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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1925
Page
3
Community event features Serge Aros speaking on district rally plans with references to merit badges. The patrol group The Racoons hosts a late evening gathering at Sthee Patrol Leaders as the Silver Foxes lead the contest with a tight race shaping the first part of May.
An illustrated lecture at the Baptist Church Monday was presented under the auspices of the Brotherhood and drew strong attention. Attendees expressed appreciation for the visual presentation and the informative content.
Amos S. Gordan, Town Tax Collector, says notices will go to delinquent real estate taxpayers. Real estate levies will be advertised May 21 and public auction held June 15 in the Town Treasurer's office at 10 o clock if taxes remain unpaid. Personal property notices follow soon.
A manhole explosion on Main Street Warren near State Street blew the cover into the air and damaged pavings. Mrs. Joseph Bander was injured and treated after stones struck her. others escaped with deafness. The blast occurred as a gas ignition from a telephone worker's blow torch was believed responsible. An investigation by Warren town officials is planned.
Roane POET notes show church activities after Easter with a Second Service soon after and Communion. A morning prayer and address and a church school at noon precede an 7.30 evening prayer and address.
The notice lists Holy Communion at 30, Matins at 9 30, Church School at 16 00, Sung Mass and Sermon at 10 45, Subja Anima Christi, and Choral Evensong with savas at 5 00. The timing suggests a church calendar entry for a specific Sunday.
Friday night service at 7 30 PM. Sunday morning worship at 10 30 AM with Rev Charles W Martin exchanging with the pastor. Church School gathers after the morning service. Monthly missionary offering collected next Sunday. Sunday night service at 7 30 led by the Church Club.
State Street M. E. Church invites all to attend Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 with choir rehearsal at 8 30. Sunday schedule includes preaching at 12 00, Sunday School at 6 30, Epworth League at 7 30. All strangers and others welcomed.
Mid week meeting Friday evening at seven. Sunday services begin with a morning service at 10 30 led by the pastor. Church School at 1145 hours followed by a praise and preaching service at 730 The sermon topic is One Language.
Rev. Thomas Armstrong leads services including preaching at 10 45 a m Sunday School at 12 noon Young People's meeting at 6 00 p m and Evening service at 7 00 p m Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 45 p m You are invited to attend Sunday services and activities.
Salt production uses seawater drawn from the bay during the highest tides between May and October along the Pacific coast. The process centers on evaporating seawater to harvest salt.
A column encourages gradual effort over time to assemble a substantial personal estate. It argues that a large goal becomes manageable when pursued piece by piece and with steady progress.
Fleurette a musical comedy presented by Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company No 2 played to large crowds at the Pastime Theatre on Monday and Tuesday with strong reviews. Cast members Regina Farley Albert H Dawson Lillian Brosseau Edward Peterson James Pierce and others received praise for performances and stage craft. They later visited Riverpoint for a Thornton Theatre showing by the Riverpoint Girls Club and Miss Bartlett of Rogers Producing Company accompanied by praise and plans for All Aboard in Asbury Park.
Beachmount Land Company transfers a lot in Beachmount Manor to Joseph M Bander of Warren. Gabriele Cavallaro transfers land and buildings on the north side of State Street to Thomassina Nastri et al. Josef Rodrigues and wife transfer land and buildings on Shaw's lane to Agostinho Fidalgo and wife.
A Bristol resident Peleg Card testifies Doan's Pills eased his back and kidney troubles. The ad urges readers to ask for Doan's Pills at 60 cents, backed by FosterMilburn Co. and Buffalo.
A 33 member committee promotes a Rockwell Hall Y supper next week with tickets from listed trustees and local figures. Clarence DeMar world marathon champion and noted speaker will address the crowd along with George Merriam on youth welfare. Charles Sartini Jr will perform on drums and there is advice on training and character.
At a conference of the two state Employed Boys' Brotherhood held last Saturday in Fall River, Manual Perretta from the local Bristol branch was elected secretary. Delegations from Fall River New Bedford Pawtucket Middleboro Providence and Bristol were present with Bristol claiming the largest representation. George S. Pailthorpe serves as director of the Bristol Employed Boys' Club.
In a Kearney Post bowling match for the Richard Dennis cup Woonsocket faced wet lanes and Bristols Gladue stood out with steady bowling. Bustal Siever suffered tough breaks while Dunbar posted 123 for Bristol as the game ended with tight, decisive frames.
Willam Wood presided at the Bristol Yacht Club spring meeting held at the club house in Commodore Nicholson's absence. The club will open May 30 and hold its annual open regatta July 18. Elmer Maxfield announced the sixth series of Saturday night dances beginning May 16 with the Yacht Club Orchestra providing music. The orchestra features Oliver Bacon, Ellsworth Munro, Artie Mackenzie, Tyler Burdick, and William Gayton.
Members of St Elizabeth's Church stage two plays at Pas time Theatre on Sunday at 2 30 and 7 30. The Rose of All the Year features Concepta wand Carmine Raposa and RRS y erase reeves eee weeeed pwr yy ae wee titled God's Sons of Bertoldo stars Mary DuPont Marcelino Mello Joacquim John Ramos and Leonello Mello. A motion picture If I Were King screens. Proceeds support the church.
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