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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1938
Page
2
A storm battered harbor head road and sea wall but has been filled in. locals weigh rebuilding or moving the road back to allow a beach area. A future beach could serve bathers during summer with a natural sandy bottom and gentle slope, avoiding high tide wash of water against the wall.
Bristol's public schools operate on a normal schedule except Guiteras Memorial Junior High School which has been closed for several days due to heating power shortages and will reopen tomorrow.
Judge Edward L. Leahy chief of the division of State taxation will speak at the 26th annual two day conference on taxation in Bangor Maine October 6 and 7 He will preside over the closing meeting on Friday afternoon October 7.
Mrs Arthur H Beaty spoke to the Ladies Benevolent Society of St. Michael's Church on Japanese Christians in Nebraska. They planned the harvest festival for October 19 with Mrs Benjamin M. MacDougall heading general arrangements. assistants were Miss Florence Nelson and Miss Emma Stanton.
David Horne assumed duties Sunday as president of the Men’s Union of First Congregational Church he succeeds Clifford Wilson who led the group last year. Other officers include vice president Alan Hibbert and secretary treasurer A H Bense.
The notices list weekly bingo on Wednesdays at amin cr Fwante OS wae A DM October S and special events on October 14 a Friday. Auspices include Cup Defenders Association at Wood Street and Holy Rosary Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Hall Congregational Street. Children of Mary Sodality also backs the event.
Bristol residents report a quiet weekend with social visits and charity activity. Miss Bhoon and family open their home near Ferry Hill for three months, John Dimond injures his left arm after a log incident, Mite Society gathers at Church Street home, and the Italian Women’s Socialites Club funds charitable work after a Farewell to Arms screening. Donations to Bristol Children’s Home include books, shoes, vegetables, and sewing services. St Rita’s Society plans an initial fall gathering with Amelia Monti guiding a social after business. Members attended Holy Communion at Our Lady of Mt Carmel. A bantamweight boxer is slated for a benefit show at the venue.
Bristol Democratic leaders map campaign plans at a Thursday town committee session held in Democratic headquarters on Bradford street. Anthony J. Nunes was re elected chairman and will preside assisted by James T. Pierce secretary and Joseph F. Panne treasurer, both re elected.
Registration of persons desiring to enter the Bristol evening schools will be held from 7 to 8 o clock this evening in the Colt Memorial High School building. Miss Annie D Sisson superintendent announced. Courses include a three year bookkeeping shorthand or office training with diplomas.
The article notes that all stores will close tonight and remain shut all day Wednesday in observance of the Jewish holiday. No further details on specific cities or hours are provided.
Town of Bristol invites sealed bids for about 70 tons of free burning White Ash Stove and Egg Coal to be delivered to fire stations. Bids due by 4 PM Wednesday October 5, 1938. Council may reject all bids or accept the most advantageous offer. Envelopes marked Bids for Fuel to Town Clerk SOHN W. CHURCH.
The Bristol School Committee invites sealed bids for furniture and equipment for Andrews Memorial School. Bids due by 8 pm October 18 1938 at Colt Memorial High School Bristol RI. Specifications and bid forms available October 4 1938 with $15 set price.
A small leather case containing rosary beads and a cross was found. The owner may identify the item and claim it by paying for this ad at the Phoenix office.
House lot 161 53 in good location. Call at 89 Constitution Street or phone 7351R after 6 p. m.
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