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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1935
Page
2
A 1954 editorial urges retrenchment in government spending to prevent escalating debt. It argues citizens must fund essential services, including schools and defense, while taxes remain unavoidable whether paid directly or via goods and services.
Brass and early air era items are readied for display in Ary. The article notes preparation activities, cataloging, and anticipated public viewing with local organizers coordinating shipments and safety measures.
Goltenrod Troop Bristol Girl Scouts will meet today in the Reynolds School auditorium. Rotary Club member Harry Hardson will speak on Long Range Guns at tomorrow noon meeting. A rummage sale planned for Friday morning at Paull Block by State Street M E Church unit. Suzmans offers snow-suits rubbers boots and winter wear.
The UWS Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for Senior Stenographer, Junior Stenographer, Senior Typist, and Junior Typist with annual salaries from 1260 to 1620 dollars. Open to men only, with ample registers of women eligible. Applications due by November 29, 1935, via Providence Rhode Island or Boston Massachusetts offices.
In a 1852 report a severe quake is felt across New England towns. Earlier notes highlight William Thaddeus Guthrie declaring chloroform's discovery in 1831 while Lucius Glidden earns a 1874 patent for barbed wire.
The Red Cross issued over 187000 first aid certificates last year a gain of 56000 from the prior year About 64200 campers earned first aid tests nationwide Since inception nearly one million people have been trained in emergency care The annual report also notes more than 327000 Red Cross Aid Handbooks sold worldwide
Armistice Day spurred activity as Junior Red Cross enrollments jumped by 402,000 in the year just ended. Junior members maintained exchanges with peers in 62 countries as Red Cross Societies expanded international correspondence and case clearances.
A Bristol regular town council session is planned for tomorrow night at the Burnside Memorial building. Also on tap are Parish Aid Society sewing at Trinity Church, Christmas sales by the First Congregational Church club, and weekly Mothers’ Club and Ever Ready Engine events.
John Matheson twenty three Collins street is in Truesdale Hospital after surgery for a foot injury he sustained at work a year ago.
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