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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1924
Page
3
The Boy Scouts of America in Bristol hold its annual Christmas party this evening with each scout bringing a funny gift for the tree. Deputy Commissioner George R. Fish will attend to inspect the troop as part of a lively season for the group.
A column encourages practical forethought noting that every side of life shows evidence that advancing years demand preparation and prudent use of abilities. The piece urges readers to plan ahead and stay proactive about future needs.
Mrs Mary Goff aged at advanced years died at 366 High Street following a week long illness. Born in Ireland she came to town as a child and remained active in St Marys Church. She leaves two daughters Mrs Henry Ro Man chester and Miss Catherine Goff and her son Capt James W Goff of the Bristol Police Force. The funeral is set for 8:30 am from the residence with a 9:00 am service at St Marys Church and burial in St Marys Cemetery Warren RI.
A large Christmas dance was held last evening at the State Armory at the foot of Church Street under the auspices of Kearner Post now American Legion. Arrangements were led by Bertram Wo Wall chairman Samuel Jo Smith secretary Charles R. Burns James Jo Haines and Bernard M Callan.
Mrs W Garvin of 12 Cook Street Bristol says Doan's Pills reliefs her severe back aches and stiffness after overwork and that after five years she still relies on them. Doan's Pills are urged for back and kidney trouble with home testimony backing the product. 60 cents at dealers.
Mrs. D Oliphant of Trenton New Jersey will head the American Legion Auxiliary for the coming year after a decisive third ballot win among seven candidates. Her election follows a highly successful convention and reflects her long service including prior department leadership and a national executive role.
Cyrus E Woods former ambassador to Japan spoke at Greensburg about American Legion post Tokyo rescue efforts during the quake and ensuing disasters. He credited Colonel Burnett for saving his life and those of his wife and mother in law while detailing 30 minutes of Legionnaires' heroic rescue and relief actions.
Fifth Sunday in Advent service schedule includes 8 AM Holy Communion 10 30 Morning prayer and sermon Church School at noon and 7 30 Evening Prayer and address as listed for the day.
Trinity Church outlines Advent services with Holy Communion at 7:30 AM Mattins at 9:30 AM Church School at 10:45 AM Sung mass and sermon at 3 PM followed by Choral Evensong and address.
The Bristol Town Team fell 21 19 to St MarysCA at St Marys Auditorium Cambridge Mass after a late whistle ruling favored the home side Capt Drumey Sullivan and Geisler starred for Bristol while Curtin and Sullivan excelled for St Marys A large crowd witnessed a fast close contest with defenses dominating and Bristol set for another Cambridge appearance in January
Miss Margaret Oberg and Carl Gustaf August Nystrom wed at Westminster Unitarian Church Providence on Thursday afternoon December 18. The ceremony was led by Rev George E Hathway with Miss Elvira Oberg as maid of honor and Thomas P Brightman as best man. The bride wore turquoise blue brocaded chiffon with ermine and diamond bar pin, while the maid of honor wore orchid flat crepe with Ophelia roses.
Congregational Church holds Friday service at 7 30 and Sunday worship at 10 30 with a sermon Those Who Are Worthy The church school meets at 12 noon next Sunday the missionary offering due. Sunday night service at 7 30 led by Church Club with sermon An Skimpty Purse First Baptist Church midweek meeting Friday at 7 30 Sunday morning service 10 30 pastor sermon Ring Out the Old The Christmas music to be repeated Church School at 1145 Praise and preaching at 7 30 subject Profit and Loss
State Street M E Church invites all to services this week at the parsonage 129 State Street. Friday 7 30 prayer meeting Sunday 10 30 services 12 00 preaching Sunday School 6 30 Epworth League 7 30 preaching. Tele phone 72 R.
A concise report notes a violent landlady at Bow and her husband, described as bald as a badger, one year after their marriage.
A compact proverb notes that many a beech gives the handle for the ax that cuts it, a sharp reflection on usefulness and self-referential fate attributed to Jugo Slav roots.
Rev Thomas Armstrong pastor announces Sunday worship at 10 45 a m preaching 12 00 noon Sunday School 6 00 p m Young People's meeting 7 00 p m Evening service Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45 p m You are invited.
The project to form a community symphony orchestra gains encouragement and plans to start rehearsals soon after January first. About 30 musicians from Bristol and surrounding counties will participate with Miss M Theresa Sullivan in charge, aiming for a February public concert.
A caller comments on a 19th century scene where an old English woman chides a parson for always seeking funds for his dental needs. The tongue in cheek remark questions why he does not admit he wants a new set of teeth.
An eminent scientist who studied the Zaro women of India says they are supreme in influence at home and in public life but adds they are the ugliest women on earth. The claim targets gender roles and beauty standards.
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