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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1931

Page

2

DEPENDS ON MEN CHOSEN FOR BUDGET COMMISSION

The five member budget commission plan requires men of strong business judgment independence and courage to trim town budgets. It will need leaders who command citizen respect and resist political pressure. Francois LeVay de Wolf is praised as a possible chairman for these essential qualities.

Budget Commission Financial Town Meeting Federal Budget Bureau Washington Local Budget Commission Francois LeVay de Wolf

St Patrick Feast Prompts Local Church Announcements

Community notices from St Marys and nearby churches report Mass intentions, social events, and meetings. Epworth League, Bible history card party, and whist night at various venues are listed with times and locations. Police detain two youths after a foot trip from Southbridge. A Red Cross drought relief gift totals 935.81 with further fundraising noted.

St. Mary’s Patrick Levy's State Street St. Mary's Church Peter McClure First Baptist Church Christian Endeavor Society Charles B. Rockwell Nassau Peggy McKale Epworth League St Patrick Ellen Coggeshall Hope Street Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Congregational Street Bible History Glass Reba Rebekah Degree Lodge Odd Fellows’ Hall High Street Fred Webber Rogers High School Newport Rotary Club Rotary Club Red Cross Girls’ Friendly Society St. Michael's Church Giovanni Chiaia Memorial Hall Providence Joseph Aronne Mount Hope Avenue Dina Romol Joseph Romoh Pawtucket Holmes House Suzman Hope St —Ady Bluf American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Gar West Warwick Ramblers West End West Warwick Dimond’s

Taxes in Installments Good Idea Why Not

A town seeks state approval to let taxpayers pay taxes in installments. Proponents argue it would ease nuisance, speed payments, reduce borrowing costs, and align local government with modern business practice. The idea emphasizes convenience and affordability for taxpayers.

Probate Court proceedings in Manay yesterday

Estates presented before Judge Edward L. Leahy included final accounts for George H. Bush Sr Thomas Curran and Ernst H Lohrmann. Guardian resignations and new guardians appointed for Lewis Buxton and other wards. Wills probated for Althea Lord Mary Keegan Jane Magee Jerome Kempf and James Barnard French Jr and Frank Howe French. Books and inventories approved with bonds set and appraisers named.

Probate Court Edward L. Leahy George H. Bush, Sr Thomas Curran Ernst H. Lohrmann C.t.a Ernst H Lohrmann Jerome F. Kempf George W Kempf Wilfred H LaBelle James Barnard French, Jr Frank Howe French Herman J Kempf

One Woman's Idea Urges Bristol Hiring Preference

Mary West argues to the editor that the National India Rubber Company should hire only Bristol residents. She contends Bristol men and women should be employed before non residents.

Bristol National India Rubber Company Mary West

Thousands of policyholders turn to mutual insurance appeal

The article notes a growing preference for mutual insurance as thousands seek coverage options. It highlights consumer interest and potential benefits of mutual structures in contrast to traditional insurers.

Mutual

Easter Monday Ball plans draw strong ticket sales

The Knot of Columbus and Daughters of Isabella No 70 committees report success in advance tickets for the Easter Monday Ball. Decorations will feature boxes around the drill shed with Knights of Columbus and Daughters of Isabella colors. Judge Edward Leahy as floor director with Grand Knight J Francis Connell and Mrs Connell leading the grand march. Harold Sheffer's Colonial Orchestra to provide music. committee members include Goff as chairman and Moore Knowlton Callan and others.

Ck Speistol Council Hope Circle Committee On Knights of Columbus Daughters of Isabella Edward L. Leahy J. Francis Connell Connell Harold Sheffer Colonial Orchestra Frederick T. Goff Eileen OD. Moore Anna Knowlton Mary Callan Mae MacDonough Charles M. Connery Annie S. Farley Edward LeClerc

In Memoriam Harry Craven Died March 1929

In loving memory of a dear husband and father. Those that think of him today are those that loved him. His wife and family recall him with affection as he rests.

Harry Craven

The Whittling Girl at March Fireside Crafts

The article describes a whittling girl from Girl Scout influences who sits by the fire in March evenings, carving with a knife and ash or hickory. It outlines her toolkit, essential traits, and safety rules, including sliding strokes, avoiding knots, keeping the knife closed, and keeping blades sharp.

Hened Whittler

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