town meeting last evening showcased two sides to the question of delinquent tax collection. Arguments criticized the procedure and legal fees, while the moderator and an expert on tax matters urged general rules over individual cases and suggested a full review by the new Town Council.
Clips from radio life note Groucho Marx visiting Chico and daylight saving mix ups affecting the Circle broadcast. Virginia Payne shines in Ma Perkins while Carlton Morse teases dress details. Wallace Mutual hosts Keep Fit to Music with a mysterious host. Peter Van Steeden debuts a radium baton for stage light. Louise Fitch as Manhattan Mother daughter fills CBS slots. Eugene Conley eyed as soloist with major orchestras. Jack Benny gifts to Mary Livingstone spark hat fun on her birthday.
Readers of the Phomix are invited to submit short items and news of local interest for publication in this column.
Mrs Cary Wilson visits from Boston and Bristol. Mervyn Clay and wife rent in Warren. George Ingraham, 69, moved to Rhode Island Hospital. Trinity Church meeting postponed to March 27. Velma Herrigann seriously ill in Los Angeles. Judge and Mrs Edward L. Leahy host at High street. Countess Cottenham of London visits. Joan Osterberg operated on at Rhode Island Hospital. Mrs Selena Shaw showing improvement at home. Miriam Skinner to host Bristol Garden Club meeting. Women’s Republican Club regular meeting rescheduled. Vasta Ruggiero to host. Plans for annual May Dance discussed by Gremial Daughters of Portugal. Warren Po Huston guest at Peristol High School banquet. Amr cae Gsorld to host heat supper next Thursday at First Baptist Church auditorium. Seventh anniversary wallpaper sale ads. Cadet Thayer guests at West Point. Dr Frederick Martin at Truesdale Hospital after stomach operation. Ernest Magee to speak on 20,000 mile hike at Rotary Club. Budget and town reports available at Town Clerk’s office. Local drugstores advertise. Daughters of Isabella and Bristol residents noted. Providence skating club to participate in Saturday carnival. St NMEara’s Church social report. Chowder and Clamcake Dinner listed. Hope Circle D of I K of C Hall ad.
Town meeting drew 107 taxpayers and former officials including Prescott B Paull and William G Dixon. The session opened by Clerk John Church at 7 and adjourned at 9 after discussions on delinquent taxes and a Bristol Home Demonstration Club request. Reverend Robert Purner and sister observed, while jurist Teahy praised the town’s work and the budget committee received thanks.
Notice requests alerts for a lost hunting dog described as black and white with brown spots. Contact LouS Alfano at 16 Prospect Street with any sightings or information. Also for sale steel office cabinet in good condition at 79 Constitution Street. price stated as reasonable.
Help wanted for general housework at night. Apply by appointment to Mr Wm F Duffy at 79 Constitution Street. Phone to arrange.
Members sent word of three upcoming events to be held in the week at the hall on Woop Tall Street. Petrakh chairs the social committee as plans for a banked wall sale are finalized at a general committee meeting.
Free consultations offered at the YMCA building target community members seeking guidance. Services cover health, fitness, and social programs with no charge. Organizers encourage attendance for information on available resources and schedules.
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