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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1928
Page
2
Health officials urge immediate sewer and water service for the eastern Bristol area warning that without proper sanitation the risk of disease rises. Town Council members favor action and may propose funding in the upcoming Financial Town Meeting budget.
Parish events throughout the week featured Rev Sebastian Coute and Res Joseph Po Dias leading services. Sermons covered sin the commandments and notable preachings included discussions of the Second and Third Commandments. Children received Holy Communion during the midweek service.
Readable items list upcoming dinners and socials: Spaghetti Supper at American Legion Nuadmacy Kearney and Chicken Salad Supper at American Legion Headquarters February 9 and 14. Pastime Theatre hosts Second Annual Ladies Minstrels February 14 under Hope Circle New Daughters of Isabella. Turkey supper February 18 at Odd Fellows Hall under United Brothers and Rebekah lodges. Radioette at First Congregational Cam march February 16 under Congregational Club. Burke Supper February 16 at Mount Hope Chapter 230 FOS Dark Club Rooms. Candy Sale and Bridge Whist February 21 at Rockwell Hall Bristol Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. Central event: Central Review and examination of Ginteras School February 4 by Company C Colonial.
The Bristol District Nursing Association to hold its annual meeting at its headquarters 72 State street on Friday February 3 1928 at 730 pm Members who have paid one dollar or more are urged to attend and officers will be elected A proposed amendment defining officer duties will be discussed during the meeting.
Perley W. Lane announces the first half year honor list ending January 27. Names include Lester Eisenstadt, Russell V Ruen Plenrs Mason, Milton Bassing, Michael Se, Margaret Cinerchia, Mars Assuda, John Bovn, Hart Maggies, Gladys Osterberg, Irene Panzeoretta, Helen Romane, Mary Breen, Paul Cam, Carmella Castriotta, Irving Paersom, Rost Betrosars, Mary Suilivan with multiple 90s and 92s percent marks listed.
Candlemas Day was celebrated in three Catholic churches with masses and candles blessed at their close. Fire Chief John Grabert notes volunteer companies fought 78 fires last year, including 32 still alarms, up 14 from the year before. He urges residents to stay cautious as the State Board of Public Roads suspends Andre Christensen's license for lack of auto liability coverage.
Burnside Lodge No 34 Knights of Pythias met in Grand Army Hall Tuesday night. Condolences were offered for Past Chancellor George Clark who died January 19. Frank Child resigned as Master-at-Arms and Elmer Manlex was elected and installed by Past Chancellor George FE Luther. A public supper was announced for February 21 with tickets from committee members.
Palace No 13 Junior Order Prifces of Syracuse will hold a semi annual installation of officers Wednesday evening in G A R Prince Ravens elect Russell Aiten announces a collation will be served and Burnside Lodge Knights of Pythias will be guests. A public whist tonight at Guiteras Memorial School auditorium proceeds go to the school fund. Committee includes Miss Virginia August chairwoman Mrs Josephine Conrick Miss Dorothy Crown Miss ee Leonard and Miss Persis Olloff.
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