19 Mar 1940
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1940
Page
1
The town adopted the Budget Committee's recommendations totaling 290 348 89 with no dissent. Taxpayers approved extra 1000 for the Reserve for Depreciation of Fire Trucks and authorized a ladder truck purchase up to 8000. Continued discussion touched on the Gotham Novelty Company and council budget differences.
Police intensified search for a rogue who hides behind trees and hugs women in Bristol. Victims describe a short stout or tall dark man, last seen near Carr Manufacturing Company on Franklin Street. An attack at 6 30 p.m. drew crowds as the assailant fled with a second man driving, witnesses unable to identify license or individuals.
Walter Ellis Munroe a Bristol civic leader died at his home after a three week illness at 23 Summer street He was 78 near 79 He served 35 years on the Fourth of July committee and 43 years with Travelers Insurance Company He helped oppose discontinuing the Bristol Providence rail line and attended Trinity Church He is survived by two sisters and two brothers Funeral at 2 pm Thursday from his home with Rev Dr Robert B Carmichael officiating Burial in North Cemetery
A tale from the American Felt Company links St Feufre's pilgrimage to a felt miracle born from wool in sandals. The note segues to Mrs. Alice Morgan's Rotary Club talk recounting Turkish life, polyam y abolishment, Western influence, women’s suffrage, and a gun incident at a dance class.
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