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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1925
Page
2
President Coolidge told the New York Chamber of Commerce that government and business are interdependent and must be supported by both. He argued bad government harms business and vice versa, urging active cooperation between executive, legislative branches and the private sector to maintain stable production and distribution.
A reporter notes indications that a coal strike may settle within ten days, ending four months of halted production. miners union members express guarded optimism while other discussions about safety campaigns and archaeological digs at mines surface.
Christmas services were held at the Furst Congregational Church with a program including a choir and readings. The evening featured The Robe of Bethlehem and a Christmas Eve service led by Rev Tarn J Goodacre with a responsive reading by the primary department and a church quartet.
Te Deum to be celebrated at 7 30 PM Thursday at Mt Elizabeths Church New Years Day mass at 8 00 or 7 30? Read as 80 and 7 30 oclock The feast of the Prayer Nate not he celebrated in St Elizabeths Church at 10 30 AM New Years mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel at 8 30 AM Readers note diverse times and churches for New Year services.
Readable excerpts list Christmas visits by Mrs Jessie Hopkins and others from Providence Boston and New York to residents on High Street and Central Street. Social events include church tree ceremonies, Knights of Columbus dances, and parish aid meetings. Several residents plan travel to Montreal Hollywood and Florida while article notes sales, cards, and local exhibitions.
Arthur T. Newman organist of the State Street M. E. Church is confined to his home by illness. The report mentions other local individuals in string fragments, including Mrs. George F. Marshall and era references to Vernon the Gray and local residents.
The Soldiers' Home in Rhode Island hosted a Christmas party for over 200 veterans. Four patriotic groups presented an electric reading lamp set for the north and south sun parlors, accepted by former Senator Fara Dixon. Each veteran received four gifts including a comb, handkerchief, candy, and a bell.
About 700 children gathered in Columbia Hall Wood Street for the annual Christmas tree festival. A large decorated tree stood in the corner as presents were handed out by Santa Claus and Christmas carols filled the hall with Miss Anna M Peters of St Elizabeths Church on the organ.
The American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Unit No 6 schedules a short business meeting Friday at 8 o clock in G A R Hall. Afterward a joint installation with Kearney Post and its Auxiliary will occur. Members are asked to attend both events and dues for 1926 are due.
A testimonial from Mis Bo Brinkley claims Adlenka relieves gas and abdominal bloating. She says a dose after a bite of gas and stomach discomfort helped her and her husband sleep, with full relief and evacuation benefits noted. The Hope Drug Co promotes the product.
The church school children hosted a Saturday vestry program with festive decorations and a visit from Santa Claus, portrayed by Fred G Blaisdell. The event featured songs, prayers, recitations, a Christmas play Mixed Baskets, duets by Jack and Eric Marsden, and a distribution of gifts and refreshments to all attendees.
The Bristol Troops Bow Scout Amelia annual bazaar will open in Grand Army Hall on Saturday evening this week. Proceeds support local scouting activities and community youth programs.
The seven Saturdays begin with a Jan 2 New Year Frolic featuring dancing and music by the Peppy Jazzbos. Novelties and booths promise entertainment for all as the Bristol Troops join the opening night parade. Proceeds aid the Camp Fund for a summer camp run by Troops 1 2 4 and 5 with committee leaders named.
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