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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1935
Page
2
A historic op ed urges patience with constitutional law, noting justices align by duty not party. It praises the Court's protect of individual rights, recalls the NNRA ruling, and argues reforms should come gradually to endure and gain public trust.
A Bristol Phoenician letter to the editor discusses humane cat care to protect birds. The writer shares tips like feeding cats at home to reduce bird chasing and providing a constant water dish, arguing for keeping cats indoors during nesting season.
Local clubs including the Mite Society at First Baptist and Hope Circle D of Isabella plan meetings this week. The American Legion Second District meets in Jamestown on Saturday with officer nominations. Bradford Society officers to be chosen at Trinity Church parish house. Several locals travel to Rhode Island Hospital for care and attend religious services led by Dr. Robert H Mercer. An upcoming Argathea show attracts large crowds from Taunton Fall River and Warren. A group departs for West Point Academy to visit Samuel Campanella and attend the Army Navy program.
Proposals will be received at the Town Clerks Office Pristel until 4 oclock DST on Tuesday June 4 1935 for purchase and removal of a Bath House at foot of Burton Street. Envelopes marked Purchase and Removal of Bath House addressed to the Town Clerk John Wo Church.
Classified notice seeks a bale s man for Tuplin’s storage in Bristol. For rent a four room tenement with modern improvements at corner Wood and Catherine Streets. Inquiries to 74 Constitution Street or call 323-W.
Fund appeals for the Bristol community ask contributions sent to the Bristol Phoenix with Industrial Trust Company Bristol Branch as depository. Trustees John G. Stewart and James F. Meiggs oversee the fund with early subscriptions from Samuel Kinder & Bro and others totaling several dollars.
The Bristol Portuguese American Women's Civic League gears up for their third annual cotton ball on June 7 at the Bristol Casino. The event features a gown contest judged by Manuel DeMotta and others, plus dancing to Tom 300th Orchestra.
A double page illustrated piece in The American magazine recounts a French explorer's adventures with a ferocious gorilla in Africa. The narrative blends peril and curiosity as the explorer describes encounters, terrain, and survival tactics during his expedition.
Bristol Twilight League seeks use of the Common for July 4 games but faces a rejection from the Fourth of July Committee after proposing two pre-Fourth exhibition games with the Portuguese American A A. Money from the Fourth would be split 60 to 40 in favor of the winner. The Sports Committee weighs the board’s decision and requests a response before the next meeting.
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