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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1920

Page

4

Vast Effort For Europe's Young United Relief Council Formed

Eight relief groups unite as the European Relief Council to raise thirty three million dollars for 8 5 million starving children in Eastern and Central Europe. Hoover chairs the council with Lane treasurer and representatives from AR A Red Cross Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and other agencies. Funds earmarked for basic food and medical services with local governments matching contributions. testing ensures aid reaches undernourished children. The drive aims for nationwide committees to avoid waste and pauperization while monitoring administration.

European Relief Council Europe Herbert Hoover Franklin K. Lane Edgar Rickard American Relief Administration Livingston Farrand American Reds Cross Pellx Warburg Ameriee United States Hoover

Hoover urges aid to starving European children

Herbert Hoover pleads for 8 500 000 European children at risk this winter unless American relief continues. He notes funds have run out and seven major relief groups join with his European Relief Council to issue a joint appeal for funds including the Red Cross Quakers Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and YMCA/YWCA among others.

Herbert Hoover America Mr. Hoover European Relief Council American Red Cross American Friends Service Committee Quakers Jewish Joint Distributionw Committee Federal Churches of Christ In America Knights of Columbus YM C. A

Europeans Plead For Aid To Save European Children

Amid war torn Europe the faith of people in the future generation fuels appeals for outside help. Poland seeks one hospital route and twenty praga gen e ne. eight American relief groups form the European Relief Council to raise 33 million dollars to save infants and children from starvation and disease this winter.

Wartorn Europe Poland America European Relief Council American Relief Administration American Red Cross American Friends’ Service Committee Quakers Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America Knights of Columbus Y. W.cg.a

Foreigners sending vast relief funds home to Europe

The American Relief Administration reports foreign-born workers in the United States sent substantial sums to Poland Hungary Czechoslovakia Austria and Germany to aid starving populations. Over 90 of funds went to nationals abroad and profits from food drafts fund general child feeding. The European Relief Council unites eight relief groups to reach 3.5 million children.

Nno United States American Relief Administration Poland Czecho Slovakia Hungary Germany Austria European Relief Council

American relief groups appeal to Americans for funds

A Vienna child with rickets illustrates the European relief crisis as eight major American charitable bodies unite under the European Relief Council to urge U.S. citizens to donate. The plea emphasizes rescue of afflicted European children and the need for nutrition improvements via American aid.

Vienna America European Relief Council Funda

Mrs K Gertrude Franklin Dies After Illness in Warren

Mrs Katherines Gertrude Franklin wife of Harry Franklin died Wednesday afternoon at home on South Main Street Warren She was forelady in the stithing room of the National India Rubber Company until six months ago when she resigned due to ill health She had been seriously ill only one day Funeral from the late home Saturday at 1 oclock Burial will be in Fall River where she lived before moving to Warren She leaves husband four children Edith G Mildred L Edna A and Luther H

Mrs Anthony Biggs Dies After Long Illness at 35

Mrs Anthony Biggs died Tuesday at her home on Gatherine Street after a long illness aged 35. She leaves a husband and three children. Her funeral was held yesterday morning with a requiem Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church conducted by Rev. Jonegh Poja at 9 o clock. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery.

Anthony Biggs Gatherine Street Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Jonegh Poja St Mary’s Cemetery

Charles Evans Died Suddenly at Narragansett Hotel

The body of Charles Evans a local native and timekeeper at the Narragansett Hotel Providence was brought home for interment at Juniper Hill Cemetery. The committal service was read by Rev B Howard. He was about 60 years old.

Charles Evans Narragansett Hotel Providence Juniper’ Hill B. Howard Evans

Bristol Scouts Celebrate Eighth Anniversary Banquet

The Bristol Troops, Boy Scouts of America, plan an eight anniversary banquet at their Hope Street building at 745 PM with entertainment and addresses. Guests include Greater Providence Council officers, Bristol Veteran Scout Association members, and fellow scouts. Scoutmaster George R. Fish led a hike to Devil's Rock Swansea. James Carney won compass work at Troop 2. Manuel Dennis and Harold Wobbson placed second and third.

