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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1931

Page

3

Screen Week: Billy the Kid Jenny Lind and Take This Woman

The program previews Billy the Kid from The Saga of Billy the Kid with John Mack Brown Kay Johnson Wallace Beery and Karl Dane. Grace Moore stars in A Lady's Morals with Reginald Denny and Wallace Beery in supporting roles. I Take This Woman features Gary Cooper and Carole Lombard with a Western setting from New York to Wyoming, highlighting love, divorce and hardship.

Billy the Kid Walter Noble Burns John Mack Brown Kay Johnson Wallace Beery Karl Dane Jenny Lind Grace Moore Metropolitan Opera Miss Moore Carrie Jacobs Bond Reginald Denny Brandt P. T Barnum New York Jobyna Howland Gus Shy Olaf Gilbert Emery George Marion Giovanni Martino Paul Porcasi Joan Standing Mavis Villiers Bodil Rosing Judith Vosselh Barnum Castle Garden Gary Cooper Mary Roberts Rinehart America Ashe Park Avenue Ato

Druggists Tie for Lead in Narrow 3-2 Victory

LaFazia Drugs edged Collins & Aikman 3-2 as Frank Sousa and Eddie Crane sparked a late rally in the sixth inning. Joe Gomes delivered a three-base hit in the seventh, lifting LaFazia to a tie atop the league table with the Colonial Hotel nine as Danny Costigan watched from the stands.

Danny Costigan Boston Red Sox LaFazia Collins & Aikman Colonial Hotel Mill Eddie Crane Sousa Curly” Stevens Mill Boys Henry Applin Long Hank” Applin Foxy Marshall Babe” Ethier Lemaire Greenwood Stevens Foxy” Marshall Soda Clerks Temaire Crane Frankie Sousa Crane Kelly Joe Gomes Fuhier Honey” Menard Chassie” LeClerc Ethier Alphonse & Gaston Hank Applin Scote Rrors Gomes Gradge Lelere LeClere Rippel Apphn Biancuzzo

First Baptist Church Bible Class Plans Meeting

A special Bible Class gathering is set for this evening at eight oclock at Miss Doris Dullocks home on High street with Miss Olive Luther leading the mid week prayer service in the church vestry Friday at 8 pm. The Christian Endeavor Society holds a business meeting in the vestry followed by progressive olympics and refreshments.

Doris Dullock High Street Olive Luther Leader Christian Endeavor Society

Nazarene Church Hosts Visiting Young People and Slocums

The Ashmont Street Providence Church of the Nazarene invites all to a Wednesday Young People's Society visit and service. On Sunday evening Mr and Mrs Slocum and daughter Dora will lead. Dora will sing and Mrs Slocum preaches. The Slocums recently returned from the Portsmouth Camp Grounds where he serves as president.

Ashmont Street Providence Church of the Nazarene Slocum Dora Slocums Portsmouth

Education Honored During the Renaissance in Italy

A glimpse into how education was esteemed during the Italian Renaissance. The era highlighted learned figures including women who achieved national prominence at court and in scholarly circles.

Italy

Drifting Leaves and a Return to Normal Times

The essay argues that after war and economic stress, people drift toward frugality and value. It notes shifts in spending, fashion, and quality over cheapness, urging buyers to seek honest worth and solid, lasting goods. The piece reflects on a postwar mindset and cautious optimism.

Batten, Barton, Durstine and Osborn

Five Year Old Boy's Vaudeville Reaction Silly Phrase

A five year old Atlanta girl attended a vaudeville show and, after a saxophone solo, exclaimed loudly in a way that amused nearby patrons. Her quip reflected playful mishearing of the performance.

Atlanta

Avatteous Meen of Hi Al Te No Person

Fragmentary text mentions self Toho and welled lian self with unclear references. No clear events or named organizations. Unable to determine a concrete news item from the readable fragment.

Slow Journey Before the Steamboat Era

Before steamboats, travelers voyaged from Louisville to New Orleans in three to four months, a slow trek by river and land. The piece recalls the arduous journey and the pace of pre steam navigation.

Louisville New Orleans

Nancy Bell Wins Race But Loses Series in 124 Footers

Bristol Yacht Club harbor race Friday saw Nancy Bell finish first in the final 124 footer race, but Peckham's Little Rhody Jr. won the series with 43 points. Shrimpe took third, Black Maria and Phantom tied for fourth, Remora sixth, Gloria last. the series standings show Nancy Bell with 39 points.

