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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1932
Page
2
A letter in Your Column defends Bristol as an industrial site against opponents. The piece argues the town can attract multiple reputable firms, counters claims about a sweatshop, and notes tax rate trends over 20 years. It asserts local workers and homeowners have much at stake in the town’s industrial future.
Regular meeting of the Mite Society at the First Baptist Church home of Miss Lucy Wall. Bishop Granville G. Bennett will confirm a class of candidates during evening services at St Michael's Church. Dr Israel Makowsky visits his parents from a two week trip to Venezuela and will return to New York City in January. Industrial Trust Company transfers real estate to William A Parker of South Kingstown, a house and lot on Catherine Street. Mary Arruda, 21, suffers a left leg fracture after a stairs fall and is moved to Rhode Island Hospital. Ten patients examined at a chest clinic in Rockwell House with Dr Barnes of State Hospital assisted by local district nurses. Members of American Legion Kearney Post attend Mendes-Hobbson Post housewarming in Clnmerville for the new home dedication. Plans for the annual Christmas turkey bingo on Dec 21 by Bristol Knights of Columbus in the State Street home are set. Joseph King chairs the general arrangements committee with DeSTamrers Wyhe and Cannell among members. Wt) Hope Chapter Order of Eastern Star holds annual Christmas party in the Masone building Hope Street. children from members and local Children's Home attend and presents are placed under a large Christmas tree with entertainment from Providence performers. A coronation event is served by the arrangements committee chaired by Eliza Usher.
Audrey Munro will portray Mary in the St. Michael’s Church Sunday School pageant The Miracle Play to be presented Thursday evening. Rehearsals progress under Mrs John G Stewart with teachers assisting. Cast includes Elizabeth Mae Newman Joseph Herman Kemph Gabriel Evelyn Cheshire Angel Shirley Newman, three kings Herbert Allen Walter, etc. Guardian Angels Elizabeth Wood Cynthia McCaw. Angel Chorus includes Marguerite Mathewson Harriet Knight and others. Animal role Leonora de Rocha.
Funeral services for Mrs Sarah E Johnson widow of John Johnson were conducted at 2 PM Monday at the home of her son in law Councilman and Mrs Elsha Hibbert 45 Union Street Rev Herbert D Graetz officiated at the home and committal. Burial followed in North Cemetery with bearers George Kinnicutt Samuel J Smith Jr Fred Burgess and Donald Tonge.
Emma F Bohning of North Attlebora Massachusetts named administratrix in Rhode Island for the estate of Addle Tz. Inlee late of Attlebora Massachusetts. Hugh MacPartin XY Main Street Pawtucket Room appointed as her agent in Rhode Island. Creditors must file claims in this office by December 16, 1932. Jomn W. Cherch Clerk.
Morning worship at 10 30 led by Rev Herman W Warren D D of Warren with the topic The Challenge of Faith. Church School at 11 45. J O Y Chapter C E at 6 90 P M in the vestry led by Miss Dorothy Mott. Evening service omitted.
Rev Herbert D Graetz conducts morning worship at 10 30 with sermon on Gifts Church School at noon Men s Union address by the pastor at noon Junior Christian Endeavor at 5 30 Alpha Chapters CE at 7 30 and annual carol services at 7 30 sponsored by the young people
Rev Joseph Sarzana acts as pastor guiding masses at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church with services at 7 30 a m on weekdays and 8 and 10 a m on Sundays.
Rev Manuel J Barros conducts restor mass at 8 and 10 A M with a 7 30 P M evening service at St Elizabeth's Church.
Rev Thomas J Gitlin Pastor at St Marys Church announces Masses at 7 30 and 10 30 with services led by the parish.
Rev A R Parshley rector leads the fourth Sunday in Advent with 8 AM Holy Communion 9 30 AM Church School 10 45 AM Morning Prayer and sermon and 12 noon men's Bible class scheduled at St Michael's Church.
Rev W C Darby pastor conducts Bible School at 10:00 AM Morning worship at 11:00 AM and Evening service at 7:00 PM at State Street M E Church.
Rev Nelson Kellogg, rector, delivers sermon for the fourth Sunday in Advent. Evening service at 7:30 PM followed by Evensong at Trinity Church with announcements of instruction for parishioners.
Colt Memorial High School eyes the State Class B basketball title with a tonight clash against Colt Alumni at Guiteras School gym. Alumni, missing Mart Biancuzzo and Baker Perry, add Weenie Ruggiero Nuts Lemaire Georgie St Angelo, while Colt Memorial’s Johnny Walker shops a fresh starting five led by Whites Mello and De Leo.
Through subscriber generosity the Bristol telephone exchange will host a Christmas tree party on Wednesday evening December twenty first in the exchange recreation room. A chicken salad supper will be served and gifts will be distributed from a lighted tree while service to patrons remains uninterrupted. The event also funds a clothing drive with nurse Martha Graham aiding in distributing fifteen dollars worth of apparel to needy town children. Committee chair Miss Mary Celone, with Misses Helena Wells and Elizabeth Marz assisting.
A brief note asserts kindness as a universal language for all, highlighting its power to bridge gaps for the deaf and mute. It emphasizes inclusive communication and the value of empathetic practice in daily interactions.
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