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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1931
Page
2
Mission activities at three local churches, a two day State conference, and notable addresses Tuesday and Wednesday evenings mark Bristol's week. A Wednesday noon talk by a top state citizen on European impressions adds to the week’s inspiring events. Organizers and participants are praised for seizing opportunities for mind and spirit.
The Unemployment Relief Committee will hold its meetings privately to avoid airing petty town squabbles. The editorial welcomes the move praising the committee as balanced and trustworthy in handling welfare matters for the town.
Rev Arthur F Jennings leads morning worship at 10 30 with sermon. Church School at 11 45. Y J Y Chapter meets at 6 00 p m. Union service at State Street ME auditorium with Rev Dr Gallup of Providence delivering the sermon.
Local Post Office now holds a modern delivery truck for its parcel post department. Gibson's Art Greeting Cards and novelties are advertised at J F Duffy's Confectionery and Card Store. Community notices recall travels, worship services, a commemorative cup exhibit, and a cornetist's radio appearance with Henry Bussie’s dance orchestra.
The Bristol Town Council acting as a board of canvassers will meet in the Memorial Building to canvass property voter lists for the Special Financial Town Meeting on December 7 1931. Personal property taxpayers must pay the tax before canvassing day to be eligible to vote. John W Church Town Clerk.
Colt High dominated North Kingstown at Dixon Field scoring 13-0 as sophomores fueled a powerful ground game and sharp passing. Leahy led in yards with Bruno, Ruggeiro and McGuigan contributing while Colt’s line shut down Kingstown’s offense. Colts finished 15-1 in a three way Class B conference title tie after scoring two touchdowns and one extra point.
Yale professor Jerome Davis argues four evils of communism and contrasts its aims with American democracy. He outlines a ten point program for social reform and calls for greater public ownership and cooperative enterprise while urging faith in a just and compassionate social order.
Amoss Gorham collector announces under Rhode Island law a tax levy on all real estate in Bristol with unpaid 1931 town taxes. The levy will occur December 15 1931 at 5 PM unless taxes are paid, and post December 16 1931 adds at least 2 dollars to the tax bill.
A half lemon squeezed into a glass of hot water before breakfast is proposed as a daily health aid. The juice is described as a body stimulant promoting overall well being.
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