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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1932
Page
2
The writer urges idle local youth to take constructive action by organizing a tennis court on the common. A woman in the town proposes this project to channel energy into productive effort and attract favorable notice from potential employers.
Bristol residents attend church events and dinners as town groups meet from Knights of Columbus to Epworth League. Notables include visits by Miss Katharine MacAuliffe and Katharine Galvin, and a Naval Hospital admission for Post Commander Thomas Hickey.
Educational Committee of the Wienemonk Dental Association issues a note in the periodical addressing standards and guidance for local practitioners. The memorandum outlines professional expectations and community dental health initiatives.
Health note explains Trench Mouth Vincent infection now widespread in cities and among adults. Emphasizes personal hygiene, proper utensils, and abstaining from promiscuous kissing. Severe cases cause fever headaches nausea and gum bleeding. early professional care prevents complications and repeats of the disease.
The newspaper offers readers the chance to submit questions on teeth and mouth hygiene. Outstanding dentists chosen by the American Dental Association will answer authoritatively and anonymously. Enclose a stamped self addressed envelope for reply.
John T. Robertson chief engineer of the Consolidated Water Company and Mohawk Valley Engineers' Club president died suddenly while playing golf at Valley View links. He was born July 4 1884 in Bristol Rhode Island and lived at 15 Avery Place Utica. He married Gladys Tuttle in 1913 and leaves a single immediate survivor. Robertson held professional engineer licenses in New York and was active in several engineering and civic organizations including the American Water Works Association and the Chamber of Commerce.
Funeral services for Miss Jennie Briggs who died after a short illness were held Saturday at 2 PM at her nephew Charles Liscomb's home 88 Burton Street. Rev Nelson Kellog officiated both during the home service and the committal. Burial followed at North Cemetery. Bearers included Charles Liscomb Daniel Coggeshall Fred Mott and Dr Joseph Munro. Epworth League members conducted the last rites at Trinity Church Vestry with committee on arrangements led by Miss Ruby Blaisdell.
Miss Mary Chellel of Barrington, a September bride elect, received a miscellaneous shower Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Varra on Catherine Street. More than 35 guests from Providence, Barrington, Warren and the town attended. A large paper mache bell released gifts into a cream colored baby carriage, and a mock marriage featured several local participants. Miss Medeiros sang, games and dancing followed the program, refreshments were served, and the bride elect is to wed Anthony Anco on September 3 in town.
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