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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1931
Page
2
The Bristol area reports visits from Boston and Brookline residents, yacht movements, Legion Auxiliary elections, summer homes closed, hospital notes and a fall paint sale. A car crash on Church Street caused minor damage, a chowder supper fundraiser is planned, and Quirk Brothers market announces permanent closure after 38 years.
A 1924 town meeting considered a Finance Commission to abolish future town meetings. General Callan proposed appointing 10 electors to craft three change plans for public review and voter action at the next March election. The motion included $500 for expenses and was adopted. By Jan 1925 the moderator’s committee organized with Rockwell as chair and multiple members. In March 1925, Wall urged continuing the committee for further investigation and reporting at the next town meeting, a resolution passed, but no further word has emerged from the committee.
March 21 1924 Phoenix article notes mixed results of Financial Town Meeting. Calls for public hearings and a ten member taxpayer committee to test three town government plans, while cautioning against over optimism due to past failed committees.
The regular mid week Prayer service will be held Wednesday evening at 7 45 in the church vestry. A special Bible Class meeting is planned Thursday evening at 8 at Miss Doris Bullock's home on High street.
In this town on September 26 a son, Daniel, was born to Mr and Mrs Antonio Fonseca of 13 Third School street. On September 29 a daughter, Josephine Anne, was born to Mr and Mrs Dormnic J Vitillo of 168 Wood street.
Bristol Oaks under Coach Margo opened their home season with a 20 to 6 win over the Providence Mansion Ramblers. Dick Mott scored twice to lead Bristol while Daly tallied for Providence. The game was at Bliven Field with a 12 minute period length.
Mrs Annie Potter Slade 92 widow of Carrington P Slade died at 250 Franklin Street Sunday after a short illness. A native of the town she lived here all her life and was educated in local public schools. Survived by son Frank Slade. Funeral at 2 PM at the chapel in North Cemetery conducted by Rev William C Darby from State Street M E Church.
Excerpt argues education is a public investment with strong returns. It cites 1926 national income of 84.15 billion and 2.3 billion spent on public schools. It urges higher tax support, broader curricula, and lengthened schooling to meet modern needs, comparing wealth and insurance spending. It notes per capita wealth and international comparisons, and quotes the National Congress of Parents and Teachers on education's importance. It closes with calls for updated methods and a 12-year minimum schooling standard.
A miscellaneous shower was tendered for Miss Margaret Kenney of Fall River at the home of Mrs Jo Vraners Connell in Bristol Narrows. Guests attended from Providence Wall River Warren and Bristol Mass. Gifts were numerous and useful. The couple plans to marry Saturday at Naugatuck Commote Pan Darbne of this town. Miss Wennes is employed in the NEF R Co planning department.
Mrs Anna Vo Seymour of Reba Lodge O OF District Deputy President entertained district No 3 board officers at a Sunday dinner on State street. Present were Deputy Warden Mrs Minna Alder Deputy Marshal Mrs Elizabeth H Gladding Deputy Secretary Mrs Audrew Cheshire Deputy Treasurer Mrs Harriet Paine Deputy Chaplain Mrs Euda Beazley Deputy Musician Mrs Mary L Grabert Deputy Inside Guardian Mrs Maude Mc Gann Deputy Outside Guardian Mrs Astride Johnson. Guests included Mr Ernest Alder and Mr F Beazley.
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