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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1921
Page
2
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Letters from twelve leading citizens of Teutonic extraction in Louisville Kentucky condemn George Sylvester Viereck as an advocate of un American principles. The Jefferson Post of the American Legion published the letters and a supporting resolution. Decoration Day events include an All American meeting on May 30.
A collection of aphorisms and imagined mottos about cheerfulness, self expression, politics and religion, loyalty, work, efficiency, and the soldier's return home. The lines mix idealism with practical calls for community spirit and personal honesty in public life.
A reflective poem speaks to overcoming trouble and fear with rising courage. It contrasts dark trials with a final chorus of resilience, urging readers to cling to hope and sing despite adversity.
The notice lists express departure times at 11 20 a m 2 20 p m and 6 20 p m plus inward arrivals at 11 a m 2 and 6 0 p m for American Railway Express. Bristol Post Office opens 6 45 a m to 7 30 p m with Money Order Registry and Postal Bank 8 a m to 6 p m. Mails arrive 7 8 2 4 6 and 7 p m.
Bristol social events fill the week with lodge whists at the K of C rooms and Bristol Whist Club games in G A Hall. Town Council semi monthly session, Miss Eloise Tucy’s return home, Colt Band trip orderly Charles Francis announced, Claudia Wilson visits from Conshohocken, Royden Wardwell ill in Gardiner hospital, and a private junior class dance at Colt Memorial High School with Burke's band. Laying of Hope street conduit advances, movie at John Post Reynolds School supports motion picture machine fund, Congregational Club social in the Chapel, and a High street factory house leased for a residence. Also upcoming Bristol Train of Artillery board meeting, dog licensing crackdown, Hope Circle meeting notes, Latte Giants beat Thames Street 12 to 4, United Whist Club prizes, and Bristol Grade Teachers Association lecture on educating humor.
Weather halted the scheduled Sunday game between the Re vere Rubber Co team and Bristol at Sylvester Oval. Bristol Council No. 379 K of C held a special meeting last evening and conferred first and second degrees on a class of candidates. Contractor Eugene LeClair said east side tree felling will finish tomorrow and stump removal this week.
The Bristol Base Ball Club second team opens Saturday at 3 pm on the common against the Newport Braves. Assistant Manager Charles S Bruscato plans a Rhode Island schedule with strong amateur teams and aims to establish baseball on Bristol on a permanent basis. The clubs will field lineups including Hackett Serbst Gladue McIsaacs Kelley Higbee etc for Newport and Pinto Gutvremont Petrucci Beattie for Bristol.
United Brothers Lodge No 143 accompanied by Amity Lodge No 6 Warren Reliance Lodge No 24 East Providence and Reba Lodge attended church at State Street ME Church Sunday. Gilgert E. Edgett delivered an address on Odd Fellowship focusing on Friendship Love and Truth. Special music by the choir with Sarah D. Bostworth as soloist. Large attendance including 108 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.
The annual meeting of St. Michael's Church Wardens and Vestry elected committees last evening after Easter Monday. Rev A B Howard presided. Finance committee members John Winthrop DeWolf C B Rockwell Col S P Colt Henry W Remington Amos S Gorham. Repair and Supplies committee John W Best James T Robertson W E Howe J JT Ashton J F Farrally. Music committee W E Howe James R Wood J F Farrally Andrew W Anthony J F E Ingraham. Auditor Harry W Munro Organist Walter H Angell Sexton RkFE Bingham.
The Parish Aid Society schedules a meeting for tomorrow afternoon. The Adult Confirmation Class will meet Thursday at 5 15 instead of today. A special choir practice is set for Thursday evening at 7 45.
A brief obituary notes the death of Dr Joseph M Merchant aged 87 in Warren on April 15. The notice lists his residence and honors his long medical service.
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