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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1927

Page

3

Funeral services held for George Edwin Shaw

George Edwin Shaw production superintendent of the National India Rubber Company died suddenly last Sunday in Newport harbor while fishing. Services were held at 8:30 am from his home 168 High street and a requiem mass followed at St Marys Church. Attendees included company officials and family. Interment was at St Marys Cemetery.

George Edwin Shaw Wire National India Rubber Company Newport Harbor High Street St. Mary's Church Nora E. Dwyer Rosewig Jesus Anna M. Peters St. Elizabeth’s New York United Mr Shaw Maurice C Smith, Jr Leo Cantwell Thomas E Johnson George H McClure James A Sisson Frank Bruno William H. Sisson Frederick Foster William O'Rourke William H J Crowley St Mary‘s Cemetery

Knights of the Church elect leaders at First Baptist

Herbert McKay was named Most Eminent Knight of the Knights of the Church at a Tuesday night meeting. Chris A Ostby Jr was chosen Grand Knight with Herrmann Wilbur Master of Exchequer. Charles Liscomb explained the three foot model sail and auxiliary power boat project for the top merited boy. Harold F E Pedley helps direct the program.

Herbert McKay First Baptist Church Chris A Ostbv, Jr Herrmann Wilbur Charles H Liscomb Liscombe Harold FE. Pedley

Mary Ann Atkinson Tent Elects Officers at Odd Fellows Hall

Mary Ann Atkinson Tent No 4 Daughters of Union Soldiers elected officers during the annual meeting in Odd Fellows Hall. New officers include Senior Vice President Mrs William H Remyers and Junior Vice President Mrs Metta Nelle, with Elizabeth McCaughey and Ida M Newsman on council and Lydia Bray as treasurer. Newport nurse Mary Ann Atkinson, honored namesake, will observe her 93rd birthday December 14 with cards and flowers.

Rachel Simmons Mary Ann Atkinson Union Soliders Odd Fellows’ Hall William H Remeres Metta Nelle Elizabeth McCaughey Ida M. Newman William H. Remyeres Lydia Bray Newport

Restoring a Faded Light Bulb by Shaking It

A how to note advises prolonging a burned bulb by briefly applying current and shaking the bulb. Holding the bulb between light and eye, shake to reconnect fine filament wires, which may renew the bulb and extend its service life for several months.

Card of Thanks from Mary A. Shaw and Family

The persigned express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for kindness and floral tributes after bereavement. Special thanks to officials and employees of the Wire Division of the National India Rubber Company and to officials of the TM S Rubber Company Colt High School St Marys Parochial School and Bristol Boy Scouts.

Wire National India Rubber Company S Rubber Company Colt High School St Marys Paroch'al School Bristol Boy Scouts Mary A Shaw

Fire Companies Meet for Winter Preparations and Elections

Four volunteer fire companies met to discuss winter gear with 12 mitten pairs ordered for each company. They planned a turkey supper and annual officer election for January 4, while preparations for fairs and social events were announced for January and December dates. A Junior Fire Truck prize was offered for top ticket sellers, and new members were welcomed as committees appointed for banquets, fairs, and officer lists.

Hydraulion Engine & Hose Company John Grabert Board of Fire Engineers Gordon R. Brown Nova Scotia Robert J. Anderson James P Fay William Francis Frank C. Pearce Lous H. Gallo Chester J Hempel James F. Meiggs Engine & Hose Company Ever Ready Grand Army Hall John Langello Earl K Dunbar Albert Rosa William H. Remieres Joseph Enos John Perry Defiance Hose Company George N. Coggeshall Arthur H Manchester Charles A Fales Defiance Hall Hiram A. Rounds Roydon M Wardwell Frank Silvia Marianne Olver Charles Fales Hook, Ladder & Hose Company

Church Notes St Michael's Advent Service Times

St Michael's Church lists Third Sunday in Advent services with 8 am Holy Communion and 10 30 am Morning Prayer at address 12 M 2 Phurek School 7 30 pm Evening prayer and address.

Addrncy Phurek School

Trinity Church Service Schedule and Sermons

The church lists Holy Communion at 8 00 am Sung Mass with sermon at 10 45 am Church School and Bible Class at 12 noon and Evensong with sermon at 7 30 pm.

First Congregational Church Weekend Services

Friday night service at 7 30 and Sunday worship at 10 30 with sermon themes The Essentials and The Test. Church School assembles at 12 o clock. Praise and preaching service Sunday merit at 7 30.

State Street M. E. Church Parsonage Schedule

Church program notes the State Street M. E. Church parsonage at 256 Hope Street with Friday prayer meeting at 7 30, choir practice at 8 30, Sunday services at 10 30 and noon, Sunday School at 7 30 pm.

State Street M. E Hope Street

First Baptist Church Prayer and Worship Schedule

Friday evening prayer meeting at 7 30. Sunday morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon by the pastor on The Commission of Jesus. Junior Church in vestry for first grade pupils and preschool children. Church School at 11 45. Evening service at 7 30 with sermon The Testing Issue illustrated by motion pictures.

Motion

Church Of The Nazarene Sunday Schedule And Invitation

Frank H Bowers Jr pastor leads Sunday service at 10 45 am with sermon What Is Man. Sunday school at 2 noon evangelistic service at 7 pm with The Lord s Supper. Prayer meeting Friday at 7 30 pm. Good singing. Cordial invitation to all to worship.

High Price for Gainsborough's Blue Boy Reported

The Blue Boy by Gainsborough is described as possibly the world’s highest priced painting. It reportedly sold for 185 dollars in 1796 and 730000 dollars in 1922, marking record values across history.

Gainsborough

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OUR Jacob Molasky Marcelle Arragansett Electric Company Hope Sis Bristol George B Shaw Daughters of John C. Trudell Second ST. Tel Plas Ammel ST. Michael's Church Trinity Church First Congregational Church Church OF the Nazarene A. A. Edmonds and F. M. Straight Lafayette Hope St R. I John P. Reynolds Lafayette House A. A. Edmonds, CO. Auctioneers Tel Ferncroft Comstock Liberty Tailor P. Ferraiuolo Pro Warren Monumental Railroad Avenue Croade Street Warren, R. I Mra Cornelius Harrington B. A. French Newman Bros Ickenc Ch .L Newman Swift Boston York State R. I. Baldwin Hildreth
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