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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1933
Page
2
The town weighs politics versus independence as a non partisan budget committee is urged. Council members face party influence in budget decisions, contrasting with appointive committees focused on taxpayer welfare. Past two years show value of a dedicated budget committee for Bristol.
Kearney Post No 6 American Legion was awarded a district citation for outstanding service. The award cited last year's distribution of 450 Christmas baskets and plans to provide similar aid this year. Joe Enes named quartermaster and Samuel J Smith as Boy Scout Council representative. monthly meeting scheduled at Grand Army Hall.
Boy Scouts of America First Bristol Troop held Patrol Leaders Night with PLs running the program. Each scout donated food for Thanksgiving baskets for three needy families. The Flying Eagle Patrol led by Martin Edmunds scored highest. Plans announced for the troop 21st anniversary and a Christmas toy drive. Patrol Month to feature each patrol hosting a meeting. Next meeting will be Mystery Patrol Night with Troop Committee guests.
Mr and Mrs Stanley E Friswell attended the annual Army Navy football game at Franklin Field. A hand made articles sale is set for the convent of Sisters of St Dorothy with proceeds aiding the Children of Mary. Police investigate a burglary on Mt Hope Avenue in which $3 50 was stolen. A benefit motion picture event at Pastime Theatre drew 600 attendees for the sick members fund.
General ad lists large size and medium size items with prices: Ib 35c per dozen, 50c per dozen, and 40c. Includes no additional details about products or vendors.
Weekly whist party at Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company on Thames Street. whist and Suecca for parish fund next Friday at Reynolds Schgal auditorium. deed transfer records Lucius A Whipple trustee wills Bel Dora M West Beachmount lot. Christmas Seals first purchaser Mrs K K H DeWolf. Veterans 243rd Coast Artillery to meet Sunday at The Dugout Thames Street.
Mrs George Tigra entertained about thirty relatives and friends Sunday at their home 1609 Hope Street for the tenth anniversary of their marriage. Guests came from this town Warren and Providence. after dinner they played bridge. the couple wed November 29 1923 at St Marys Church by Rev Thomas J Gillan.
Four applications for Class E non intoxicating beverage licenses were filed by Buffington's Pharmacy 458 Hope Street King Philip Pharmacy 420 Hope Street La Fazia Pharmacy 149 Bradford Street and Pozzi's Pharmacy 479 Hope Street The licenses will be advertised and heard at the meeting on December 13 by the board of license commissioners.
The Wide Awake Club of the State St. M. E. Church met Friday at Mrs. Anna Saunders home. A Thanksgiving basket was prepared and Christmas plans were made. Members present included Henry Potter Hambrick president, Dorothy Antonelli, Ruth Duprey, Priscilla Brelsford, Marjorie Gilday, Herbert Sylvester, Kenneth Sturdevant, John Hambrick, Walter Brelsford, and Charles Sherman.
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