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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1937
Page
6
At a Rotary meeting Captain George Mansell is praised for commanding the Ranger crew with respect and care. Jeff notes the captain’s ability to boss without resentment and the crew’s strong teamwork, while aboard the Ranger Hans the Swede and the cooks provide abundant meat and milk and crew members report gains in weight.
Captain Mansell shows calm despite crew antics. Ranger’s men mainly stayed aboard due to contract clauses against hell-raising while English sailors frequented shorehouses and sang loudly. After Ranger was chosen to represent the country, crew members went ashore to telegraph the news, then were rounded up when they failed to return promptly.
An observer recalls boarding the Ranger with the press and choosing a quiet spot aft near the dinghy while noting the ship’s distinctive bow shape. The description emphasizes the safe, out of the way position and the peculiar cut of the bow.
The text weighs the costs of building and running racing yachts and doubts the New York Yacht Club will push for more frequent races. Committee members have other duties and only one man could be fully available during a season. The English writer Hughes calls Sopwith the best, and he may not return unless confident of a strong chance to win, requiring study and practice.
The author recalls a big race in England in 1935 where towns throw a gala for yachts and spectators line a long, distant course to enjoy the show. The emphasis is on spectacle over victory while hoping the Cup goes to England and a possible trip is envisioned.
October 1 1937 final account of Mary George Jamiel estate presented by executor Ralph W Childs. Court scheduled October 18 1937 at 10 a m in Bristol Probate Court Room for review. Publication ordered in Bristol Phoenix for fourteen days once weekly.
Daniel H. Quinn 32 of 139 Franklin street pleads not guilty before Justice of the Peace Joseph A. Hammill on charges of leaving the scene of an accident and driving without a license. Bail set at 1200 and 200. He allegedly drove east on Bay View avenue, struck a Ward Bakery truck, mounted the sidewalk, and injured five year old Frank Cabral. The child was treated for concussion and lacerations and is said to be out of danger. The case heads to Fifth District Court next Monday.
Orlando J. Bisbano was elected president of the Olympian Club at its annual meeting held Wednesday evening at the YMCA. New officers include Anthony Agatiello as vice president Manuel Sousa secretary treasurer and George S Pailthorpe as club advisor. The club plans a basketball team and a special meeting is set for Oct 20.
A Monday night party at Mount Hope Farms honored Wilson Luther. Francis Luther and Mrs Wilson Luther hosted with Dorothea Davin as a guest of honor. Guests from Warren and the town attended. Gifts, games, refreshments, and music completed the event.
Benjamin Lindemuth of the Town of Bristol has qualified as administrator de bonis non of the estate of Charles A West. Creditors must file claims in the office within the times required by law, effective October 8, 1937. John W Church, Clerk.
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