Bishop Relates Alaska Missionary Work for Parishioners
Rt Rev Peter Trimble Rowe bishop of Alaska spoke at St Michael's Church detailing his 37 years of Arctic missions and Alaska's changes since the Yukon gold days. Dr Grafton Burke added notes on the Hudson Stuck Memorial Hospital serving Indians and Eskimos beyond the Arctic Circle.
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St Michael’s Church
Peter Trimble Rowe
Alaska
Arctic
Yukon
Ketchikan
Revillagigedo Island
Bis
Grafton Burke
Hudson Stuck
Anthony R. Parshley
St. Michael's Church
Bishop Rowe
Grafton
Benjamin M MacDougall
Bradford Street
A. R Parshless
John T. Byron
Providence
Local readers submit items to Phenix column
Community notes report births marriages meetings and social events. Edward Costa announces the birth of a son. Betty Crowley returns home after surgery. charity whist at Guiteras House. Town Council semi monthly meeting. various local residents attend events and fundraisers. Red Cross thanks committee for December Community Revue. Kathleen Kelley elected secretary treasurer of Rhode Island College of Education Press Club. St Albans Lodge attends church for Washington's 200th anniversary. showers and socials hosted at 73 Constitution Street and Anchorage Court.
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Edward Costa
Thompson Avenue
United Brothers Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
High Street
Council
Burnside Memorial Building
Betty Crowley
Union Street
Rhode Island Hospital
Guiteras House
Netopian Society
James $. Dunbear
C. A. Osterberg
Pursgrove Coal Mining Company
Cleveland
Ohio
T. Edgar Sutcliffe
Albert Sutcliffe
Hope Street
L. George Cote
Constitution Street
American Legion Auxiliary
Kearney
Charles L. Hughes
Carmine J. Massano
Providence Journal
Evening Bulletin
Greenwich Inn
East Greenwich
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Kathleen F. Kelley
Rhode Island College of Education
Kelley
Hugh F Kelley
Byfield Street
Taft School Club
George Washinon
N G Herreshoff, Jr
F. A
St Alban's Lodge
No 6
Congregational Church
George Washington
Charles G Nystrom
D H Buchanan
New York
Anchorage
Virginia
Gwendolyn LeClair
Charlotte Suzman
Betty Church
Gladys H Osterberg
Died Card In This Town Peleg J Card 89
Peleg J Card dies aged 89. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 2 p.m from the George M Wilbur funeral home in Warren Rhode Island.
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Peleg
George M Wilbur
Warren
R. I
Scientist predicts Earth’s stand ing room will vanish in 306 years
A scientist warns that in 306 years there will be nothing left on Earth to stand on noting the coming scarcity will affect people with fallen arches and others who rely on stable ground.
Rhode Island Struck By Measles Epidemic Prompts Parental Urgency
Rhode Island faces a severe measles outbreak with over 1100 cases reported in late January, likely undercounted. Officials urge strict isolation to protect young children, describe Koplik spots and rash progression, and warn that while the current wave is mild, complications and deaths have occurred, including in 1926 measles fatalities.
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Pee Wick
Rhode ‘Island
Rhode Island
Koplik
Notice of Responsibility for Debts
Henry J Sylvia Jr states he will not be responsible for any bills contracted by others in his name on and after February 11, 1932 at 21 Munroe Ave Bristol R 1.
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Henry J Sylvia JR
Munroe Ave
Bristol R
Bristol P T A explains riot at free program
Celia Dimond, president, apologizes for last Fridays uprising at a Bristol Parent-Teacher Association event. She describes the year’s plan for free educational entertainment, notes heavy attendance beyond expectations, and cites challenges in enforcing a child attendance rule, urging understanding.
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Parent-Teacher Association
the Phoenix
Celia Dimond
Bristol Parent-Teacher Association
Not in Favor of Community Store
A letter to the Phoenix editor argues against a proposed town run Community Store. The writer claims building rents, clerks, and logistics cut into charity efforts, that local merchants would suffer, and taxes could rise for owners. He warns townspeople about vacancies and Bristol’s need for multiple shops.