Congdon Nancy Bell Bristol Yacht Club Nancy” Bell Peckham Little Rhody, Jr Shrimpe Black Maria Phantom Remora Gloria Sth

Mrs J F Galvin Dies At Watertown Mass

Mrs Katherine Louise Galvin wife of Jefferson F Galvin former resident of this town died August 11 at her home in Watertown Massachusetts after a vacation illness she contracted tonsillitis while traveling The couple married in 1899 at St Marys Church They lived here until 1912 then moved to Muskegon Michigan and later settled in Watertown Her funeral Mass was at Our Lady of Mercy Church and burial occurred in St Marys Cemetery here

Watertown Mass Katherine Louise Galvin Jefferson F. Galvin Galvin Jackson N. H Katherine Louise Tanguey Jefferson, F., Galvin St. Mary's Church

Armageddon Foretold as Great Struggle on Final Day

The text describes a climactic battle between powers of good and evil on a "great day of God" likely referencing Megiddo as the battlefield. It frames the event as a decisive, symbolic confrontation anchored in biblical prophecy.

Megiddo

Where People Come From Note on towns and cities

A reflection on how small towns shape cities with dense echoes of rumors and memories. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram cites a view that cities are largely built from people born in small towns.

Fort Worth

Armor of Laughter Courage in the face of fear

A Canoner's Weekly remark proclaims humor as armor against fear. It asserts that even the devil hesitates before a man who retains the power to laugh.

Nematode Losses Highlighted by British Medical Journal

A terse remark in the British Medical Journal notes that very few medical men grasp the global losses caused by nematodes. The quote underscores widespread underestimation of nematode impact on health and economy.

British Medical Journal

Bristol Hosts Wide Range of Local Sports Events

Bristol has weathered the National India Rubber Company closure by sustaining a busy schedule of sports. Residents have enjoyed frequent baseball games, yacht club boat races, Excelsior tennis matches, US Life Saving Corps swimming and dory races, Fourth of July water battles, and long distance swims organized by the Board of Recreation.

Bristol National Inndia Rubber Company Bristol Yacht Club Excelsior Club U. S. Volunteer Life Saving Corps Board of Recreation

Blessed Sacraments Top East Providence in 13 Inning Tilt

In a 13 inning showdown at Kinsley Park Providence the Blessed Sacraments defeated the league leading East Providence Townes. The Universals rose to second place on Saturday with their victory as the Providence Amateur League race tightens. More hard fought clashes among the Townies Universals and J C I s are planned before a champion is decided.

Blessed Sacraments

Sam Price Promotes Jose Santa at Tiverton Stadium

Sam Price the promoter brings Jose Santa the Portuguese idol to Marks Stadium Tiverton for Thursday night boxing. He faces Tom Heeney of New Zealand as the opponent. A record ticket sale suggests a large crowd expected.

Sam Price Jose Santa Marks Stadium Tiverton Tom Heeney New Zealand Sam

Happy Applin Tallest Player to Play at Common

Frank Happy Applin nicknamed the little fellow scored the opening sack for Collins Aikman nine in Friday's game against LaFazia Drug. Applin stood 6 ft 7 in and is described as the tallest player to appear on the common.

Frank “Happy” Applin Collins & Aikman LaFazia Happy

Franklin Applin and Bristol Whirlwinds Former Player Noted

Providence native Frank Applin aged 19 and brother of Henry and nicknamed Happy Applin, is a former Bristol Whirlwinds catcher from about three years ago. He is also linked to New Hampshire State College athletics in the shared athletic lineage.

Frank Providence Henry Happy” Applin New Hampshire State Bristol Whirlwinds

Student Frank Protects Initial Sack at New Hampshire State College

Frank, a former student at New Hampshire State College, served as the regular guardian of the initial sack during last year’s activities.

Frank New Hampshire State College

Local athlete joins three leagues after college stint

After college, the player signed with Cranston Print Works of the Providence Amateur League and the United Commercial Travelers of the Providence Twilight League. A scout reports him to the Des Moines Iowa club of the Three I League for next season.

Cranston Print Works Providence United Commercial Travelers Desmoines Iowa

Final bike races to close season at R I Cycledrome

Next Friday evening the season ends with a 25 mile motor paced feature at the R I Cycledrome. The program showcases the final bike races of the year with riders set for a decisive display.

R. I

Overcautious Bride Weds With Two Welded Rings

A London Daily Mirror account notes a bride wearing two rings welded together for security. One ring was platinum and the other a diamond, both placed on her finger simultaneously.

London Daily Mirror

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