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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1934
Page
2
The town mourns Captain James Goff whose mix of firmness and kindness made him a valued officer and trusted adviser. His sudden death leaves a vacancy for a new patrolman and a respected standard for future leadership in the force.
Local police from three towns and the State police collaborate to curb speeding and unsafe driving. Early results show improvement as drivers are urged to slow, yield, and protect pedestrians, with officers urging careful behavior from both motorists and walkers.
Scouts from Barrington Troops 1 2 and 4 joined a patrol from Barrington to Bristol County District Camporal at Camp Takarest on Saturday and Sunday achieving Grade I. The First District Camporal prep for Council Camp-o-ral at Camp Yawgoog is next.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 oclock at the home of his brother in law and sister Vir and Mrs Mathew Cahoon 664 Charles street with Rev Anthony Parshles of St Michaels Church presiding. The interment followed in North Cemetery. Miller aged 48 or 49 died Saturday at Rhode Island Hospital after a long illness. A native of Gloucester Massachusetts he had lived in Bristol for 12 years and is survived by two brothers Albert of Medford Massachusetts and Aubrey Miller besides his sister.
Local notices report a Bristol Town Council meeting to canvass voting lists for a Friday special election assisted by Rev Parshley, while Rev James DeWolf Perry will supervise confirmations at St Michael's. Community groups plan card parties, whist games, a rummage sale, and a junior prom with committees named.
May 16 social card party at Trinity Parish House under Betasigna Bradford Society. May 23 entertainment by the Black and White Minstrel for World Wide Guild of First Baptist Church. July 4 morning dancing at Church Street Armory hosted by Battery C 243rd C A H D R I N G.
The Bristol Rotary Club elected Elmer S Mapes as president for 1934 35. He has served as vice president and program chairman this year and led the Men's Union at the First Congregational Church. Other officers elected were Samuel A Hall as vice president Richard J Simmons as treasurer Howard R Newman as secretary and Earl Ingraham as sergeant at arms. They assume duties in June.
Fire Chief Frank Charlesworth of Providence and Senator Daniel F. Mc Laughlin of East Providence will speak at the Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company banquet on Thames Street in observance of its 10th anniversary. Town Council members will attend as guests with Brig Gen. Luke H. Callan acting as toastmaster.
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