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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1921
Page
6
The cantata performance by two choirs at Trinity Church was led by Howard Boeay with a solo and a saturated quartet section. The service Sunday at Pravidettee will feature the cantata with both choirs contributing, aiming for an even stronger rendition. An offering will cover service expenses.
A long, quirky guide advises car owners on preventing theft by removing the distributor rotor or crossing spark wires to cause backfire. It highlights other countermeasures like recording wheel numbers and suggests various rotor types. The piece mentions an incident in Cleveland and stresses caution due to danger to owners.
A Boston bulletin notes steady improvement in foreign trade across New England and Atlantic states. It highlights American investment activity in Prague and Warsaw bonds, plus Poland’s rail and transport programs as drivers of Central European recovery, with notes on local Bristol Y M C A and Industrial Workers events.
A mosaic of social gatherings across churches and clubs includes dances at the Belvedere and Bathes Pampus venues, candlelight and modern dances, Sunday sacred entertainment, and regular suppers. Also listed are Christmas sales, chicken salad suppers, and parish society functions with varying dates and locations.
The article traces California's origin from a romance inspired name to Alta California, missions of Franciscan monks, Mexican period governance, the 1848 peace, and rapid growth leading to statehood in 1850 with 31st rank and 13 presidential electors. It notes the large territory size and rising political power.
The quotation argues that without means for a decent life the elderly suffer, advocating moderate exercise and prudent living. It contrasts senile folly with the vitality found in some older individuals and credits public service with guarding against aging's stealth.
The text argues that Australia's wool superiority stems from climate and notably from native grasses. It claims native grasses yield better pasture with greater reproductive power in sheep, reducing the need for reseeding.
The Providence County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting at the First Universalist Church in Providence Virginia. J. D Rocha was elected president for 1922 and E. Wilbur Mason treasurer. Althea M. Jenks and W. Tinkham were elected to the executive committee with I. Viall William Browne George K. Tinkham William Manchester Richard Gonnery and John Usher named to the board of directors.
The inaugural Saturday Evening Buffet Dance took place in the Sun Parlor of the Belvedere Hotel last weekend. Dancers praised the event, with fox trot and Paul Jones fox trot drawing crowd encores. A moon light waltz and intermission buffet followed, featuring a $250 gold piece prize and three silver pencils. Next dance planned for next Saturday in the same hall.
A Western sub writes to renew the Phoenix and says the paper is indispensable. The note asks if a year’s subscription could be a suitable Christmas gift, hinting at a gift option for readers.
Connery died in Providence on December 12. Funeral held Thursday the 15th at 8 30 am from Mrs Cassie Donan's residence 230 Dean Street. Requiem Mass at the Cathedral at 9. Relatives and friends invited to attend.
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