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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1932
Page
2
The Herreshoff Manufacturing Co plans to develop Walker's Cove with end breakwaters a new pier and dredging to provide safe mooring and storage for boats of all sizes. The project will require many workers this coming winter and will benefit the town by expanding facilities for boat owners from distant areas.
Dirt is dumped daily behind the Guiteras Memorial School to level a new athletic field. Workmen from the Department of Public Aid flatten the site to align the surface with the street. Attending functions to support the development is presented as participation in a needed public project.
Town Clerk John W Church notified the Board of Canvassers of Daniel W Coggeshall's protest over a Democratic caucus held October 5 to elect a Town Committee. Coggeshall, a State Senate candidate, alleges improper advertisement. A hearing is due. petitioner covers hearing costs.
Community brief with weddings announced, club meetings, church festivals, school events, and local ads. Includes marriage plans for Miss Virginia Elizabeth LeClair and Charles William Martin, Rotary Club speaker updates, 4-H and dairy testing notes, Harvest Festival at Trinity Church, and store ads for SUZMAN'S STORE and apparel details.
Acknowledges sincere thanks to relatives and friends for sympathy floral tributes and kindnesses shown during recent sorrow.
Mrs John RKdwards hosted the Bristol Fortnightly Club at her home 620 Hope street with a delightful luncheon. Members and guests shared entertaining life episodes in a warm, flower-decorated setting.
During the week of October 22 Girl Scout Cookies will be sold statewide to aid Rhode Island's budget. Troops from various areas promote the sale with prizes of gold pieces for top sellers. The winning troops will be announced November 12 and use funds for new equipment.
On October 19 a bridge party at Guuteras House under First Congregational Church auspices. Also on October 19 a food sale at First Baptist Church by the Mite Society. On October 21 Bristol Colt Alumni Association hosts a bridge whist at Colt High School for Guiteras Athletic Field. October 26-27 Excelsior Tennis Club presents Pinafore at Trinity Church Parish House.
The First Congregational Church Men Union met last evening in the General House with Quentin Peckham entertaining. A collation followed. The Wise Bridge Club outing was held at Wayside Inn Sudbury Mass. Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella postponed to Oct 24 for officer installation with Mrs Mary F Prendergast state Regent installing.
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