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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1934
Page
3
Prominent Bristol natives educated in local public schools served as World War II veterans and activist volunteers. They held roles as Charter American Legion members, Bristol Lions Club past president, and led the Bristol Basket Ball League as president.
A long time Bristol resident known for two decades of business work also served seven years on the Bristol School Committee. He held leadership roles as First Vice President of the Bristol Lions Club and was a former Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias. He belonged to St Alban's Lodge No. 6 and St John's Commandery No. 1.
This notice invites readers to submit column ideas and comments to the Timely Topics server, offering a channel for local voices to share interests and discussion for town affairs.
Editor passages reveal a heated exchange over Peter Gerry's campaign with Bill Troy predicting Gerry's 30,000 vote win. The note mentions Governor Green's secretary and alleged East Providence Democratic aid, plus legal maneuverings by former officials and associates. The piece includes a second tale about a Boston firm’s hook on hog farming profits, a humorous letter from Longmeadow about not raising hogs and a fictitious gold bond, and ends with a Providence-linked anecdote indicating political sharp practice and public skepticism.
Anthony Fordge Bisbano, Independent-Labor candidate for Representative in the First District, will speak from the balcony of the Hotel Belvedere at a Saturday evening rally on November 3. The event aims to energize supporters and outline his campaign platform.
A large crowd of Bristol Skunk Hunters will attend a roundup at Gill Airport by Lake Tiogue in Coventry this evening. From across the state the Skunk Hunters in field and sport uniforms with pointer dogs and enemy hounds will gather to defend the bill of rights guaranteed towns and cities by the Rhode Island State Constitution.
Senator Al Chafee of Scituate will preside. About 5000 are expected from various points in the state and plantations will send a delegation.
Miss Elsie Cheshire daughter of Mr and Mrs William Cheshire married John Robert Balfour son of Mr George A Balfour of East Greenwich at St Michael's Church. Canon Parshley officiated and the ceremony featured organ music by Miss Viola Anderson. Guests included about 150 relatives and friends at a reception, with plans to reside at 65 Burton Street after November 3.
The item notes a Bristol public school education lasting six years and a first division award for Rhode Island Naval Militia service. It also identifies a past president role in the Rotary Club.
Superintendent Elmer S. Mapes announces Federal EEP funded afternoon classes open for registration. Courses run Monday to Thursday from 3 to 4 30 and 4 30 to 6 with no sessions on Fridays and Saturdays. Subjects include English Algebra Chemistry and Psychology. Potential Art offerings may follow if enrollment meets targets. Michael Securo and Jamies D Sullivan supervise.
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