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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1938
Page
4
The Halloween season opens fun for camera fans with odd lighting and shadow tricks. Use floor lights for firelight glows, a cardboard tube for floating face effects, close shadows for grotesque silhouettes, and double exposure to create ghostly paper. Include a jack o lantern picture-story from purchase to carving to display.
Colt High fell 13 to 6 at Guiteras Field as Barrington’s squad controlled early scoring. John Church sparked Colt with a notable touchdown run late, while Barrington benefited from an early score and a blocked punt. Colt eyes Burrillville game at Gniteras Field Saturday afternoon.
Hope Circle of Daughters of Isabella postponed their annual officers election due to bad weather. The election is rescheduled for November 2 with results to be announced by Mrs. Charles M. Connery, regent, and a new officers meeting set for November 7.
October 28 Harvest events at First Baptist vestry and Bristol Casino hostesses. rummage and food sales listed at local stores and churches through November and December. Groups include Edgehill Temple Pythian Sisters and Ladies Aid Society with recurring dances and benefit events at churches and social halls.
Eddie Cantor continues to live up to the Ziegfeld of the Air title by showcasing Ruth Somer a 16 year old piano prodigy on his program and premiering a mystery singer hoped to rival Bobby Breen and Deanna Durbin. Ned Wever and Jerry Cooper also contribute as writers and performers while Una Merkel Red Foley and Horace Heidt head lines across CBS NBC and Mutual networks with tours and new shows. Betty Lou Gerson expands her skills studying French as she balances acting on radios serials and stage projects.
Bruvere showcases a renowned monk style coat in greye wool with a belted fullness at the back and a dramatic wide front. A brown beaver shako with a light blue felt crown accompanies the look.
The Bristol Town Council acts as board of canvassers and will meet at the Memorial Building on Wednesday November 1938 at 7 30 PM to canvass and correct voter lists. Final canvassers meeting before the election. Town Clerk John W Church notes dates in October and November 1938.
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