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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1936

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Mass Muncy Delivers View Of Present Day Germany

Miss Lisbeth Muncy of Providence spoke on clearing up misconceptions of Germany at First Congregational Churchs Ladies Night. She described Nazi loyalty, German women roles, religion, and attitudes toward Jews, noting observers misconceptions and the social changes since 1914.

Lysbeth W. Muncy Providence Germany Lisbeth W. Muncy DeWolf Memorial Chapel First Congregational Church Gordon R. Brown Hitler Hatlen Miss Muncy Miss Muney University of Berlin Reich Navy Oxford Catholes

Four Veterans Cast in Georgia Revue Minstrel Half

Four veteran end men Eddie Leclerc Jimmy Wylie Boogey Belmore and Jimmy Pierce will play leading blackface roles in the minstrel half of the Georgia Revue the musical extravaganza by Bristol Council No 379 Knights of Columbus to be staged May 14 and 15 at the Guiteras auditorium Frank L Doran writes directs and Bristol talent helps drive the production Leclerc assists with rehearsals and a council committee list includes Wyle Bernard McHugh Henry F Serbst Jr James C Ruggiero and William T Dwyer ex officio

Eddie Leclerc Jimmy Wylie Boogey” Belmore Jimmy Pierce Georgia

Dance Tonight Benefits Italian War Sufferers Event

A large Italo American gathering at Italo-American hall Hope Street aims to raise funds for widows and orphans of Italian soldiers in the Italo Ethiopian conflict. Local orchestra music will accompany dancing with numerous community volunteers handling chairing, publicity, and tickets.

Hope Street Ricgio Jin Srairtai Taowine Tie Musaw Leiss Santa Salvatore Gighw Quale Lero James Joseph Sansone Ralph Abenante Joseph Campanella oJseph Parella Laws Nash John Santulli Matthew Capone Mary Celone Mars Turilla Anise Sadie Russo Anna Carmone Elvira Fusco Machael Wo Pasquarelli Orlando Bisbano James Salzano Joseph FC Pannone Victor Formisano Laura

New School Bill Prompts Praise At City Hearing

Amid a Providence meeting on a new school bill, State and local officials praised expanded state aid and teacher support. Superintendent Panes I Huamles highlighted promised funding, while the panel stressed education history and the plan’s potential to boost scholastic facilities.

Providence Rees Cditbo Pte Bedvedlere Mabowee Wallan

Senators Metcalf and Gerry Seek Sailors for Bristol Fourth

Letters from U S Senators Metcalf and Gerry to Dr Alfred M Merriman indicate efforts to assign sailors for Bristol's Fourth of July parade. Gerry’s note confirms contact with the Naval Training Station to send a detachment and band for the celebration.

U. S Metcalf Gerry Alfred M Merriman United States Jesse H Metcalf Peter G Gerry Bristol Merriman Naval Training Station USS Hamilton Senator Metcalf Secretary of the Navy

G Guy Morrow Named Manager of Bristol County Water

G Guy Morrow was appointed manager of the Bristol County Water Company. He comes from Washington Pennsylvania and has nine years in the water industry, most recently as District Superintendent of the Pennsylvania State Water Corporation. He will move to Bristol and succeeds C Getchell who resigned April 17.

G. Guy Morrow Bristol County Water Company FE PF Putman Guy Morrow Ryan Bristodr Morrow Tomes Washington Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Water Corporation Uniontown Monongahela Vandergraft Washesburg St Marys Moundsville West Virginia Washington and Jefferson Colge Bristol Chamber of Commierce Washton C Getchell

The Bad Effects of Pari Mutuel Betting on Horses

Rey Albert No Sherberg warns Rhode Island Congregational Conference about parimutuel betting at horse races. He questions who profits and who loses and whether money harms more than it helps. The sermon at DeWalt Memorial Chapel invites worship and mentions the Lord’s Supper and new member reception.

