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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1928
Page
2
The piece argues voters should evaluate candidates by character past service and readiness. It urges judging if a person can handle private affairs, express views clearly, and move from town council to state legislature. It cautions against choosing leaders by sheer vote power rather than merit.
Miss Veronica McKenna and Miss Winifred Scott visit Boston area friends. Twi light League board to meet at the Y M C A next Monday at 8 pm. Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella meets at K of C rooms Monday at 8 pm. Master Herbert Roberts visiting from Philadelphia with Oliver H Perry in Hope Street. Charles V Perry Jr of Baltimore vacationing in Bristol with Hartford Insurance. Keds Division at National India Rubber resumes Monday. Miss Helen J Osterberg heads to Cleveland for two weeks. Miss Carrie D Gres pleads not guilty, released on bail until next Tuesday. Social Whist Club hosted by Mrs Herbert Burnham on Paradise Island. Rosabelle Dirhan called to Bristol from New York due to ill health of Edgar S Diman. Keith’s circuit performer from New York touring western states. GI HL Souls at Camp North Kingston to return Sunday. Y Kedrney Post and Legion meetings at Hope Street headquarters tonight. Bristol M C A directors elect treasurer to replace Henry Wood. Earl H Hobson and family depart for two weeks at Prudence Island. Misses Hattie Manley et al return from Gould Hall Northfield. Several Bristol residents return from two weeks in Rhode Island. Rev Beverly M Boyd to serve St Michael’s Church in August residing at Holmes House. Freight activity at NY,NH & H Railroad spur for Mt Hope Bridge materials. Mrs Philemon F Sturges Jr and guest party return from wedding trip. 3000 mile trip from Princeton to Oregon, Buffalo, Duluth, Barth, Lake Louise, Vancouver, then to new home for three years.
A Bristol tax book copy was received from the Town Clerk for printing at the Bristol Phoenix office. The Hydraulion Engine & Hose Company voted to award $10 prize money from the Fourth of July Water Battle to team members Charles Bickford captain Medric Gladue Manuel Francis Louis Almeida and Frank Trask.
The undersigned thank relatives neighbors and friends for kindness during their bereavement and for the many floral and spiritual tributes given to Miss Elizabeth McLaughiein.
In Kakiow Penni a wilting Nik See and friends in town observe a Fox Chase. Mr and Mi Mae gyerite Comnt wah Wain Noung are noted in local chatter.
The Bristol Yacht Club holds an annual regatta tomorrow afternoon starting at 2 15 in front of the club pier. Twelve classes will race sailing boats with entries from multiple state yacht clubs. Arthur W. Davis of Providence oversees the races and a four hour time limit is set for all events.
In all classes and races at the regatta no boat finished within the time limit and will be listed as no race. The regatta committee is J Winthrop DeWolf Jr Charles Warren Lippitt and Woodbury S Polleys.
Mary Roderick a housekeeper of 276 High Street and Manuel I Lima a laborer of 27 Bradford Street filed marriage intentions yesterday at the Town Clerk office both residents of this town.
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