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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1934

Page

3

Scandals at the YRIC Theatre Feature Fox Film Edition

Fox Film presents George White's Scandals in a widescreen talking picture edition. The lavish musical blends ten new songs by Yellen Caesar and Henderson with eye catching revues and a romantic plot. Notables include Rudy Vallee Durante Faye Ames Edwards and Lachman among the credited cast and crew.

Fox Film George White Hollywood New York White Broadway Jack Yellen Irving Caesar Ray Henderson Rudy Vallee Jimmy Durante Alice Faye Adrienne Ames Cliff Edwards Gregory Ratoff Dixie Dunbar Gertrude Michael Thornton Freeland Harry Lachman William Conselman Robert T Kane

Tarzan and His Mate Shown With Family Appeal

Friday and Saturday May 25 26 audiences are invited to see Tarzan and His Mate with Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan in a jungle romance based on Edgar Rice Burroughs. The film features dramatic animal sequences including elephants lions and a man eating crocodile performed with submerged cameras and a strong supporting cast led by Neil Hamilton Paul Cavanaugh and Forrester Harvey.

Tarzan Johnny Weissmuller Maureen O’sullivan Edgar Rice Burroughs Weissmuller Weismuller Sullvan Neil Hamilton Harry Holt Paul Cavanaugh Forrester Harvey Doris Lloyd Wiliam Stack Desmond Roberts Nathan Curry

Monkey on Board: Steamer’s Wild Animal Chaos

A Hamburg sailor recalls a Westport bound circus ship during a heavy storm when cages broke loose and a monkey swung the whistle cord, a lion leapt shipboard, a boa constrictor died under a crate, and primates terrorized the masts while crews avoided danger.

Hamburg Westport

Cant Whip Columnist Writes About Writer’s Block

A Memphis Commercial Appeal columnist mocks the idea of whipping an experienced writer when he has no topic to cover. The piece centers on the humor of writer’s block and the newsroom dynamic.

Memphis

In Memoriam for Mother and Grandmother Elmira Belle

In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother who passed away one year ago today May 23 1933 Elmira Belle always so true unselfish and kind Few in this world her equal youd find A beautiful life that came to an end She died as she lived Everyones friend By her son and daughters

Elmirabelle

Pastime Nine Beat Townies In Lane To Open Season

In Naugatuck Connecticut on Friday night the Pastimes defeated Bristol Townies 11 to 1 at the Naugatuck Community Recreation Field. Manuel Henry managed the Pastimes as Walter Norton opened the game with a first pitch.

Naugatuck Conn Bristol Manuel Henry Bristolian Walter Norton United States Rubber Company Gallagher Nutmeg Staters Swartz Hut” Corriera Tommies Harvey Gladue Andrade Bernie” Quartaro

Circus draws Bristol crowds as World Brothers visit town

Hundreds flocked to Bristol Common to welcome the World Brothers Circus as 47 trucks arrived. Free tickets and meals were funded by local merchant Frank Bruno aiding families and Children's Home inmates while a court writ contested gate receipts amid a pending $8000 suit over a clawed boy in Woonsocket.

Bristol World Brothers Frank Bruno Bruno James F Meiggs Mary Kenworthy Woonsocket Paul Providence

Colt Nine Faces Three More Contests To End Season

Colt Memorial High School baseball team must fit three league games before June 1 playoffs. They travel to Barrington High to meet Tom Collins’s Barrington, then host Warren High on Bristol Common in a practice tilt likely to feature new pitching. Thursday they host Burrovilleville from Rhode Island, leaders in Class B, with next Monday facing Cumberland.

Colt Memorial High School Barrington Tom Collins Haines Memorial Park Bristolians Warren High Colt Bristol Common Ed Witzgerald Rhode Chamons

Probate Court Disposes of Fight Cases and Estate Petitions

Judge Edward I. Leahy presided at vestry session of the Probate Court disposing multiple matters. Inventories on Patrick Walsh Patition and Lydia A Kingman were accepted. guardians accounts allowed. estates of Hattie K Baker and James W Goff had actions approved. Helena V Goff appointed administrator with waiver. hearing set for Isabel Thomas claim. Lucia Murgo executrix appointed with notice not required. continued matters include Paolo Murgo will probate and other inventories accepted.

Edward I. Leahy Ves Rd Patrck Po Walsh Oskotel H Clarke Lydia A Kingman Hattie K Baker James W Goff Helena V Goff Mary Emma Munro Isabel Thomas Paolo Murgo Lucia Murgo Lydia A. Kingman Mary P. Brogan

Scout Leaders Training Course Fourth Meeting Recap

The fourth meeting of the Brutol County Scout Leaders Training Course was held in the Scout Building with Roy Simmonds of Troop 7 Providence speaking on Troop Program Building. Leaders from Barrington Warren and town attended and Troop 5 plans a 7 30 pm meeting for Camporal camping and patrol reorganization.

