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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1931

Page

2

Taxpayers Elect Committee To Aid Unemployed In Bristol

The article outlines a committee chosen by taxpayers to work with the Director of Public Aid on placing unemployed Bristol residents Rex Anthony R Parshley the Town Council president Mass Gertrude M Hasbrouck American Red Cross secretary James J Walsh Andra Fernandes and Gerardo Cadola. The panel may elect officers set rules and fill vacancies. Public Aid Director must provide relief and employment either in the workhouse or town tenements or via orders for food clothing and shelter to be paid from the town treasury after audit.

Rex Anthony R. Parshley Mother’s Aid Mass Gertrude M. Hasbrouck American Red Cross James J Walsh Andra Fernandes Gerardo Cadola Bristol Public Aid

Taxpayers Oppose Tree Removal For New Warren Bristol Highway

Residents express opposition to plans for a proposed Warren to Bristol highway. A watered down resolution requests preserving trees, urging a sidewalk to protect pedestrians and schoolchildren, while weighing traffic needs and property values. Local officials discuss timing and tone.

Bristol and vicinity social and civic updates

The Bristol achten Club holds its annual meeting this evening. Miss Mae Mo Pierce joined Strouse Alder Co in New Haven. Mr Alick Barclay and Mrs Rob ert Steen visit from Vernon New York and Oliver Street. Local residents return from Black Island Vermont summer camp. Remnants of wall paper advertised by Sawyer Co. Indus Trust manager Clinton Po Sherman on vacation. News of births, visits, and travel includes Miss RK Ratherime Dah and Mrs Henry Campbell at Wood Street. Armistice Day planning committee announced. Olive and Henry Luther and Greta Fleck vacationed in Boston visiting Persis Dolloff.

Bristolacht Club Mae Mo Pierce Strouse Alder New Haven Alick Barcley Vito Vernon N Yo Robert Jo Steen Oliver Street Mero Fo A. Currier Jr Black Island Vermont S&s Sawyer CO Clinton Po Sherman Church of Our Vmero John Jo Mulkern Maulkern Tormerty Fliarabeth Wo Pierce Dadus Kearnes American Legion Bow Wall Joseph Enos Kearney Followig James T Pierce A A Edmonds F F Garvin John Collard William F. Flanagan D J Gladge Olive Henry Luther Griswold Avenue Greta Fleck Riverside Boston Persis M. Dolloff West Somerville Dolloff Guiteras Arlington Mass

Bristol Town Council Votes To Protest Road Plan

The Bristol Town Council adopted a resolution protesting a State Board of Public Roads plan to cut trees along the Warren to Bristol highway. The measure also calls for a sidewalk to be built beside the road due to pedestrian accidents near Taft School, protecting schoolchildren's safety.

Bristol State Board of Public Roads Warren Taft

Footnotes on Town Meeting Queue Improves Admission Order

A large crowd awaiting admission was managed more orderly than last March with single file lines. The gavel fell promptly at 8:30 o clock.

Quiet Side Remarks Sparkled Through Meeting Hall

A woman’s offhand comments were clearly heard during several speakers addressing the meeting and provoked much amusement among the attendees as the hall echoed with her remarks.

Town Meeting Etiquette And A Crossword Interlude

A reader laments rude conduct during a town meeting while noting a taxpayer quietly working a crossword puzzle. The piece urges respectful discourse, reminding that every taxpayer deserves to be heard and that civility costs nothing.

Community Notices and Social Visits Reported

Salzanot returns from Vermont visit while Mr Moses E Connery and Mrs Helen Dod host relatives in New York. Agnes Mahoney returns from two weeks with relatives in New York City. Frank Pinkos Warren Town Solicitor to speak at Rotary tomorrow noon. Warren Y M C A directors set Friday 5 15 pm with Secretary Hobson. Hope Circle D of I meets Saturday for an outing at Mrs Charles Connery's Bristol Narrows home. Mary and Marguerite Walsh and Miss Mary E Gillon return from Brant Rock to 941 Hope Street and Warren RI. Samuel Steen hosts fifth birthday party at Cole Street. Invitations issued for Miss Althea Elizabeth Wright to wed Lynwood Raymond Smith this Saturday Oct 3. Wright is granddaughter of late Mrs Althea Lord.

