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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1928

Page

4

Minstrel Show Under Auspices of Hope Circle D of Isabella

Members of Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella present their second annual minstrel show at the Pastime Theatre under Miss Nora F O Dwyer. Moulin Rouge Orchestra led by Daniel E Dwyer provides music with pianists Miss Bertha Menard and Miss Margaret Morrissey. The program features choruses solos and specialties by a long list of performers, concluding with a full company closing chorus. Final rehearsal set for Sunday at 10 o'clock in the Pastime Theatre.

Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella Nora FE Dwyer Moulin Rouge Orchestra Daniel E. Dwyer Bertha Menard Margaret M Morrissey Piannola Margaret M Conley Magdalen Shaw Macntosh Myrtle Clark Fla Mac Lemaire Guy Miss Okay Anna Knowlton Gidap Garibaldi Miss Clowd Nora FO Dwyer Musses Shaw Lemaire Kay Chowdy Mary Mouett Elizabeth Diver Margeete Walsh Minnie Mary Peaks Mary Collins Dorothy Manz Bertha Pavia Mary Callan Mary Crosden Mary Lannon Katherine Cialla Flynn Mary McDonough Isabel Adams Isabel Svinia Mass Alice Walsh Sara Sweeney Sophie

Life of Governor Aram J Pothier Honored at Assembly

Principal of Colt Memorial High School presents a review of Governor Pothier’s life. Students and faculty rise in respect at 1 pm in the high school auditorium with bowed heads. Similar tributes occur at trade schools later in the day.

Perley W. Lane Colt Memorial High School Grosernor Aram J Pothier Nate Chi Ao

Burnside Lodge Plans Anniversary and Social Event

At the weekly convention of the Bonon side Large No 44 Ranghton Pythias and YR Hall Viesda CVCnINg, George Moore chairs the social committee. Tickets go on sale through Knights or Sisters. the event marks the 64th anniversary of the featured lodge with invited guests including Nostor and Olampus Palace members.

Ebonon Pythias and Hall Viesda Cvcning Ace Nice George Moore Oharr Sevta Ted Neech Manet Ord Terae Ali Dempole Pathian Noster Olampus Palace Juantor Chiter Poanmees Sveagcuse

Fire Crews Respond to Two Incidents in Local Districts

Volunteer fire companies answered two alarms yesterday. The first, at 9:40 in the 18th district, involved a fire in the cab of a William H. Bell Inc truck and was put out by a water bucket. damage was slight. The second, at 7:20 in the 34th district, was a cellar fire at a Ferry Road cottage used as a Tea Room. damage again was slight.

18Th District William H. Bell, Inc 34Th District Ferry Road Walker’s ‘Cove

Camp Taka-Test reunion postponed to Monday evening

The Camp Taka Test reunion will be held Monday at 7 30 in the Seo building with moving pictures songs cheers camp committee election and a camp report Deputy Commissioner George R Fish in charge Scouts of all troops invited A Camp Yawgoog reunion follows tomorrow at Commercial High Providence at 8 P M with broad attendance planned A Lincoln life pageant will be shown at First Baptist Church Sun 730 Scout family attendance urged Troop 5 last night planned stunts house parties and a Washington Birthday hike Awashonk’s Herd P WS to reorganize Sunday meetings in the woods

Abraham Lincoln First Baptist Church Washington The Scout Honor Society Wall

Olympus Palace No 13 to Meet at Grand Army Hall

The Junior Order Princes of Syracuse plan a special meeting in Grand Army Hall on Monday evening. Committees for the new term will be formed and plans set for the remainder of the winter season. Members will also discuss inviting Burnside Lodge No 34 Knights of Pythias to attend the 6th anniversary celebration in February.

Olsimpus Palace Princes of Sen Rhichards Providence Arcadia

Second Annual Ladies Minstrels at Pastime Theatre

Feb 13 and 14 evenings feature the Second Annual Ladies Minstrels under Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella. Feb 14 includes a Tuesday turkey supper under United Brothers and Kebekah Lodges. March events list multiple suppers, card and bridge games, and church activities with local lodges and groups.

Hope Circ Isabella Turkey United Brothers and Kebekah Eoenius Kadroletta Happy First Congregational Church Congregational Mount Hop Temas Alvn Bridge Rockwell Efall Auspis Bristel Daughters of the American Hal Coonetegatus Teachers of Church Crryite

Woonsocket Rubber Team Beats National India Rubber Team

Woonsocket Rubber Company defeated the National India Rubber Company 28 to 23 at Woonsocket last night. Battery C 243d Coast Artillery Corps from the town beat Kingston A C at Wickford 30 to 23 with Garvin and Biancuzzo starring.

National India Rubber Company Woonsocket Rubber Company Woonsocket Coast Artillery Corps Kingston A. C Wickford Garvin Biancuzzo

Real estate transfer for bridge approach land in Bristol area

Isabel Burch Jones of Providence sells land and buildings on the west side of Ferry road to the Mount Hope Bridge Company. This marks the first transfer of property condemned for the Bristol side bridge approach.

Isabel Burch Jones Providence Mount Hope Bridge Company Ferry Road Bristol

Missions at St Elizabeth's Church Lift Parish Spirit

For two weeks at St Elizabeth's Church the missions led by Rev Fr Joseph P. Dias and Rev Fr Sebastian Couto of the Society of Jesus drew large attendance. The five week was for women and this week for men with talks on Sin Penance and the commandments. The mission will see at the 10 30 o'clock mass Sunday. Father Dias and Father Couto spoke on Punishment at Men The Fourth Commandment Sin Observance of the Lord's Day The Sixth Commandment and related topics during the series.

