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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1932
Page
2
A reader letter argues First District polling spaces are crowded and confusing unlike the Second District where setups are orderly. Proposes roped off areas or alternate venues such as a courthouse or school for Election Day to ease crowds.
The Lions Club held a pep dinner at Narragansett Hotel Providence. Bridge party planned for Kearney Post Auxiliary Unit at Mrs J H Tuplin 914 Hope St. Numerous local residents and groups including church helpers, Rotary speaker John A Martin, Armistice Day activities, and Christmas sales are reported along with several minor vehicle collisions and upcoming social events.
Harold Phiberty of Warwick applies for sixty eighty acres of submerged ground with thirty acres near Hog Island and thirty in Mount Hope Bay near Spar Island. The November 18 1932 hearing before the Commissioners of Shell Fisheries at Providence offices sets the time and place. Commissioners Atchison Duckworth Littlefield Brod and Dubois announce the hearing.
The appointment of John Almeida to fill the vacancy on the Public Aid board created by the death of Rev Francisco Vieira was deferred to a later meeting. Directors also postponed action on the two paid directors after Paul C Millemigg’s explanation request, to be revisited next meeting.
Warren secures a 13 point win against Colt as the offense controls the clock and piling up a decisive score. Key plays include a powerful rushing touchdown and solid defense stifling Colt’s attempts throughout the game.
In the Phoenix column a long discussion remembers the reign of Queen Elizabeth and reviews Lucie Delarue Mardrus’s novel William the Conqueror translated by Colin Sheperd. The piece critiques romance and feudal life myths as in cinema and recounts early events of William’s life and his courtship of Mathilda of Flanders.
A missing parcel reported around Hope Street between Oliver Street and Viel Petros Hoff’s area. Claimants ask for help locating the package and provide details of the location and timing. A reward may be offered for its recovery.
The George Washington Bicentennial closing on Thanksgiving Day November 24 will feature religious services in Amelia and across the nation. The commission estimates more than 75,000 churches will take part in separate or joint Thanksgiving Bicentennial exercises honoring George Washington, Father of his Country.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to individuals and organizations in town for supporting Armistice Day celebrations. acknowledges help that made the event a success. Signed by Armistice Day Committee.
A Bristol reader asks for publication in Phoenix to address disorder at the First District polling place. The letter notes smoky conditions and crowding at Artillery Hall causing access problems and near collisions, while praising the Second District polling place as orderly. The writer seeks remedial publicity and action to improve the voting environment.
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