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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1924
Page
5
The Employed Boys Seconds prepare for a Saturday night game against Reynolds School, aiming to sustain their strong season reputation. Between halves, Madeiros and Arruda will wrestle, and comedy boxing is planned for entertainment.
Forty books arrive for circulation at Rogers Free Library this Saturday. New titles include The Personal Relation in Industry by John D. Rockefeller Jr and Thoughts of Youth by Rev. Samuel Drury. Other notable works feature The Garrulities of an Octogenarian Editor, The Price of Freedom, President Coolidge, and The Book of Letters.
United Brothers Lodge No 13 I O O F held its Past Grands Night after a 7 o clock turkey supper in Odd Fellows Hall. Grand Master Burton T Fitts and Board of Grand Lodge Officers attended with Newport and Warren lodge members. 50 year jewel presentations were made to William J Munro and Spencer Rounds who joined in November 1873.
Americo Coates Pereira formerly of this town is on duty in Santo Domingo as Marines serve in the West Indies. He joined the Marine Corps in November 1923 and will remain indefinitely while a permanent government is established. He lived with his mother Mrs. Maria Ilomina at 46 First Street in Bristol and was stationed at Parris Island, South Carolina, before assignment to Caribbean duty.
The speaker argues that Jesus favored inner transformation over politics and great world events. He critiques focus on national power and warns that true progress comes from a renewed inner life, not outward upheavals. The piece urges a spiritual awakening and calls for Pentecost influence today.
Walter Ranger Rhode Island Commissioner of Education John L Alger president of Rhode Island College of Education and Howard Edwards president of Rhode Island State College visited Bristol to study sites for the proposed Memorial School They obtained a town map from Superintendent William C Hobbs and inspected locations but will not decide before a meeting with the seven member School Committee scheduled soon.
The will filed for probate details a 1924 date and a trust-heavy estate plan. Executed by Francis E. deWolf who died at his home, it designates Farmers’ Loan and Trust Co as executor and trustee, provides modest cash bequests, creates a $6000 cemetery trust, and reserves Miramar for the family with restricted sale options and residence rights.
March 31 1924 Probate Court of Bristol presents a last will and testament of Francis E deWolf for probate. The matter is referred to April 21 1924 at 10 30 AM in the Probate Court Room Bristol for consideration with fourteen days notice to be posted weekly.
Holy Communion at 10 30 with a short address on the purpose of communion Church School at 12 Evening Prayer and address at 7 30.
The schedule lists services from 7.30 A M Holy Communion to 10.45 A M Sung Mass and sermon. An Evensong and address follows with an organ recital. Miss Helen Church, organist, aided by Roswell S. Bosworth, baritone, offers specific pieces including Offertory in G Lefebvre Wely Saviour Breathe An Evening Blessing and Andante in D Alden Sortie H A Matthews.
Friday night service at 7 30. Sunday morning worship at 10 30. Sermon by the pastor Holy Ground. The Church School will meet at the close of the morning service. Union service Sunday night at 7 30 in Memorial Chapel. Vernon Gray will sing. Religious instruction Friday afternoon at 2 35.
Friends announce John J. Murphy formerly of this town has been appointed Assistant Postmaster at Federal Park Maryland. A World War II veteran with Co F 325th Infantry he fought in the Argonne and was seriously gassed. He lived with his mother and sister at High and Byfield streets before moving to Natick Massachusetts.
Next Thursday evening April 10 the Members' Council hosts a supper in Rockwell Hall with a new menu and special music. Secretary Holm leads a Forum discussion after the meal, with surprises promised. The event runs 6 30 to 8 o'clock. adult men only may attend, tickets from Council members.
State Street M. E. Church invites all strangers and others to attend services at 129 State Street. Sunday School Epworth League and preaching scheduled. Prayer meeting Friday at 7 30. Telephone contact 44 Nh for details.
Morning service at 10 30 with sermon by the pastor and communion. Church School at 11 45. Evening service omitted to join the union service at the First Congregational Church.
Saintly notice lists services led by Rev Thos Armstrong with times for Sunday worship 10 45 AM 12 noon school 6 PM youth 7 PM prayer and a Wednesday 7 45 PM gathering. Evocative quotes urge compassion and faith in daily life.
Herbert Hoover condemns the waste of child life in labor as a blight to both economy and human welfare, arguing it is more deplorable than war itself. The statement emphasizes the moral and social harm of child labor.
The American Legion announces a screening of Flashes of Action at the Pastime Theatre on Thursday April 10. Lester B Carpenter cup will be awarded to the Rhode Island Legion Post with the best membership appeal in 1924. Bristol ex service men urged to support Kearney Post. Regular Post meeting tonight includes initiation of new members.
Vincenzo Catalfamo and Miss Fortuna Millemaggi, both residents of the town, announced their intention to marry. The notice records the couple’s names and hometowns as filed with the local marriage registry.
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