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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1921
Page
2
A humorous verse laments holiday shopping woes as families chase the perfect present for a boy. The piece praises enrolling the recipient in a club called the Y as the lasting, meaningful gift and urges readers to act soon, signed COLINT HOLM, Secretary.
Troop 1 meets at 7.30 with an evening of games and a Christmas party in the Scout building. A tree, gifts for each scout, refreshments, and a chance to see repaired toys later this week.
Local items announce church school schedule changes for the holidays, Christmas events at the Doric Club and Pythian Sisters with suppers and trees, Santa gifts from Edward Kunz Jeweler, and holiday sales on Stag Brand shirts and ladies slippers. A false fire alarm disrupted the 12th district as hydrant and hose companies stood by. Babe Ruth subscribes to Knights of Columbus stock in Providence. Community announcements include nurse Annie McCaughey visiting, Mothers Club meeting, and Veterans groups planning gatherings.
Edward D. Kunz Jeweler Bristol promotes Beals pencils as fine Xmas gifts. At the United Whist Club weekly event prizes awarded: Ladies first Elizabeth Williston second Margaret Kenney third Elisha Hibbert fourth W S Kenney Sr. Special prize live goose to John W Best Jr. Also ad for sheep skin lined coats from F E Suzman with cut prices.
Parish Aid Society hosts a Christmas Sale and Chowder Supper at Trinity Church Parish House on Tuesday afternoon December 20 from 3 to 6. The event is followed by an Old Fashioned Dance at the BTA Armory on December 22 Thursday evening, and a Masonic Whist at the Masonic Temple on December 22 as well.
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