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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1926
Page
8
The Bristol Phenix and B. Wall urge individuals and organizations to contribute to a Christmas basket fund aiding thirty five needy families. The committee notes last year's success and asks public support to prevent some families from missing Christmas dinner. Visitors can see baskets at distribution to judge need.
John R. Magee was elected Worshipful Master of St. Alban's Lodge No. 6 F and A M at the annual communication in Masonic Temple. Officers named include Dimond, Boutilier, Munro, Magee, Huestis, Hill, Barrett, McKenzie, Miller, McCaw, Gray, Hill, Thackery. installation by Arthur F Rose. A Fourth District Deputy Grand Master presided. banquet prior served to 75 in Doric Club room.
Troop 5 meets to finalize its Christmas party plans and play a basketball game. Troop 4 to form a basketball team this evening. Patrols map vacation hikes and a committee is named for the Christmas party. Baboons lead the toy contest with Robins and Silver Foxes close behind. Toy contest closes Tuesday. District Rally set at Warren Armory on January 20, 1927 involving Bristol County troops.
A letter from George R. FISH Deputy Commissioner outlines a Bristol family case helped by Boy Scout Santa Claus. Eight children live in a shell of a house with scarce bedding and clothing while the mother struggles to work. The article urges readers to contribute to aid similar cases Santa handles each year.
Employees of the Bristol exchange of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company plan their annual Christmas tree festival next Tuesday evening on the buildings second floor Court street A one act play Bettys Butler will be presented by the Operators under Miss Dorothy Fosters direction and Mrs Jean Cornell of Providence cast includes Betty Barton Miss Alice Renaud Jordan the butler Mrs Marguerite Chiatte Mrs Bart on Bettys mother Eva Renaud and Mrs Ruscett Bettys fiance mother The program will feature vocal solos instrumental duets chorus and dancing Providence division officials and parents will attend Miss Nora Christensen chairs the reception and Miss Elizabeth Marz chairs the refreshments Officials assure service will not be interrupted next Tuesday night.
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