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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1924

Page

2

Coolidge Calls for Widespread Tax Reduction and Economy

The New York Times quotes President Coolidge urging tax cuts and smaller government. An editorial argues economy benefits all and rejects the idea that the rich alone should bear the cost, noting tax burdens are shared and that lowering surtaxes should spur productive enterprise and reduce local levies nationwide.

President Coolidge Congress The New York Times Times

Ife Year Balancing Honors Good Deeds and Service

In a reflective year end balance, the report honors generous deeds and helpful service within our community network. It highlights acts of assistance and positive impact across various life and work ranges.

Prosperity Built by Industry and Thrift

Quote reflects on national progress through industry and thrift and criticizes today’s youths for seeking easy subsistence. Contrasting sentiments express regret for the past and resolve to begin anew tomorrow with clear pages for future actions.

Theodore Mail

Members' Council Meeting Notice at 6 30 This Week

The Members' Council of the M CA will hold a support meeting Thursday evening at 6 30. Matters of importance in the organization and promotion of the local association will be considered. The ladies will serve the usual menu. This meeting is for adult members. reservations must be made by Wednesday evening. Men only are invited.

The MCA

Annual Fire Company Dance and Fair Notice

The record lists events from January 3 to 31 with Saturday evenings and a yearly fair. It notes a Dreadnaught Hook Ladder Hose Co event and a January 22 Thursday Bristol Casino dance hosted by the Cainted Brothers' Social Club.

Ladder & Hose Co Bristol Casino Auspres Cainted Brothers

Christmas social and church events across Bayside town

Town residents prepare for multiple Christmas events including church tree festivals at First Baptist and First Congregational churches, Parish Aid Society gatherings, and Trinity Church activities. Visitors from Beverly, Cambridge, and Connecticut join locals for holiday celebrations as officers and clubs hold seasonal meetings.

Veterans program honors comrades with gifts and readings

The event at the Recreation Hall and hospital featured a veterans program with vocal and instrumental numbers and several readings. Each comrade received a handkerchief, a fancy comb, crackers, and homemade cakes as a token of appreciation. about 250 people attended the home portion at 2 o clock.

Ays

Christmas Party At Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps

At the regular meeting in G A R Hall Friday evening routine business was transacted and a class of candidates was initiated. A Christmas party followed with a decorated tree and gifts presented by Santa Claus, impersonated by Mrs Rachel Simmons. The joint installation of officers of Babbitt Post and the Relief Corps is set for Friday evening Jan 2 in the Grand Army Hall.

Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps

Tragic Burns Claim 18 Month Old Palumbo Child

Victoria Palumbo died from burns suffered on Christmas Day after falling into a pan of boiling water in her home kitchen. She died Friday morning twenty hours after the accident. Dr John Lake attended and medical examiner Dr Siegel approved burial arrangements.

Victoria Dominick Nancy Palumbo John Lake Oa RR Siegel

Obituary notices from this town detail several deaths

Ruth Bush aged 32 died in this town on December 20 wife of Harry Bush. Mary Castighego age 15 died December 26 daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Castighego. Annie Dunbar age 21 died December 28 daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Dunbar with funeral arrangements for 8:30 am from 53 Charles Street and a requiem at St Marys Bristol. Charles Usher died December 26 in this town age 57 son of the late Thomas Frank and Fillen V Easterbrooks Usher.

Usher Charles Herman Usher Thomas Frank and Fillen V Easterbrooks

Death of Local Resident Usher Recalls Long Community Ties

Robert Usher of this town died unexpectedly from natural causes after a day of normal health. He was born Sept 29 in this town to Thomas Frank Usher and Ellen Easterbrooks Usher. A printer by training, he later worked as a janitor and at Cranston Worsted Mills. He served in local military circles and belonged to several veterans groups. He is survived by his sister in Brockton and a cousin in Riverside. Funeral services were held at the Mortuary Chapel in North Cemetery with interment there.

