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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1931
Page
2
A Fremont Ohio article describes reserved roadside spaces and courtesy signs to aid out of town visitors. It suggests adding courtesy boys or Scouts to guide strangers and boost hospitality to attract repeat visits.
Dr and Mrs Halsey De Wolf of Ferrycliffe Farm led a strong showing at the Rhode Island poultry show in Cranston Street Armory Providence. Turkeys earned multiple top placements across old toms old hens young toms and hens with first second and third prize honors. Local breeders Cun winner Metcalt George To Lofgren and Mrs KO Nichols of Rehoboth Mass and Oakland Farm Newport also earned several top finishes including fourth old tom and fourth young toms in various classes.
Rotary bowling spared this week while YMCA directors plan Friday night meeting. A Rotary Club speaker in Providence is listed for tomorrow noon. Numerous local groups including the Home Demonstration Club Knights of Pythias and St Michael s Brotherhood hold meetings and Thanksgiving services. A Bristol Aero club meet reviews routine business and four new members join. Mrs M June 71 widow of Harold IT June and Byrd South Pole veteran dies in Sarasota Florida with funeral to occur in Stamford Connecticut. she leaves two sons and a daughter.
The Bristol Train of Artillery Band voted unanimously to give their services for a band concert benefiting the unemployed. Lon Vail, manager of the Pastime Theatre, hosted yesterday for the Safety Patrol squad of local schools at a motion picture entertainment.
The Y M C A Junior Bowling League featured No 2 led by William St Angelo defeating No 1 commanded by Capt Ed St Angelo 918 to 915. St Angelo topped winners with 91 for a high single and 255 for a three string. In the second match Capt Guido Possian's No 4 beat Capt John D'Alesio's No 3 984 to 953. Raymond Mott led No 3 with 103 for a high single and 262 for a three string.
Aged ad fragment lists Uneeda Biscuit Clicquot Ginger Ale 15c Cranberry Sauce Fancy New Citron New Seedless Raisins Bell's Seasoning Friends Mince Meat Sweet Potatoes Pitted Dates 15c Baldwin Apples 5 lbs 17c Fancy Celery California Oranges. Store closed all day Thursday.
Bristol Rhode Island town council acts as canvassers and will meet December 1 1931 at 7 30 p m in Memorial Building to canvass property voters for the Special Financial Town Meeting. Personal property taxpayers on the voting lists must pay assessed taxes before canvassing to qualify to vote. Town Clerk OHNW CHURCH signs notice dated November 20 1924.
The 11th District Court clerk ruled for Mrs Mary Ferreira Branco awarding $150 against Manuel Alves in a 1929 assault suit. Trial saw clashes between Town Solicitor Hammill and Triedman with Miss Mary Brown testifying for the plaintiff and Antone Bernardo, John Benevedes, and William Alves for the defendant.
Antone Cabral of 46 Fox Hills Avenue reported to police that 25 Belgian Hare rabbits, each about 10 pounds, were killed by dogs last night or early morning. Loss estimated at $60 for a coop damaged by the animals.
Moor a foreman of the Cranston Worsted Mills and later Collins Aikman Corp died at his Franklin street home Saturday afternoon after a six week illness. He was 77. Survived by wife Florence Fletcher Moore, three sons Moses Jr George Harold, a daughter Ethel, brother George and sister Mary Redfern. Services held at his home and burial in North Cemetery.
Ms Margueritee Hill is appointed chairman of the Christmas Seals Committee for the Bristol District Nursing Association. The Rhode Island Tuberculosis Association provides seals and health bonds for sale from Thanksgiving to Christmas to fund tuberculosis relief. The 25th annual sale features a coach and four image from the Venture coach owned by William H. Vanderbilt, Portsmouth, with the national anti tuberculosis emblem.
The Antarctic region reports aurora like the northern lights, known as the Aurora Australis, lighting the southern sky with shifting colors and low sun activity observations.
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