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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1924
Page
1
Citizens question sewer governance under the 1903 law as Mt Hope avenue sewer bonds from 20 000 await action and the Sewer Commission and Town Council clash over construction and funding. The piece also questions the School Committee’s leaders and calls for educators to decide a costly High street site with taxpayer input and future impact.
Letter to the editor questions the accuracy of sidewalk measurements reported on March 14 in the Phoenix. The writer asks whether Easterbrooks Avenue length and square footage figures are correct and whether certain property owners were properly noted or overcharged. The letter implies errors in the published measurements and accountability.
Dr. Joseph B. Munro of Warren and Herbert M. Cohen of Providence drove a coupe and a truck respectively when an accident on Hope Street near Gibson Road caused major damage to both vehicles. Cohen’s wife and two year old daughter escaped serious injury after being thrown from the truck seat as signs failed and Munro slowed abruptly to yield. Local police blamed lack of proper signals for the crash.
Miss Mary Morrissey hosted a Saturday evening shower at her Church and High streets home for Rosa Lind Beaden of Providence who will wed Dr. Daniel L. Morrissey of this town in April. The green and white décor featured a lighted bower and shamrock favors as guests received gifts.
Early Saturday, a fire in a three story building known as the Montreal House spread smoke to the second floor. Firemen, guided by a telephone alert, extinguished the blaze in a rear rubbish closet with minor damage from smoke and water.
Delegates from Rhode Island D A R chapters gather at the Biltmore Hotel Providence for the 30th annual Rhode Island Daughters of the American Revolution conference. Morning reports and business, a 12 30 luncheon, 1 30 reception, and 2 o'clock afternoon program are planned, with Bristol Chapter delegates listed.
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