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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1932

Page

4

Dragon Tale At Goli High Propile To Present

A school pageant at Goli High features a Dragon tale with a quest to recover an amulet once worn by Poo Chow. Chan collaborates with Kat Sung to recover the talisman while the Mandarin seeks possession, leading to a string of misadventures that end in a satisfactory conclusion. The cast includes Ho Tong William Connery Wee sing Addison Hill Kum Fa Magdalen Wiles Tala Yan and a 70-strong chorus group guiding the performance.

Poo Chow Kat Sung Ka: Sung Chan Anti Chow Ho Tong William = Connery Wee Sing Addison Hill Kum Fa Magda-len Wiles Tala Yan Mary Victoria Miliary Group Keepers of the Dragon Toys Guide William du Ponte Joseph Fernandes Anthony Thomas Stanley Gray John Gray Herbert Gray John Flynn Alfred Dubuc Bruce Matheson Henry Sanford Frank Brown Kenneth Weaver Henry Levy John White Princes Rirnes Mary Magee Raphelina Odela Lorena McKay Angelina Paiva Margaret Galagher Laura Balzano Tathas Dyainhae Lillian Nissenfeld Amma de Rosa Raphelina DeRosa Bhavieth Vathesan Dorothy Wardwell Vary Cores Anna Alessi Christine Baurpes Father Conles Anne Romine Vice Sousa Corda Prote Caroline di Donna Tacs Perrace Mildred Dion Jean Tobia Mary Sasson Evelyn Weaver Carls Nao More Blues Hhorus Mary Magee Frances Ravines Ralphelina Codola Angelina Parva Lorena McKay Margaret Gallagher Laura, Balzano Allan Dunbar Lallian

Moon Sun Tides Drive Earthquakes, Scientist States

A scientist confirms a theory that the gravitational pull of the moon and sun influences earthquake timing on Earth. The expert argues tidal forces may trigger seismic events in cycles tied to celestial positions.

Bristol 25 Years Excerpts From Phoenix Files May 3 1907 Banquet at Y M C A

The annual banquet for participants in the recent Y M C A physical work demonstration was held at Rockwell Hall with about 60 members present. Toastmaster F M Dimond awarded medals to Clover Miller and Oscar Gablinske, George Marshall received best attendance, Rev John McVay gave a stirring address, and brief remarks were offered by South and Robertson.

Y. M CA Rockwell Hall F M Dimond Clover Miller Oscar Gablinske George Marshall Jnior John McVay South Robertson John Pickles

Remembering Termmys Andrews On His Sixth Birthday

Termmys Andrews, a popular office boy at the Benal India Rubber Company, was honored yesterday on his sixth birthday. Clerks contributed to a silver Waltham hunting-case watch presented by John T Ashton, as Termmys endured the moment with good humor, wished health and steady ticking.

Termmys Andrews Abenal India Rubber Waltham John T Ashton Tommys Tonmys Sha

Busy sale raises funds for St Michael's Girls Society

Large crowd attends the Candidates' Class sale at Holmes House to raise money for the Girls Friendly Society of St Michael's Church. Volunteers supervised cake candy May baskets and fancy articles with students named for each table.

Girls’ Friendly Society St. Michael’s Church Holmes House John G. Stewart Ernest Waitt Earl Mathewson Harry Munro H. Hobson Katherine Manchester Peggy Mathewson Harriet Knight Marjorie Magee Betty Hobson Janet McCaw Irene Gallo Barbara Higbee Shirley Rische Madaline Klien Barbara Daighnault Moll de Rocha Grace Manchester Lucy Cassano Arline Fisk Muriel Fisk Mildred Battlefield Jane McKenna Barbara Newman Jean Sparks Margaret McGann Edna Atkinson Audrey Baker Lois Brownell

Three First Class Scouts Receive Awashanks Honor

Three first class scouts of Troop 4 Frank Rugemiero Louis Dilauro and Frank Sylvia were made members of the Awashanks Herd P OW S at the Spring Ceremonial Saturday evening Most Worthy King Lawrence S Ashton led the degree work Final plans were set for the marble tournament and Doamerick Capone Frank Ruggiero George Ak Fish and Lawrence S Ashton named the arrangements committee The fourth session of the handi craft course was held last evening in the Scout Building.

