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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1925
Page
3
A passage on democracy centers on community life as the source of social ideals. It argues true loyalty starts with fellow townsmen, with emphasis on mutual support, cooperation, and expanding democratic values within the local, everyday world.
Mt Hope Chapter No 23 Eastern Star held a Christmas party after a 200 plus turnout at the Masonic Temple Hope Street. A two-act play The Night Before Christmas was staged with Santa Claus distributed gifts, carols sung, and refreshments served. officers received gifts.
The Taft School Club will meet Thursday at 3 PM in the Taft School building Hope Street. After the business session, pupils present the play At the end of Santa Claus Trail. A sale of home made foods and candy follows. Bristol Girl Scouts oversee a children-friendly viewing area in the Defiance Hose Company hall.
Funeral services for Mrs Anna M Munro wife of Robert F Munro were held at 2 o clock yesterday from her home 321 High street The service conducted by Rev James J Goodacre included a Hospital Trust Company delegation and floral tributes from church groups Bearers named James M Jones William J Wood Harold F E Hill and Carlton B Hill Burial followed at North Cemetery
The account describes Mrs Munro's decline after the birth of her daughter on Aug 30 and her eventual suicide with a 22 caliber rifle concealed in a closet. Nurses, a husband, and Mrs Leach were present as authorities noted a planned act and a series of farewell letters later found with the weapon.
A religious and educational entertainment is planned at 2:30 and 7:30 PM at the Pastime Theatre by the Boys of St Elizabeths Church. They will show The Child Christ and Little Orphan Annie and perform a school sketch The Battle Red School Partise with a large cast including Miss Proklebrodt Rose Paiva Theresa Peters Irene Lewis and many others.
An automobile owned by Butler Hospital and operated by Frank J Trainor at 27 Collins Street Cranston struck 12 year old John Sutton Jr as he darted into Elmwood Avenue near Park Avenue. The boy was taken to St Josephs Hospital with injuries not yet fully determined after the incident yesterday afternoon.
The Bristol Bone Crushers aim for their 12th straight win as they challenge the Roccio Bristolans in a season finale. Manager Africo of 44 Catherine Street Bristol RoI invites interest in the game.
The Kearney Post and Auxiliary of the American Legion held their annual meeting in Grand Army Hall naming a full slate of officers. Four new members joined as plans were announced for Christmas and relief fund events, a bowling league start, and a joint installation on January 1.
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