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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1939
Page
2
The American Society for the Control of Cancer uses public education to spread knowledge about cancer. Early detection saves lives, with 145000 annual deaths and about 60000 potential saves if caught early. Bristol’s campaign reports strong public support and unprompted dollar contributions.
The Kearney Ship Sea Scouts held a meeting at 35 Thaems Street with 15 members. Norman Belmore and Felix Scott led crews repairing losses from the September hurricane and preparing for the Cranston Stadium state Jamboree on May 27.
The Cup Defenders Association will screen a safety film at their Woodstreet headquarters Friday night under the Bristol division of the Bristol County Safety Council. Earlier, Dr. Paul Bruno spoke on health, and a tuberculosis film was shown by the education committee led by Orlando J Bisbano.
An old drug advertisement promotes Blukets as a health tonic to flush kidneys and improve diuretic action. It cites a local dealer Wm H Buffington and advertises a 2 percent back in four days if not pleased, claiming kidney and bowel benefits.
Miss Mary Miller of Pawtucket opens her Bristol High lands for the summer. Mite Society of First Baptist Church to meet with Mrs Joseph Alger on Cole Street. John L Rego and Miss Laura Balzano named co chairs of the Bristol Colt Andrews Alumni Ball in June. Many local society items include lectures, bridge party plans, church events, and club outings in Bristol and nearby towns.
The Bristol Train of Artillery holds a regular meeting Friday May 12 at 8 PM in Ar tillery Hall. All members are urged to attend. Edwin S. Godfrey Colonel.
Father Nelson Kellogg, former Trinity Church rector, becomes the first outsider to donate to the Bristol Garden Club led Tree Fund to replace trees lost in the hurricane. The goal is about 250 per tree and planting starts soon with further contributions urged to support the effort.
The Rotary Club elected officers for the 1939-40 year at a Wednesday afternoon meeting. Roswell S Bosworth becomes president with William Pinch as vice president Charles Otten Jr as treasurer and Bishop Bennett spoke on European affairs and factors shaping the current situation.
Four Bristol men Norman Herreshoff Albert Remieres John Ferriter and James B French Jr face Judge William T O Donnell in Fifth District Court Monday on malicious mischief charges tied to a flagpole cutting at the Bristol Yacht Club Sunday morning The 70 foot pole valued at about 500 was cut during the hurricane’s aftermath and the investigation led by Bristol Police Chief Anthony J Ferrara produced a confession and arrests Bail set at 500 each by Madeline P Elise of Pereyedad Mt 2- se.
Nicholas Ciciola 19 of 48 Centre Street nearly drowned Wednesday afternoon when a skiff broke loose under the Mount Hope bridge. His brother Matthew 22 jumped in to save him as currents pulled them toward the pier. Friends pulled them out while Dr William L Serbst and former Aid Director Charles E Burns revived Nicholas with artificial respiration. Police and inhalators arrived to assist.
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