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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1939
Page
4
An article quotes J W Iliff of DuPont saying fall offers ideal weather for exterior painting. Dry air, moderated temperatures, and lower pest activity help paint bonds, with quicker drying and fewer rain interruptions.
Notice from Bristol Town Council calls a special town meeting for September 25 1939 at Reynolds School auditorium to consider authorizing expenditures up to ten thousand dollars for relief purposes and any other lawful business. Town Sergeant directs qualified electors to attend as required by Rhode Island law. THOMAS E. JOHNSON 9-15-22
Town Clerk announces a Rhode Island intoxicating beverage license application to keep and sell intoxicating beverages. The Town Council will hear remonstrances on October 3, 1939 at 7 30 PM in the Burnside Memorial Building. Town Clerk John W Church signs the notice with dates September 15 22 and 29.
In Bristol on September 2 1939 probate is sought for Ella E Newman last will referrals set for October 2 1939 with fourteen day Bristol Phoenix notices. Also on September 12 1939 intestate estate of George E Ingraham reference to administrator request set for October 2 1939 with fourteen day notices. Executor Hermon F Bell presents Emilie J Rich estate account for allowance with notices for fourteen days.
The feature slate highlights The Wizard of Oz in Technicolor with Judy Garland lead, paired with B-movie slots and second features including Blind Alley and The Jones Family in Muddly Wully. Local industry notes mention Parigon Toys increasing staff by 25 and snow suit production for a mail order house with upcoming summer garments.
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