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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1938
Page
2
The disputed suggestion of pre election debates between Governor Quinn and Republican William H Vanderbilt drew mixed reactions. Vanderbilt framed himself as a straight-talker not a seasoned debater, while Quinn and supporters touted debate skills as a campaign asset.
Town Clerk announces final canvassers meeting of Bristol Town Council in Memorial Building November 2 1938 at 7 30 PM to canvass and correct voter lists for the election to be held the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1938. John W Church town clerk.
Probate Court of Bristol schedules the will of Annie Molasky for probate. The instrument is referred to the November 7 1938 hearing at 10 o'clock A M in the Bristol Probate Court Room. Notice is ordered to be published for fourteen days once weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
The Boston Sunday Advertiser invites readers to submit strange facts for the Belive It or Not contest. It lists fourteen grand prizes and notes details rules and prize list in the October 23 edition.
Funeral for a Wilmington uncle attended by Dr and Mrs Bernard. Rev Arthur W Burdon to preach Its Your Fire at First Baptist. Local fuel sale planned by Congregational Club at Guneras House tomorrow. Jose C Victoria appointed to State Division of Roads and Bridges. Mr and Mrs George L Howe visiting Barrington. Month mind mass for Mrs Eli Bettina Riccio at Our Lady of Mt Carmel. Mrs Frederick A King to spend winter in Washington DC. YMCA Board of Directors to meet this evening. Albert E Bowater family reside on Fairway Drive Barrington. Mrs Vincent J Pettine chairs upcoming food sale for RS chapter. Captain and Mrs Paul A Herzig return from trip to Syracuse and Virginia. Bristol Narra gansett Electric rep spoke to Rotary about hurricane impacts. Five new members join Columbine Troop. Girl Scouts: Hope Rex Joan Doyle Nancy Heilborn Jean Howell Anglina Corilla. Haloween party planned. study periods and scouts activity noted.
The writer recalls a trip ending at the Plymouth cemetery near a house sale where rug sellers were encountered. They note Calvin Coolidge's plain tombstone with the US seal above his name and his birth and death dates, then his son Calvin lies nearby, marking the end of the visit and a lasting impression.
The notice states that the feature requested by readers will be resumed in the next issue to be published on Tuesday October 24. Charles O F Thompson is the contact. The message confirms temporary pause has ended and publication will continue.
A small boat named Wild Swan is missing after a hurricane. The craft is a 26 foot knockabout with a white hull, green stripe, and straw colored side. Report sightings or ownership to the Bristol Phoenix for a reward.
Probate Court of Bristol appoints a guardian of the person and estate for Edward H. Meiggs. Ward to file claims with the Clerk within six months from the first advertisement.
The article urges careful planning for spring housing projects. It emphasizes harmony in design, knowledge of construction materials, and landscape planning to create comfortable, beautiful, and economical homes. It cautions against oversized, costly buildings that hinder sale.
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