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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1927

Page

3

Altar Scouts Festival Opens at St Marys Church

More than 150 chicken salad suppers were served as the three day festival began at St Marys Church Knights of Columbus hall on Home Street. The event features homemade cakes candy gro ceries and refresh ments from decorated booths with committees led by Mrs Bridget Tewts and Mrs Sophie Coughlan. Proceeds go to the new altar fund.

Altar Scouts of St Mary's Church Knights of Columbus State Street Loretta Walsh Lottie Findlay Miks Annie Christie Cornelus J Gallagher Gabson Ladward Morris Thomas Henry Bridget Tewts Sophie Coughlan James Barry Augustine P Nerone John J Condon Tena Munroe Anne Christie Waitham Cleaver Bernard Breen Muss St Mary 5

Generous Astronomer Plans Moon Eclipse Birthday Surprise

An eccentric astronomer promises a grand birthday surprise to his wife noting a total lunar eclipse at eleven thirty tonight. The exchange reveals a playful, affectionate tone between the couple in a curious historical vignette.

Berlio Dorfbartier

Kingston As Capital Of Canada 1841 1843

Kingston Ontario served as the Canadian capital from 1841 to 1843. The settlement sits on the Frontenac fort site at the head of the St Lawrence River and was captured by English forces in 1762.

Kingston Ontario Canada Frontenac St. Lawrence

Modern Wonders List From The Past

A 1920s view lists seven modern wonders including the telephone wireless telegraphy radium spectrum analysis the airplane anesthetics and antitoxins and X rays reflecting early science marvels.

First Friction Matches The Alscuvert

Friction between phosphorus and iron reportedly sparked early fires. Godfrey Huanhivitz copied the process in the late 1600s, but the crude method was costly and failed commercially. A friction match emerged and found success over a century later.

Godfrey Huanhivitz

Famous Chairs Declared Among World’s Most Notable Seats

The chair of Dagobert, king of the Franks who died in 638, is praised as one of the world’s most beautiful. It is crafted from cast and finely chiselled bronze. St Peter's chair in Rome is described as the oldest and most interesting furniture piece in existence.

Dagobert St Peter's Rome

No-Objection Advice Finds Easier Path to Same Result

An Ohio State Journal note observes the challenge of saying no and suggests that careful advisement can achieve the same outcome with less resistance. The piece emphasizes prudent decision making and measured responses.

Ohio State Journal

Fruit Pies and Custard Treats by Caroline B King

A Virginia kitchen note outlines multiple pies and fillings. Prune pie with meringue, coconut apple pie with lattice crust and cherries, lemon custard pie with nuts, prune compote topping, and coffee nut pie with baked custard.

Obituary of Rosa Cirillo of Narragansett Town

Rosa Cirillo died Tuesday at home 129 Metacom Avenue after two years of illness. She was 73, born in tall and had lived in this town 16 years. San Francisco Carillo of this town survives. Funeral held at 9 a.m. yesterday at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel with a solemn high mass. Officiating priests were Rev Joseph Paya pastor, Rev Thomas ST Reles of St Marys, sub deacon Key Francis Gromes of St Elizabeths. Burial was at St Marys Cemetery.

Rosa Cirillo Metacom Avenue Tall San Francisco Carillo Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Joseph Paya Kev Thomas Kev Thomas ST Reles Ot St Marys Church Subdeacon Key Francis Gromes St Elizabeths Church St Marys

Civil War Veteran Hebron H. Steere Dies at 87

Hebron H Steere 87 Civil War veteran died last evening at the Rhode Island Soldiers Home hospital after a long illness He was admitted from Providence October 24 1926 totally blind and incapacitated Born in North Providence he served in Company TD First Rhode Island Cavalry enlisting October 7 1861 and discharged January 14 1863 Survived by son Benjamin F Steere of Dudles Street Providence.

Hebron H. Steere Rhode Island Soldiers Home Providence First Rhode Island Cavalry Benjamin F Steere Sur

Funeral notices for Mass Pthe Moo Maunre and Robert Jo Turner

Mass Pthe Moo Maunre died Sunday night in Provedence and funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 pm at her home with Rev James J Goodacee officiating. Floral tributes included pieces from the Congregational Club and the Rhodesland Hospital Trust Company. Bearers were Frank Moo and Charles F. Diarmond, Dr Howard Wo, and Harry Marie. Baril was buried at North Cemetery. Robert Jo Turner of Malden Mass died Monday and his funeral was held there. He was a former bootmaker at the Boston Rubber Shoe plant and later a fireman at the gas works. He was twice married and survived by his wife, a son and daughter, plus two sisters.

