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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1923

Page

4

Providence County Boys and Girls Club Work Hub Opens

The extension service and State College in cooperation with the U S Department of Agriculture establish a local office for club work in room 419 Federal Building Providence. Thomas E McLaughlin named agricultural agent will support leaders, plan programs, and extend services to 1379 enrolled youths in Providence and Bristol counties.

State College United States Department of Agriculture Providence County Farm Bureau Federal Building Providence Thomas E. McLaughlin McLaughlin Harford County Maryland United States Providence County Extension Service County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau The Kingston Bristol

McLaughlin Seeks Dairy Club Leaders for Countywide Initiatives

Mr McLaughlin focuses on forming dairy clubs in Providence and Bristol counties. He aims to recruit leaders to organize groups of farm boys and girls with pure bred calves to record and compare feeding and management methods. The effort targets rural sections while continuing strong outreach in Providence area towns.

McLaughilin Providence Bristol Pawtucket Central Falls McLaughlin

Annie Maria Elizabeth Munroe widow of Carrington P Munroe dies

Mrs Annie Maria Elizabeth Munroe widow of Carrington P Munroe dies at 698 Hope Street after a paralytic shock. Born in Bridgeton New Jersey in 1839 she lived here 60 years. Survived by two daughters Henritta and Eunice Mass and a son Carrington P Munroe Jr. Funeral at 2 PM tomorrow at Hope Street home with Rev Frederick L Marson officiating. burial at North Cemetery.

Annie Maria Elizabeth Munroe Carrington P. Munroe Hope - Street Bridgeton N. J. Mass Charles Eunice Valentine Henritta Eunice Munroe Carrington P Munroe, Jr Hope Street Frederick L. Marson Trinity Church North Cemetery

Julius Miller Dies After Yearlong Illness

Julius Miller longtime State street barber dies at 1 AM after a yearlong illness at his home 201 High street He was born in Germany and came to the town as a young man He retired six years ago He belonged to United Brothers Lodge No 13 IOOF and two years ago received a gold medal for 50 years of service He is survived by his wife and a daughter Mrs Grace Mori of Boston.

Julius Miller State Street High Street Germany United Brothers’ Lodge Grace Mori Boston

Keegan Morin Wedding At St John S Church Warren

Miss Diana Morin daughter of Mr and Mrs A Morin of Byker Street Warren wed James Keegan of this town at St John s Church Warren. Rev Lugene Caron officiated. Bridesmaid Mass Eaelyn Morin wore crepe and pink roses. Best man Harold Van Voust. After a sevenmas wedding breakfast at the bride s Baker Street home the couple planned a Boston trip and residence in town. Many relatives from this town and Warren attended.

St John’s Church Warren Diana Morin Adecibert Morin Byker Street Coge A . Starton Tam Wue James Keegan Lugene Caron Eaelyn Morin Harod van Voust Marcolor Baker Street Boston Shavitts

Curious Foreign Customs and Traditions

The Eskimo view a man performing women’s work as scandalous and a Hindu wife never eats with her husband lest she touch his food, which would be considered unfit for use.

Doing and Saying. A balanced old proverb.

Helen Hunt Jackson cites a proverb that balances example over precept. The remark suggests practical example carries more weight than words in teaching virtue. Her note emphasizes action guiding instruction.

Helen Unt Jackson

Wisdom Defined. Man's chief wisdom lies in sensing his follies

A pithy reflection on human judgment, noting that true wisdom comes from recognizing one's own faults and follies rather than boasting of virtue. The saying emphasizes self-awareness as the measure of wisdom.

Chefoue

Church Notes St. Michael's Church Service Schedule

Eleventh Sunday after Trinity service details list Holy Communion at 8 and morning prayer with sermon at 10 30. Evening service omitted. Special offering for the Churches Mission Quota noted.

Holy Week Services Include Solemn Requiem for Late President

Eleventh Sunday after Trinity with 7.30 a m Holy Communion 10.00 a m Matins 10.45 a m Solemn Requiem for the late President 7.30 p m Evensong and weekday services as usual.

Union Service Plan for Aug 12 at Attleboro Church

Rev J Lee Mitchell will preach at the union service next Sunday August 12 at 10 30 in the Congregational Church Attleboro Topic The Parable of the Un appreciated Merchant No evening services during August The following Sunday August 19 the union service moves to the Baptist Church

J. Lee Mitchell Second Congregational Church Attleboro Congregational Church Baptist

Trio Found on Island Near Palmeroo River

Ex soldier Peter J Finley, once at Butler Hospital, nurse Irene Blanchard, and her brother William Caswell were found Wednesday on a small island in the Palmeroo river between Hampton Windows and the Warren shore. They were taken to Warren police headquarters as an investigation began.

Peter J Finley Butler's Hospital Irene Blanchard William Caswell Blanchard Palmeroo O River Hampton Mindows Warren © Shore Warren Eugene Blanchard Capp Hull Boudreau and Katon Crusoe Furey Finles Ins Miss Blanchard Butler Hospital Pinkes Mrs Blanchard Tomes Island

Tragedy in a Woman’s Search for Lost Possessions

A Richmond Times Dispatch line reflects on sorrow as a woman recalls a failed marriage while sorting through old possessions and a long dried rose. The note hints at regret and the emotional weight of memory.

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Pronunciation shifts in Queen Anne era

The article notes that during Queen Anne's reign the word oll was pronounced as ile by educated people and that the word are was fashionable to pronounce as air. These changes illustrate evolving speech patterns of that period.

Flowers Open in Temperature Driven Pattern Says Scientist

A scientist explains that blossoms respond to heat and cold to regulate opening and closing, not simply following a listed schedule. The finding emphasizes temperature as the key trigger for flower movement.

Resolutions Adopted by Kearney Unit 6 Auxiliary on Mrs Edmonds

The American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Unit No 6 adopted resolutions on the death of Mrs Annie Callan Edmonds. They express sympathy to her family and note she was a charter member and highly esteemed. A copy of the resolutions will be sent to her husband and relatives. Nora E Dwyer, Secretary.

American Legion” Auxiliary Kearney Annie Callan Edmonds American Legion Auxiliary Aee Kfarney Nora E Dwyer

Thames Street Repairs Planned By Town Council

Superintendent of Highways Harvey S Jewell outlined Thames street improvements approved by the council. The new roadbed will be 29 feet wide with curbing. Sidewalks will be adjusted by reducing east side by 18 inches and widening west side by 18 inches to equalize width. Poles for utilities will be reduced and railroad poles may be used where possible.

Harvey S Jewell Thames Street Jewell

Bristol Rhode Island Council Votes to Muzzle Dogs

Town of Bristol Rhode Island council votes July and August muzzle requirement for all dogs on private premises or on a leash. Unmuzzled dogs at large on streets will be taken to the town pound and may be killed if unclaimed within forty eight hours. Unlicensed dogs will be killed immediately.

Bristol Rhode Island Risiel Thetis John W Church

Probate Notice in Bristol for Bradford Will

Probate court in Bristol on July 31 1923 presents a last will and testament of Sarah Bradford for probate. Case referred to August 20 1923 at 10 30 AM in the Probate Court Room with a fourteen day publication to follow in the Bristol Phenix. John W Church probate clerk.

Robate Bristol Sarah Bradford Bristol Phenix John W Church

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