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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1940
Page
6
Dr Samuel D Clark shared a spoof tale of a West Indies treasure hunt in a Bristol County Teachers Association meeting at Colt Memorial High School. The talk described a 1937 expedition, fake scientists, CCC captain secrets, dynamite mishaps, and a costly $900 fee, ending with plans for a third expedition.
The Mt Hope Leaders Association held its inaugural gathering at the Barrington Scout House on Monday evening at 6 30. Mrs Earl Sturdevant presided as president and introduced demonstrations by Miss Nancy Otis, Mrs George Campbell, Miss Efla Campbell, and others from the Warren and Providence areas. About 45 attendees included Mrs Stannard B Sylvia and several local officials. The next meeting will host Rumford and Fast Providence Councils with Miss Katherine Park as speaker November 25.
About 200 members held an election in the auditorium. Alexander Anderton was chosen president Frank Murgo vice president Muriel Trudell secretary and Charles Coggeshall treasurer. Faculty advisor John L Burke supervised the meeting.
A showroom overview notes the 1941 Chevrolet offers larger, roomier models with refined interiors. It highlights concealed safety steps replacing running boards, a redesigned dash with sliding sun visors, a two-spoke steering wheel, and a strengthened six cylinder valve in head engine boosting horsepower from 85 to 90 while preserving economy. It also mentions an automatic ignition polarity switch to prolong distributor life.
The Bristol Rangers claim the WPA Sunset Junior League crown after a 45 game season. Frank Murgo hits .455 and is named batting king, Amerique Texeira posts 10 wins, no defeats. Manager Michael Topazio led the team since 1938 and seeks a sponsor for next year. Contact 141 Bradford Street.
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