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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1937

Page

5

Lindsay speaks on liberties in a democracy in Bristol

Dr Samuel M Lindsay compares liberty under democracy to totalitarian regimes in a Bristol meeting. He highlights freedoms of press and labor, notes restrictions in Germany and Russia, and argues democracy requires ending graft and inefficiency to survive. Present were town officials Buffinton Church Wilbur Sherman Nason and Ferdinand.

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Mount Hope Chapter to entertain Worthy Matron and patron

Mount Hope Chapter O E to entertain Worthy Matron Mrs Maybelle F Remieres and Worthy Patron William H Remieres 2nd with a reception tomorrow night at Colt Memorial High School auditorium. Mrs Jeane S Marshall chairs the arrangements as entertainment and dancing follow the program.

Mount Hope O. FE. S Maybelle F Remieres William H Remieres Colt Memorial High Ed To Jeane S Marshall

Bristol Town Council Approves Major Road and Sidewalk Program

The Bristol Town Council voted a large road and sidewalk initiative exceeding 20 000 with most funds from the Federal Government. Projects include Monroe Avenue from Franklin to Washington and a broad sidewalk on Bradford Street plus repairs on Richmond Street and Catherine Street with detailed grading and paving specs and curb work.

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Investment and scope for multiple city infrastructure projects

The document lists costs and progress for several street and sewer works. It details DeWolf avenue, State street, Beach road, Woodlawn avenue, Burton street, Slocum Road, Kickemujt avenue, Sherman avenue, Usher Place, Court street, and associated materials, quantities, and unit prices. Totals show local project costs and amounts spent to date, with notes on potential savings via using town equipment.

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18 Months Sentenced in Embezzlement Case

Cecil C Getchell, 40, of Charles street, was sentenced to 18 months in State's prison by Judge Patrick P. Curran in Superior Court Providence on embezzling $15,000 from the Bristol County Water Company where he was former manager. Deferred sentences were given Nora E. Dwyer and Harry R. Gray, former water company employees, for accessories charges.

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