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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1925

Page

6

Boy Scout Notes Scout Troop 4 Meeting and Plans

Troop 4 meets this evening in the Scout Building to organize a contest with Troop 1 and plan hikes for vacation. A committee will be named for the Troop Christmas party. Troop 5 continues its test battle, a new feature exciting patrols. The Toy Shop on State street operates daily with scouts repairing toys. bring as many toys as possible to speed repairs. Court of Honor for merit badges will meet Monday at 62 Franklin street at 7:30 pm and will act as Board of Awards for second or first class tests.

State Street Court of Honor Franklin Street

Very Dainty Underwear and Boudoir Robes at Blue Bird Shop

Elegant undergarments and alluring boudoir robes featured at the Blue Bird Shop. Lightweight fabrics, delicate trims, and a range of sizes offered for fashionable intimates. Visit today for new arrivals and special prices.

Blue Bird Shop

Homes and Happiness in the Home Building Movement

Mrs. Douglas White invokes a slogan about better homes and happiness. The quote frames home building as a path to satisfaction and community well being through durable housing and thoughtful design.

Douglas White

Right O Eulogy and Election Pronunciation Quirk

A terse note from the West Virginia Times jokes about elegy style phrasing and voter pronunciation of the town name Tuurinont as it appears in local coverage. The remark reflects regional language quirks in election reporting.

Why do they call it a picnic

A Louisville Courier-Journal item examines the origin of the phrase picnic and why the term endures in everyday speech despite evolving social customs. It traces historical usage and regional variations.

Louisville Courier-Journal

Administratrix appointed for Luigi Chirico estate Bristol Rhode Island

The Probate Court of Bristol appoints Carmela Chirico administratrix of Luigi Chirico late of Bristol. She qualifies by filing bond. Creditors must file claims with the clerk beginning December 11 1925. John W Church Clerk.

Bristol Luigi Chirico Carmela Chirico Wood Henry L. Sweeney James H Hoar Gabriel Saviano Matteo Capone Moses W Whitney Josiah Everett Coggeshall Melvina Rapano Lena Dupuis Francis M Dimond Henry V. Norton Owen Morris Marguerite

Members discuss war reports and Hi-Y Club movement

In Rockwell Hall the Y groups hear war updates from committees and J. R. Cranston of Providence Y Boys Secretary outlines Hi Y Club work. Members competed to recruit new members by Feb 11 with prizes. Cranston explains organizing a Hi Y Branch and fellowship formed. Bean supper and piano solos accompany a Dart baseball demonstration.

Myer Rockwell Hall J. R. Cranston Providence “Y O. G. Boynton Cranston Bristol

Bisbano Birth Noted at General Hospital Fall River

In Fall River on December 5 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Anthony Bisbano of this town at General Hospital.

Bisbano General Hospital Fall River Anthony Bisbano

Phillips Exeter and Phillips Andover Foundings Compared

The Phillips Exeter Academy traces its origin to 1781 founded by John Phillips at Exeter to distinguish it from Phillips Andover founded in 1778 by the Phillips family.

Phillips Exeter Academy John Phillips Exeter Phillips Exeter Phillips Andover Phillips

Frankness in Filching from the Golden Bricks

The Baltimore Sun notes a sharp thief of old who framed his theft as a practical joke rather than a worthy cause. The piece highlights his blunt candor and odd ethics.

Baltimore Sun

Army Game in Plain Site Behind Closed Doors

A peculiar notice on a military building door hints at hidden civilian industry activity. The headline's wording suggests a private sector spin on a public army matter, leaving readers with questions about inside operations and oversight.

Cleveland

English Scientist Proves Cats See In The Dark

An English scientist asserts cats possess night vision capabilities. The claim suggests felines can discern shapes and movements in low light, challenging common beliefs about cats being nearly blind in darkness.

Riches Bring Fun Yet Offer No Happiness Says Boston Tranarint

A Boston Tranarint observation notes money cannot guarantee joy though wealth provides amusement and entertainment value. The piece jokes about chasing riches while acknowledging limits on true happiness. It reflects a skeptical view of material wealth.

Boston Tranarint

The Fellowship of Faiths Prayer Compendium

A compact devotional piece listing prayers and creeds from Jewish, Buddhist, Zoroastrian, Christian and Mohammedan traditions. It emphasizes unity through truth light righteousness and universal peace, invoking guidance from diverse faiths toward harmony.

St Michael’s Church Advent Services Schedule

Services this week in the Chapel include Holy Communion at 8 00 am Morning Prayer and address at 10 30 am Church School at 12 00 pm and Evening Prayer at 7 30 pm Future sermon details follow in the church notes of St Michael’s.

Sunday Church Schedule With Mass and Services

A parish timetable lists 7 30 am Holy Communion 9 30 am Matins 10 00 am Church School 10 45 am Sung Mass and sermon 7 30 pm Evensong and address for the day.

First Congregational Church Weekend Services

Friday night service at 730. Sunday morning worship at 10 30. The pastor will preach the sermon The subject is The One Great Purpose. The Church School assembles at 12 o clock. Sunday night at 7 30 a union service with Rev Francis Scott McBride DD general superintendent of the Anti Saloon League of America as speaker.

Francis Scott McBride, DD Anti-Saloon League of America

State Street M. E. Church Friday Schedule

Parsonage at 129 State Street hosts a prayer meeting at 7 30 and choir practice at 8. Sunday events include preaching at 200, Sunday School at 630, and Epweu League at 7 30.

State Street M. E Sande Epweu League Pring

First Baptist Church Midweek and Sunday Services

Mid week meeting Friday evening at 7 30. Sunday morning service at 10 30 with Rev. George H Watt of East Providence Colporteur for the R I Baptist State Convention. Church School at 11 45. Union service at 7 30 in the Congregational Church.

First Baptist Church George H. Watt East Providence R. I. Baptist State Convention Congregational Church

Church of the Nazarene Sunday Schedule

Rev John Caldwell leads services at Court Street near Hope with preaching at 10 45 a m Sunday School at noon and Young People's meeting at 6 pm Evening preaching followed by a prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m You are invited to attend at 74 Church Street.

Court Street Hope John Caldwell Church Street

Probate Court Sets Final Accounts and Administratrix Appointments

In a Probate Court session Judge Ed ward J Leahy disposes matters including final accounts for Mary McLaughlin John L Mandell and others. Susan M Sheple named administratrix on several estates with bonds set. Inventories for four estates, including Mary Peter Solomon and Marguerite E Brogan, accepted for allowances.

Probate Court Edward J. Leahy Mary McLaughlin John L. Mandell Llewellyn Jones Reuben A Healey American Surety Company Henry L. Sweeney Owen Morris Albert O. Morris Mary Peter Solomon Cornelius Brogan Marguerite E Brogan Julius C Gallup

Why They Play Bridge Women Find Minds Occupied While Socializing

One idea explains why women play bridge they use the game to keep minds active while they converse. The pastime offers mental engagement and social interaction in a familiar club setting.

Doubles Twins Troublers and Hardware News

A compact note mentions Good Hardware selling trousers suspender items and related fashion accessories, hinting at a quirky local products column. No further names or dates are provided in the readable text.

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