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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1932
Page
2
The article urges a global army of students to start the school year ready to pursue education with discipline and grace. It stresses learning English well, understanding world history, broadening outlook, and gaining character through competition in class and sports.
At the meeting last night the local public aid directors named Directors John G DesLauriers Kes A R Parshley and Mary Condon to negotiate prices with shoe dealers for children’s shoes The panel may buy from the lowest bidder A requisition from Supt Elmer Mapes is required before issuing shoes or clothing to any pupil and only for families already on aid There are 215 aid recipients and about one ton of sugar is used weekly A check is being made on recipients who request excess sugar.
A rehearsal for the play Kitty is set for this evening in Eagles Hall at eight. Also noted are social visits, lodge elections, baptisms, charitable meetings, and a baptismal mass at St Elizabeth's Church.
An all request open-air concert by the Bristol Train of Artillery Band will be held Sunday evening September 18 on the Colt Memorial High School front steps. Mrs M Theresa Donovan arranged the program featuring Barber of Seville Trumpet Solo Sextette From Lucia Verdi The Old Rugged Cross and more with conductors and soloists J C Ruggerio J T Hall and Donizetti to perform.
The piece asserts success hinges on action over mere brain power strength or knowledge highlighting practical application. It emphasizes leveraging available resources to rise. The tone is motivational and aimed at personal development within American Magazine.
A citizen denounces alleged misuse of relief funds and nepotism in a small town relief board. The letter recalls long illness cases and a physician whose name surfaces during aid discussions. The writer urges honest judgment from the community on a director who employs his son and questions charity practices.
Bristol Boy Scouts and Kearney Sea Scouts prepare for the second annual three mile beacon to bath house swim from Bristol harbor to Burton street. Expected entrants include Herbert Howe the 1931 winner James Salzano Prudence-Bristol winner Albert Morris who swam seven miles from Anthony pier to Fall River George Singelo ex Colt athlete Ed wind Jackson and Michael Taima burro are noted local swimmers.
Joseph Motta of 7 Magnolia Street told police Saturday that four unknown men acted suspiciously near his home on Wednesday evening. He awoke to loud voices and tapping on a window, confronted the men, who then left in a car with a Massachusetts registration after one fired a shot in the air.
Chief Marshal Frank Bo Sylvia and the Bristol Improvement Association officers thank the many organizations and individuals who aided in the parade and exercises Sunday at the Carr Mfg Co for a successful event.
In this town on September 4 a son named Joseph was born to Mr and Mrs Jerry Russo of 125 Bradford Street.
The Bristol Yacht Club hosted Saturday and Wednesday race series with light easterly wind. Winners include Little Rhody Jr Tillinghast and Papoose Leahy, leading in Saturday standings while Nancy Bell Congdon topped the Wednesday series. Season champ totals name Little Rhody Jr Phantom Remora Black Maria and more with final tallies listed.
The Educational Committee of the American Dental Association presents guidance on dental health topics for public education. It outlines routine care, preventive practices, and community outreach to improve oral hygiene across age groups.
A newspaper piece argues teeth as keystones of health citing Sir William Osler and other authorities. It warns of ailments tied to poor teeth, notes 90 percent of children affected, and urges early dental hygiene and a toothbrush, inviting reader questions answered by American Dental Association dentists.
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