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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1926

Page

3

First Annual Clam Bake Planned by Kearnes Post

Kearnes Post No of the American Legion announces its first annual clam bake to be held Sunday September 3 at Paradise Island. Boats will depart from Church Street Wharf at 10 am and return at 3 0 and 7 o clock. Chowder will be served at 12. A program of outdoor sports includes a ball game between married and single men. Arrangements committee includes William LePage chair, Im er Maxteld, Cornelius P Head, Ebert Hill, and Philips Morris. Tickets sold at Jansen’s store on Hope Street.

Knights of Columbus State Street Slocum Casino Orchestra Wrights Tanmtor Row Kearnes Post The American Legion Ats Paradise Island Church Street William LePage Lmer Maxteld Cornelius P Head Ebert Hill Philps Morris Jansons Hape Street

D A R Bristol Chapter Holds Annual Outing

Bristol Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual outing on the Misses West estate near the Bristol Lighthouse Ferry Hill. More than 50 members attended a basket luncheon with ice cream and coffee. Guests relaxed by the shore and hill. hostesses were Miss Harriet West Mrs Frank L Bowen and Mrs Lillian Greene.

Bristol Daughters of the American Revolution Misses West Ferry Hill Harriet West Frank L. Bowen Lillian Greene

Flora Cote Weds Philip Jo Gladue in Taunton Church

An 8 oclock morning ceremony at St Johns Church Taunton united Flora Cote daughter of Simon Cote with Philip Jo Gladue of this town. Rev Fr Caron officiated. The bride was given away by her father and relatives attended. The groom, officer at Bristol US Volunteer Life Saving Corps Fxcre Ready Engine and Hose Company and machine cutter at National India Rubber Company, planned a bridal trip to New York and Canada before settling at Ocean Grave.

St Johns Church Taunton Flora Cote Simon Cote Philip Jo Gladue Fr Caron Bristol United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps Fxcre Ready Engine and Hose Company

Employed Boys Outing at Ferrycliffe Farm

The Employed Boys Club held its annual outing Saturday at Ferrycliffe Farm with Monarchs baseball club of Providence as guests led by A W Black. Prizes were awarded to M Powers, M Pereira, J Raposa, J Nunes, and Joseph Perry. The Monarchs won the game and a bake followed at six, with Sousa as chairman and J Ra posa, John Silvia, and Joseph Perrs assisting. The day was praised as highly enjoyable by the club members.

Ferrycliffe Farm Monarch Baseball Club Providence Black Clas M Powers M Pereira J Raposa J Nunes Joseph Perry Monarchs Sousa Nunes J Raposa John Silvia Joseph Perrs

Coit Memorial High School Announces Makeup Exams

Principal Porlos Wo Lane states that makeup examinations will be held at 9 oclock Friday morning in the high school. Students must report to roam T and bring signed tutor statements detailing work completed texts used and time allotted.

Porlos Wo Lane Coit Memorial High School Ots

Their Alibi Maybe

People act foolish when they know better and some are old enough to recall wiser choices, yet repeat improper conduct. The passage suggests awareness of better behavior but notes lapses across a spectrum of ages.

Newspaper Power Draws National Attention Says Mickie

A columnist asserts the press is a powerful force nationwide. He notes many groups from New York to Los Angeles seek favorable coverage in the paper for various topics and events.

New York Los Angeles

Pronunciation Aid Helps Expo Name Pronounced Sesquicentennial

June Webster descendant of Noah Webster presents a copy of the ancestor’s work to the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition Association to aid correct pronunciation of the big event opening June 1 for the 156th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Noah Webster says the proper pronunciation is Ses Kwah cen ten nial with the accent on Sesqui first syllable and centennial second.

June Webster Noah Webster

John G Brides Dies After Yearlong Illness At 12 Shaws Lane

John G Brides age 74 born in Ireland died Saturday at his home following an illness of more than a year. He lived in this town 50 years after arriving in 1871 and worked at National India Rubber Co and the highway department. Survived by wife Ellen Heary Brides four sons Thomas J Oakland Beach John F Patrick J lighthouse keeper Narra gansett Bay and James L and a daughter Miss Helena Brides. Funeral 8:30 a.m. from Shaws Lane home to 9 a.m. Mass at St Marys Church. Burial at St Marys Cemetery aim this town.

