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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1922
Page
2
The piece argues that a community becomes admirable when residents produce value not rely on others, treat neighbors fairly, and cooperate for the common good. It cites Roosevelt’s creed of a square deal, insisting pride comes from shared effort and usefulness.
Heavy weekend rains forced postponements across events. Tennis matches between the Providence club and local rivals were delayed indefinitely at Silver Creek. Bristol Yacht Club boat races were canceled and regatta boats stayed moored. A Salem baseball game with Arastol was moved to September 17 as showers halted play.
High School announces make-up exams for pupils failing last year set for 830 am Friday Sept 1 at Colt Memorial High. Students who studied over the summer may take the exams with prior notice to the principal. Principal Strong will be in his office Wednesday 230 to 430 and 7 to 9 pm for consultations. Students must bring a signed parental or teacher statement detailing summer work and time studied. Summer library books must be returned Friday morning.
Residents report visits from relatives and friends with trips to Boston Attleboro and Maine. Local events include school preparations at the Bache Private School State street a market upgrade and upcoming church and scout activities plus a highway accident and the reopening of schools in September.
A severe storm Saturday and Sunday brought electrical disturbances and heavy rain to Bristol. A lightning strike burst a water main at Half Way Hill, flooding air and washing out a road bed, with repairs by the water works team led by Superintendent James M Jones continuing until early Sunday. Public transport and telephone lines suffered damage though ferry and rail service remained largely on schedule.
The annual outing of the Odd Fellows lodges in this town and nearby Waer was canceled on a Saturday afternoon due to stormy weather. About 50 members from the Dodge lodge traveled to Warren where they joined Warren lodge members for a clam bake at the Kirkemuit Grange Hall.
There will be a Trinity Men's Club meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30 in the Parish House. A reception for Father Damrosch and Father Maryon will follow, in charge of the Club and the Parish Aid Society. Parish members are invited to attend.
The Times Meas Club under its auspices presents a schedule of moving pictures and vaudeville entertainment at the Eastine Theatre across September and into early autumn. The events unfold on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings with proceeds benefiting local causes.
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