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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1937

Page

4

Clambakes Held Despite Indoor Rain Moved Venues

Four clambakes scheduled for Sunday went ahead despite three being moved indoors and a fourth served under a canvas. About 300 attendees including State Aerie officers gathered at Bristol Aerie hall for a rain protected event with entertainment. Other dinners occurred at St Colum bags Seminary grounds and Thames Street fire station with local clergy guests and chowder service.

State Aerie Bristol Aerie Order of Eagles Fales’ Grove Areaieekty Hall Joseph Marshall Francis P. Cuomo Bristol Council Knights of Columbus St. Columbian Seminary Michael J. Ryan St. Mary’s Church Lawrence Deery James Munro Anthony W. Dupont Joseph J. Dennis Robert J Anderson Fales’ Field Thames Street Providence Harvey Gladue Ferrycliffe Farm Bay View Country Club Manuel Martins Metacom Avenue Manuel Espinosa Manuel Sardinha

Ice and glaciers near Fairbanks described in rugged Alaska terrain

The article details Alaska's interior near Fairbanks with references to vast ice rivers in Alaska, the Yukon, and the Canadian Rockies. It mentions Taku near Juneau and Tumbling Creek, noting a wall of ice nearly 10 feet high near the main ship route and the danger of breaking ice from a steamer blast.

Alaska Fairbanks North America Yukon Canadian Rockies Taku Juneau Insid Passage

King Maker Warwick pivotal in Wars of the Roses

The Earl of Warwick earned the nickname King Maker for his decisive role in the Wars of the Roses. He helped depose Henry VI for Edward IV and later restored Henry VI to the throne before driving Edward IV from the country.

Earl of Warwick Henry VI Edward IV

U S Mint History Independence and Treasury Move

The United States Mint began as an independent department in 1791 and remained so until 1873 when it was placed under the Department of the Treasury as the Bureau of the Mint.

U. S United States Mint Department of the Treasury Bureau of the Mint

A Step Toward Recovery by Raymond Pitcairn

National Chairman argues for a carefully conducted census to count unemployment, saying accurate figures are essential to align policy with real job needs and restore American workers to productive roles in enterprise. He warns against guesswork and political patronage.

Raymond Pitcairn Senate America

Bristol Man Killed in Hit and Run on Metacom Avenue

Police push search for operator of hit and run that struck Charles Francis 64 of Kirkemuit Avenue early Saturday morning. He died at Rhode Island Hospital. Glass fragments tied to a 1929 30 Ford or Chevrolet. Suspects questioned but alibis given. Francis, long known in Bristol, lay in hospital morgue as relatives were notified. State and local officers investigate with multiple divisions. Francis remembered for farm work and parade drum duties.

Bristol Charles Francis Kirkemuit Avenue Rhode Island Ferrara Metacom Avenue Providence Bristol Narrows Francis William Francis DeWolf Avenue Owen Nolan Robert Butler Howard Lewis State Police John Eagan State Motor Vehicle Division William T Cashin A. Michael Bullock Old Colt

Washington Mansion in Philadelphia Rental History Revealed

A fragmentary report traces the Philadelphia residence of Sira John Holker and later occupants. It notes the site at 526-530 Market Street burned in 1780, leased to Washington for 3000 dollars yearly, and ownership passing from Robert Morris to Andrew Kennedy before Adams used it until 1800 when the capital shifted to Washington.

Poway Washington John Adams Andrew ‘Kennedy Morris Adams

Seymour Re elected as Legion Commander and Auxiliary President

Samuel J. Smith was elected commander of the Kearney Post No 6 American Legion. Anne J. Seymour was re elected president of the auxiliary at annual meetings in the Hayman school building. Incumbent officers were re elected by both organizations. A $2 donation was given to the Bristol District Nursing Association and a dedication ceremony by Post No 30 was invited.

