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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1935
Page
3
Alexei Vronsky and Anna Karenina form a powerful attraction at a Moscow station as a trainman is killed. Anna returns to her husband to escape the liaison, while society reacts to the developing affair and the scandal it could trigger.
Vronsky argues with his mother about his friendship with Anna Karenina and resists family influence. The general warns that continued association with her could force him to leave the regiment, prompting Vronsky to declare he would choose Anna over his military career. He then goes to Anna's garden, feeling the weight of pressure.
Anna struggles to choose between Vronsky and withdrawing to protect her son Sergei while a distant war looms. Vronsky offers to renounce all for her but she cannot leave her child or husband. The scene ends with Anna torn, awaiting his decision and her fate.
The Cup Defenders Boccia League held its first annual outing at Langello's Grove Metacom Avenue with about 90 members and guests enjoying a six course Italian dinner and sports program. Notables included Brig Gen L H Callan and Police Chief Ferrara.
Three Bristol weddings were celebrated on Saturday at St Elizabeth's and St Michael's churches. Mary Cordeiro and Anthony Marshall wed at 9 am with reception at Second School street hall, then Dorothy Mederios and Gil Estrella married at 10 am with breakfast at the bride's home, and Mary Etta Capizano and Donald Matheson tied the knot at 7 pm at St Michael's with a reception at the bride's father's house.
The New England Council reports the July Index of Business Activity in New England at 80.6, up 54 from June. The index is 115 percent higher than July last year and compares to 54.7 in July 1932, marking the depression bottom.
Wednesday and Thursday review lauds Breaks Hearts as an inspiring romance starring Katharine Hepburn and Charles Boyer. The plot follows a young composer who marries a famed maestro and Hepburn delivers a new alluring performance with vivid warmth.
Katherine Hepburn and Charles Boyer headline Break of Hearts with Miss Hepburn in ultra modern costumes by Bernard Newman. Philip Moeller directs a delicate romance with a refined, stylish presentation and a notable supporting cast.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for Ordnanceman Senior Fireman High Pressure First Assistant Engineman at the U S Naval Torpedo Station Newport Rhode Island. Apply by September 23 1935 via the Secretary Board of Civil Service Examiners or 1040 U S Post Office and Courthouse Building Boston MA.
Oct 25 event announced by the Bristol Portuguese American Women's Civic League. A Hallowe en dance and frolic at the Bristol Casino will feature a community social event with proceeds likely aiding league activities.
Rattlesnakes, called the little brothers of the underworld, are revered by Navajo Indians as carriers of prayers to deities. Invocations occur during droughts and crop failures, with disrespect to snakes believed to nullify the prayers.
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