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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1935
Page
2
Bristol, once a busy seaport, now sees limited shipping but maintains a strong Independence Day tradition. The town rallies around a fund sponsored by the Phoenix to preserve Bristol’s festive observance and civic pride amid changing transport and economy.
In Bristol graveyards two oldest cemeteries face vandalism with stones marking prominent early burials damaged. Congregational and St Michael's Churches plan to relocate marked graves for protection. The town offers a reward of 2510 dollars for information on guilty parties.
Councilman William Po McLaughlin pushes to improve the common baseball diamond with ERA workers but state ERA officials say no and require the town to pay for any work. The town already funds unemployment match for federal and state aid, making the project seem unlikely.
Mr and Mrs Edward L Morris of Ferry Hill welcome a daughter born May 6 at Providence Lying-In Hospital. Nearby a patient at St Joseph's Hospital rests comfortably. A rummage sale on State Street funds the American Legion Auxiliary. Various society events, sales, and club meetings fill the week from Mount Carmel church to the Bristol Garden Club.
Worthy President Anthony Brisbane of Bristol Aerie No 53 Fraternal Order of Eagles moves polls from 7 pm to 6 pm for the annual election. Voters will cast ballots before closing at 8 pm.
The troop will observe Surprise Night at Scout Hall this evening and tomorrow morning a hike is planned leaving Scout Hall at 9 30 o’clock. The First Troop also plans a hike to Camp Takarest departing Scout Hall at 9 30 am with outdoor work featured.
This column invites reader thoughts on welfare and local interests. Subscribers may send ments on timely topics for discussion in the town column, with opinions and notes aligned to community concerns and civic life.
Bristol readers are urged to verify statements before criticizing unemployment relief funds. Anthony E. Maisano, owner of Matisano Bros., asserts no partiality in fuel oil contracts for 1933-34 and contends an earlier letter by Albert Quito was incorrect about allocations.
Reynolds School 6A4 observes Arbor Day with a program including Salute to Flags The Star Spangled Banner school recitation and multiple plays The Alder by the River The King of the Forest and The Forest Ranger feature students such as Roy Albert Vel leca Ethel Lois Brownell Clifford Herbert Francis Bertha and others including Albertina Silvia Sophia Kasper Doris McPherson Shirley Levy Tina Alves Mabel Botelho Rita Marabello Pauline Cardoza and Joseph Sousa A Memorial Trees recitation and songs America and Wel come to Arbor Day conclude the program.
Milk Inspector John L. Rego warns all Bristol milk distributors and producers and stores selling milk and cream to obtain licenses from Town Clerk John W. Church immediately. He reports several unlicensed operators and threatens disciplinary action if permits are not secured soon.
The Town of Bristol offers a 25 dollar reward for information leading to the capture and conviction of those who damaged memorials in East Burial Ground and De Wolf Cemetery. Reward announced by Town Council and Town Clerk John W. Church.
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