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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1930

Page

2

Eight Hundred Children at Lively Party

A large Christmas party was held in the National India Rubber Company recreation room with about 100 children. Maurice Snuth Jr, manager, explained Christmas, and Miss Pearl Dion and Nicholas Ascola led songs and dances. Santa Claus, Raymond Cavallaro, distributed gifts and candy with help from Xo Garrier II, Lester AK Maanrs, and several staff members including Lillian Salzane Alice Morgan John Viera Rose Gallagher Loretta Shippee Ernestine Fecreira Mothe Gallagher.

National India Rubber Company Maurice . Snuth Jr Miss Pearl Dion Nicholas Ascola Santa Claus Raymond Cavallaro Old St Ank Otrut Santa Claus Fr Xo Garrier II Lester AK Maanrs Lillian Salzane Alice Morgan John Viera Rose Gallagher Loretta Shippee Frnestine Fecreira Mothe Gallagher

Holiday greetings and engagements reported across towns

Miss Thyra Carlson spent the holiday with her sister in Riverside. Several couples and families celebrate Christmas with relatives in Boston and West Hartford. An Anthony Parshley spoke at the Fall River Lions Club meeting. A Christmas party is planned for the State Street MFE Church. Local stores promote 10c grabs and rubber goods. Various residents are visiting relatives in Roslindale, Attleboro, and Somerset. Engagement announced for Miss Anne Moto Herman Wo Vermette. An Eastern Star chapter event is scheduled with officers attending.

Thyra Carlson Riverside Trinity Church William G. Brenneke West Hartford Conn Frank A Rounds Earl Milk Street Boston Good Sawyer & CO State St Anthonys R Parshley Fall River Lions Club Franklin A Springer Clinton Clinton T Sherman Church Street State Street MFE Annie Coates Market Street Warren Mass Anne Herman Mer Wallis Fo Howe Jamil Hawes Meo WooScott Keith Gabsens Tob Bduetys Confectioners Forth Plort Chester Petherston Mies Warsten Petherstor H.H. Halliday Frank M. Dimond Henry Stevens Campbell Pressman Phoenix Office Roslindale Mass William C. Hobbs, Jr Schenectady N. Y Constitution Street Josephine L. Gifford Hope Street Sherman Somerset Graham Robert Sharkey Attleboro F. D'Angelo D'Angelo Zotatre Tetu Carrington Avenue Woonsocket George E Miriam W . Benard George D Briggs Ruth J Briggs A. F. Benard

Fever Ready Bowling League Results at State Street Alleys

The Fever Ready bowling league played its regular matches Monday evening at State Street Alleys replacing the postponed Thursday night session. The Bimbos won three strings against the Fleurettes while Thats That claimed three from the Who Nats.

Fever Ready Bimbos Fleurettes Thats Who Nats

Ever Readys Shut Out Neck Rangers in Y League

In a Y League game the Ever Readys defeated the Neck Rangers with a shutout. Captain Bart Macken led the Neck Rangers defense while the Ever Readys' key players contributed to the decisive scoreless outcome. The match highlighted strong pitching and timely hitting from both sides.

Neck Rangers

Fur and Hosiery Ads Tee Up Local Circles

An old classified page advertises fur work by C E Burns with advertised route service and fur collar and cuff remodeling. Annie Carter offers real silk hosiery through I W Young Hristel and real silk hosiery orders. Listings mention local representatives and contact details amid miscellaneous shop notices.

Cottage With Modern Improvements Sold

Upper and lower tenements with electric wiring described. Address listed as 11 Burton Street Briaton R I. owner or agent named Mrs. Katherin HH DeWott. No further sale details provided.

Katherin HH DeWott Burton Street Briaton R. I

Bookshop seeks old books and papers in Bristol

A Bristol notice from R L offers cash for old books pictures prints fashion plates stamps envelopes old correspondence and any dated items. The ad lists The Bookshop on State Street and provides telephone number 708 for interested sellers.

State Street Bristol R. L

Christmas Observances Light Up Bristol With Snow Scene

A snowy Christmas in Bristol brought carols church services and community dinners, with sledding for youths and memories for older residents. Donations to needy families and festive greetings filled homes as churches held services after midnight and shoppers filled downtown for holiday purchases.

Bristol St. Elizabeths Our Pad Macleads Church Syed

Family reunions fill town gathering on a warm day

A crowded scene in Providence and nearby towns features multiple family reunions. Attendees include Harold DeWolf and Grace Puffer, along with the Hughes, Conners, and Pearson families from Providence and Bristol. Local clergy and neighbors join in the social event.

Eory Annes Providence Mr Herrmanns Mfr Mies Breed Wilburn Constitution Street Harold DeWalter Corned University Harold DeWolf Hecho Street Mass Grace Puffer John Mariano Wood Street John J Hughes Long Island Helen Dod Nir Toho Lasander Vir Nancent Connery Moses Conners Bristol and Mirs Charles Mo Conners

Four H clubs promote head heart hand and health

Four divisions of improvement activity head heart hand and health are promoted by 4 H clubs nationwide. Farm youth are engaged under federal supervision and state and agency oversight to foster growth.

Department of Agriculture

Paradox of Lightning as Electricity Source

Scientists deem lightning a highly unreliable electricity source due to its sporadic and unpredictable nature, limiting its practicality for steady power generation. The remark underscores a long standing view in energy research despite lightning’s immense energy potential.

Rural Carrier Examination For Position At Homestead R I

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination to fill a rural carrier job at Homestead R I. Applications close Dec 29 1930 with admission cards mailed about ten days later. Salary for a 24 mile route is 1800 dollars annually plus 30 dollars per mile over 24 with equipment allowances. Form 1977 required. Both men and women may enter. sex may be requested in certifications. Obtain forms from the vacancy office or Washington DC. Applications must reach Washington DC before close of business on the stated date. Unmounted photos required at the exam.

United States Civil Service Commission Homestead R. I Bristol Washington, DC Commission

Donations to Bristol Children's Home Honor List

The Bristol Children's Home gratefully acknowledges donations for the period Nov 11 to Dec 9. Items include turkey ham beans and rolls from Mrs R E Lanphear, vegetables and jellies from the Congregational Church and Christian Endeavor Society, clothing from Miss Hoffman and John Magee Jr, sugar from Mrs Osworth, cakes from Mrs Kinder, ice cream from Eastern Star, and sewing services from Mrs Rockwell and Mrs Levy.

Bristol Children’s Home R. E. Lanphear Congregational Church Christian Endeavor Society of Congregational Church Miss Hoffman John Magee, Jr Osworth Eastern Star Kinder Rockwell Levy

Lowrey and Bickford Union at St Marys Church

Edward P G Lowrey and Ella May Bickford were married yesterday at St Marys Church by Rev Thomas J Gillan. The couple will reside at 73 Constitution Street after January 5 with the bride's family connections noted and the groom employed in the electrical department of the National India Rubber Company.

Constitution Street Joha Cole Bickford Charles H Bickford National India Rubber Company

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