This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1932
Page
3
A fragmented 1933 discussion centers on the Jobless era, labor hours, and leisure. It argues that idle time is not unemployment and urges reducing hours to free work and improve conditions. It stresses the need to study how to use 24 hours daily amid rising population and longer life.
Pawtucket High School defeated Colt 20 to 0 as Hank Soar led the Red Jackets with a 50 yard run and a 40 yard pass to McCluskie. Rimmer added a rushing score after Pawtucket extended a drive deep in Colt territory.
A lively column recounts small town social happenings and asides. Neighbors include Dr Murphy and Henry Sylvia golfing with barber Jimmy Campagna, clarinetist Johnnie Ruggiero, and various locals at dances, drives, and events.
Frederick Boyd Capwell and Clara Nettie Chase, both of Portsmouth, were married Saturday evening at 60 Church Street in a ceremony by Rev. Herbert D. Graetz. The couple, attended by Mr and Mrs Dimond, received relatives and friends, then left for their Portsmouth home where the groom works on the Norman estate.
East Warren Rod and Gun Club rifle team defeated Kearney Post riflemen 120641190 at Fales Field to level the three match series with Bristol shooters. Major Henry Hambrick led scoring with 265 of 300, while Captain Albert A Moren closely trailed. The final match is set for Sunday at 10 o clock.
Judge Edward I Leahy presided at yesterday's Probate Court session disposing of ten cases. Matters included estates of Silvio Martinello Frank Hammill Diamantino Perreira Elizabeth H Wilson Catherine Maytum and more with several orders to continue until Oct 17 and others granted including wills and final accounts with bond and appointment details.
The Armistice Day Committee of 1932 met at the Hotel Belvedere to organize the observance. Albert A. Edmonds was elected chairman Fred E. Garvin secretary and James F. Duffy treasurer. Plans include an afternoon parade with Joseph Enos named chief marshal and committees formed to arrange details.
Not guilty pleas were entered to charges of assault and revelling by Philip Pivin and Frank Abate when they appeared before Clerk Henry E. Fowler. Bail set at 500 for Pivin and 100 for Abate. Pivin recommitted to Bristol County Jail for default. Abate released after posting bail. They were arrested Sept. 25 on Thames Street for revelling after allegedly assaulting Rafael Martins outside a store at 235 Thames Street. Alfred P. Alexander paid a $5 fine and costs after pleading guilty to operating a vehicle not properly equipped with brakes. Civil docket: Goglia v Castigliero, and Grabert v John Henry continued one week. Eisenstadt v Hackley continued one week.
Upcoming events list reads Hallowe en Social at Guiteras House on Oct 5 under Netopian Society of the First Congregational Church. Harvest Dance by Bristol Colt Alumni Association at Bristol Casino on Oct 7. Bridge party at Guiteras House Oct 19 under Netopian Society.
In this town on October 4 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Harold W Gifford. The couple resides on Lincoln Avenue and this birth is noted in the local records.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.