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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1936
Page
2
The New England Regional Planning Commission recommends continued regional planning with state and federal cooperation and supports interstate compacts. It outlines a coordinated transport system and shared water resources while stressing conservation and recreation and urging wise, modest long term action.
Bristol Council No 379 Knights of Columbus and Hope Circle No 70 host a two day carnival at the K of C grounds drawing over 1200 paid admissions. A doll carriage parade named doll-carriage parade featured prizes for best costumes with Dolores Ann Serbst Peggy Gene Marcotte and Orraine Burke among winners. Hilda Jamies leads the women’s vote tally with 1561 votes. Prescott Paull tops the men’s standings. The event benefits St Mary’s Church parish fund and will run again tonight.
Balloting continues as Halsey Howe tops the men’s division with 929 votes in the community popularity contest. Voters keep casting ballots amid a lively public interest and competitive ranking.
National Chairman argues that a party platform is a binding contract, not mere political propaganda. It must reflect sincere promises and be fulfilled, not just win votes, as voters will remember kept or broken pledges long after the election.
Readers submit local items from church meetings to garden club events and family visits. Mrs Anthony Puya and children return to Brooklyn after a three week stay. Our Lady of Mt Carmel and Holy Name Society plan gatherings. Pilgrim Choral Society outing canceled. civic groups announce meetings, dinners, and charitable events with many residents named.
Advertisement seeks a single man to drive a stock automobile in a head on collision at the Brockton Fair afternoons September 15th to 18th in connection with B Ward Beam's International Congress of Devils. Must crash at forty miles per hour with unconditional release for injury or death. Include name and address to B Ward Beam, care Brockton Fair, Brockton, Mass.
Rental notice for a five room flat on second floor at 1600 Hope Street with bath hardwood floors and steam heat. Includes one rear fair and references to a local Hopet Spompany listing.
Readable fragments indicate a property notice at the corner of Hope Street and State Avenue. Details are sparse but mention four rooms upstairs and an address at 10 Church Street nearby.
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