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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1931
Page
2
A resident invites reader input on welfare and local interests in a column dedicating space for timely topics and town improvements. It encourages civic discussion and community engagement through written comments.
A letter to the editor urges Bristol Town Council to enforce orders for welfare committee appointees to follow taxpayers wishes. It cites a council appointee who will not sign orders, calls for action, and contrasts with Warren where citizen committees aid the welfare officer.
Capt George Toadsins Saints beat Capt Johnny Walker s Hikers 1320 to 1275 at State Street alleys in Bristol Lions inter club bowling. Dr CE Callers swept high honors with 129 and 329 while Dr AF D Angelo led the Hikers with 109 and 310. Wood choppers defeated Aviators 1368 to 1328 as Hawes and Carlson tied for high single and three string totals. Saints lead 2 0 Aviators 1 1 Wood choppers 1 1 Hikers 0 2.
The record lists Troop 2, Boy Scouts Troop 4 and Troop 5 alongside Sea Scout Ship Kearney Oswald Reid LeClair as Commanding.
The list names Marshall Mrs Hope M Cote and aides for Stark Parker Post and Goldenrod Troop Bristol Girl Scouts. Post affiliations include Swansea Post Ladies Auxiliary and Kearnes Post Ladies Auxiliary with Mrs Alice Bush noted as W R C and President of Jamestown Post Ladies' Auxiliary.
The list names Daniel G Coggeshall as head of the Boys' Community Band along with Robert Jo Anderson as Fire Chief and the Board of Fire Engineers. RS Brightman is foreman of Fxel Ready Engine & Hose Co with Frank Lewis also listed as foreman for the Fire Trucks.
Jacut Fred Fo Suzman leads the Drum and Bugle Corps in a Fifth Division program at Jamestown Post venue with support from Swansea Post and local American Legion chapters Kearney Post and Jamestown Post.
SMNTH division lists Bristol Chapter American Red Cross officers Miss Cora Moen Regent Miss Gertrude Mo executive secretary Mrs Sarah Kearne Mr William F Young Commander Babbitt past G VR Hon Ezra Dixon Hon Frank E. Smith Senior Joseph Kinder Hon Alexander Gales Hon Thomas H Byrnes Postmaster William M Connery with titles and positions for civic leaders.
A march route begins at the Armory and proceeds along High Walley Hope Franklin High Church Hope Burnside to form a parade then returns for memorial exercises. Rev A R Parshley offers invocation at St Michael's Church. Frank F Smith of Taunton Mass District Attorneys delivers principal speech. Bugler John J Perry plays Taps after the Star Spangled Banner.
Three famed bands Wayne King Andy Sannella and Gus Arnheim will headline the Lucky Strike Dance Hour starting November 3. King Chicago airs 10 to 11 PM EST on NBC Tuesday, Sannella New York Thursday, Arnheim Los Angeles Saturday from the Cocoanut Grove at the Ambassador Hotel. The format will rotate for a week, with plans to include European orchestras via shortwave in the future.
The first fall and winter moving picture show will play Saturday afternoon and evening at the Bristol Opera House under William H. Smith. Biograph and Kinograph life-size pictures will be shown with Matt Benney singing illustrated songs. Special care for children. advance seats advised. standing room likely.
In Providence last week R W Nelson defeated Ward F. Smith in a three set battle 6-2 3-6 6-4 to defend the silver bowl. A two time holder on the trophy, Nelson needs three wins to gain full possession. Also listed are local youths returning to study at Hill School Pottstown and St Paul’s School Concord.
The Bristol Train of 9 Artillery Rifle Team defeated the Battery Rifle Team 707 to 678 on State Street. Capt Bennett led BTA with 143, while Capt Moren topped the Battery team with 141. This is BTA's second win in two weeks and a third win could earn the Town Council Trophy presented in 1928.
Bernard Reilly of 387 High Street was sentenced to 90 days in Providence County Jail for assaulting Patrolman Henry J. Sylvia Jr. in the evening of November 3. Reilly claimed intoxication and memory loss, while Judge Lindemuth and Chief Kavanaugh debated police precautions and accountability.
Team No 7 League of Nations defeated Team No 8 in three strings while the American Legion swept Team No 5 in three straight. Last week's high single 137 by Farl Mackenzie with runners up Dimond 129 and Church 132. Church also led in three consecutive strings with 353. Dimond followed with 332.
An old belief is corrected by the army indicating that salt altitude does not guarantee consciousness or immediate recovery. The report notes uncertainties in how high risks affect awareness and stresses careful verification of such claims.
Sweden's vast water power, described as "white coal," provides nearly all light, heat, and power. The system includes a submarine cable sending over 31,000 kilowatts to Denmark, highlighting an important invisible export for the country.
British clockmakers celebrate three centuries since Charles I granted their charter of incorporation as Master Wardens and Fellowship of the Art of Mystery of Clockmaking of the City of London. The event underscores a long tradition guiding the craft and governance of clockmakers in the capital.
The Wednesday matinee for The Secret Call will move to 3 30 PM due to the Armistice Day parade. Richard Arlen and Peggy Shannon star in the political drama about a city machine. Other listings include Sun Down Trail with Tom Keene and Marion Shilling and Women of All Nations rescheduled to Saturday only.
One day only showing Raoul Walsh's Fox comedy Women of All Nations with Brendel in key roles. The program also screens The Sun Down Trail and The Masters Trooper as added serials, with Greta Nissen Fifi Dorsa and Bela Lugosi among the cast supporting the Laugh filled program.
Twenty tables participated in a charity whist and bridge party hosted by the women of St Mary's in the church auditorium last Friday evening. Prizes went to the ten highest scorers including Mrs John Condon and Mrs William McMullan with consolation prizes awarded to Mrs William Conners and Mrs O Kerns. The arrangements committee was led by chairlady Mrs Loretta Connell and included several other officers and volunteers.
A double surprise birthday party was held Saturday evening at Mrs. Harold Manchester's Usher avenue home. Honorees Mrs. Manchester and Miss Irene Reilly received many useful gifts as over 25 couples from town Providence and Fall River attended. Guests enjoyed games and whist and a buffet lunch.
All men of Battery C are ordered to report at the Armory at 1 30 p m tomorrow to take part in the Armistice Day parade replacing the regular Tuesday drill. Last week some members traveled to Cranston Street Armory Providence for two hours of instruction on the 10 inch disappearing gun. others stayed for classwork. Vacancies force experienced men to leave the state seeking work. those interested in enlistment should report to Capt A A Moren on Tuesday night or Saturday afternoon.
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