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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1931
Page
2
Readable lines describe building at 546 Wood Street and 467 Wood Street in the Easterbrooks block with aHope Street reference. No clear action or outcome is stated beyond location details.
Local committee seeks funds to provide at least 300 Christmas dinners for needy families in Bristol. They have $165.25 and aim for $400, with deliveries arranged for those unable to pick up. Donations urged to chairman B. W. Wall by Wednesday.
DSMOND'S CORNER advertises 35 cent box bayberry candles and list of holiday items. Local residents Miss Angelina Viscone visits relatives in Wood Street. Bryant & Stratton reunion planned in Mystic Conn. Bristol Yacht Club moves bi weekly bridge party to tomorrow evening.
Jefferson Davis held numerous high offices including representative in Congress 1845 6 resigning over the Mexican War. He served in the Senate 1847 elected again 1857 61 and was Secretary of War 1853 57 in President Pierce's cabinet before resigning due to the Civil War.
Ancient Egypt preserved sacred bulls through mummification and ceremonial burial in costly tombs. The rites reflect the bulls' revered status in religious practice and temple offerings.
A list of upcoming events includes a Dec 22 Community Revue at the Lastime Theatre for Bristol Unemployed, a Christmas party by St. Rita's Girls' Club, a Jan 7 charity concert at Guiteras School for Rotary Food Station, an Jan 18 Sun day meeting by Christian Endeavor at First Baptist, and an Jan 22 talk by Fred B. Smith of the YMCA in a Men's Union series. Proceeds support Rotary Food Station and related charities.
The nation has about 500 toll bridges, privately owned, with fees capped until construction costs are recouped. The government may set fees only if owners charge an excessive amount, otherwise tolls are left to private control.
A list of men's apparel items including neckties mufflers underwear hosiery leather jackets belts shirts raincoats suspenders house slippers woolen jackets appears in the section. The notice highlights a range of clothing and accessories offered to male customers.
George W. Horton, a Soldiers’ Home resident and World War veteran, made 30 rag dolls and 30 Christmas stockings filled with sweets and fruits for less fortunate local children. Rev A R Parshley distributed them, praising Horton’s Christian act. Horton also prepared toys for 14 children at Bristol Children’s Home and has enlisted other veterans to help. The Home allows use of the old library as a workshop for this hobby.
Nathan Allen Bishop died suddenly in Boston on Friday December 18. The funeral was held yesterday.
In memory of Robert Middleton who died on December 22 1917. A mother sister and brother mourn his loss as a curtain between the living and the dead remains thin. The poem speaks of pearly gates and a gentle farewell as he enters home.
The Tuscarora Deep was named after the U S S Tuscarora, commanded by Captain Belknap, which explored the Pacific to study the ocean bed. The 1874 depth record was made by the Tuscarora, and the word itself derives from Indian language meaning hemp gatherers.
John Cecil Rhodes, South African financier and statesman, left most of his fortune to endow a large number of Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University to foster unity among English speaking peoples for peace and uplift. He died in March 1902.
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