Bristol Boy Scouts of America Hope Street Greater Providence Council Bristol Veteran Scout Association George R. Fish Devil’s Rock Swansea Mass Warren Devil's Rock James Carney Manuel Dennis Harold Wobbson

The Masters Brand and Growth Sermons at First Baptist

The pastor will preach on The Master's Brand next Sunday morning at First Baptist Church. An evening reception of members and communion will follow the service with a sermon on Growth by the pastor.

South Ends Beat Five Lemons 2-1 in Wednesday Strings

The South Ends won two of three strings against Five Lemons on Wednesday evening in Manchester. Manchester authored a record single string of 125, highlighting a standout performance.

Manchester

Library adds thirty five new books for children and adults

The library announces thirty five new titles including “The Book of howled,” “Alcohol and the Human Race,” “People of Destiny,” and fiction such as “Also Ran,” “Lucinda,” “Miss Lulu Bett,” and “The Age of Innocence” with several biographies and early Atlantic Prose and Poetry selections donated by patrons and groups.

Bellaire Lillian Parisy Navy Halsey Davidson Richard P. Hobson W. C. T. U. Atlantic Atlantic Monthly Philip Gibbs America Romanoffs Russia Baillie Reynolds Lucinda Anthony Hope Gulf Coast Susan Lee Wilson Dada Opal Atlantic Roberts Rinehart Edith Wharton Charlotte Grace W. Landrum Gighteen Ea Sree

Congregational Church Plans New Year Services

Preparatory service tonight at 7 30. Sunday worship at 10 30 with baptisms and church membership. Sermon and Lord's Supper observed. Church School at noon. Sunday night 7 30 praise service. Pastor reads New Year sermon by Rev Dr Shepard from Bristol.

Lord’s Supper Church Dr. Shepard First Congregational Church Bristol, Rr

Funeral for Mrs Carolina Batito at St Elizabeth’s Church

The funeral of Mrs Carolina Batito wife of Frank Batisto was held Tuesday morning from 40 Bourn Street. A requiem mass followed at St Elizabeth's Church by Rev Francesco G Vieira. Burial was in St Mary's Cemetery. Mrs Batisto, 26, died at the State Sanatorium Wallum Lake after four months of treatment. She leaves a husband and a two year old daughter Alice.

Carolina Batito Frank Batisto Bourn Street St Elizabeth's Church Francesco G. Vieira St Mary’s Cemetery Batisto Wallum Lake Alice

Funeral of Mrs Levenie P Greene in Fairhaven

The funeral of Mrs Levenie P Greene widow of George A Greene occurred Tuesday at 2 pm at 31 Bradford Street Fairhaven. O W H Wallace pastor of the First Baptist Church led services with bearers Arthur Packard Julian Swan George Wilcox and Lyman F Potts. Burial followed in the North Cemetery family lot.

Levenie Preene George A Greene Fairhaven Mass Bradford Street WH. Wallace First Baptist Church Arthur Packard Julian Swan Boston George Wilcox Lyman F. Potts Bristol North Cemetery

Knights of Pythias Elect Burnside Lodge Officers

Officers for Burnside Lodge No. 34 Knights of Pythias were elected at a weekly meeting in G A R Hall Wednesday evening. Names include Chancellor Commander Arthur E. Jordan Vice Chancellor Henry H. Bullock Keeper of Records and Seals Elmer Maxfield Master at Arms Bertram F. Bullock Master of Exchequer Archie H. rounds Master of Work Herbert L. Springer Inner Guard Fred W. Macauley Outside Guard John C. Gablingke Trustees George S. Marshall Jan Gablinske DeWitt E. Bolsters. Installation of officers set for Wednesday evening January le.

Geo Burnside Godge Knights G. A. R. Hall Arthur E. Jordan Henry Hi. Bullock Maxfiel George Clark Archie H. Rounds Atl Bertram F. Bulloclé Herbert L. Springer Fred W. Macauley Orx rustees—George Marshall Herjan Gablinske DeWitt

Marriage Nuptials at Maryland Avenue Pastor’s Home

The ceremony at the pastor H M L Lawson’s residence on Maryland Avenue Washington DC united Miss Ny ae seven ies eg binge and James ety Gitchier Mary4 jauid in a formal wedding. The bride wore brown satin charmeuse with a coral chain. The couple will reside with Mr and Mrs Allen in Ritchie Maryland for now. The bride is daughter of Walter H Webb and his wife of this town and she has been a government employee in Washington.

