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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1929
Page
2
Editorial notes a senator's bill to fund a new road around the harbor head with half the cost paid by the state. The Finance Commissioner Peck is to review the bill. The piece urges approval to improve travel conditions after thaw or frozen periods and to spare travelers from rough crossings.
The Bristol Teachers Association will enroll members in an English extension course led by Prof T H Robinson of the R I College of Education. The group has a strong record in self improvement and this move reinforces that commitment.
A note marks Lindburgh reaching 27 years yesterday and wishes him success for the next 27 years, acknowledging the years packed with activity and achievement.
Observance of Box Scout Week begins next Friday February and runs through Thursday evening February 14. Friday features an address by J Harold Williams at Colt High School and Grurteras School. Saturday scouts act as Town officials from 9 oclock to noon with chosen scouts listed.
Prosecutors report that a probate court session held yesterday under Judge Edward approved the custodian’s inventory and account and ordered the executors and custodians’ inventories recorded. The hearing related to the estate of Charles Johnson involved multiple actions and dispositions.
Hydraulion Dreadnaught Defiance and Ever Ready volunteer fire teams will gather tomorrow evening. Other items note Mt Lebanon resident Isaac W Gorham visiting his father tax assessor Isaac H Gorham, a Congregational Women's Missionary Society meeting, and a vast array of local society events and rehearsals.
Notice announces a special meeting of the Corporation of St. Michael's Church to be held on Wednesday February 6 at 7 30 PM in the Holmes House.
Rhode Island Bishop James DeWals Perry administered the sacrament of confirmation to a class of twelve at Trinity Church during Sunday evening services. Assisted by Rev Nelson Kellogg, the rite was followed by a special musical program led by organist Helen Church. The sermon centered on the theme The Significance of a New Era.
John Nascar Te and Mass Mars Rodrigues of this town wed at St Elizabeths Church on Wood Street Thursday morning. Rev Frans J Graimes assisted. The bride was Nad ter, maid of honor Mass Pranges Goulart, and best man Maria Peres. Reception at Pooadtordd Street after ceremonies.
Plans call for removing the southern portion of the current structure and altering the northern section. Architects are Erekyn & Brown of Boston. The new building will house a Green Store, joining a regional chain with outlets in Fall River Newport and nearby areas. Contractors include Shawmut Construction Co. Boston and Rudwick Bros. Boston. Property sold to Benjamin Green of Brookline last fall. Removal to start around April first.
Katherine Arouca daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Arouca 21 Charles Street entertained 15 friends Saturday afternoon for her ninth birthday. The young hostess and guests enjoyed games and refreshments with a birthday cake shared among them.
In St Elizabeths Church yesterday morning George Durand and Anna Rodriques, both of this town, were married by Rev F F Vieira. The groom was supported by William Moran and the bride by her sister Mary Moran. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s brother in law home.
Joseph Thomas Temaux of Webster Maine and Laura Marie Jemaire of this town announce their intention to marry. The couple seeks a license and plans a ceremony in the near future.
The report notes management reorganizations within the TR Cer group as Cer cd arp reshuffles include new duties for the head of the making department and the supervision of the oeneh naking department. Details remain limited in the fragmented text.
The Family of the Late Alvin M Build Laotis expresses gratitude to relatives neighbors and friends for kindness and support during bereavement and for the beautiful offerings and prayers. The message recalls faith and hope in Jesus and the tomb.
The undersigned express heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends for acts of kindness and the beautiful floral tributes received during the bereavement of MEE JOS CHP fA FILAM TM I SONS And PAL OH TERS.
Brief garbled OCR text requests antiques and colored glass with high prices and various items listed. The readable fragments suggest a general wanted ad seeking tables chests and furnishings but details are unclear.
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