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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1935
Page
2
Bristol officials plan a special town meeting Monday to approve a $10,000 town share for the WPA program amid criticism of ERA and WPA rules. Council President Prescott B. Paull faulted regulations for unequal relief and urged prioritizing truly needy cases while town taxpayers bear most costs.
Col. Alfred M. Merriman will command Bristol's Independence Day plans for next year in coordination with Rhode Island Tercentenary and Jubilee observances. Town Council President Prescott B. Paull announced an executive committee of 20 and a general committee of 84 to organize a parade featuring more than 6000 marchers, 75 floats, and nine bands.
Samuel J. Steen Jr nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Steen of this town was struck by a car in Providence and rushed to Rhode Island Hospital with skull fracture and severe foot injury. The driver Mrs Byron Smith of 88 Freeman Parkway Providence was released pending police investigation. The boy was crossing Hope Street to borrow rubber boots after being warned by his mother. He recently called his father to confirm a frost fishing trip.
Workmen have started a WPA project at the sewage disposal plant to build a stone wall and clear three acres. The four month job will employ 26 men, with foreman Joseph F Pannone guiding the crew. Estimated total cost is 6845.50 dollars, town share 859.57 dollars.
Rev. C. J. Yeomans will speak on Great Questions Answered at the 10:30 morning service. The sermon will tackle Is There a Devil and the origin of evil, addressing whether belief in a personal devil is valid and other related questions. Attendance grows as interest increases.
Frank L. Doran states as an individual that the Budget Committee has no say in calling a town meeting to seek 10000 for WPA relief projects. He notes projects were approved under ERA and later shifted to WPA, risking job losses without immediate action. The Town Council must act to continue relief and prevent reliance on Public Aid.
BTA Entertainment Group secures rights to the Cohan play 50 Miles From Boston from the pen of a popular Fox Pointer. The show will be presented 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 Nov 25 and Thanksgiving eve. Bristol riflemen have enrolled to compete. Assisting Martin are Louis Burleigh James McDonald George Mogayzele and George Paine.
Charles B. Rockwell has been chosen to act as interlocutor for the Doric Club and Mt. Hope Chapter O E S minstrel show on the evenings of December 12 and 12. End men include John R. Magee Ian M. Walker Arthur Belmore Carl Carlson Albert Metcalfe and Allen Newman. Specialties feature male and mixed quartets Miss Nora E Dwyer Mrs Marjorie B McCann Miss Audrey Munro and R S Bosworth.
The cast of a lively farce comedy directed by Frank L. Doran features well known local thespians as the performance runs Monday night.
The three act lively farce from Sydney Grundy is directed by Frank L. Doran with H. S. Young Jr handling scenery. Allen M Newman plays Mr Hummingtop who imitates Haroun Al Rashid from Arabian Nights and befriends Rosa played by Mrs Virginia LeC Martin as the cast rearranges roles and marriage intrigues unfold.
The Italo-American Club will host a whist game next Monday evening in its Hope street organization rooms with fifty or more tables expected. Turkeys will be awarded to winners and serve as a door prize. The arrangements committee is chaired by Dr A F D Arglo and includes James Lanzire Salvatore Maisano Joseph Pannone John Langello Dr C Paul Bruno Anthony DuPonte Anthony Maisano Michael Pasquarelli Carlo Bisbano Joseph Pirri Frank Panzarella James Salzano Martino Mansi James Velleca and Lucien Capone ex officio.
This column praises Bristol’s shade trees and notes a suggestion by Council President Patti to require removal violators to fund planting a new tree. The idea aims to preserve the town’s shaded streets and maintain its celebrated greenery for visitors and residents.
A sports note recounts Notre Dame and Northwestern game snippets with literature names cited. It recalls Longfellow intercepting a pass and muses how lasting fame may outshine this year's players as fans view the game and trophy footballs in Trophy Hall.
Capt Bill Shuler of Army and Capt Shakespeare of Notre Dame led tense play as 60 minutes ended in a tie. Players argued over possession before a decisive toss, amid a fierce storm that kept fans betting on the outcome and praising sportsmanship.
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