17 Mar 1936
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1936
Page
1
The Bristol County Association of Clergy opens a three part Lenten lecture series with Rev James V Claypool of Haven M E Church East Providence delivering Do We Need a Willing ness to Fall at 7 45 p m in DeWolf Memorial chapel First Congregational Church attendance invited.
At a Sunday meeting the Mount Carmel Players completed plans for Behind the Scenes a musical of backstage life. It will be performed April 23 and 24 at the Gui teras school auditorium to raise funds for the church. Joseph F Yannane directed the stage and mise en scene.
Bristolians from various backgrounds join in St Patrick homage on streets wearing green shamrocks ribbons and dresses. Two tonight events feature Princess Elena Lodge Sons of Italy and St Marys Parochial School recital with Irish songs dances and operetta led by a large cast including Florence Owen and Margaret Green among others.
The townwide financial meeting approved 280 888 60 dollars for next year with little opposition. Disputes centered on sewer water discharge, Usher Place paving, De Cris tofaro road, and Church street drainage while a plan to open Franklin Street to Metacom Avenue moved forward.
Bristol Lions Rotary Clubs and Bristol Council plan a testimonial banquet for Prof George H Baldwin recent State education chief appointee. District leaders from Rhode Island will lead delegations of Lions Rotary and K of C members with a 6 to 7 reception and 7:30 dinner at the Hotel Belvedere.
Mrs Nancy Russo, shot in the left arm during a cat pursuit at the Russo market on State Street, is described as very much improved and not facing fracture. The shooting occurred after her husband Frank Russo fired at a stray cat causing the injury. a passerby and local residents assisted until medical aid arrived.
16 year old ex-mayor Mack Williams describes the Boys Brotherhood Republic at 290 East Third Street in New York City. He details a juvenile run city with a Mayor, judge, prosecutors, treasurer and councilmen who govern with an employment bureau and a bank accepting deposits from one cent upward.
A youth group explains ambitions and duties tied to City Hall and the B B A. They form a debating society, organize on committees, and even aspire to police service, learning responsibility and recognizing the cop on the beat has a job to do.
In the BB R notes that tax money funds games and equipment and asserts members’ respect for their property and others. They claim furnishings and gear are theirs to protect and value communal assets.
The quote praises public service, saying people feel more fun and excitement in serving as a B B A councilman or judge than in crime. It contrasts civic duties with robberies and evading police. The passage reflects values attached to official roles and community engagement.
A speaker extols democracy and the Constitution, arguing it guarantees everyone the chance to govern themselves and make their own laws. He emphasizes rugged individualism and pride in the system as protection for all citizens.
A BEA statement asserts no bullying, majority rule, and active ballot use. It stresses officers possess real power beyond ceremonial titles and responsibility.
A speaker urges self reliance and civic responsibility, noting past thirst and current work to provide for boys. The message expresses confidence in facing the future and envisions opportunities for many boys nationwide.
Reports say Mack Williams received hearty applause after his talk. Women at the round table discussion asked many questions impressed by his boyish engaging manner and frank delivery.
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