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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1928
Page
2
A parade of guests from universities and cities visited over Christmas, including John M. Scanlon of the U S Department of Justice with family, and many others from Loyola, Bates, George Washington, and Cleveland areas. The list notes their addresses and accompanying relatives as townsfolk hosted the holiday guests.
A local cleaner advertises comprehensive window washing for houses and offices and new homes. The business invites calls to 43 W-K for service estimates and scheduling.
The Ivy Guild of St Michael's Parish will hold a special business meeting this evening. The annual meetings of the four fire companies are slated for next Wednesday evening January 2. Battery E 243d C A and N I A meet in a return game in Westerly tomorrow evening. Blue Bird Shop advertises January sale of underwear and hosiery. Battery C 243rd Coast Artillery hosts a New Year party and dance next Monday night. John J. Condon and daughter Helen visit relatives in Syracuse. John F Powers of 885 Hope Street recovering after surgery in Truesdale Hospital Falls River Mass and due home next week. Mrs Cecelia Giglio in Macon Ga visiting her father anniversary. White Sale next week. Dimond's Corner ad. James Joseph Haines named foreman of Yard at National India Rubber Company, succeeding Thomas Gallagher.
Christmas weekend activities include a farewell party for Rev Harold W Baker at First Baptist Church vestry and a range of local events. Guests from Chicopee Falls visit Miss Betty Breen. The Blue Bird Shop advertises a January sale on dresses puffs and undergarments. Bristol Navy drills and S O O F social at Odd Fellows Hall are reported along with a rummage sale and holiday hours at town offices. Rev Kellogg departs for a three week trip. Trinity Church services will be led by St Johns Pro Cathedral clergy in his absence.
The notice states a Sunday morning service at St Michael's Church officiated by Rev. Rhode Island and a vestry meeting to follow the 10:45 cloth service. It notes a district meeting and church proceedings after the sermon.
Department officials of the Grand Army of the Republic make their yearly visit to the Soldiers' Home accompanied by the State Board of Soldiers' Relief. They toured cottages and wards after luncheon and joined veterans in reminiscences and games. In the afternoon they attended a reception at Grand Army Hall and a supper and Christmas party hosted by the Babbitt Women's Relief Corps.
Sunday morning meeting at the Baptist Church centers on the Brotherhood’s 1929 goals led by Mr Chris Ostby. Members will propose definite objectives and elect a new president to replace Mr William C Hobbs. Prompt attendance urged as sessions start on time.
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