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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1923
Page
3
The Civic Theatre committee announces the next meeting will be Sunday evening May 6 at the Pastime Theatre. Judge A A Capotesto will deliver an address on Americani zation with stereopticon lectures music and moving pictures planned. Further details will be released by Dr A M Merriman later.
The Woman's Relief Corps led a march around the gateway and held a dedication at the home grounds. Mrs Laura I Smith presided and praised the corps as National President Mrs Marie L Basham spoke of WWI memorial trees and the gateway as a unique national tribute. The event included praises for relief efforts, a $600,000 annual aid figure, and a luncheon to close, with the gate about half completed pending better weather.
The American Legion pledges to raise 100000 by May 1 to endow Memorial Day grave decorations for all American World War II veterans in Europe. Local posts solicit subscriptions, with 150 expected as the initial quota, and donations will be announced in coming issues. Commander Wail at KRearnes Post will receive subscriptions as plans finalize.
In a tight finish at the Naval Armory Bristol loses to New England champions the Boston Whirlwinds 20 to 18 after a seesaw second half. Morles and Curtin starred for the visitors while Bisbano and Drummey led Bristol.
At the Bristol Aerie of Eagles semi monthly meeting the group voted to support Bristol Boy Scouts attendance at their bazaar Saturday night. Eagles will assemble at Rolock and march to Grand Army Hall. New members admitted and ten additional probationers welcomed. A 150 ball tournament is arranged with Warren and Bristol Vertes tomorrow night. Refreshments by the social committee. The Eagles dance committee reports arrangements for a Rhodes on the Pawtuxet event on May 10 and transportation details.
Troop 1 Bristol schedules a regular business meeting this evening at the Scout Boarding with matters to action tomorrow. Troop 2 to meet with a fourth anniversary celebration announced. Troop 4 planning a troop event and contest. leaders discuss troop activities and advancement points.
Bristol machinist Mr Darling of 103 Constitution Street praises Doan's Kidney Pills for relieving backache and kidney pain. He first recommended them years ago and says they still help when his back and kidneys are not right. Price 60 cents at dealers. Buffalo, New York based Voster Milburn & Co.
Daughters of Isabella Mount Carmel Circle will hold its monthly business meeting and social this evening in the Drahan Hall Wood Street at 730.
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