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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1922
Page
2
Subscriptions totaling 47.50 of 50 needed to weigh patients at the semi monthly tuberculosis clinic have funded scales. Apparatus ordered and expected in time for use next Friday. Phoenix editor notes supporters and urges town to back Hydes Minstrels with ticket purchases to aid the volunteer fire department.
The General Assembly met in grand committee at 1.30 and elected two judges for Superior Court. A A Capotosto of Providence becomes one new seat and Hugh B Baker of Newport fills the late Judge Doran’s post. Capotosto’s nomination was seconded by Rep James F Lavander with a stirring address.
Miss Annie P Sousa daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Sousa died yesterday at her parents home after a short illness. Born in town 16 years ago she worked at the Cranston Worsted Mills. Survived by seven siblings and her parents funeral tomorrow at 9 AM with a requiem Mass at St Phandeth Church burial at St Marys Cemetery.
A Bristol area town council holds an evening special meeting in the council chamber. Community events include Trinity Church Ladies' Aid Silver Tea, Hydes Minstrels tickets at Hamill's, and a series of whist games at the Bristol clubs with prizes. A Riverside fire and a sewer project update finish the civic notices, with influenza worries noted and local charity events planned.
Mrs Charles F Sanford presided at the Taft School Club meeting. Mrs Frank H Hammill spoke on bills in the State Legislature especially the Mothers Aid Bill. Mrs Henry W Boynton read letters from Hindman School Kentucky and Mrs Charles H Thompson gave readings. An entertainment tea followed served by the Hospitality Committee.
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