James Salzanot Vermont Moses E. Connery Helen Dod New York Agnes Mahoney New York City Frank Pinkos Warren Rotary Club Hobson Hope Circle, D. of I Charles Connery Bristol Narrows Mary and Marguerite Walsh Hope Street Brant Rock Mass Mary E. Gillon Warren, R. I Samuel Steen Cole Street Samuel J. Jr Steen Althea Elizabeth Wright Althea C Wright Lynwood Raymond Smith Miss Wright Althea Lord

Community events announced for September and October

Readers are invited to several local gatherings including a chic ken salad supper at DeWolf Memorial Chapel on Sept 23, a Bristol Yacht Club Hobo Party fundraiser for Excelsior Tennis Club on Sept 25, a Town Meeting at Reynolds School on Sept 28, and multiple October talks and socials hosted by local churches and clubs culminating in a Rotary Hallowe'en costume party at the Belvedere Hotel on Oct 28.

Netopian Society DeWolf Memorial Chapel Bristol Yacht Club Excelsior Tennis Club Reynolds Rotary Hallowe'en Belvedere Hotel

Your Column on Timely Topics for Our Town Welfare

Readers are invited to send written comments on Timely Topics about the town’s welfare. The column welcomes diverse views and thoughtful discussion on issues affecting local life and civic interest.

Town Meeting Sparks Call for Bonding Change

To the Editor of the Phoenix expresses dismay at a town meeting where a non taxpayer official allegedly stirred racial prejudice. The letter urges the Town Council to drop the bonding company if the resolution cannot satisfy the town and to pursue a capable alternative, stressing taxpayers’ clear mandate and swift action.

the Phoenix

Community balks at elm tree removal to widen Hope Street

Letters to the editor urge residents to oppose plans to destroy century old elm trees on Hope Street Bristol Neck. Citizens fear loss of town beauty and residential value and favor repairing the current road instead of a four line upgrade. Residents cite traffic and quality of life as primary concerns while praising local trees as town landmarks.

Phoenix Maine Hope Street Bristol Neck Bristol Andrews

Wanted Bristol girl graduate seeks waitressing or nursing post

Wanted ad from Mrs Wallis I Howe Bristol invites a Bristol high school graduate to apply as an excellent waitress second maid or child nurse. Neat competent and honest for hour day or permanent work with moderate wages. Tel Bristol 174.

Bristol Wallis I Howe

For Rent Notices Include City Apartment and Cottage

For Rent information listed for apartment at 9 Constitution street near Collins and Aikman plant and cottage at 32 Congregational street. Contact numbers 152 and 149 State street.

Llpper Constitution St State St State Street Constitution Street Collins & Aikman Congregational Street

Four Room Tenement for Rent at Hope and State

Compact notice offers a four room tenement at the corner of Hope and State streets with low rent. Applicants directed to Dimond's Store for details.

Hope and State Streets Dimond

Upper Apartment at 353 Hope Street Available Now

Listing notes an upper apartment at 353 Hope Street now available with four rooms and tied to William H Bell Inc as the agent or owner contact.

Hope Street William H Bell, Inc

Colt Farm Oversees Upper South Colt Apartment

COLT FARM directs upper south unit of Colt Apartment building with H DeW Allen as superintendent overseeing operations at the property in Colt.

Upper South Colt Colt Colt Farm H. Dew. Allen

Property listing: cottage and upper tenement in Bristol

Cottage with modern improvements and an upper tenement with gas and electricity offered. Addressed to Mrs. Katherine K. H. DeWolf at 11 Burton Street, Bristol, care of R. L.

Katherine K. H. DeWolf Burton Street Bristol R. L

Mountains and Valleys Dear Mr Bosworth

A letter from my brother is offered to Mr Bosworth with a note that various people have told. The fragment suggests a personal correspondence or community message.

Mr Bosworth

Dolomites Journey From Cortina to Bozano

Maria Norris writes from Cortina d Ampezzo detailing a Dolomites journey. She notes train changes at Tabesco, a luxury hotel experience, and plans to travel via autobus to Bozane and Verano over high passes. She describes dramatic mountain scenery and a pleasant though chilly day.

Dolomites Gastemn Mallnitz Herta Spittal Tabisco Tabesco Germania Cortina Bozano Bozane Dolormetes Malinitz Gastem

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