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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1929
Page
2
An entry shows mail matter handling at the Bristol Post Office with fee amounts listed as two dollars one dollar fifty cents and two cents indicating service charges or rates for second class mail processing.
An editorial celebrates two ambitious teens leaving high school to become police officers in Pie cpahee. It lauds their decision to serve the town and notes the strain on current patrols and leadership, urging support for capable new officers.
The annual report for the School Committee for the year ending January 31 1929 has been printed and is ready for distribution at the Town Clerk's office. It includes new statistics and reports from the Superintendents Principals and teachers, plus half tone photographic reproductions of classes at the Gauteras Memorial School.
The Sewer Commission of Paiste invites contractors to bid on the construction of mains with manholes and lines, details shown on plates, including street locations and required materials. Bids are for the project specified in the plates and overseen by the commission.
The piece notes Morris Less a student at Row State College visiting his parents on State Street. It lists May meetings and events including Kearney Post No. 1 American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary May dance at the State Armory with Charlie Weygand and Crescent Park Orchestra as entertainers.
Mrs Amy Horton widow of Edmund F Horton aged 60 years 1 month and 12 days died yesterday forenoon at 82 State Street Bristol Mass She was born March 17 1839 in Swansea Mass and lived in Somerset before moving to Bristol She had several children and was a member of Redehal Degree No 1270 She will lie in state at her late residence with services at 2 PM on Friday officiated by Rev Robert Jo Chevste and Barral Wardcascheduled at North Cemetery
Cyris Benes Edson died early yesterday morning at his home 94 Hagh Street Bristol aged in his sixth year. He was born in Somerset Massachusetts and lived in Bristol since childhood. A gardener by trade he was widowed and survived by two daughters Harriet Tent of Woonsocket and Rachel Rearse hausen of Philadelphia and one sister Mass Rachel Soob dsen of Brostet. Funeral arrangements to be announced by his family.
The St Michael's Brotherhood gathering at St Michael's Church drew a large and lively turnout last evening as Poverett Tech Church hosted the event. Leaders and attendees shared in the program, with local figures named Trevead and Nttornes present, and plans discussed for upcoming activities.
The obituary notes the funeral for Moses Wood at a local cemetery attended by relatives and friends. The article lists mourners and expresses condolences, with remarks on the late Mr Wood’s life and character.
The regular weekly meeting of Troop 1 at the Boy Scouts building included dues and attendance checks and advancement work. Tenderfoot, second, and first class candidates were Kathleen Mott Barbara Wells Ruth Molasky Mae Newman Virginia Scott Edith Kershaw Viella McKay Mac Kershaw Jessie Sanford Catherine Ebbits Frances West Agnes Currier Muriel Ashton. Afterward a West Point patrol field day at Camp Takares featured a trail chase and a 7 to 1 baseball game against Clover and Eagle patrols.
James Ho McGovern, returning to 10 Mt Hope Avenue, recounts ten weeks in the south and parts of Boston Miami Beach and Havana Cuba. He visited Winami and Florida places then notes a sensation of his first aeroplane fight in Miami to Bristol and another flight he enjoyed more. He left for New York Cats and speaks of aviation interests including flights to Portland and promising plans for next winter in the southern states.
Funeral services for Albert Belanger who died at Rhode Island Hospital from injuries after a Tuesday assault were held Saturday at Saint Marvs Church. The body lay from Paul Belanger’s home to the church for a requiem Mass and interment at Saint Marvs Cemetery. Attendees included Tuttel Moren Raver Joseph Morten Henry Marsan and Notee Miorseat.
A brief notice seeking housework on Tuesday for three hours from a listed respondent. Referenced location and contact details appear in the readable text.
For sale varyings of cut flowers and other in season plants offered by Seven Oaks Garden located near Hope and Walley Streets at low prices.
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