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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1936

Page

5

Rhode Island Governor signs bill for Mount Hope Bridge referendum

Governor Theodore F Green signed a bill allowing a referendum on purchasing the Mount Hope Bridge. He outlined advantages and disadvantages, noting the need for public input on value, cost, and whether the state should acquire the bridge earlier rather than later. He stressed the issue should be decided by the people.

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Bristol Twilight League Opens Season with Curtain Raiser

The eighth Bristol Twilight League season begins Monday evening with Olympian Club facing Ever Ready Fire Co at Bristol Common. Clubs include Defiance Hose Co and Bristol Train of Artillery. rosters detail managers, coaches, and local officials guiding the opener and season.

Bristol Town Bristol Olympian Larney Bisbane Ever Ready Fire Co Bristol Common Olympian Club Columbia Bill” Doran William “Banks” Bottomley Defiance Hose Co Hut” Correira Doran Firemen Leon Lemaire Bishano John “Foxy Marshall Bull Clp L. Bisbang Joe Prices Frankie Sousa Rivée Cardoza Fishy” Caruso Bristol Train of Artillery Eddie Bullock Henry Wright Frank Doran Board of Governors Samuel Jo Smith James F Dutly Samuel A Hall Allan M Poole George Boutcher Roswell S Bosworth Tony’ Svivia Razaie Mancine James B Lee

Nine Estates Hearings in Probate Court

Matters pertaining to nine estates were heard and disposed of by Judge Leahy at Tuesday's Probate Court session. Appointments included Rosa Abbenando executrix with a $5000 bond. guardian appointments for Anna R Mills with a $10000 bond. inventories and appraisals for several estates. and continued probate actions scheduled for May 18.

Edward Eahy Pietro Varelo Alas Petro Varelo Mary Varelo Asciola Fatate Pasquale Abbenando Rosa Abbenando Gertrude F Peck Ward Augustus SN Gravelle Annie E Gravelle John Holland Alonzo M Boss Izabel Water Tencourte Harriet RoseWolf Anna R Mills Harold P Spurr Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland Ralph W Childs Rhode Island James B Littlefield Providence

Joe Alger Leads Newsboys To Second Consecutive Title

Veteran Joe Alger guides the Algers News Stand bowling team to a repeat championship beating Buffington Drug Store. Billy Alger led with 360 in the title match, Bobby Nelson 358, Dad Alger 354. Parade, balloons, and a six piece orchestra were planned events surrounding the victory.

Joe" Alger Algers News Stand Joe Newsboys Alger Buffington Drug Store Billy Alger Bobby Nelson Dad” Alger

First Bristol Troop to Host Penny Bazaar Event

The First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts of America kicks off its third annual penny bazaar at Artillery Hall State Street with decorated booths by patrols. An evening and a tomorrow program feature entertainment and a musical segment. Various patrols run lunch, drinks, darts, cards, novelties, and a door prize. hours start at 7 p m both tonight and tomorrow.

Bristol Boy Scouts of Amerwa Artillery Hall State Street Mystery Patrol Willam Gablinski Flying Horse William Pinch Albert Vasconcellos Rocco Proto Chance Martin T. Edmonds

Global Earthquakes Recorded and Felt Frequencies

Seismographs worldwide record about twenty five earthquakes per day, with around fourteen strong enough to be felt by a person nearby. Land quakes causing building damage occur roughly every eighty two hours.

Low Tension Juice Fatalities Tied to Electric Currents

A report links several deaths to exposure to low tension electrical currents. Experts warn that even mild electrical shocks can cause severe injuries or fatal heart complications, urging caution around faulty wiring and unsafe power sources.

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