Father Couto Fr. Diaz Fr. Couto Father Dias

Fire Chief Grabert Sidelined by Illness at Home

Fire Chief John Grabert has been confined to his home at 198 High Street for a week after catching a severe cold at the Fall River fire. Assistant Fire Engineer John D. Dimond Jr. serves as Acting Chief during the illness with slight improvement reported this morning.

John Grabert High Street Fall River John D. Dimond, Jr

Wished Full Equipment Jackie Meets New Brother

A family story follows Jackie and his father as they visit a new baby brother. The room smells of fresh flowers and the boy notes the infant’s small mouth and cries, then tells his father he wanted a brother with teeth.

Jackie Mother Daddy

Desolate Pesca dores Islands Byte by fierce northeast winds

A geologist assessment notes the 21 Pesca dores Islands between Formosa and China have been battered by nine months of northeast gales. Erosion has shrunk their original area, leaving barren surfaces that contrast with Southeast Asia's green island world.

Theresea Formosa China Pescadores Islands Asli

De-nicotinizing Tobacco Sparks Health Debate

Historical notes describe multiple methods to remove nicotine from tobacco and claim yarded steam treatment can eliminate most nicotine. Authorities urge reducing nicotine before sale as tobacco damage to heart nerves and lungs is cited. The piece links smoking to persistent coughs and chronic bronchitis risks.

Toacco

Died Vargas Child Alice Vargas Dies at Six Months

In this town on February 7 Alice daughter of Mr and Mrs Francisco Vargas aged six months is reported dead.

Vargas Alice Francisco Vargas

In Memoriam Hattie N David Son Died February 10 1927

In loving memory of Hattie N David Son who died on February 10 1927. We mourn her in silence and shed many silent tears as she rests with others who are asleep.

Hattie N Davidson

California group warns children about cars and levers

The California State Automobile Association cautions children to avoid playing around vehicles or touching levers, urging supervision and safety awareness to prevent harm around automobiles.

The California State Automobile Association

A Dollar Dinner For Four From Seasonal Shopping

The article outlines a cost cutting meal for two couples priced at one dollar. It details a hamburger plate with buttered peas pineapple fried in fat and a peach meringue dessert using stale sponge cake and peaches. Total items list beef 33 cents egg 5 cents pineapple 9 cents peas 15 cents potatoes 4 cents dessert 23 cents coffee 4 cents bread and butter 7 cents.

Cousin from the West Finds a Friendly Cousin

A visiting cousin meets relatives at a home where two young children play. The mothers fear possible quarrels but the afternoon passes calmly with tea and conversation. Jean tells her mother Helen seemed more like a friend than a cousin.

Jean Helen New York Sun

Recipe fragment mixes satire with sensory cues

This fragment from the Boston Transcript reads like a distorted recipe or culinary parody. It references measurements, extracts, and seasonings but remains unclear in intent, with phrases about liquor, taste, and a stamped image.

Boston Transcript

Spaghetti Supper Draws Legion Auxiliary Members

Approximately 150 spaghetti suppers were served by Kearney Unit No.6 Ladies' Auxiliary of the American Legion last evening in Legion Hall Makowsky Block. The event featured candles, cut flowers, flags, and a menu of spaghetti with cheese meatballs rolls pie and coffee. Meals were prepared by Mrs. John Troiano and Mrs. Felicia St Angelo with a committee led by Mrs. Troiano and including many auxiliary members.

Kearney Ladies’ Auxiliary of the American Legion Legion Hall Makowsky Block John Troiano Felicia St. Angelo Earl Dunbar Marjorie Edmonds Fred M. Straight William le Page William T. Cashin Marion Pardey Walter M. Carr Margaret Callan Elizabeth Pierce Roselman Desilets Helen A. Condon Annie Foley

Court of Bristol approves final account of Margaret McLaughlin estate

Bristol probate court schedules February 1 1928 hearing for Robert J. McKay as executor to present final account of Bret R. McLaughlin's estate. Notice ordered to be published fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix. Clerk John W. Church signs off.

Estate of George T. Sisson Final Account Noted

Probate Court of Bristol on February 1 1928 records William E Sisson administrator presenting final account for the estate of George T Sisson late of Bristol deceased. Court sets February 20 1928 at 10 oclock AM in Bristol Probate Court for consideration and orders fourteen days notice to be published once a week in the Bristol Phoenix.

Bristol George T. Sisson William E. Sisson CT A George T Sisson Bristol Phoenix John W. Church

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Minstrels N 70 Burnside Lodge Olympus Palace Hert Ssruk Memoriam Susan Drawson Superior Court State OF Rhode Island Providence and Bristol, SC Town of County of M. P Portsmouth General Assembly of Rhode Island Nathaniel W Smith Edwardt LL Leahy Norman Starier Wilhelmina Shepard John W Church John C F Shepard Carlo Simioli TF Robate Maria Cioffi Freeborn R,. Cole Ladies’ Auxiliary American Légions Margaret BR. McLaughlin Robert J. McKay Bret R. McLaughlin Bristol District Nursing Association State Street G. M. Wilbur Constitution ST A. R. Depasquale & Bro Undertakers Providence Garpee O. M. Bailey Johns-Manville Collins Street E. W. Weaver G. W. Simmons William Street Charles M. Connery Undertaker Burton St Archie H. Rounds Tel. Con Union Street Isaac B. Munro Garfield Avenue Augustus P. Duffy W. W. Franklin & Co Wood Street William A. Doran Bay View Ave
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