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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1934

Page

4

Local Democratic Caucus Opens Quietly at Town Hall

A sparsely attended first caucus under the new law met at Town Hall with about a dozen attendees. Nerone won the Senatorial nomination with 19 votes while Dixon gathered 18, and the rest went to unanimity for the remaining ticket as the meeting adjourned after tense, brief proceedings. A new football team named the Casinos formed by George Graham prepared for practice on the Common and a game against the Borden Sluggers is set for Sunday at Fox Hill.

Town Hall Peter J. Lannon Democratic Town Committee Richard C. Quirk Nicholas J. Golden Augustine P. Nerone George T. Sisson Robert E. Fitzgerald State Central James F. Duffy Daniel G. Coggeshall Michael J. Flynn Ezra Dixon Thomas F. Head John H. Morrissey John M. Coggeshall Morrissey Nerone Mr. Dixon Ezra Dixon, Jr Lannon Dixon Lannon Staed George Graham Football Association Borden Sluggers Fall River Fox Hill G Graham T Lavey J. Neary W. Hughes R. Simmons W. Darling P Trudell J Rohrman FE. Hill Joe Bruno T Vellaca

Bristol Merchants Association Organized In Town Hall

Businessmen gathered at Hasbrouck Hall to form the Bristol Merchants Association with Charles A Johnson as president and J H Young as temporary chair. Officers include Vice President Jeremiah H Young Treasurer Edward D Kunz Secretary William M Conners and an executive committee with terms of three years.

Hasbrouck Hall Bristol Merchants’ Association J H Young Charles A Johnson Jeremiah H Young Edward D Kunz William M Conners J Harvey Merrill Frank M Dimond Joseph F Farrally Augustine Pierone Elmore G Cobleigh

Committee to Submit Report on Constitution and By Laws

The next meetings will feature the Committee on Constitution and By Laws presenting its report. The agenda centers on the presidential item and related by law considerations.

Ie Kere WiBr Waldoon Ee Gilde Mane Jones Committee On Constitution and By-Laws

Boston men absolved in Fifth District Court of disorderly conduct

Anthony Pettine assured no trouble during stay in Bristol leading Judge Lindemuth to dismiss disorderly conduct charges against Michael Salvaggio and Israel Zimmerman, Boston men tied to the United Shoe and Leather Workers Union after the Paramede Shoe strike. Frank DeFelice of Chiltons was fined $3 plus costs for operating a motor vehicle without a license. A one week continuance was granted in the assault case Paul Margo vs Antoinette Fusco.

Anthony V. Pettine Bristol Benjamin F. Lindemuth Fifth District Court Michael Salvaggio Israel Zimmerman Boston Paramede Anthony J. Ferrara United Shoe and Leather Workers’ Union of Boston Frank DeFelice Chilton Sr Paul Margo Antoinette Fusco

Brothers Narrowly Escape Drowning in Harbor

Two brothers Raymond Chapman and Harold E. Chapman nearly drowned when their fishing skiff capsized off Beach Terrace H A Street. Passerby Theodore Vermette helped revive them with artificial respiration before Dr. J R Bernardo ordered hospital transfer. Police said a motorized outbound skiff capsized in rough waters and rescue crews were ready to assist.

Raymond Chapman Linwood Avenue Providence Harold E. Chapman New Meadow Road Barrington Beach Terrace H Theodore Vermette Beach Terrace Vermette J R Bernardo St Joseph's Hospital Colt Memorial

Bowling Night Sparks High Scores at High Street Alleys

Rotary Club teamed with Gene Rocha and Frank Dimond to win honors as Ed Kunz led with 87 93 100 for an 87 93 100 score. Team rosters show captains Church Dimond Otten and Getchell with several players posting solid totals and 1667 as overall team sum.

Sues Okithe Bristol Rotary Club Gene Ryone High Street Gene Dé Rocha Frank Dimond Reg Dimond Charlie Otten Doc Church Bob Getchell Ed Kunz J ‘deRocha A S Johnston Walter Jovy F Heustis John Andrade W Church H W Church J deRocha A L. Johnston J F Huestis W. Joy J Andrade H Hobson L. H. Callan F Dixon F Suzman A. Thomas R Dimond F Sylvia J Des Lauriers Parshley A Poole R Bosworth W Angevine R. Simmons C Nystrom Willams FE. Kunz Getchell Dimond G Per Tony Parshley Ros Bosworth John DesLauriers Silvia R. Dimond Wwe Chas Otten Lawson Ain Eset Ibraham Settee Sm Merce Nsee Senators Sam Hall Getchellers Joe Pierroni Peeingen C. C. Getchell Dummy F Wilbur Frank Rounds

Kearney Post 6 Legion Reaches 52 Members Ahead of Drive

Newly installed commander Domenic Mascola announced the Kearney Post No 6 American Legion has reached 52 members, with a goal of 110. He noted the pace is unusual for the season and hopes to hit the full quota by October. The post and its auxiliary will join the Second District units for a visit to Little Compton on October 15.

Kearney American Legion Domenic Mascolan

Bristol Zoning Board to Hear Special Permit Oct 22

Bristol Rhode Island notices the Zoning Board of Review will hold a meeting October 22 at 7:30 PM in Burnside Memorial Building to consider A Ramos applying for a special permit to operate a carbonated beverage manufacturing and bottling business at 9 Thompson Ave in Zoning District B. John W Card Secretary.

Zoning Board of Review Bristol Burnside Memorial Building Thompson Ave

Jottings on Halloween Fashions and Harbor Doldrums

The writer notes fall chapeaus on both sexes and describes dry windy conditions making High Street dusty but pleasant in wet weather. A drug store window is dressed in Halloween decor and the narrator enjoys pumpkins and witches despite growing older. The harbor appears bleak with de-sailed vessels moored, giving a sense of approaching winter.

High’ Street

Boiling-like Steam Rises From Silver Creek Incident

Last Tuesday around 10 pm Silver Creek near Guiteras School appeared to boil as dense vapor rose from contact with still-warm water. The extreme cold air supposedly created thick steam, resembling boiling liquid.

Silver Creek Guiteras School

Broadcommon Road Repaired and Transformed into Busy Street

Broadcommon Road, previously noted in this column, has been repaired and upgraded from a country lane to a gravel bedded widened business-like street. The change prompts more travel as residents anticipate enjoying hikes in the area.

Broadcommon

Holidays Mail Schedule Notice

Mail received times listed for holidays January 1 and February 22. Daily arrivals include 6:20 7:10 2:05 5:05 and 6:55 P M. A Saturday train is omitted.

Personal nomination for Edwin C Hill as radio commentator

A reader nominates Edwin C Hill as the most interesting news commentator on radio praising his engaging delivery and insight into current events. The brief note highlights his balanced analysis and timely opinions that attract listeners.

Edwin C. Hill

Words and word choices unveil shifting impressions

The speaker muses on color and nuance in language noting that two synonyms can convey different shades. A humorous anecdote follows about a mistaken compliment and a self reassessment from prairie to countryside.

Mortgagee Sale of Bristol Rhode Island Property

Public auction set for October 31 1934 at 1000 AM EST of a Bristol Rhode Island Lot No 37 Hope Highlands plat on Mount Hope Avenue. Property includes all buildings and improvements and is subject to taxes and assessments. Sale by order of the mortgagee Huddy Moulton.

Pasquale Aiello Bristol Rhode Island Hope Highlands R. I J A Latham Mount Hope Avenue Sarah B. Bain Huddy & Moulton

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