Hores Rey Alhert Sherberg Saslesville Cordia'ly Tee

Appointment of Vet Surgeon at Gos Public Health Service

A recent appointment at the Gos Public Health Service named Dye ND as Veterinary Surgeon. The new role covers medical treatment in the field, leading service efforts and coordinating with other leaders to advance health initiatives.

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Delucca Faces District Court on Dangerous Weapon Charge

Giuseppe Delucca 32 of 155 Franklin Street appears before Judge Wathem on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. He pleaded guilty to firing a shot from a pistol during an argument with Castighego on East State Street at a WPA project site. Bail set at 200 dollars.

Miondas Ivering Guiseppe Delucer Frankin Street Wathem Donne Justie Joseph O Hammill S200 Hordinar’ Distello Fast State Street Parce Jesse King Petucca Castizhego Delucca Castighego Deluca

Bristol Council to hear fire and health menace report

Town officials will review a report on buildings and premises in Bristol deemed fire hazards or health threats. The investigation is led by Fire Chief Robert Jo Anderson Health Officer John Cardoza and Building Inspector Albert Alder with a council resolution by Prancom To de Wolf.

Bristol Robert Jo Anderson John Cardoza Albert Alder Prancom de Wolf Anaimaast Mir de Wolf Hope Street John Wo Church WPA Summer Street Union Street Bradford Street Washington Street

Musicale Set for National Music Week in Colt Memorial Hall

Next Thursday evening in Colt Memorial hall Mrs Marjorie Burgess McCann with assistant Mrs Alice Bradlee Pooler presents a National Music Week musicale. The program features multilingual songs and English pieces with a likely closing group by Mrs Lucy Marsh Gordon, a famed concert and recording artist. Tickets are sold at Hamall's and Sisson's stores.

Colt Memorial Hall Marjorie Burgess McCann Alice Bradlee Pooler Lucy Marsh Gordon McCann Gordon Victor Hamall’s Sisson’s

Bishop Bennett to Speak at St Michael's Brotherhood Meeting

Bishop Granville Bennett will address St Michael's Brotherhood in the Parish House Monday night. Musical selections will be performed by Mr Vernon A. Gray with Mrs Frank A. Rounds at the piano.

Bishop Bennett Granville Bennett St Michael's Brotherhood Vernon A. Gray Frank A. Rounds

Bristol Volunteers Deliver Swift Five-Minute Fire Response

At 11 o clock yesterday morning the alarm rang and at 11 05 trucks from four volunteer companies arrived. Only one truck was needed as the blaze was small yet the rapid response set a high standard matching paid forces. The quick action reduces fire loss and prompts praise from insurers.

Bristol

Demolition urged for eye sore buildings in town

Over the past year owners have torn down many old structures to avoid taxes and upkeep. Yet several ramshackle buildings remain, deemed unsafe and unattractive and urged to be demolished to improve several otherwise pleasant sections.

Down-at-the-Reel Properties Reported as Fire Hazard

Next Wednesday evening a Coppell committee will report on abandoned and disreputable places known as down-at-the-Reel locations. Owners should be forced to improve or remove them as they pose fire dangers and tempt youths to cause mischief.

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Land value and fire hazards impact on Tercentenary visitors

The piece argues land values rise if buildings are torn down and surrounding property becomes more desirable. It notes summer visitors due to the Tercentenary Jubilee publicity and suggests owners should improve properties to rent or sell faster during this peak period.

Bristol Seeks Small Homes to Lure New Residents

Bristol seeks to attract newcomers by offering affordable small one family houses. Many outsiders want a modest home with easy city work commute and pleasant surroundings, but finding such housing in Bristol proves difficult.

Bristol

Bristol's housing prospects and steady city life

The piece discusses Bristol offering residential advantages including climate location and services. It notes strong fire, police, schools, churches and social life, with a higher but not prohibitive tax rate. A key shortcoming is scarce up-to-date one or two family housing, inviting capital to develop in that sector.

Bristol New England

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