Brutol County Roy Simmonds Providence Barrington Warren Bristol County Howard E Gladding George R Fish Brisel John Abenante Domenick Ruggiero Joseph Vronca Yawgoog

New Club Formed By Local Young Ladies

A group of young women met at Mrs Anna Josephs home on High Street to organize The Socialiites. Officers: President Anna Josephs, Vice President Mary Salzano, Secretary Trosephine Cortellessa, Treasurer Nancy Vitello, Scribe Kathryn Buzby. Committees chaired by Jeanette Salzano and Carmella Castriotta. Meetings scheduled for the second Wednesday each month.

Anna Josephs High Street the Socialiites Mary Salzano Trosephine Cortellessa Nancy Vitello Scribe Kathryn Buzby Jeanette Salzano Josephine Bruno Mars Tammaro Anna Arone Mary Santo Carmella Castriotta Josephine Mature Virginia Riccio

Ring and hook case stuns heir and fiancé

A San Antonio Express report notes an heir loses a $250000 ring to a luring scheme described as a ring and hook. The tale involves the fiancé and the aftermath for the browning style claim.

Browning San Antonio Express

Distinguished Guests to Attend the Cotton Ball

Government and civic leaders from New England prepare to attend the second annual Cotton Ball at the Bristol Casino on June 7. Governor Theodore Francis Green leads a packed invite list including state officials, federal figures, and local dignitaries from Bristol, Providence, Fall River, Pawtucket, and Portsmouth.

New England Bristol Bristol Women’s Civic League Green Theodore Francis Green Bristol Town Edward L. Leahy Domenic Mascolo FERA John DesLauriers Louis Cappelli Antonio Prince John P Hartigan Atty J. Howard McGrath Democratic Committee McGrath Bertram W Wall Gerry United States Peter F Gerry Edith Gerry James Dunne Dunne Wm Hl Vanderbilt Portsmouth Isabella 4 Ynet Mildred Hartley Providence Gladys Gust Pawtucket Mary Lima Fall River Peter Pimental de Oliviera Aguas Nice M Rose Frank Silvia Massachusetts John Campus Joseph Andrews Boston Alfred A. Clarke Newport Luke H Callan Thomas Birnes Benjamin M. Lindemuth

Cranston Man Pleads Not Guilty to Speeding Charge

Patrick F Murtha of Cranston pleaded not guilty to speeding before Judge Benjamin F Lindemuth in Fifth District Court. The case was continued two weeks. The judge also continued a damages request in the Jasiello et al v Borges assumpsit suit to $300 for one week and granted a one week continuance in the Frank Anderson v Interstate Brick and Sand Co book account case. Nathan Marks v John Petruzki was unanswered and defaulted.

Patrick F Murtha Shirley Boulevard Cranston Benjamin F. Lindemuth Fifth District Joseph A. Hammill Peter Jasiello Manuel Borges Frank Anderson Interstate Brick and Sand Co Nathan Marks John Petruzki

Cancer Attacks Children In Rare Pediatric Cases

Article notes cancer also affects children though less common than in adults, highlighting pediatric incidence and the ongoing challenge of early detection and treatment in young patients.

Political Gossip on Votes and Local Race Plans

A light special election vote yielded slow tabulation due to missing tally sheets. Rumors place three new horse tracks near Mt Hope bridge, What Cheer Airport Pawtucket area, and Cumberland. Governors and legislators are discussed amid GOP and Democratic intrigue and promises of forthcoming stories.

Portsmouth Mt Hope Bridge Vanderbilt Estate Prairie Or Flats What Cheer Airport Pawtucket East Providence Cumberland General Assembly Theodore Francis Green Green Cooney James Connolly Judge Letts United States HOLC House of Representatives

Rare Coins auction in New York City by Morgenthau Co

United States gold silver and copper coins will be sold this afternoon at 23 West 47th street New York by J C Morgenthau Co. The sale features Dr Crichton of Montana collection with rare dates including gold half eagles and dollars. Silver includes 1860 proof sets and commemorative half dollars. Also early copper cents and half cents with dates from 1794 to 1857. Foreign gold coins accompany the sale in a small fine lot.

New York City United States

Relic of Merlans Icones Biblicae 1625 Copper Engravings

A well preserved copy of Matthew Merlans Icones Biblicae published in Germany in 1625 contains over 200 copper engravings based on the artist's own designs.

Matthew Merlans Icones Biblicae Germany

Bristol County Court House to regain colonial look

After voter approval, remodeling of the Bristol County Court House will begin once a special session of the General Assembly ratifies the action. Governor Green plans the session soon and contractor Wallis E. Howe will restore the colonial brick appearance by removing plaster overhead.

Bristol County Court House General Assembly Theodore Francis Green Court House Wallis E. Howe Taunton Lindemuth

Hank's Wisecrack Says Politics and Stock Market Gales

A casual observer quotes Hank The Wisecracker on stock risk and mortgage danger. He riffs on racing factions Vanitie and Rainbow, Vanderbilt’s Rainbow, and political publicity, warning of chicanery while praising a circus style show at the Common and urging straw hats for the crowd.

Hank Vanitie Rainbow Ranges Hollywood

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