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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1927
Page
3
The outdoor rink on the common is finished under Superintendent James Holmes and Town Council members. Surveyor James T. Connors supervised the work near the Baptist Church and County Courthouse. The circular arena measures about 150 feet across and will be flooded once frigid weather arrives.
The group will host a chicken pattie supper from 5:30 to 7:00 this afternoon at the church vestry to raise funds for the renovation. Rev Robert A Journey, a returned missionary from Rangoon Burma, speaks at Friday night prayer meeting at 7:30. Next Sunday the Christmas pageant The Word of God directed by Miss Mabel Mintoh features over 50 church participants.
Members of the Spanish-American War Veterans Auxiliary No. 2 Rhode Island visited the Soldiers' Home Sunday afternoon and provided entertainment for the comrades. They distributed tobacco cigars and other luxuries to home members as an orchestra, vocal solos, readings and an address by Department President Mrs Anna Wilcox of Providence formed the program.
James F. Meiggs was re elected truant officer at 700 and Crawford L Easterbrooks and James F Meiggs re elected census enumerators at five cents a name. A proposed dam for Silver Creek was discussed with a 150 cost and committee to report later. The class of 1928 was granted permission to perform In Old Vienna and festival rehearsals were approved. The meeting adjourned at 10 15 PM.
Mr and Mrs Harold D. Shippee were overcome by coal gas and heater fumes Sunday afternoon at their State street home in Warren. They were partially unconscious until family on the first floor summoned help. Dr John J Conway revived them, noting possible asphyxiation though no gas poisoning was found. The couple, including Mr Shippee of the National India Rubber Company purchasing department, were recovering this morning and he could not report to work.
Members of the Whirlwinds Club the athletic group of Principessa Plena Society Sons of Italy entertained about 100 guests Sunday at Academy Hall Wood Street The venue was decorated in green and gold with a Welcome sign The program featured vocal and instrumental selections and refreshments were served The committee included Joseph F Rinaldi Cosmo Cop pola Matthew Di Leo Joseph Codati Joseph Cirrill James Lapo mardo Samuel J Cirilli Joseph Riccio and Ferdinando Cioffi.
Plans are completed for a food sale and tea from 4 p m to 8 p m Thursday in the basement auditorium of St Marys Church. The event, under the Altar Society, will feature a seven-tube radio set with cabinet awarded. The committee of arrangements includes Mrs Joseph Lewis chair and many parish volunteers.
Funeral services for Frank Sousa who died last Wednesday were held at his home at 196 Fast State Street followed by a requiem mass at St. Elizabeth's Church. Rev Francisco de Vieira officiated with floral tribute from a Portuguese fraternity of Fall River. Bearers were Manuel Henry Ariele Sousa Manuel Perry Joseph Cardoza Joseph Silvia and Antone Marshall. Interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery.
A testimonial from J. C. Duke claims Vinol, a iron and cod liver peptide tonic sold by Buffaloington's Pharmacy, alleviates nervous stomach symptoms, improves sleep, and boosts appetite after the first bottle.
The Crow Indians are described as among the tallest groups, averaging near six feet in height in the observed population.
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