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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1934
Page
4
The Sunday program lists morning worship at 10 30 A M with Rev Herman W Watsen of Providence in charge, Church School at 11 45, and a 6 30 P M Christian Endeavor Society meeting in the church vestry. Evening service is omitted.
Rev. Herbert D. Graetz leads Morning Worship at 10 30 AM and preaches at 12 noon. A Men's Union meeting follows at noon with discussion on What is a Nation's Strength. 5 30 PM Junior Christian Endeavor and 6 30 PM Alpha Chapter Christian Endeavor. 7 30 PM Union Service features Rev Graetz on The Oxford Group Movement with Nelson Terry as soloist.
Rev. Joseph Sarzana is acting pastor at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Masses are 7:30 A M on weekdays, 8 and 10 A M on Sundays.
Battery B of the Bristol Train of Artillery held its annual dinner at the Armory on State Street with Dr Alfred M Merriman as toastmaster. Capt Joseph Pacheco received praise for rapid progress, and he outlined plans for the year. Over 30 members and guests attended, with remarks from Mayor Henry Hambrick Sheriff James F Meiggs and other local officials and officers.
Rev Manuel J Barros serves as pastor with masses at 7 a m on weekdays and Sundays at 7 8 30 and 10 30 a m with regular weekday services listed.
Rev Thomas J Gillan pastor notes Masses at 7:30 and 9 and 10 30 A M 7 30 P M Benediction listed for St Marys Church with service times.
Rev. A. R. Parshley, Rector, leads Holy Communion at 9 A M on the first Sunday after Easter. Church School follows at 9 30 A M. Morning Prayer and sermon are at 10 45 A M.
Rev James E Greer leads morning worship at 11 with a sermon titled Faiths Alternative Church School starts at 10 A M Union service at 730 P M hosted with First Congregational Church.
Rev Nelson Kellogg rector conducts 8 A M Mass 1045 A M sung mass and procession 12 noon instruction 730 P M evening service with prayer and hymns at Trinity Church.
Bristol Rotarians faced Mansfield Mass in a Wednesday match night with the first teams finishing 2-2 in a deadlock. The Bristol second team edged Mansfield seconds 3-1. Otten and Moro led the first clash while Church and Richardson starred in the second.
Jamestown voters re elected Democratic town officers on Wednesday and also chose Chester J Greene as Town Sergeant and William D Clarke as Town Treasurer. Re elected Councilmen include Geo Wright Allen P Chase Joseph A Drury George A Barker and John I Smith Tiverton shifts to Republican defeating a Citizens Democratic fusion ticket.
The funeral of Mrs Isabelle Gim as Wilkinson wife of Edward J Wilkinson was held at 2 PM from Byfield Street home. Rev L B Rasmussen of St Marks Warren officiated. Burial was in North Cemetery. Mrs Wilkinson born in Saint Miguel Azores 35 years ago lived here since youth and worked in the Keds division of the United States Rubber Company. Survived by husband her Portsmouth father two sons Frederick and Edward Jr and several sisters.
Mrs Ella Hixon Waldron age 77 widow of Leighton Waldron died at 55 High Street after years of illness. Funeral at her home with Rev L B Rasmussen officiating. Burial in North Cemetery. Survived by daughter Ella M Waldron, son LeRoy Waldron of Boston, four sisters and two brothers. Native of Milford Mass, long Bristol resident.
Funeral services were held at Graham Funeral Home in Providence for Maunce Colby Smith father of M C Smith Jr. of Pawtuxet who died at his home on Bayside Avenue aged 67 or 68. A Bath, Maine native, he was Rhode Island resident over 60 years and former proprietor and later president of Maurice C Smith Company office supplies dealers. He was born June 15, 1866 and active in fraternal groups Unity Lodge IOOF Junior Order United American Mechanics and the Order of Redmen. Survived by wife Lydia March Smith two sons Maurice C Jr. and William H Smith and three grandchildren.
Funeral services for Henry Horton Coggeshall who died early Tuesday in his 78th year were held yesterday afternoon at St Michael's Church. The Rev Leon ard B Rasmussen officiated in the absence of Rev A R Parshlex. Burial was in North Cemetery. Bearers were Daniel W Cogshall D Elton Coggeshall Jr Reginald Dimond and Roswell S Bosworth.
The Bristol District Nursing Association submits its March report detailing general care cases 32 and 33 met care 67, total cases 431 with 250 general visits and 89 metropolitan visits. It lists babies 104, pre-natal 6, tuberculosis 64, clinics including chest and child welfare with 104 babies, 1 patient, and delivery and operation attendance. Office visits total 84 and social visits 4.
Advertisement for Bukets bladder laxative with Buchu leaves marketed to relieve nocturnal urination and bladder discomfort. Claims four days relief or money back. Promotes 25¢ box from drug stores and guarantees by WM. H. Buffington, druggist.
A verse excerpt notes human devotion to shelter and support for faith, raising barns, fences, and arches while pledging to atone for past wrongs. It laments the drive to fortify creeds with churches and altars, urging mercy over perceived worth. The text cites Gertrude Ryder Bennett from The Christian Century in Chicago.
Town Clerk JOHN W. CHURCH announces dog licenses available in Bristol Rhode Island starting April 2 1934. Fees: $1.30 for male or female dogs and $5.50 for unspayed females. May licensing costs $2.30 for dogs or spayed females and $6.30 for unspayed females.
Town of Bristol orders all traders and public weighers to bring their weights and balances to 217 State Street for adjustment and sealing by April 24 1934 per Chapter 221 Section 11 of Rhode Island General Laws 1923 and amendments. Peter Gristaudo, Gealer of Weights and Measures, notes filing dates 3 23 30 and 4 6 18.
Multiple probate items from Bristol Massachusetts court records listing estates of Maria A Franco Lydia Kingman Sarah J McLoughlin Candace Briggs and Maria A Franco alias Marla Martins. Notices request appointment of administrator, final accounts and claim deadlines with hearing dates set for April 16 1934 in the Bristol Probate Court room.
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints Charles H. Liscombe and Joseph B. Munro as Conservators of the estate of William F Briggs. Bond filed as required. All claims must be filed with the Court Clerk within six months from the first advertisement. John W Church, Probate Clerk. 3-23-30, 4-6
The probate court in Bristol admits the last will of Lindorfo Ferreira Garcia deceased and grants executors Florinda Ferreira Costa and Diniz Ferreira the authority to bond and qualify. Creditors and interested parties must file claims or notices beginning March 23 1934 per court rules and the clerk’s office.
Notice states James E. Brothers of Providence Rhode Island has qualified as Administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Frank H Hammill late of Bristol Rhode Island deceased. Creditors must file claims in the office within the time allowed by law beginning March 16 1934.
Fragmented notice details mail dispatch and receipt times, including Saturday and holiday variations. References to January 1 and February 22 appear for holiday schedules, with specific cutoffs at 4:50 P M and 5:40 P.M. on certain days.
Baltimore enforces strict rule that The Star Spangled Banner must be performed in full or not at all. The city plans to stage Madame Butterfly with parts of the anthem, and the organizer vows to comply or face jail. Some critics say federal designation four years ago risks overemphasizing the song and may not boost its standing.
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