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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1935
Page
1
Bristol officials call a special town meeting to approve a ten thousand dollar appropriation for the town share of the WPA program. Council President Paull criticizes WPA rules as unfair and warns taxpayers may reject the program.
Col Alfred M. Merriman, commanding Bristol Train of Artillery, to organize next year’s July Fourth celebration in concert with Rhode Island Tercentenary. Town Council President Prescott B. Paull announced, with a 20 member executive committee and 84 member general committee to assist.
Samuel J Steen Jr nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Samuel J Steen struck by car in front of Benjamin Church Home on Hope Street Providence Suffered skull fracture and severe foot injury Driver Mrs Byron Smith of 88 Freeman Parkway Providence released pending police investigation Boy taken to Rhode Island Hospital in Colt Memorial ambulance Scene described as frost fishing trip plan Mother warned him to be careful of Automobiles Boy later treated at Dr Alfred M Merriman office then to hospital Names of local residents and committees for a Providence musical event appear in the surrounding report
Work has started on a WPA project at the sewage disposal plant. A four month program will build a stone wall and clear three acres, employing 26 men under foreman Joseph F Pannone. Estimated total cost is 6845.50 with the town paying 859.57.
Rev C J Yeomans will speak on Great Questions Answered at 10 30 am Sunday at First Baptist Church He will tackle topics such as Is There a Devil and the source of evil The pastor notes rising attendance and growing interest in these services
Frank L. Doran states as an individual that the Budget Committee has no role in calling a Town Meeting for a $10 000 WPA relief appropriation. He says funds are needed to continue relief projects as ERA winds down and WPA begins, to avoid layoffs and aid taxpayers.
BTA Entertainment Group secures rights to the Cohan play Fifty Miles From Boston. The Fox Pointer penning the musical will present the work next month at a venue yet to be announced.
Howard I Martin Sr announces three dates for the East Warren Rod and Gun Club turkey shoot series. The first event is tonight at the Scenic hall indoor range in Warren, with later shoots on Monday evening November 25 and Thanksgiving eve. Bristol riflemen have enrolled, assisted by Louis Burleigh James McDonald George Mogayzele and George Paine.
Charles B. Rockwell is chosen as interlocutor for the Doric Club and Mt. Hope Chapter O E S minstrel show on December 12 and 13. End men include John R. Magee Ian M Walker Arthur Belmore Carl Carlson Albert Metcalfe and Allen Newman. Special acts feature male and mixed quartets plus performers Nora E Dwyer Marjorie B McCann Audrey Munro and R S Bosworth.
The cast of a lively farce comedy directed by Frank L. Doran includes well known local thespians. The presentation titled Prince of Liars is scheduled for Monday night.
A three act lively farce directed by Frank L. Doran with scenic work by H. S. Young Jr. supporting a cast led by Allen Newman and Mrs Virginia I Martin This comedy adapted from Sydney Grundy centers on Mr Hummingtop who disguises himself after reading The Arabian Nights His wife Rosa and others complicate the plot while a nursing association and St Michael's Organizations benefit from the event.
The Italo American Club will conduct a whist event next Monday evening in its Hope street organization rooms with fifty or more tables expected. Turkeys will be awarded to winners and as a door prize. The arrangements committee lists Dr A F D Arglo chair, James J Lanzire, Salvatore Maisano, Joseph F Pannone, John Langello, Dr C, Paul Bruno, Anthony DuPonte, Anthony E Maisano, Michael W Pasquarelli, Carlo Bisbano, Joseph Pirri, Frank Panzarella, James Salzano, Martino Mansi, James J Velleca and Lucien Capone ex officio.
This column notes Bristol’s pride in its shade trees and cites Council President Patti proposing residents who demand removal of a tree pay for a young replacement tree. The idea aims to preserve the town’s famed shaded streets as trees age and die.
A Notre Dame vs Northwestern game is recalled with Longfellow intercepting a pass, drawing literary giants into sport history. The piece notes perpetual fame of original Williams, the ND victory over Army tie late, and the tradition of trophies and footballs displayed in Trophy Hall.
Captain Shuler of Army and Captain Shakespeare of Notre Dame led late drama as a fierce 60 minute battle neared a tie. A coin toss awarded possession, and Shakespeare’s team eyed a pivotal final rush amid brutal weather that tested both sides and arms.
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