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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1935
Page
2
The piece argues against political firing of civil servants and urges a civil service approach. It notes the risk of patronage, questions the incentive to excel when jobs depend on party fortunes, and cites Massachusetts and the postal service as examples of steadier, merit-based employment. It calls taxpayers to support guaranteed, efficient public service.
A jumble of social notices lists a birth announcement at 907 Hope Street, a Babbitt Women's Relief Corps meeting in Grand Army Hall, the World Wade Guild at First Baptist Church, and a Columbia Hall card party. Also noted are Mens Bible Class on Wednesday with Rev Walham Brown speaking, Bristol Garden Club events, and Rhode Island Garden Clubs Federation activities with Mrs Roof Hatfenrvetter and Miss Florence Nelson hosting sessions.
Druggist W H Buffington promotes BU KITS as a bladder laxative to reduce nocturnal awakenings. The tablets contain buchu leaves juniper and other ingredients and claim to act like castor oil for the bowels. Four days refund if not pleased.
Mrs J Winthrop DeWolf arrived home last night after a three month journey to South America.
Charles J Sartini prominent Bristol businessman died this morning at 346 Wood Street after a long illness. Born August 12, 1891 in Pawtucket he was married to Mussitherme Martelly in 1909. Survived by wife four children a grandson and siblings, services at St Marys Church Tuesday at 9 o clock with burial in St Marys Cemetery.
Announcement says the local Federal Housing Administration office reopened in the Federal Building with Mr Cindo De Cristofara the secretary attending from 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Contractors are urged to enroll at the focal office for even work distribution and general information will be provided on request.
In recent matches the Al Ors News Stand team topped the Neck Rangers 4 0 to tighten first place. Constitution Street and Posane Oh battle for second as odds shift the standings.
Mr and Mrs Charles of St Angelo announce the birth of a daughter Dorothy on March 18 at Providence Lying-in Hospital. Rev Fr Paul C Perrotta of New Haven will lead a one week mission at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church starting March 31. Canon Anthony R Parshley preached Lenten service at St James Episcopal Woonsocket last night.
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