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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1925
Page
2
Editorial notes a six part entertainment series by Brist Eagles for a local charitable fund. The first show is at Pastime Theatre on Feb 15 with five more Sunday evenings in March and April. It urges strong public support, highlighting how quiet local benevolence aids the poor and eases tax demands.
A Bankers Association report shows school savings balances rising from 11.8 million to 20.4 million dollars in the year ended June 30, with pupil numbers up 328 475 or about 17 percent. Districts rise in activity reflects growing responsibility and character building through bank accounts.
Secretary Hoover emphasizes radio growth rests on audience attitude not devices. He notes broadcasters must attract discerning listeners and avoid rubbish, similar to motion pictures. The aim is better service as quality attractions compete for optimal listening hours and unwanted filler is weeded out.
Opinion surveys nationwide claim rising prosperity as confidence in government grows. Gains in agriculture boost industry, but warning against over optimism and speculative inflation remains prudent.
The report says Philippine state coal mines cost about $18 per ton to mine while coal sells for around $10 per ton. The ongoing operation supports the view that government ownership strains taxpayers as deficits mount.
A mixed Bristol item list reports Ed Farnes West ill with pneumonia at home on Eaton Street and laryngitis attack for Harry Town at Hope Street. High Street Garage installs a 9000 gallon gasoline tank. 1925 calendar pads offered at the Phoenix Office. Local ice dealers Morris Brothers and Alphonse Vermerette harvest a 12 inch crop. Valentine cards promoted by Gibson's. Duffy's Lady and Mrs Rose Bruscato visit New York relatives. Franklin Street station operator John W. Ellis spends weekend in Sterling with relatives. The Whirlwinds basketball team schedules an out of town game vs West Ends of Arctic, Cosmo Bros . manager. Mrs Lyon Weyburn visits Boston. Miss Anthony to stay brief. Rehearsals for Miss Cherry Blossom cantata by Colt Memorial High School pupils begin. performance Feb 23-24 in the high school auditorium. Dr H W Church injures hip on ice. parish notes comment on his limp. Eighty children take Holy Communion at St Elizabeth's. Fr Francesco G Vieira instructs parents duties. Feb 22 entertainment of pictures at Jme Theatre by parish children. Count Monte Cristo shown. Epworth League Chicken Salad Supper tickets sold. only ticket holders served. Democratic Committee meeting selects candidates for town officers and endorses Sylvia, McGovern, Peterson for Town Council. Leahy for Town Clerk, Treasurer, and Moderator slated. further slate to be completed Friday.
A collection of social events and notices including illness of Mrs. Israel Goldstein, engagements of Doris F. Wrightington, and community meeting plans at St. Michael's Church and the State Street M. E. Church. Also mentions charity tickets, a court case, and a postponed community supper with visits to Suzman’s store and other local ads.
Edward B Newman died at his home 71 Church street after a six week illness. Born December 4 1854 he was a painter by trade and worked for Lafayette Gorham and National India Rubber Company. He was twice married and survived by second wife Mary Francs and eleven children. A brother William Nelson Newman and five grandchildren also survive. Funeral at 2 PM tomorrow from his home with Rev Jenson B Howard officiating at St Michaels Church and burial at North Cemetery.
A stray OCR fragment notes patrols planning stunts at members' homes tomorrow night and a district Get-together Thursday at the Artillery Armory where all troops will meet.
A Friday evening private dance in the Colt Memorial High School auditorium drew a large crowd. The Senior Class sponsored event featured music by the Shepard Colonial Orchestra of Providence. Patronesses included Mrs. Charles Koch and others, with Edward Menard as chairman and a committee of Madeline Koch, Dilys Wall, and Jerry Romano.
Fragmentary OCR text references a committee and names including Mrs Peating Wood of Stoughton Massachusetts and Mrs Hirolé Spedley. The passage is garbled with incomplete phrases and missing context.
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