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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1926
Page
2
The Phoenix editorial greets the new administration of the Potee Department with warm wishes for a successful year ahead and continued efforts.
Richard Kavanaugh was nominated for chief of police with Councilman Harold I seconding. The council approved the nomination after discussion at the Burnside Memorial Building, with notes of support from Me Kelles and Me Whellex.
Alphonse Vermette of 410 Thames Street was released on £500 bail after arraignment on the charge of driving while intoxicated following a collision with Roland Dube’s coupe on Wood Street. Dube suffered a right ankle injury and was examined by Dr. Alfred Merriman. the case was continued to the District Court. Both cars were badly damaged.
Bristol and vicinity notes detail holiday visits by Ramsay Trotter family and William R to Mrs H W Boyneton, with local movements to New York for studies at St Joseph's Normal Institute. Postmaster Warren announces holiday schedule, with 8 am lobby close. mentions New Year events, sales, and a New Years Eve dance at State Armory.
An educational report notes educated individuals tend to higher earnings. The article highlights that graduates face fewer years of hardship and attain better financial outcomes over time.
John Thomas Downes 49 of this town died Wednesday night at his aunt’s home after four weeks of double pneumonia. Born here to Thomas F and Tolhan Downes he lived here all his life and worked in the cutting department of the National India Rubber Company. He was a member of St Marys Church and the Holy Name Society. Survived by two brothers William Joe and Thomas H, seven sisters Mrs Chester Dunbar Mrs George Gumann Mrs James Mehenna Warren Mrs Charles Coggeshall Mrs William Theses Cambridge and Margaret and Catherine Downes. Funeral at 10 o clock from his aunt’s home to St Marys Church for high mass. Officiants: Rev Thomas Callan pastor, Rev Thomas Kelley assistant, Rev Joseph Peja subdeacon. Floral tributes from company departments. Interment at Mary Cemetery.
Readable fragments list dance events and meetings under various auspices. January 6 shows New Year prom and old fashioned dance at Students Club. Further items reference hotel events and a Daughters of the American Revolution gathering.
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