John G. Brides Shaw’s Lane Mr Brides Ireland Ashton National India Rubber Company Highway Department St Mary's Church Holy Name Society Ellen Heary) Bride Thomas J Oakland Beach John F Patrick J Musselbed Shoals Narragansett Bay James L Helena Shaws Lane Thomas J Gillan St Mary’s Church Mo Theresa Sullivan Jesus Patrick P Waish Frank Ryan Bartley Keegan George Bernard Patrick ¥ Trainer John Condon St. Marys Cemetery Aim This Town

Obituary notices for Miss Cola McGourts and John P Sullivan

Miss Cola McGourts of 256 Hope Street died Sunday at Rhodes Lord Hospital Providence after three weeks treatment. Born in Ireland 55 years ago she came here 25 years ago worked in packing at National India Rubber Company. Survived by an aunt Mrs Margaret Berry Hartford Conn three nieces and one nephew. Funeral 30 o'clock tomorrow from Hope Street residence with Mass at 9 in St Marys Church. John P Sullivan died at noon yesterday at 69 Richmond Street after six weeks illness. Born here 48 years ago son of Mary and the late Daniel Jo Sullivan he lived here all his life and worked at National India Rubber Company. He leaves two brothers Daniel and Edward, Mrs Benjamin Swanland Hillsgrove and Mrs Joseph Torcotte Providence. Funeral from Richmond Street 9:30 tomorrow with requiem Mass at 10 in St Marys Church. Burial in St Marys Cemetery.

Cola McGourts Hope Street Rhodes Lord Hospital Providence Miss McGourts Ireland National India Rubber Company Margaret Berry Hartford Conn St Mary's Church St Marys Church John P. Sullivan Richmond Street Mary Daniel Jo Sullivan Daniel Fpdward Benjamin Swanland Hillsgrove Joseph Torcotte

Married Gladue Cote in St Johns Church Taunton

The ceremony took place at St Johns Church in Taunton on August 31 with Rev Fr Caron Philip officiating, uniting Gladue Cote of Taunton and Flora Cote of Taunton in marriage.

Died Replies in this Town Aug 28 30

In this town death notices list John Sullivan aged 48 and John McGrourty aged 55 with dates Aug 28 30 at Rhode Island Hospital and local providers. Miss Celia McGrourty aged 55 is noted in the town.

John Metrourty Rhode Island Celia McGrourty Wears Sullvan Thi John Po oSullivan

Three Means of Grace Preacher Urges Believers to Bring All Three

In Rocky Mount North Carolina the minister of Mount Memorial Baptist Church Reverend John Walker preaches on the necessity of three items for gospel promulgation. He states that three books are needed for faith and offering the hymn book and the pocketbook and asks the congregation to bring them next sermon day. The line underscores the church’s call for devotion, song, and financial support as part of worship.

Rocky Mount North Carolina Wortens Mount Memoral Baptist Church John Walker Christian Register

The Spice of Life The Spirits of 26

A fragmented clipping notes a magistrate and a prisoner in a London setting. A recurring phrase The Spirits of ’26 appears with garbled names and lines about offense and lighting a wife.

Cseverc Taquer London

Women’s Musi and Salk Under wear Ad in Oakland Paper

An Oakland advertisement promotes women’s underwear and sheer combinations in white crepe and peach cotton prints. The sale lists sizes 1-4 and offers discounts labeled OFF on Philippine might gowns and assorted combinations.

Oakland Cal

Not It s Like Santa Outlook Files Family Beliefs

A fragmentary note references belief in the devil and a stranger dialogue about a girl and her father. The text appears as a muddled outline with stray phrases including a comment about Dorst Littl Girl and an unclear exchange concerning Santa and parental figures.

Dorst Littl Santa €Aus

Greek Church Observes Four Lents Throughout Year

The Greek church observes four Lents, each distributed quarterly across the year, marking distinct periods of fasting and reflection.

Required Food For Growing Children

USDA notes children need building materials energy and regulation from diet. Key items include milk eggs meat or fish vegetables fruits bread and fats. Iron rich foods such as egg yolks greens and figs aid growth, with vitamin C in fresh produce. cooking can diminish vitamin C in potatoes and carrots.

United States Department of Agriculture

Substituting Sour Milk for Sweet Milk in Baking

The article explains how to replace sweet milk with sour milk using soda and baking powder. It gives precise ratios for griddle cakes and biscuits and notes when to use baking powder versus soda, including cases with acidic ingredients like molasses. It cites Farmers Bulletin 1450 from the U S Department of Agriculture.

United States Department of Agriculture Farmers’ Bulletin

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Dupont Bunker Hill Corporal Brand Charles A. Johnson Hope and Franklin Streets K. of C. Septofest Clara Barton New Daughters of Union Northeun Mabel Fo Greenhalgh Mabel Lowkwood Clara Barton Cecil Christopher Carpenter Etta ( Kimball A Shippe Seman Grand Army of the Republic Prano Sales Helen Bennett Susan MicSheple Daniel Blot Saldaers Hamre Amenea Hopie Gladue—Cote Mickie Philadelphia Celia McGourty Gladue Cote Caron Phililip Jo Gsladue N. B.C Edgemont N. BC Newman
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