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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1931
Page
2
The column argues a definite plan is needed for relief funds with work programs. It outlines three divisions Public Aid Commission and supervisory force to assign public jobs and track hours while ensuring aid is only for those in need and preparing a formal program for voters at the September town meeting.
A editorial urges keeping youngsters from street travel amid heavy traffic. It assigns primary responsibility to parents and notes teachers should repeatedly warn and guide children to stay off the streets.
The author urges classrooms, parents, teachers and police to actively guide youngsters. It stresses that children focus on tasks and may dart into streets, making proactive protection a constant, shared responsibility.
The Bristol community lists a Colt Memorial High School library meeting, store closing for Rosh Hashana, and various local notices. Residents attend a bridge party for Excelsior Tennis Club, preparations for a Hobo Party at Bristol Yacht Club, and delegations to Denver for church convention.
Various Bristol area notices list the first fall meeting of the Daughters of Isabella at the K of C Home on State Street and other community events. Town residents and visitors are noted including Mrs John Farmer of Philadelphia, Miss Ethel Jackson, and local civic actions at the First Baptist Church and PTO events.
Congregation plans a first evening service at 7 30 in DeWolf Memorial Chapel with Rev. Herbert D. Graetz speaking on Graft and exposing betrayal of public trust for private gain. Morning worship at 10 30, church school at 12, and Christian Endeavor Society at 6 30 in the church parlor.
A brief travel note on Ceylon describes its beauty and bustle. It highlights crowded native streets with yellow-robed priests and bullock carts forming a vivid scene. The low country shows coconut plantations and tropical flowers, while Kandy sits by a glittering lake and Peradentewarden towers are hinted at in the hills.
The Bristol Parent Teacher Association declares its goal to improve child welfare through home, school, and community improvements. It supports the seven cardinal objectives of education focusing on health, home life, learning mastery, economic balance, citizenship, leisure, and ethical character to shape well rounded individuals.
Union Church on Prudence Island held its annual meeting with over 90 attendees each Sunday for 11 Sundays and over 100 on the year. A balance remains in the treasury. most debentures extended and many paid off as the five year term of S A Davidson ends. Thomas Taber elected chairman. George F Marshall vice chairman. New and reappointed officers and committees named, including Madison Cram added to trustees and Joseph Mastum to finance.
The Town Council of Bristol will convene at the Town Council Chamber Memorial Building on Tuesday September 17 1931 at 730 PM to canvass the property voters lists for the Special Financial Town Meeting to be held Monday evening September 21 1931. Personal property taxpayers listed must pay the assessed tax before canvassing to qualify to vote. Town Clerk John W Church. 8-11-15.
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