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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1935
Page
2
District nurses in neat uniforms visit local families bringing health and cheer. The association seeks public donations to cover the deficit after local taxes funded only part of their work. An increase in contributing members is needed to sustain welfare efforts and improve town health.
The article argues for pooling separate charitable drives run by the Salvation Army Young Men's Christian Association Jacal Bay Scout organization and the American Red Cross into a single annual campaign. It weighs time savings and public burden against possible objections and seeks public arguments for or against such consolidation.
Maynard Shulman 13, son of Mr and Mrs Philip Shulman of Bristol, is named Narragansett Council's youngest Eagle Scout after completing the Eagle Court of Honor at Camp Yawgoog. He joined Troop 4 in 1933, earned 22 merit badges, and is a patrol leader of the Pinetree unit. His brother Tevis was Eagle Scout in 1944. The ceremony also recognized Norm Belmore and Joseph Belan with Star and merit badges as part of the same court, with the next public session postponed to September 10.
Local residents and visitors are listed in a rolling social column. Miss May Pierce visited her sister in New Haven while William J. Pierce Jr and daughter Helen joined relatives in Fall River. Families from Bristol NH to New York and Philadelphia are noted with travels, visits, and afternoon gatherings. A hospital stay for Pearse Mathewson follows an appendectomy at Rhode Island Hospital. An eight pound baby boy Peter Stuart born to Mr and Mrs D Harvey Buchanan in Framingham, with Elvira Oberg and Manuel Sylvia among those returning from trips.
A brief report notes Semenes guiding city officials through a perplexing event on a September day, outlining initial actions and local response without graphic detail.
Five year old Mary Cartier, daughter of Mr and Mrs Vo Vee Cartier, was moved to City Hospital in Providerice on Saturday due to infantile paralysis.
A large fleet advises motorists to follow strict car care rules based on years of experience. Emphasizes systematic lubrication, quality oils, clean engines and brakes, proper tire inflation, battery water, and secure fittings. Stresses timely repairs and full lubrication to lower operating costs and extend vehicle life.
Mrs Mary Russell DeWolf French wife of J Barnard French of South Warren died after a car train collision near her home while en route to Narragansett Park with her brother Mark Anthony DeWolf. The accident injuried him seriously and she died at Rhode Island Hospital.
Led by Foxy Marshall with a perfect day at bat Alphonese Rebello's Portuguese A A. nines scored a 9 to 6 victory over Celtic A C yesterday afternoon on the common. Biancuzzo drove balls to center and middle field while Vellega and others contributed solid defense and four chances handled by Biancuzzo.
Buffington Pharmacy and Algers News Stand bowling teams tied 2-2 Friday night on High street. Ham Remieres led the druggists with three games of 316 while Joe Alger totaled 117 for the News Stand squad.
Miss Nora E. Dwyer will report on the recent national convention of the Daughters of Isabella in Chicago at tonight's Hope Work meeting.
William W Perry transfers ownership of a west side Hopestret land lot to Joseph Riccio in a deed filed at the Town Clerk's office. The record notes a single parcel transfer with no stated consideration.
English aircraft maker C Richard Fairey filed a formal America's Cup challenge via the Royal London Yacht Club with the New York Yacht Club. Sopwith has ordered a racing yacht named Endeavour II, potentially shifting the next cup to a Class K seventy six foot waterline boat, with races likely in 1936 or 1937.
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