Christmas Day in Bristol Brightened by Legion and Scouts
Stormy, cold Christmas Day in Bristol did not dampen cheer as American Legion, Boy Scouts and churches organized services, dinners at local homes, and a Santa Claus toy distribution. Scouts delivered 3500 toys to 250 children via a mobile "Santa Claus Special" truck, with gifts, candy, and popcorn for each child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Children’s Home
Home For
Benjamin Church
Martha B . Rockwell Convalescent
Boy Scouts
George R Fishin
Santa Claus
Erasmo Mancini
Troop 4
Oscar Herzig
Nursity Association
Red Cross
State Armory
Church Street
Kearnes Post No 6
American Legion
Bristol Yacht Club
Lawton Warren Womans Relief Corps
Newport
Rabbitt Womans Relief Corps
Susan McSheple
McWkenzie
George Carpenter
Christmas Basket Fund Aids 38 Kearney Needy Families
The American Legion Kearney Post delivers 38 Christmas dinners to town families aided by fund contributions and two benefit screenings. Volunteers including Truant Officer James F Meiggs John M Scanlon and James McGovern distributed meals using a truck donated by General L H Callan. Extra donations since Christmas will fund next year’s drive and the fund will be held at Industrial Trust Company as a nucleus for an annual event.
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Kearney
No 6
The
American Legion
James F Meiggs
John M Scanlon
James McGovern
L H Callan
Ain the Industrial Trust Company
Kearney Post
St Michaels Brotherhood Hosts Lecture On China
An open St Michaels Brotherhood meeting at the Holmes Blairie drew many parishioners. Professor Harold S Backlin of Brown University gave the address titled China the Land of Contrast. The Henry Wood President, Pro Burklin, introduced him. A social hour followed with the Turn Side Quartet singing and refreshments provided by the social committee chaired by Frank A Rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Michaels. Brotherhood
Holmes Blairie
Harold Os Backlin
Brown University
Burklin
Henry Wood
Brotherhood
China
Buchlias
Christmas Tide
Poem written for the Phoenix by an 11 year old girl praising Christmas charity. It urges readers to help poor children, fill stockings with gifts, and share happiness during the festive season. The author initials L. J. are provided.
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the Phoenix
Santa
L. J
Fifth District Court Hears Assault and Revelry Cases
The Fifth District Court session before Judge Frank H Hamanall portunato dAmino continued two cases from Christmas Eve. Antonio Gangemte 12 Bourn street faced violent assault charges and Antoni Gangims 12 Bourn street faced revelry charges, both pleading not guilty and awaiting a one week continuance. Police say Amico assaulted Gangim with a chair after a visit to his home, injuring him. Dr Nasser DeVakz treated the wound. Acting Town Senator BF Lindemuth prosecuted. defense by Joseph A Hamnull.
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Portunato dAmino
Bradford Street
Antomea Gangemte
Bourn Street
Antoni Gangims
Amico
Gangim
Nasser DeVakz
BF Lindemuth
Joseph A Hamnull
Miracle Play at St Michaels Christmas Eve
The annual miracle play was staged in the chapel of St Michaels Church on Christmas Eve. Miss Mars RK Drury arranged the production which drew a large, satisfied audience. The cast included Norgian Miss Aida A Conners Elizabeth Mrs John GG Stewart Gabriel Miss Mildred H Keating Herald Angel Miss Eva Newman Joseph Richmond Gorham and three kings Walter Wennerstrand Herbert Newman and Walls fF Hove with attendants Leonard Sanford Charles Newman and Ralph Church shepherds Walham West Louis Durgin and Lawreme Ashton angels Shirles Newman Mars Newman Catherine Hlempel and Dorothy Roberts chaplain Rev Anson B Howard rector reader of prologue Miss Dilys Wall organist Mrs Benjamin M MacDougall.
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Mars RK Drury
St . Michaels
Louis Durgin
Lawreme Ashton
Angels
Shirles Newman
Mars Newman
Catherine Hlempel
Dorothy Roberts
Anson B Howard
St Michael's Church
Dilys Wall
Benjamin M MacDougall
Bazaar Closes After Busy Night At Grand Army Hall
Large crowd attended the Dreadnaught Fire Company bazaar closing night in Grand Army Hall on Saturday. Booths drew steady patrons and dancing was the main feature with prizes awarded. The arrangements committee included John Collard chair, James Holmes secretary, Herman Gablinske treasurer, with John Dimond, William Cooke, Moses Moore, Frank Hill, and Harvard Goettler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dreadnaught Fire Company
Grand Army Hall
John Collard
James Holmes
Herman Gablinske
John Dimond
William Cooke
Moses
Moore
Frank Hill
Harvard Goettler
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Bristol, R. I
NEW England Telephone and Telegraph CO
Warren
Buffington’s
Hope Street
Child Street
A.B. Cobb, Manaper
Pamilly
Fower
Telco
A. A. Edmonds CO
Hope St. Bristot
CRES
Wm. Fox
Presenta
Thasid -Felaseo
Aima Rubens
Jack Mushail
Harry Myers
Wesley Barry
Battling Bunyan
Lillian Rich
Herbert Brenon
Betty Bronson
Constance Talmadge
Paris
Jack Hoxie
Devil
Satin
Lowell Sherman
Johnny Harron
Pauline Garon
Bob Custer
Committee of
ST. Michael's Brotherhood
Fifth District Court
Frank H Hamanall
Miracle Play Presented
Edward D
Kunzustomers
Connery
William H. Remieres
F. T. Remieres
G. H. Spencer Roofing Co
F. M. Gifford
Usher Place
Edward F. Kearns
Constitution Street
R. I
Pearl St
Providence
Tel
Gaspee
United Brothers’ Lodge, No
Wampanoag
Reba Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Hall
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