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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1929

Page

3

Quality Meats Lamb Legs Spring Whole or Half

Lamb legs offered as genuine spring whole or half cuts. Fresh supply promoted by Quality Meats with options for whole or half portions.

Chinese Women Rise in New Era of Freedom and Roles

A letter to the editor from Rev H G G Hallock praises changes in China as women move from strict seclusion to public life. The piece notes women as clerks, bankers, lawyers, teachers, doctors, and activists, with dress and behavior shifting toward modern fashions and participation in politics and Red Cross work in Nanking.

the Phoenix China Red Cross Nanking Church of Christ H G G Hallock

Funeral of James R Hart Veteran Locomotive Engineer

Funeral services for James Russell Hart longtime locomotive engineer and former clever baseball player were held yesterday afternoon at his home 25 Lincoln Avenue. Attended by many relatives and friends the service included members of United Brothers Lodge No 13 1 O F Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and New England Association of Veterans Railroad Men. Floral offerings came from organizations in which he held membership. Rev James Jo Goodacre former pastor of the First Congregational Church officiated and interment was in North Cemetery.

James R. Hart James Russell Hart Lincoln Avenue United Brothers Lodge O F. Brotherhood of Locomotive Funginneers New England Association of Veterans Railroad James Jo Goodacre First Congregational Church North Cemetery

Dreadnaughts Hold Annual Outing and Clam Bake

About 100 members and guests attended the Dreadnaught Hook Lad der and Hose Co annual outing at Panzarella Farm Metacom Avenue Sunday. A program of sports included a baseball game and quiet match with prizes. The bake prepared by James A Munro was praised as excellent.

Hook, Ladder and Hose Co Panzarella Farm Metacom Avenue James A Munro

Morrison Wins 28th Annual Tennis Singles Title at Silver Creek

The 28th annual Excel Si or Tennis Club tournament ended Tuesday with Donald Morrison of Jamestown capturing the men’s singles trophy the Rev WR Trotter memorial cup by defeating Jack Lewis in three straight sets. Mrs Harold Mangier of Providence won the women’s singles crown while Jack Lewis and Robert W Nelson won the men’s doubles title in a five set final.

Excelsior Tennis Club Silver Creek Donald Morrison Jamestown St George's School of Newport Jack” Lewis Arthur Ingraham, Jr Providence Harold Mangler Miss Stone Ottilie Gaertner Fall Rver Robert W Nelson Lanphear Buck Herbert Smith Fall River O G Boynton Mollie Hamill George Millard Jack Lewis Nelson

Clinics Drive to Close Tomorrow for Medical and Dental Facilities

The Bristol Lions Club backed drive to fund equipment for medical and dental clinics at the District Nursing headquarters ends tomorrow. Workers report strong town support with generous donations and progress toward a $2000 goal, aided by canvassers who provide daily updates from the Hotel Belvedere.

Bristol Lions Club Hotel Belvedere

Twilight League Batting Averages Top Twelve Listed

The Twilight baseball league announces the leading batters as compiled by official statistician Jimmie Lee. The twelve top hitters are listed with their averages and positions.

Jimmie” Lee

Bristol Yacht Club 12% Footers Enter Barrington Regatta

Barrington Yacht Club hosts its annual regatta with Bristol Yacht Club 12% footers competing alongside Warwick Neck Candy Class and Snowbirds. The start and finish are off Rumstick Point with Commodore Hooper's flagship Kelad guiding the judges.

Bristol Yacht Club Barrington Barrington Yacht Club Comodore Hoopers Kelad Bristol

Outings Planned by Bristol Council Knights of Columbus

The Bristol Council No 379 Knights of Columbus will hold its annual outing next Sunday at Leahy Farm shore south of Bristol Narrows with a noon chowder luncheon, afternoon sports including a baseball game, and a 5 pm clam bake. Defiance Hose Company also plans a similar outing at Fales Farm with games, baseball, and a late afternoon clam bake for attendees.

Bristol Council Knights of Columbus Leahy Farm Bristol Narrows Defiance Hose Company Fales Farm

Spectacle Lenses and Frames Require Regular Adjustment

Many people wear glasses with adequate lenses but do not view through the center of the lenses. Frames tend to bend with use and should be checked by an optician for correction during occasional visits.

Pheasants Released Across Warren and Barrington Areas

Alexander Fales Bristol County Commissioner of Birds with Deputy Commissioners Higgins and Medbur released about 200 young pheasants in Warren and Barrington. Thirty birds went to Metacom avenue and Poppasquash woods, 91 in Warren at various spots, and 80 in Barrington at unspecified sites. East Warren Rod and Gun Club requested the release.

Alexander Fales Bristol County Charles H Higgins Walter Medburs East Providence Warren Barrington Metacom Avenue Barington Fales East Warren Rod and Gun Club

Donations to Children’s Home During July and August

The following donations were received in July and August for the children’s home: vegetables from Mrs Halses DeWolf, sugar from Mrs LL Bosworth, coal from Mrs B Lindemuth, ice cream from Mrs Samuel Kinder, sewing services from Mrs Rockwell and Mrs Levy, shoes from Mrs Herreshoff, rolls and melons from Mrs O Donnell, cake and sandwiches from Mrs C B Rockwell Jr.

Halses DeWolf LL. Bosworth B Lindemuth Samuel Kinder Rockwell Levy Herreshoff O'Donnell C. B. Rockwell, Jr

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