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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1925
Page
4
Editorial praises prosperity and low unemployment in the United States, noting abundant crops, strong industry, and widespread services. It urges Americans to value liberty, limited government, and individual opportunity while resisting ideas that threaten the nation’s tested system.
Editors announce three more Phernarm issues before Christmas and urge advertisers to place notices early. Readers are promised better service with advance planning to maximize satisfaction and sales during the holiday season.
Arister area plans a holiday fund to aid needy families this Christmas. Churches Kearney Post and the Boy Scouts invite cash contributions to ease hardship and brighten local family life, urging neighbors to give and feel a deeper joy this season.
A reflection notes how careless people who once left horses unblanketed now let car radiators freeze and burst, with the speaker stating that the same people suffer instead of animals as winters pass.
A crowded ad filled page notes Bristol shops open late through holidays, Christmas cards from Gibson Art Box, Suzanne’s specials, and frequent society meetings. Parish Aid at Trinity Church and Ladies’ Aid at State Street Methodist advertise events, plus Girl Scouts, free excerpts, and store promotions across Bristol.
The opening professional basketball game at the armory last Friday night ended 23-22 in favor of Foxboro over Bristol in a torrid match. Bristol led late but Foxboro’s Congdon scored twice in the final minute to clinch the win as Smythe and Smith stood out for Bristol.
Officers and members of Kearney Unit are invited by Warren Unit to War ren Town Hall to hear six delegates report on the National American Legion Auxiliary convention in Omaha. Invitations go to Riverside Barrington East Providence and Newport Units. Refreshments, social program, and a mas party for Kearney Unit and Post with Santa are planned tonight.
Sunday matinee and evening at the Pastime Theatre presented a children's play The Pitth Red Schoolhouse and the educational Tattle Orphan Annie under Miss Anna No Peters direction and church organist Rose Panas guidance. Cast included Mass Rose Paiva Ike Groldstern and Nfs Nar Sosa with a large local group of young actors and girls in supporting roles.
A Wednesday evening fundraiser features Bristol team against Inter Nos of Providence at 7 45 with proceeds aiding the Kearns American Legion Christmas basket. Earlier, Braster Plusthers Scouts and a Bays team matched in a friendly charity event to support citizens in need.
A vintage ad lists Doz. 35c table Apples and Asparagus tips in square cans, Fancy Spinach No 24 can 20c, Pork Chops per lb 33c, Pork to Roast per lb 29c, and Loin end can 33c.
The Post Office Department campaigns to ensure a merry Christmas for all carriers and clerks. Officials urge nationwide cooperation to mail early and shop ahead. last minute mailing causes delays and spoiled gifts. Remind the public to complete purchases and hand packages to postal workers by December 17.
Wallace A Blanchard and Harry Charland faced arraignment on charges of aiding abetting and permitting a girl to commit prostitution. Both pleaded not guilty and were released on $1000 bonds each. Judge Frank H Hammill continued the cases for one week.
Postmaster George W. Warren received copies of a Senate bill by Senator Metcalf to allow Bristol Post Office to acquire land for a driveway to the post office building and to perform improvements and repairs up to 5000 dollars. Metcalf expects passage this session. No prior bill by Senator Colt gust before his death.
Grand Army unit re elected Commander Robert H. Bullock and James D. Wardwell as Senior Vice Commander and William E. Young as Junior Vice Commander. Mrs Addie Gale named President of the Relief Corps with a slate of officers and delegates chosen for the Department Convention. The group votes to install officers jointly with the Reeling Corps on January 8 and donates $1 to a community cause.
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Former Bristol resident Hugh Moffit was seriously injured last Wednesday evening crossing Thayer Street Providence when struck by an automobile He suffered a fractured skull a brain concussion and multiple head wounds He was taken to Rhode Island Hospital where his condition Sunday was slightly improved He had worked at Herreshoff Manufacturing Co Brown University and as a carpenter in Providence He is brother-in-law of William D418 -fanis-23
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