Samuel J. Smith Kearney’ Post American Legion Anne J. ‘Seymour Auxiliary Hayman School Smith Charles E. Burns Francis Cuma William T. Cashin Fred M. Straight William A. Bottomley F. E. Garvin B. W. Wall A. A. Edmonds Domenico Mascolo Francis Cuoma New York Cuomo B W Wall Joseph Bruno Joseph Enos Seymour Roselyman Desilets Catherine Pierce Elizabeth~Gifford Hopeote Pean “Straight Alice Dubu Anne Seymour Hope Cote Mary Peters Ella Paull Helen Condon

Installation ceremonies planned with Warren Post and Auxiliary

Commander Smith is named the committee chair to confer with Warren for the Jamat installation events and related ceremonies, with Warren Post and Auxiliary 13 coordinating the schedule and details.

Jamat Warren Smith

Apple Leaf Has Fores The Leaf Breathes Through Pores

The leaf of an apple tree breathes through 1 400 pores on its underside.

Birthday Gift From Century Elevates a Young Passenger

A girl celebrates her 11th birthday with a prestige visit to Chicago. She rides with the Century Limited to New York, meets President Williamson, receives a gold and seed pearl necklace and $25 for shopping, then tours Liberty Island and Radio City before boarding Century’s first trip of its 36th year.

Chicago New York Williamson Mother Statue of Liberty Radio City

Pastime Week: Two Features at Local Theater

The schedule lists two features for Wednesday and Thursday September 8–9 with George O'Brien in Hollywood Cowboy and Cecilia Parker in a Western drama plus The Hit Parade starring Frances Langford and Phil Regan. Friday and Saturday September 10–11 show a Paris-set romance with Melvyn Douglas and Robert Young in a lively modern lark, plus additional cast by Hatfield?

George O’brien Cecilia Parker Frances Langford Phil Regan Paris Bob Melvyn Tanderre Davers Maris Beiaspmar Melvyn Douglas Robert Young

Ocean-Erode Rock Formations Highlight Oregon Beaches

Shells and sandstone shapes drift along Oregon shores as sea deposits expose rock in layered formations. The ridges and exposed fossil-like patterns reveal how ocean carving creates coastal landscapes and shoreline geology.

Oregon Shorbline

Deed Transfer From G Guy Morrow to Edwards and Merriman

Property deed transfers house and land on the west side of Hope Street to Mrs Harriet DeW Edwards and Mrs Cordelia L Merriman from G Guy Morrow.

Guy Morrow Harriet Dew Edwards Cordelia L. Merriman Hope Street

Noisy Text on Spiritual Concepts and Healing

The passage cites Christian Science Monitor style prose discussing the prospect of healing and spiritual laws. It emphasizes honesty, righteousness, and spiritual understanding as paths to well being, noting there is no opposing law to divine Mind and that health follows from eternal Love and correct thinking.

Gutering John The Christian Science Monitor

Will Rogers Shrine to Become Singing Tower

The Will Rogers Shrine on Cheyenne Mountain near the Broadmoor will gain an automated Westminster chimes and vibraphone system with concerts from a console. Chimes sound hourly and quarterly from dawn to 11 pm, with floodlit illumination after dark as the dedication draws crowds from across the nation for the Will Rogers Memorial rodeo and polo trophies.

Will Rogers Spencer Penrose Cheyenne Mountain Broadmoor Hotel Westminster Pike's Peak Will Rovers California Texas Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Illinois Polo Grounds Rodeo Pike's Peak Polo Association

Scouts and Scouters Gather for First Indoor Meeting

First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts of America plans 25th anniversary actions and an inter patrol efficiency contest over the next four months. A Board of Awards and Court of Honor prep starts early next week as fall program steps are outlined. The Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps meet Thursday at 7 pm for planning and new music. Cub Pack No. 14 holds a get together and reorganization Friday at 7 pm with Cubmaster William F Head urging attendance.

Bristol Boy Scouts of America Scout Hall Board of Awards Court of Honor Plains Boy Scout Cub Pack William F. Head

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