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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1938
Page
4
A period feature promotes cotton outfits as stylish and affordable for summer wear. It highlights patriotic support since cotton crops fuel income for seventeen states, praises ease of care, and shows two adaptable ensembles including a pique beach set and a gray chambray dress with matching accessories.
The text notes a pre conquest Peruvian barrier possibly built by the Chimu as defense against Incas, starting near Chimbote port and spanning over 40 miles with rugged terrain. It also claims China’s first public road and national highway efforts began after 1987 under the Nationalist government, with early roads cheap and sparse to combat bandits.
First place in the Bristol Twilight League will be decided tonight at Guiteras Athletic Field at 6 15 as Larney Bisbane s Olympian Club 1937 titlists face Harvey Gladue s Ever Ready Fire Co crowd expected is large for this banner event with Colt Memorial High School in attendance A postponed game will follow tomorrow at the same site between Biancuzzo s Ar til lers nine and Harvey Gladue s Fire team with Chet Massa likely to start for the Firemen and M Mans catching.
Plans for the Bristol Colt High School Alumni Association ball proceed at a general arrangements committee meeting in the YMCA building. The semi formal event will be led by John L Rezo with subcommittees handling tickets booths hall music program publicity and other tasks.
Family crests or coats of arms have been in use since the eleventh century AD, with enduring use across generations. The tradition reflects heraldic symbols adopted by families to denote lineage, status, and identity in medieval Europe and beyond.
National Fire Protection Association urges homeowners to reduce fire deaths and losses through proper construction, regular inspections, safe storage of flammables, and vigilant maintenance. Emphasizes fire stops, solid chimneys, fire resistant roofs, and avoiding careless use of kerosene and gasoline. Highlights seasonally dangerous days and practical steps to cut losses by up to 75 percent.
In Bristol three Roman Catholic parishes held notable events at Our Lady of Mt Carmel St Elizabeth and St Mary s. St Mary s reported 23 children receiving First Communion led by Rev Michael L Ryan with a procession and medals for participants. Our Lady of Mt Carmel hosted a large Children of Mary Sodality enrollment and ceremony led by Rev Joseph Sorzano with medals veils and a sermon by Rev Ryan. St Elizabeth s procession from Sisters of Dorothy Convent featured altar boys crown bearing and a new enrollment to the Children of Mary Sodality led by Rev Henrique Rocha.
The piece celebrates May 14 as the 1787 opening of the Constitutional Convention at Independence Hall. It argues unity stems from compromise, opposing views, and national welfare over sectional demands, urging renewed teamwork to strengthen America.
The Bristol School Committee invites sealed bids for coal amounts 35 tons White Ash Stove Coal and 3700 tons New River Bituminous Coal run of mine with approx. 400 tons of Bituminous to be binned in July and rest as needed. Bids due by 4:30 PM June Mytheas envelopes marked Coal Bid. Committee may inspect and reject all bids.
HAWRY W Luther proprietor offers oil burner repairs welding of all kinds and general repair services. Telephones 89. Don’t throw it away we fix everything.
Eve the chimpanzee gave birth to a three and a half pound baby boy at Benson's Wild Animal Farm in Nashua New Hampshire. The newborn is the first chimpanzee birth in New England and both mother and infant are reported in excellent condition under special nursing care. The sire is eleven years old and the dam ten, with an official photograph promised when feasible and the value noted as over three thousand dollars.
A photograph taken in Tokyo near a restaurant entrance shows girls in summer garb. The sign praises American air conditioning equipment changing temperatures worldwide. William Henderson of the Air Conditioning Manufacturers Association notes rapid foreign adoption and world standards for comfort and health.
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