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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1929
Page
4
Reira He Aeie LAMENTS the lack of baseball interest and urges Bristol townspeople to boost league participation. The letter suggests each club appoint a representative to a board which would appoint a President Secretary and Treasurer from unbiased businessmen to restore enthusiasm and fairness in the sport.
Maurice C. Smith Jr led a discussion at the Men's Union Brotherhood meeting last Sunday at the Baptist Church. He posed questions to guide action and announced further talks planned for the YMCA next Saturday. Reverend Arthur B Strickland, father of the church’s star, will speak next Sunday at the Methodist Church on work by men’s church groups elsewhere.
Doctor Frazer head of the British Dental Association says sparkling teeth improve Cupid’s appeal. He notes growing attention to dental aesthetics as a factor in charm and social attraction.
Reverend Frank Edward Talbee died in Burlington Vermont on Thursday morning and was laid to rest at North Cemetery Sunday afternoon. Funeral services at the home of his brother in law Mr and Mrs Frank M Dimond on Church Street were led by Rev James J Goodacre pastor of the First Congregational Church. A quartet sang Come Unto Me and How Gracious the Promise with Mrs Cora Shaw Anderson at the piano. Floral tributes were numerous and honorary pallbearers included Everett LeBaron Church William P Paine James Magee and Vernon Gray representing local lodges.
Notice that from this date Stephen Mello will not be responsible for debts contracted in any name other than his own. The notice is dated April 29 1929 and lists 244 Mt Hope Ave Bristol RC.
A woman innovator devised a curved-handle design for forks and spoons to prevent slipping on plates. She also created a portable desk for travelers, a lock faucet for metal containers, a hotel storeroom safety device, and a needle threader for sewing machines, highlighting practical, widely useful ideas.
A Conti nental picture gallery incident prompts the custodian to say visitors are on trial. Tourists examined a masterwork and one remarked that he did not think much of it. The custodian notes the true judgment lies with those who view the art.
A fragment from a 19th century prose scene quotes a father insisting that “Mather is the necessity for invention” as he seeks a new excuse for a child’s late return, reflecting domestic rhetoric on creativity and discipline.
The Studebaker President and Commander Eight dominate the auto world with record speeds and endurance. The President Eight electrified racing, setting 11 world and 23 international records, including 30,000 miles in 26,326 minutes. Studebaker holds numerous stock car speed records and sells more eight cylinder cars than any maker.
Friday program by grades 5A and 6B featured songs poems dances and a play based on Rip Van Winkle. Students include Helen Condor Margaret Dwyer and Tony Princepe with roles such as Rip Van Winkle Diana. The event showcased numerous students and teachers in a lively afternoon of performances.
A letter to the editor proposes forming the Fifty Associates, a civic group to raise 30,000 dollars by 50 members contributing 1000 each. The plan aims to back investment in local industry, create employment, and fund manufacturing without replacing existing chambers of commerce or community groups.
Officers and men of Battery C 243d Coast Artillery plan an evening supper in the armory to honor visiting regimental officers and guests. A release from winter drill strain is expected with a program of vocal and instrumental music and perhaps motion pictures of camp duty at Fort Wright NY.
The funeral for Christina Monteiro 23 wife of Lucien Monteiro was held Thursday after a pleurisy illness at her home 23 Catherine Street Pawtucket Services were at St Elizabeth Church with Rev Francisco G Vieira as celebrant Bearers were family friends and burial followed at St Francis Cemetery Pawtucket
Delta Alves sells to Jacinto Costa et ux a land and buildings on Pappasquash road west side. Elizabeth Ao Bernard sells to John D Hogan et ux land on Usher place south side. Jennie Lanaire sells to Harvey J Gladue et ux land on Bristal Terrace plat. Agnes Ro Fisher of Attleboro sells to Iran Stanley et ax of Attleboro interest in Bris tol Narrows. Marion C Bates of Attleboro sells to Ira A Stanley et ax of Attleboro.
Effective yesterday April 29 the factory announces new supervision across departments. Making Dept Edward J Mason becomes foreman with Edward Flannagan as assistant foreman. Stitching Dept John J King new foreman Percy J McCarthy assistant foreman and E Howes section foreman. Gum Cutting Dept W J Brahmstedt foreman Calender Dept Joseph DeCosta assistant foreman Packing Dept Frank Fitzgerald heads Lacking Case Dept reporting to George A Stuart.
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