Moo Maunre Bligh Street James J Gcoodacee First Congregational Church Congregational Club Rhodesland Hospital Trust Company Frank Moo Charles F. Diarmond Howard Wo Church Harry Marie Baril Robert Jo Turner Malden Boston William P Gladding Sarah Middleton Gilmore Portersville Calif

Church Notes Second Sunday After Easter Service Times

The notice lists church activities for the second Sunday after Easter. Holy Communion with sermon at 1030, Church School at noon, and Evening Prayer with an address at 730.

Sunday Service Schedule After Easter

The notice lists services for the second Sunday after Easter with 8 00 am Holy Communion 10 45 am Sung Mass and sermon 12 noon Church School and Bible Class and 7 30 pm Evensong and sermon

First Congregational Church Weekday and Sunday Services

The First Congregational Church announces a Friday night service at 7 30 and Sunday worship at 10 30 with The Lord's Supper observed. The Church School meets at 12 oclock, and a praise and preaching service at 7 30 pm features the sermon theme Conquest According to Plan. A Standing Committee meeting follows the morning service.

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State Street M. E. Church Parsonage Schedule

Church notices list events at 129 State Street with 72 R telephone. Friday prayer meeting at 7 30. Choir practice at 7 30. Sunday service at 10 30 with preaching at 12.00. Sunday School at 10 30. Epworth League gathering at 7 30 PM for preaching.

State Street Klpworth League

First Baptist Church Sunday Services Highlight

Morning service at 10300 Sermon by Harold W Baker Tops Recognition of Church Officers and Organizations followed by Communion service at which time new members will be taken into church fellowship Church school at 1145 Evening service at 730 Children Story The Cave of the Jinn followed by setmean A Disappointed Man

Church Services Notice on Court Street

Res Thomas Armstrong of Pawtucket will officiate all services on Sundays at 1045 am morning service 1200 noon Sunday School 6 pm Young People 700 pm evangelistic meeting Prayer meeting Wednesday at 730 pm You are invited

Spanish Heather Honey Compared With Catalan Mine-tree Honey

Spain offers several fine honeys with the heather honey from the Pyrenees praised for its fragrant taste. Catalonia’s mine tree honey is green as jade and valued less, while Spaniards and Athenians alike claim the Pyrenean honey as the food of the gods for its exquisite flavor.

Spain Cataluna Pyrenees Mount Hymertus

Planets Distances From Sun Listed In Sequence

Eight major planets are given with their sun distances in miles. Mercury 36,000,500 Venus 67,270,000 Earth 93,000,000 Mars 141,700,000 Jupiter 483,853,000 Saturn 887,098,000 Uranus 1,784,732,000 Neptune 2,796,528,000

Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune

Taft School Club hears talk on Parent-Teachers group

Mrs F H Devere, president of the Rhode Island Congress of Parent-Teachers, spoke to the Taft School Club in Bristol Neck. A fairy play titled Fairy Rose was staged by pupils, directed by Miss Annie M Tobin, with scenery by Miss Tobin and a reception for members followed refreshments.

F H Devere Rhode Island Congress of Parent-Teachers Taft School Club Taft Bristol Neck Devere Samuel Wardwell Annie M Tobin Miss Tobin Frederick Robert Ballinger Curtis Chace Sunshine Christina Manez Shadow William Ballinger William Cantwell Arthur Manchester Rhoda Hobson Emily Cardoza Elizabeth Cardoza Ruth Hazledine John Sousa Vernon Gray Fidena Menezes Shirlex Sparks Mars Alegria Agnes Andrade Joseph Sousa Adelina Iistrelia Frank MacGafford Albertus A Alden

Committal Services for Thomas J Ingraham Held in Jamestown

Thomas J Ingraham native of this town died in Jamestown after a week long illness paralysis. Rev Charles W Martin of State Street Methodist officiated at Juniper Hill Cemetery. Born April 14 3852 to James D Ingraham and Elizabeth Smith he worked as a carpenter and later aided his mother in business. He attended local schools and was not a church member though he regularly attended the Methodist Episcopal church. Survived by sister Sarah F E Ingraham of Jamestown. Funeral held in Jamestown Monday.

Thomas J Ingraham Jamestown Juniper Hill Charles W Martin State Street Mr Ingraham James D Ingraham Elizabeth Smith Samuel Betsey Usher Smith Sarah FE Ingraham Ingraham

Family of Mrs Margaret Graham Expresses Thanks

The undersigned thank relatives and friends for kindness and floral tributes during the bereavement of Mrs Margaret Graham.

Margaret Graham

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