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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1929

Page

2

Town of Bristol faces state board on sewage pollution charge

Bristol officials will be summoned before the State Board of Purification of Waters on Monday January 3 to show cause why the town should not be found guilty of discharging raw sewage into tidal waters. The action follows a sparsely attended town meeting highlighting voter apathy toward sewage spending and raises questions about whether the $287 000 full plan or the $111 000 preliminary plan will be approved.

Bristol State Board of Purification of Waters

Local readers share holiday notices and events

A column lists community happenings including a piano and voice teacher Mrs Lucien Capone hosting a Christmas party on Wood street, church Christmas services, farm and store news, hospital visits, Lions Club party at Hotel Belvedere, and upcoming Eastern Star installation. The items reflect neighborhood life and seasonal activities with multiple names and local places.

Lucien Capone Wood Street First Congregational Church First Baptist Church Thomas J. Connery State Street Henry M. Darling Hope Stret James Bernard Newark Sebastian Bernard Hope Street F E. Suzman William. Brenneke Hartford Conn Brenneke Hope Bridge Wilton H. Spencer Barrington WK Pitfield Worcester Mass Stanley Friswell Central Street St Josephs State Armory Church Street Dimond's Corner Adv Lions Club Belvedere Sadie Hughes Wen Hughes Franklin Street Pawtucket Memorial Hospital John Principe Matteo Principe St Josephs Hopsital John RO Bernado St Michaels Church Engos National India Robber Co Domenico Santo Congregational Street Dro Vom Merriman Gabson James New Vete Conlen PRISE Domenito Caz Prospect Street St. Joseph’s Hospital Providence John R. Bernardo James F. Duffy Mt. Hope Order of the Eastern Star Evelyn W. Spaulding Henry M. Soule Laura H. Nickerson

Christmas Basket Fund distribution by Kearney Post donors

The Christmas Basket Fund of Kearney Post No 6 American Legion, Bristol residents and Pas Time theatre manager Vail assisted in distributing 38 dinners to needy families. Appreciation is given to Deputy Sheriff James F Meiggs Joseph M Ealmonds Louis H Gallo William N LePage Callan Construction Co and local merchants for in kind support and funds totaling 238 plus small donations.

Bristol Vail Kearney Post No. 6 American Legion James F Meiggs Joseph M Ealmonds Louis H Gallo William N. LePage Callan Construction Co Fred Walliams, Jr

Jose Costa Bankrupt Adjudged in Rhode Island Case

The District Court of the United States for Rhode Island announces Jose Costa of Bristol bankrupt under a voluntary petition filed December 24 1929. The first meeting of creditors is set for January 6 1930 at Room KO249 Westminster Street Providence at 9 00 am to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business. George J Shaahan Referee in Bankruptcy.

Bristow Tebaron Colt Therlera Ledyard Barrows Dob Nicta LeBaron Colt Bristol Bristol Phenix John W. Church Jose Costa Sand Westminster Street Providence Goodlock Aom Mas Degally

Memory of a Bear: A Daughter Remembers Ruth Hush

An obituary tribute recalls Ruth Hush who passed December 2, 1926, sharing memories of family, the death of loved ones, and the enduring bond with a late mother and sister. The note honors Hermembered and Vrothee family ties, with a blessing to memory and faith.

Ruth Hush Vrothee Heldren

Grand Rounds Tonight at the Department Hall

Local post members plan an evening of entertainment at the Grand Army hall featuring a Christmas tree and dances. Veterans and civic groups including the Women’s Relief Corps and Keli Corps will attend, with Mary Taura Wallet and others arranging the event amid post duties and decorations.

Lewis Rhode Island Babbitt Post Babbitt Redmt Teres van Grand Army Hall Phos Amelude Mednhers Mary Taura Mary Pendleton Barbara deClar Meta Wahston Ductla Ryone

First Congregational Church 250th Anniversary Service

Morning service at 10 45 celebrating the 250th anniversary of the First Congregational Church founded in 1580. The Church Quartette sings two anthems Hark Hark my Soul and O Come To My Heart Lord Jesus. Rev Herbert D Graetz preaches on The High Adventure. Christian Endeavor Society led by Russell Aiken and candle-light consecration closes. Men's Union Brotherhood presents the evening service with Rev E E Wells delivering the sermon.

Suni First Congregational’ Church Congregational Church United States Bristol Harry Rowe Sheley Lord Jesus Paul Ambrose Herbert D. Graetz Christian Endeavor Society Russell Aiken Men's Union Brotherhood E. E. Wells

Students At Homes For Holidays

Many young people are home for the holidays from Rhode Island State College Bates College Hannerman Medical School Loyola University Medical School Jefferson University Medical School George Washington University Medical School and other institutions. They visit their families during the vacation period and spend time at home with parents and relatives.

Rhode Island State College Harold DeWollf Stephen Masoin Morris Levy Julio Xavier Joseph Campanello Joseph Murgo John Rego Joseph Riccio Oscar Herzig David Leviten Charles Newman Bates College Richmond Gorham Frank Panzarella Carmine Paul Bruno Hannerman Medical

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