James Ety Gitchier H. M. L Lawson Maryland Avenue Washington, D. C Walter H. Webb Washington

Doran In This Town Birth Notice

Doran announces the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Joueatt Doran in this town.

Webb Pairing Stirs Washington D C Rural Ties

Rev H M Lamson James H Allen of Ritchie Md and Miss Edna E Webb of Washington formerly of town noted in a regional notice.

Allen~Webb Washington, D. C H. M. Lamson James H. Allen Ritchie, Md Edna E. Webb Washingston

Obituary Notices From This Town

Evans in Providence Dec 29 Charles B. Evans formerly of this town. Biggs in this town Dec 28 Mrs Anthony Biggs aged 35. Reynolds in this town Soldiers Home Dec 30 John Reynolds aged 78. Cheetham in New Bedford Dec 30 Mrs Martha Cheetham wife of Thomas Cheetham in her 81st year.

Evans Providence Charles B. Evans Biggs Anthony Biggs Reynolds John Reynolds Cheetham New Bedford Martha Cheetham Thomas Cheetham

Probate Court Clerk schedules final account hearing in Bristol

In Bristol on December 15 1920 Sarah E Blaisdell administratrix of Oliver H Blaisdell Jr deceased submits final account and petition for distribution among heirs. Hearing set for January 3 1922 at 10 30 AM in Probate Court Room Bristol with fourteen days of weekly notice in the Bristol Phoenix.

Bristol Oliver H. Blaisdell Sarah E. Blaisdell Oliver H Blaisdell Bristol Phoenix John W Church

Estate of Christian Herrmann Final Account Hearing

Charles W Herrmann as administrator of the Christian Herrmann estate in Bristol requests final account for allowance and distribution among heirs. Hearing set for January 17 1921 at 10 30 A M in Bristol Probate Court Room. Published in the Bristol Phenix. Probate Clerk John W Church.

Bristol Christian Herrmann Charles W Herrmann Bristol Phenix John W Church

The Woman on Trial Play Review and Features

A damaged cine page discusses a film titled The Woman on Trial with focus on its moral themes and female lead. It mentions the story’s virtue and character development, praising life-like acting and the natural portrayal of actions.

Notable Hilarity And Dramatic Turn In The Stage

Mabel Normand headlines a Saturday program with a high spirited comedy and references to The Veiled Mystery and The Price of Redemption. The review highlights Leigh Dering’s arc from siege hero to self redemption with strong support from Leena Owen Cleo Madison and Sanders Stevens and notes Dallas M Fitzgerald directed the production.

Mabel Normand Arizona Mabel Aritonia Moreno Bert *Lyteilt Leigh Dering Akbar London India Dering Mr. Lytgll Leena Owen Cleo Madison Sanders Stevens Dallas M. Fitzgerald

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Eaungh Vastceffort Forpeurope Rickets Mrs. Anthony Biggi M C. A. Bowling Congregational Church Vere Cree Buffington’s Bristol Fresh Eggs Florida Y. D. Fruit Store St. Michael’s Church Hamburg Sperling Bros Dorchester Mutual Fire FE. L. Watson & 600 Agenta North State Industrial Trust Co State OF Rhode Island the Town OF John V Geyer Filomena A. Geyer United States Rubber Company State Street Mott's Lane Westerl Goodings Burnside Memorial John W Rorate Court Harrift Davis Lala Weezer Selatan Pdr Te Ay H. P. Trudell Second Street Wiliam W. Franklin & Go Wood St E. A. Mason Dealer Stone Tel. Conn. P. O R. E G. M Wilbur Undertaker Constitution ST Bristol Cayl Robert J. McKay G.W. Simmons Constitution Street Isaac B. Munro Garfield Avenue Raymond P. Smith Burton Street Sam the Hope St. G. A. R. Block E. W. Weaver Pierce Avenue
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