Froward A. Newnan Usher Usher “Was About Town In Usual Health the Day Before’ Had Died. Mr. Usher Thomas Frank Ellen (Easterbrooks) Usher Bristol Phoenix Charles A. Greene No. Attleboro Chronicle Warren Gazette Hasbrouck Cranston Worsted Bristol Train of Artillery Sons of Veterans King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company Providence Veterans Firemen’s Association Nerce Edward DeLory Brockton Mass James Usher Riverside North Cemetery Rex Anson B Howard St Michael's Church

Miss Annie Dunbar Daughter of Local Residents Dies

Annie Elizabeth Dunbar 21 daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Dunbar of 54 Charles Street died Sunday after a two year illness from pulmonary troubles. She was born in town and graduated Colt Memorial High School class of 1920. She worked for local Bell system and the National India Rubber Company. Survived by parents three sisters Catherine Ida Frances and two brothers Raymond and William Dunbar all of whom reside here. Funeral from St Marys Church tomorrow at 9 am with burial in North Cemetery.

Box Rangers Box Scouts Trinity Janet Jones Rachel Thomas Cambridge Mass James M Jones Hope Street Mabel E Enslin Passaic No Lillian Carnes State Street City Hospital Providence Colt Memorial Ambulance F. M Dsmond Church Street Harry H Halladay Brookline Boswell Bosworth Little Compton Congregational Church Memorial Chapel Jacob Bassing William Street Mirs Aaron Gomberg Worcester Gomberg Providence Lodge No 14 Red Cross Ho Callan Anna Ruth New Haven Conn Brooklyn Kathleen Barton Fanniere South Bridgeport Marton Jones Bristol Annie Elizabeth Dunbar Robert Dunbar Charles Street Attleboro Miss Dunbar Colt Memorial High School New England Telephone and Telegraph Company National India Rubber Companys Catherine Ida Frances Dunbar Raymond Wiliam Dunbar St Mary's Church North Cemetery

Mrs Ruth Bush Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs Ruth Bush 32 wife of Harry Bush died yesterday at her mother's home 482 Thames Street after a brief pneumonia illness She was born in Bradford England and came to the United States in childhood She leaves husband three children mother a brother and a sister Funeral at 2 PM Thursday Burial in North Cemetery

Ruth Bush Harry Bush Thames Street Bush Bradford England Mary John Metcalf North Cemetery

Employed Boys Rout All Saints 103 to 16 in Showy Win

The Employed Boys defeated All Saints from Providence Church League by 103 to 16 at the Y. First half 38 12, second half 65 4. Rebello Marshall Sylvia M Perry J Perry Moura led scoring with 16 13 1 7 and 14 respectively.

All Saints Stantina Bristol All Saints White J. Perry Buckley Moura Chadwick Rebello Marshall Sylvia M. Perry J Perry Moura Warre White Stearing Wanson Warrell Ed, White Sidney Dunbar Pailthorpe All Stars Tigers Ponte Carreira Estrella Nunes

Upset Results in Employed Boys Basketball Standings

In the Employed Boys league the Overlands fell to the Buicks and the Cadillacs lost to the Fords, a surprising shift in the standings.

Overlands Buicks Cadillacs Fords

Card of Thanks from Star Theatre Staff

The employees of the Star Theatre thank the management for generous gifts in gold and wish a happy and prosperous New Year.

Star Theatre

Bristol Town Team to Battle South Kingstown at Fagan's Opera House

Bristol travels to Peacedale to face ancient rival South Kingstown in a decisive Thursday night clash. South Kingstown, led by manager Jimmie Negrelli, brings a strong 11 1 record with a lone loss to Southbridge A L. The locals seek a victory to boost a season many consider promising, while fans plan a big turnout for an entertaining game.

Bristol Brockton Y. M. H.A Woonsocket Fitton K. of Purple Collegians Worcester Atlas A. C Newmers Shippee South County South Kingstown

New Year's Day Holiday Schedule At Bristol Post Office

The Bristol Post Office will observe the regular holiday schedule on New Year’s Day with no carrier collections or deliveries. Stamp and General Delivery windows close at 9 am, lobby hours 7 am to 6 pm, inward mail by 8 am, outward mail by 9 am, and carriers needing mail on Thursday should leave notice by Wednesday, Dec 31. George W. Warren, PM.

The Bristol

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