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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
2
Secretary Meredith warns that farm labor will be as scarce as in 1918. He appeals to business leaders and students to spend vacations on farms to aid harvests. Current reports show only 6y per cent of normal labor, despite wage increases of 15 to 25 percent.
The Supreme Court in Washington failed again to hand down a decision on the constitutionality of the prohibition amendment and the enforcement act. Recess will be taken Monday by the Court and reopens for the final week of arguments. Final adjournment for the summer will be in early June.
Frank McCarthy and wife transfer two lots and a dwelling on the north side of Collins Street to Antone Dos Reis Cabral and wife in a property conveyance.
Robert D. Andrews of New York visited his sister Mrs Henry M. Gibson while Rose Bouillette of Bridgeport Conn called on friends in town. May festival at St Seandere would be omitted this year. Barrington Steam Brick will resume operations around May 1 after winter shutdown. Warren Manufacturing Company Social and Sporting Club formed among J Warren Company employees in Warren. Edgehill Temple Pythian Sisters met with Deputy Ellen Cadby attending. Magician Prof Davis headlines Colt Alber Lyceum at Colt Memorial High School. Bristol Milk Dealers raise retail prices May 1 to 17 cents per quart and nine cents per pint. Bristol ferry to Newport undergoes repairs for May service. Jewish synagogue concert next Sunday evening directed by Rev George Wernshall of Providence with no admission. Congregational Club to hold spring musical social Thursday at 8 with Mrs Frederick Tatterson soprano, James Hobbs violinist, and Miss Harriet Kindercellist.]
Mrs W J Golden and sons visit Miss Breen in Lincoln avenue Chicopée Falls Mass. Jacob Molasky at 44 State street advertises goods. Flying Cloud sloop yacht owned by Lawrence Grenell of Boston launched at Alker's Cove. Babbitts Woman's Relief Corps plans a Providence May 1 dance. Fire truck committee meets with town council and fire engineers but takes no action. further meetings planned.
Relatives and friends arranged an agreeable surprise visit Sunday afternoon at the home of her brother Charles Bowler in Bristol Narrows to celebrate Mrs Tha V Easethbrooks 71st birthday. A large birthday cake with 71 miniature candles was presented as part of the festivities.
In Providence on April 25 a son was born to Mr and Mrs William D McCaughey formerly of this area.
Bristol Mothers Club plans Thursday evening activities at Memorial High School. The event includes an 8 p m entertainment and a three act play by public school teachers, with the Colt High School Glee Club performing between acts. Members may bring two guests for the guest night.
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