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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1933
Page
2
The Tiverton North Tiverton fire at an oil storage yard illustrates zoning benefits. City leaders refused to allow reconstruction of damaged tanks, arguing a Bristol zoning ordinance protects nearby residents and reduces risk and odor while preserving revenue from remaining areas.
Engineer Mr Wm W Perry reports all three Bristol sewer outlets are in good condition and have worked normally for four weeks. He answered inquiries about prior reports of malfunction, confirming full restoration and normal operation.
The Bristol Box Scouts Bugle and Drum Corps won the New England Junior Championship in Providence at Cranston Street Armory, also earning the State Tumor Championship and a silver loving cup. The 32 of 38 members delivered strong marching and plays including Over There and Long Long Trail as Scoutmaster George Fish and Scoutmaster LeRoy Newbold led the delegation. The unit, organized in January, has earned a national reputation among drum corps and boasted a robust roster of members and sponsors.
Mrs Walter Briggs chairs the Epworth League general committee organizing a Christmas Sale at State Street MFE Church for Saturday Nov 18. Sub committees cover Fancy, Food, Grabs, Grocery, Miscellaneous, Preserves, Paper Products. Mrs Charles Silvester heads the bean supper with Miss Helen Sylvester and Mrs Chester Movers assisting. waitresses are Miss Shirley Prechett and Mass Betts.
Bristol reports a 6-0 win as Trastats edge Crown of Providence on the common in a Saturday rugby match. Brightman makes two long runs in the first half, with no scoring after halftime.
Mrs Elizabeth Gladding resigns after 21 years as secretary of the Babbitt Women's Relief Corps. A successor will be appointed after the new year. Gladding joined 27 years ago and has served in various roles including department instituting and installing officer.
Notice dated November 13, 1933 states that after that date the signer will not be responsible for any bill contracted by anyone in the signer’s name. The public notice limits liability and declares prompt action to prevent unauthorized charges.
The Olympian Club bowling league begins tonight at the YoMCA alleys with team captains including Toliow Spartans Baker Perry Warriors Jimmy Salzano Athenians Cartes Destlets and Marathons Ernest Mansi.
A garbled extract references Albert Wiggin wealth from 1928 to 1932, Boston figures, Newark airport, Nazi rumors, Rutgers and Charlies Chaplin, radio and cinema snatches, plus theater slang and local gossip. The piece brims with names, dates, places, and pop culture jumbles.
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