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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1933

Page

3

Sunday Services at First Baptist Church December 3 1933

On Sunday December 3 1933 the First Baptist Church held morning worship at 10 730 AM with Dr Herman W Fajen of Providence in charge The church school met at 4 45 PM and a 6 30 PM Christian Endeavor Society meeting led by Fred Alger was held in the church vestry Evening service was omitted.

First Baptist Herman W. Fatjén Providence Christian Endeavor Society Fred Alger

The Hangman's Tree And Nation's Besetting Sin Sermons

Rev Herbert D Graetz delivers morning service on The Hangman's Tree and evening service on The Nation's Besetting Sin. Church School meets at noon with Robert F Munro. Men's Union and Christian Endeavor groups hold sessions throughout the day with Miss Hazel Nettleton speaking at 6:30 and other activities listed.

Herbert D. Graetz Robert F. Munro Men's Union Guneral House Herbert D Graetz Christian Endeavor Society Hazel Nettleton Afgha

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Service Times

Rev. Joseph Sarzana serves as Acting Pastor at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Masses are 7 30 A M on weekdays and 3 and 10 A M on Sundays.

Our Lady OF MT. Carmel Church Joseph Sarzana

Pompeii Population and Destruction Details

The city of Pompeii, home to about 85 000 inhabitants, stood by the Bay of Naples near Mount Vesuvius. Along with Herculaneum and Stabiae it was destroyed by the eruption dated August 24 A D 79.

Pompeii Bay of Naples Mount Vesuvius Herculaneum Stablae

Birds Eat Many Insects Says Agriculture Department

The Department of Agriculture notes that some birds eat 100 or more insects per meal and may devour several thousand if the insects are small.

Department of Agriculture

Doomed to Boats In Canton River Dwellers Live on Vessels

In Canton a quarter of residents are born, raise families, and die on boats tied up along the congested river. The mobile river community faces lack of stable homes and services while navigating scarce land resources.

Canton

Elizabeth's Church Mass Times

Rev. Manuel J Barros serves Elizabeth's Church with masses at 7 a m on weekdays and 7 8:30 and 10:30 a m on Sundays.

Eon Elizabeth's Church Manuel J. Barros

St. Mary’s Church Masses under Rev Gillam schedule

Rev Thomas J Gillam pastor at St Marys Church announces Mass times at 7 30 and 9 and 10 30 A M with 7 30 P M Benediction listed for the day and services.

ST. Mary's Church Thomas J. Gillam

Advent Services At St Michael's Church

Rev. A. R. Parshley presides with Holy Communion at 8 and 10:45, Church School at 9:30, and a prayer and sermon at 7:30 on the First Sunday in Advent.

ST. "Michael's Church A. R. Parshley Reeter

State Street M E Church Service Schedule

Rev James E Greer pastor leads morning church school at 10 and Holy Communion at 11 The evening service at 7 30 features a sermon by the pastor on the topic Moods.

State Street M. E James E. Greer

Trinity Church Services Include Mass and Diocesan Service

Reverend Nelson Kellogg presides at 8 A M Mass and Holy Communion. 10 A M Mass with procession. 8 P M Diocesan service at Cathedral. Keever noted in listings.

Trinity Church Nelson Kellogg Keever

Girl Scouts Earn Tenderfoot Pins at Reynolds School

Holly troop met Monday afternoon in the John Post Reynolds School auditorium. Tenderfoot pins were awarded by Capt. Frances Horton to Catherine Meiggs Lea Fiore Eva McLaughlin and Ermina Romano. Instruction in signalling was given by Lieut. Florence Otten and in compass work by Miss Horton. After this the girls practiced dancing the Virginia Reel.

Holly John Post Reynolds Frances Horton Catherine Meiggs Lea Fiore Eva McLaughlin Ermina Romano Florence Otten Miss Horton

Town Welfare Timely Topics Column Reforms

A town column offers reforms and timely topics aimed at welfare and local interests. It invites readers to engage when they wish to contribute thoughts and notes on community needs and improvements.

Sewers Without Pumps May Save Bristol Taxpayers Money

Letter argues Bristol sewers can join the Metropolitan system by gravity, not pumps. It cites plans from 1888 1895 and ca 1900 showing no pumps and notes a current plan to combine gravity treatment and a single outlet at tide water to cut pump and operation costs.

the Phoenix Bristol J. Herbert Shedd Providence Waring Chapman and Farquhar Newport S. M. Gray

Forest imagery shapes future magazine placements

The verse lists timber and trees as future homes for magazines. It mentions McCall's Harper's Literary Digest Woman's Home Companion and Mercury as destined publications set among pine, hemlock, and spruce scenes on forested hills. The piece uses nature to frame print media.

McCall's Literary Digest Harper's Womans Home Companion The Mercury Woodman

Record War Price for Cotton Peak and Decline

The Civil War market shows August 1864 spot cotton at 1.7767 dollars per pound, then fell to 0.40 dollars by April 1865 after rising from 0.18 dollars in early spring 1861. The data tracks wartime price volatility and inflation effects on cotton.

