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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1938
Page
4
Local notices report meetings of Kearney Post American Legion and auxiliary at Legion headquarters on Franklin Street. Also listed are births, church events, sales, and community notices from Bristol region newspapers.
A Bristol letter to the editor deplores Hallowe'en pranks that damage homes owned by widows and spinsters, noting torn fences broken windows and gard en gates. The writer links vandalism to rising taxes water bills and repair costs, urging steps to curb destruction while preserving carnival spirit.
Workmen tear down the historic Methodist Church once a town landmark dating to 1857 after a hurricane wrecked the spire and roof. The bell in its tower rang generations past, and the weather vane and steeple finally succumbed to the storm, ending a long local association.
Evening dances at the Recreation Hall of US Rubber Products Inc begin tomorrow night. Manuel Vargas Jr leads the arrangements with aides Miss Mary Soldano Miss Lillian Phenes Elmer A Rounds John Ventura Oscar Rishe Michael W Pasquarell and Lewis E Dickinson ex officio assisting.
Cub Pack No 14 meets at 6 15 in Scout Hall for Armistice Day plans. Troop 4 convenes at 7 30 to discuss rank advancement and recruiting to full strength. Awashanks Herd P WS to meet at 7 30 with social hour after business. Porst Bristol Troop plans a mock election with Australian ballot and party activities. Bugle and Drum Cops rehearse at 6 30. Court of Honor to meet Friday at 7 00 for Star and Life awards.
Benjamin Hazen and Miss Con-SID ERERT WY chairmen of the Colt Mama Association Thanksgiving Day dance were named at a meeting Tuesday evening in the Colt Memorial High School auditorium. The affair is planned for the Colt auditorium. The committee on the recent Alumni bridge made its report. The next meeting will be Friday, November 18, at the Colt auditorium.
On November 4 1938 Bristol Town Clerk lists applications to keep for sale and bar intoxicating beverages under Chapter 2013 with amendments. Names include Samuel Campanella Manuel S Tavares Jr Edward Kunz Mary Brito and others. several clubs and businesses appear under various classes. Town Council to hear remonstrances at 7:30 PM on November 22 1938.
Warning about bladder irritation and kidney flushing remedies. Mentions buchu leaves juniper oil and six other drugs in green tablets. Claims to help kidneys remove acids and wastes causing irritation and frequent urination with backache. Local ad for W H Buffington's Drug Store with 25 cent refund in four days.
Industrial Trust Company guardian presents twenty third account for allowance of Emily French estate full age. Court orders fourteen days notice published weekly in the Bristol Phoenix. Hearing set November 21 1938 at 10 AM in the Probate Court Room Bristol with Clerk John W Church.
The Bristol Police Reserve Association will host its first annual dance tonight with advance ticket sales exceeding expectations. Lincoln Hall cannot accommodate all attendees, so Holy Ghost Hall on Franklin Street will also be used. Dance committee chairman Joseph Rich is joined by Frank Myers Louis Gallo Orlando Ruggiero Erasmo Mancini and Joseph Marshall.
Former Department President Mrs. Martha Lord spoke on child welfare at the Bristol Parent-Teachers Association fall meeting held in Reynolds school auditorium. Superintendent Elmer S. Mapes and Bristol public school principals also addressed the gathering. Miss Aida Connery entertained with songs.
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