Frank Rugemiero Louis Dilauro Frank Sylvia Awashanks Herd Lawrence S Ashton Doamerick Capone Frank Ruggiero George Ak Fish

BORN Bassing Apert 2b 1932 to san Vilen

An archival note records a birth in 1932 naming Bassing Apert 2b as birthplace with associated individuals San Vilen and Bertrand. The fragmentary text indicates parentage and location tied to VE Barssing.

Bassing Apert San Vilen Bertrand Tour Aed Vis

Blaisdell Dies at Weeden Residence

Blaisdell Mas tom tais tawn bred Blaisdell died Thursday afternoon near his late residence in Weeden to Tiverton. John Slocum Weeden on former resident and others reflect on his life and last days in town.

Blaisdell Weeden Tiverton John Slocum Weeden

Excelsior Origin Tied to Packing Material and Poem Title

The origin of the term Excelsior is unclear but linked to fine wood shavings used for packing fragile items. It likely began as a trade name and is equated with the Latin excelsus meaning elevated. The phrase appears in the poem by Tongfellow as a title suggesting rising quality.

Tongfellow

Canned Foods for Farmers and Housewives

The article extols canned foods as time saving and uniform year round, showing how rural households rely on commercially canned fruits vegetables and specialties to free labor. It notes health benefits and compares home canning to factory processing, urging buying by the case for bargains.

Surgeon General United States

Sutter's California rise and fall in gold rush era

The article recalls John A. Sutter owning vast California lands including San Francisco and Sacramento before gold seekers toppled his holdings. A displaced populace looted his home and murdered his son as fires burned the hall of records. Sutter fought vast legal battles but spent the rest of his life seeking justice.

Sutter Richett Washington Capitol Stefan Zweig Golden Book California John A. Sutter San Francisco Sacramento Hall of Records

Martial Law in the United States as a Government Measure

Pathfinder Magazine discusses martial law as a tool of last resort in wartime or civil conflict. It explains that it is not traditional law, only emergency military necessity, and notes the Supreme Court precedent allowing state declarations when safety demands it.

Supreme Court of the United States Webire Pathfinder Magazine

Map of World Globe by Mercator Arrives in America

A globular world map by Gerardus Mercator, discovered in France by Dr PF HO Rosenbach, arrives in the United States. Only eight exist, with this specimen in excellent condition, rare among aged, worn examples from Europe. It highlights early recognition of the American continent separated from Asia by a narrow waterway.

America Gerardus Mercator France PF HO Rosenbach Europe Asia

Tut Tut Brutus Echoes Through Freshman Caesar Essay

A freshman Bogush class studying Julius Caesar discussed the famous line You too Brutus as they described Caesar death. A test question asked students to describe the moment Brutus draws his dagger and Caesar reacts withTut tut Brutus.

Bogush Julius Caesar Shakespeare Lutin Brutus Caesar

Ancient Jewish attitudes toward the ass in scripture

The Montreal Family Herald discusses the ass in biblical and historical context. It notes laws against using certain animals together, Israelite reluctance to keep such strict rules, and the ass’s evolving role from war animal to burden bearer within Jewish life. It mentions mercy toward the animal and its limited Sabbath use.

Mary the Blessed Joseph Montreal Family Herald

Invention Heals Chair Complaint by Zeb Vance

The 1885 incident shows Gen Zeb Vance of North Carolina complaining that his swivel chair was too low. Clerk Schuyler Duryea adjusted the chair to the proper height, prompting the remark that the invention was wonderful.