The Boston Name Origins From Lincolnshire Monks

The town named for Boston in England grew around a Lincolnshire church founded by a monk Botolph. The name evolved from Botolphstown to Botolphston to Boston “and from Lincolnshire came Rev John Cotton to Massachusetts.”

Boston England Lincolnshire Botolph Bothelp Boathelp Botolphstown Botolphston America John Cotton Massachusetts Peninsula

Alpha Particle: A Compact Nucleus Unit

The alpha particle is a small cluster of four protons forming the helium nucleus. Helium is a light gas used in baloon bags. Heavier atoms contain several alpha particles in their nuclei. The alpha particle is adopted as cosmic artillery due to its heaviness and compactness.

Cosmic Artillery Corps

Red Cross as Government Arm in War Relief Role

The text states that the American Red Cross acts as a government agent to the extent the President heads the organization, and during war or emergencies the government uses the Red Cross to extend relief efforts.

American Red Cross United States Red Cross

Early Long Distance Lines Fail Then Succeed

The first long distance line from Boston to Providence failed in 1890. A successful Boston to New York line followed four years later, marking initial progress in cross state communication.

Boston Providence New York

Capone Opens Jewelry Store at 101 Bradford Street

Announcement for Bristol shoppers notes Mr Capone longtime Factory Council chairman of the N I R Co has opened a jewelry store at 101 Bradford Street above the Pastime Theatre. He offers jewelry silverware and musical accessories with in house optical work repairs guaranteed watch and clock service and a selection of Parker fountain pens and other gift items poised for Christmas.

Rogers Capone Bradford Street Mr. Capone Parker

Religion of the Pygmies Unlikermiany Origins

The text notes pygmy beliefs center on a high being to whom offerings and first fruits are paid and to whom the dead go. It mentions scarce magic and presence of totemism rather than ancestor worship.

Constituted That Way Says Uncle Eben on Peace and Strife

In a rustic remark Uncle Eben complains that most people would rather fight than live peacefully. He notes a broad unrest in the world and quips about the human tendency to choose conflict over calm, contentment, and quiet.

Eben

Eruptions Mark Cone Height and Fissure Steam

The record notes a volcanic cone showing evidence of eruptions years ago raising height by about 2000 feet. Fissures in the snow reveal heights and indicate steam and smoke rising from the area at times.

Painted Cement Works of a Young Spanish Artist

A young Spanish artist creates enduring works by painting cement before it dries. The innovative process involves impregnating the smooth cement with powdered colors to form lasting color in the surface.

Sartini Shoes Prominent Local Store Offers Fitted Footwear

Mr Charles Sartini near State Street and Wood Street earns a large reputation for well fitting shoes at reasonable prices. He insists on non pinching, properly fitted footwear for women men and children. His extensive stock and easy dealing style attract customers who leave with a satisfied blessing. Call him.

Charles Sartini State Wood Street Sartini

LaFazia's Drug Store Receives Modern Makeover

Bristol residents applaud the remodel of LaFazia's Drug Store on Bradford Street above High Street. Asphalt sidewalks, updated show windows, and a roomy interior accompany a fresh stock of high grade drugs patent medicines tobaccos and candies. Mr LaFazia earns praise for reliability and enterprising spirit with rock bottom prices inviting customers to visit and congratulate him.

LaFazia's Bradford St LaFazia LaFazza Bristol

Newman Bros Hope Street Market Highlights Golden Rule Ethos

The Newman brothers grocery and meat market on Hope Street prospers by the Golden Rule. Howard Newman, third generation operator, runs a neighborly store with six clerks and a hometown atmosphere. The shop is exclusive agent for SS Pierce Co and Birdseye Foods, offering honest measures and good quality at fair prices.

Newman Newman Bros Hope Street SS Pierce Co Birdseye Foods Bristol Howard Newman Newman's

To Feel Like a King Have a Clean Shave

Larry Roderick barber at 529 Bradford Street runs a clean sanitary shop with high class service. He is dependable for all barbering needs and is especially good with children. Give him a trial and judge for yourself.

Larry Roderick Bradford Street

Store at 385 Wood St Attracts Local Families

A store at 385 Wood Street, popular with neighborhood children, offers toothsome candies, sandwiches, light lunches, and sodas. It also draws many grown ups with its friendly service and well stocked selection, earning local credit.

Pat Mahoney Wood St

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Ene Congregational Church Girl Scouts Mathew Capone Pastime Theatre High Street Antonio Mazza E. A. Skinner Hope St R. I Alden Mattress McCall’s Bristol Shopping News EAC Fred Middleton Erie Lynn Range Deluxe Lynn Lypro Lynn Junior Lynn Louis Tortorice State Street Telephone Colt Farm H. Dew. Allen Hamburg Florida Malaga S. S. Pierce Betty Crocker Battle Creek Vita Riley’s Newman’s Special Coffee
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