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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1921
Page
2
At a recent conference national and state Legion officials including National Commander F W Galbraith Jr. debated an editorial exemption from poll taxes. They declined to endorse the bill in the state legislature, saying ex service men should pay taxes like other citizens.
The Harry W. Congdon Post of the American Legion at Bridgeport Conn.'s conduct is exemplary as it awards membership to four clergymen. The post includes lawyers and doctors among its ranks with a lawyer as current commander and the two past commanders a lawyer and a physician. The executive committee also features three medical professionals.
A column notes that while employees may sit, rocking chairs and hammocks during business hours are not required or necessary for productive work.
The piece criticizes workers who pushed for six days pay for five, arguing it raised costs and left many idle. It notes voters complain less about military glory once they learn 93 cents of every dollar taxes fund war efforts.
A terse remark notes that as men pursue deeper advertising efforts they increasingly chase the idea of perpetual motion in business. The quote highlights a belief in relentless growth and nonstop push without pause.
Advertising efforts transform rough material into refined value as the process highlights efficiency and growth. The piece notes that smart branding and market placement uncover hidden potential and drive lucrative outcomes.
Carpenters and plumbers are urged to beware of counterfeit thousand dollar bills circulating. Officials advise scrutiny of large denomination cash and urge report of suspected fakes to authorities.
Prohibition officers raided multiple Bristol locations last Friday uncovering moonshine at Jesse Burne, Dominico Palangio, Carlo Tarlo, Joseph Bruno, Manuel Costa, Antonio Roderique, Tony Cunha, Frank Quintil and more. The Warren saloon of Mariano Sanchas yielded about three quarts. All defendants appeared before United States Commissioner Archibald C Matteson with Palangio Bruno and Sanchas pleading not guilty and seeking preliminary trials. bail set at 1000 dollars each.
A Bristol taxpayer urges the leading citizens to discuss protecting the town from fire during tonight's supper rather than only giving lectures. He cites a bonfire near the Y M C A last Sunday as an example of danger and calls for action.
Social visits include Mr and Mrs Oliver Renne guests of Mrs George Lemaire in Bristol. Bristol's Hoover Fund adds 2065.24 for starving children in Europe. A mass for Catherine O Meara at St Marys Church. Court actions: Solomon Nusenfeld v Joseph Servant defaulted in Fifth District Court. Mrs Samuel C Dimond plans to reside at 25 Marlborough Ave with son Harry James in Providence. Bristol Train of Artillery hosts old fashioned dances at Artillery Hall. Fire in back of F M Dimond store causes minor alarm. Colt Memorial High School class hosts fund raiser supper and entertainment. Albert Harder, ex-instructor, now with Candee Rubber Co in New Haven, visited. Velma Herrmann visits Frances Peckham in Newport. Peckham hosts whist party. Bristol Five to play Steam Rollers in Providence Infantry Hall and Bristol Naval Armory on Feb 14. Nora and Margaret Leahy head to New York then Los Angeles with Grand Canyon and Yellowstone trips. Taxpaying women eligible to vote must register by Feb 10. Grammar School graduation list: Mary Romano omitted from program. total graduates 18 girls and 14 boys. Sunday moving pictures debated by Rev G E Edell. American Legion members oppose Sunday movies for profit.
The Merrie Makers club, a group of young women linked to National India Rubber Company, held a well attended dance in the sun parlor of the Hotel Belvedere last Friday. Rubber footwear advertised at bargain prices at Suzman’s. Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella met at St Mary’s school hall. Knights of Columbus hosted Ladies Night in G A R Hall with plans for a follow up next Monday. United Whist Club closed its first series at 10 0 F Hall with prizes to Miss Margaret Hamill and Elisha Hibbert linked to top scores.
K of C Bristol Council hosts Ladies Night this Thursday at 8 pm in Grand Army Hall. Rev Father Donovan of Providence College will discuss Joyce Kilmer life and ideals. The program includes vocal solos by M Theresa Sullivan and readings by Nellie A Pierce. Refreshments and dancing follow. Event organized by A C Nerone chair. Albert Edmonds Charles Burns Daniel McLean Florence Sullivan M J Doyle.
Asa W Hathaway, longtime head of the sail department at Herreshoff Mfg, left for City Island NY to lead the William H Griffin sail making plant. Rufus E Murray, former Herreshoff foreman, is already with City Island boat builders and may, with Hathaway, collaborate on high class sailing craft. Jack Davidson, once of Bristol, is also employed in City Island.
Feb 4 Friday afternoon and evening food sale supper and entertainment in Colt High School auditorium by Class of 1921. Feb 3 Thursday evening subscription dance in Artillery Hall by Bristol Train of Artillery. Feb 10 Thursday evening supper in Memorial Chapel by Congregational Club. Feb 7 Monday evening dances in G 4 R Hall and complementary banquet at Hotel Belvedere by local associations.
The National Safety Council executive committee at Atlantic City reports that automobile deaths exceed all factory and mining fatalities combined. One US death occurs every 35 seconds in driving, with Chicago showing a 25 percent rise in the first half of last year. The committee urges uniform safety legislation, plus public support, while noting data could use more detail.
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints Elnathan P. Brownell estate administrators Elnathan P. Brownell Jr and Mary Ella Gray, bond filed, claims must be filed in six months before the first advertisement date.
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