Zeb Vance North Carolina United States Patent Office Patents Brace Grover Cleveland Schuyler Duryea Duryea

Writing on Celluloid Ink Solutions for Nitrocellulose Film

The article describes methods to write on celluloid using asphalt solutions without strong solvents. It notes writing stays on the surface and can be wiped off with absorbent cotton or benzol moistened rag. Substituting acetic anhydride for part of naphtha accelerates biting into the surface. Nitrocellulose ink is also mentioned for printing on celluloid.

Early school lunch programs spread from France to major cities

The text traces the origins of school feeding starting in France with cantines scolaires and notes similar efforts in Manchester and London. By the late nineteenth century, U.S. schools primarily fed malnourished children, but authorities later recognized proper meals as part of general education.

France Othe Institution Ecantines Scolairesioneer Manchester Bradforce London United States Genera Educational

Royal Motto History From Richard I to Queen Anne

The article traces the royal motto Dieux et Mon Droit from Richard I and Edward III through William II and Queen Anne. It notes alternate phrases Je muain den dray and Semper Endem used briefly, while Dieux et Mon droit remained the enduring royal motto on the great seal and arms.

England Richard I David A Wells Edward III William II Great Sea Great Sea. After Him, Queen Anne Queen Elizabeth Queen Anne

New East Africa finds reshape view of human origins

Fossils in the Oldoway beds of Tanganyika reveal extinct animals such as hipparion elephas and chalicotherium. The discoveries by the East African archaeological expedition suggest East Africa may host key stages in human cultural evolution from prehistoric times.

Oldoway Beds Tanganyika East African Archeological Expedition Hipparion Elephas Chalicotherium Oldoway East Africa

Railroad Certification Rules for Interstate Lines

The Interstate Commerce Commission must grant a certificate of convenience and public necessity before any railroad may sell stock or start construction in the United States for interstate commerce. The commission conducts hearings to determine demand and profitability of freight loadings in the proposed territory.

United States Interstate Commerce Commission Commission Washington Star

Vast Area to Population Gaps Between States and Alaska

The text notes Texas at 265 006 square miles less than half of Alaska’s 686 400. Terag has nearly 6 000 000 people while Alaska has 60 000. Rhode Island at 1248 square miles is 1 407th of Alaska yet over 600 000 people, ten times Alaska’s population.

Texas Alaska Terag United States Rhode Island

Pumpkin Pie Origins and Early Pie Traditions

The article muses on how pumpkins and squash shifted from cattle feed to pie filling, crediting early cooks and suggesting southern cooks may have originated sweet potato pie and similar desserts, with northern ties to caramel pie.

Age of execution for children in early England and Jersey

A Manchester Guardian columnist contrasts harsher historic penalties with modern norms. The piece notes eight year olds hanged in 1620 for arson, siblings sentenced in 1708 Jersey cases, a ten year old in 1800 for note secrecy, and a boy remitted to Granada after a sentence.

Michael Hammond Lynn Jersey Baron Hotham Celmsford Granada

Height and Intelligence Link in Glasgow Children

A Glasgow study of 1,000 children found a distinct link between height and intelligence, more noticeable among boys than girls, suggesting physical development correlates with cognitive ability in youth.

Glasgow Scotland

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Inop Goli Bristol Phoenix Files Mro Clarence Allen Hope Street Mr Allen Bradford D Bosworth Providence High Ways Amos KO Bullow Lomeorrean Brooks Fall River Department of Commerce Sax Canada Germany Switzerland Norway Emmars Dutchsuiana Italy Jugostasia United Sites Trance Railroad Building Limited Augustus P. Duffy W. W. Franklin & Co Wood Street Burton Street Peter Sansone Bradford & High Sts Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co Boston E. L. Watson O ‘Street Weiton E. W. Weaver High Street Robert J. McKay G. W. Simmons William Street Peter Bonvicin Burton ST. Tel G. M. Wilbur Constitution ST Lanzire’s Express Frank Lanzire Freeborn R. Cole Cook Street Charles M. Connery Undertaker Burton S Bristol District Nursing Association Martha Graham Mepe Street Ming Thyra ‘Carlson Mecidence Hope St
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