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the Phoenix
Bristol
Warren and South Kingstown Clash In Key Conference Bout
In a pivotal Conference Class B game at Warren High gymnasium Warren faces South Kingstown after a 14 to 11 Wakefield win. A Warren victory would crown them first, while a South Kingstown win keeps them atop the league.
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Warren High
Warren
South Kingstown
Wakefield
South County
Jim McKeough
Colt
Colt Aggregation
Bristolians
Warren Poised in Class B Title Chase Amid Tough Schedule
Warren holds ten Class B games with only two losses a 22 21 setback to Colt and a defeat by South Kingstown They plan to start Dyman scoring ace Prepowski Romano Hunt Couture and MacDougall The same lineup used by South Kingstown rival Coach Tom Maliff relies on the Evans Wright Thackary and Red Murney to keep Kingstown prominent this season.
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South Kingstown
Bristol
Warren
Diefeat
Colt
McGeongh
Dyman
Prepowski
Romano
Hunt
Couture
MacDougall
Tom Maliff
Kingstown
Evans Boys
Wright
Thackary
Colts Face Cumberland Five in Valley Falls Showdown
The Colt team travels to Valley Falls to meet Cumberland High in a Class B game. Cumberland, winless this season, upset expectations with a closer 76 to 68 loss to Bristol and a six point margin loss to Warren High, signaling potential surprise.
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Colt
Valley Falls
Cumberland High School
Cumberland
Bristol
Cumberland Five
Warren High
Battery C to Meet Taunton AA In Armory Tilt
Thursday basketball double header at the State Armory features Battery C facing Taunton AA after a tight loss last week to Brockton Town Team. At the YMCA the Olympians battle St Anns of Providence following a strong start and recent wins by Olympian Juniors against Providence teams.
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State Armory
Church Street
YMCA
Battery C
Brockton
Taunton AA
Olympians
St Anns
Providence
Dill
Colts Return Home to Face North Kingstown Outfit
Friday at 330 in Guiteras gym the Colt quintet hosts North Kingstown High in a key home game North Kingstown has surged with its best basketball this season and recently upset Burrillville 27 22 dropping Burrillville from a second place tie with Warren. Bowling takes spotlight in Saturday action at State Street all ys weekly matches.
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Guiteras Gsm
Colt
North Kingstown High
North Kingstown Boys
Wickford
Burrillville High School
Burrillville
Warren
State Street
The Yellow Ticket in Fox Films romance of Russia
Elissa Landi stars as a virtuous peasant girl who travels with a yellow ticket becomes an outcast in St Petersburg. She falls for a British journalist while being pursued by the police and must confront a dangerous secret police head played by Lionel Barrymore.
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Raoul Walsh
Fox Films
Elissa Landi
Lionel Barrymore
Laurence Olivier
Walter Byron
Rita LaRoy
Sarah Padden
Russia
St. Petersburg
Miss Land
Secret Police
Barrymore
Coming Events schedule for late February in Bristol area
A Bristol list of events includes Court Whist at Gutteras House for Netopian Society fundraising on Feb 16, Bean Supper by Mt Hope Chapter OBS on Feb 18 at Grand Army Hall, Patriotic program Feb 21 by Rotary Club at Colt Memorial Auditorium, 84th Washington Ball Feb 22 at Bristol Casino by Bristol Train of Artillery, and Oriental Supper Feb 25 at Gutteras House by Congregational Club.
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Gutteras House
Netopian Society For Benefit of Charity
Mt Hope
Grand Army Hall
Rotary Club
Colt Memorial Auditorium
Bristol Train of Artillery
Bristol Casino
Guteras House
Oriental Supper
Auspices Congregational Club
Taxes on Births Marriages and Deaths Under William III
During the reign of William III and Mary taxes were levied to fund the war. The levies included charges on marriages births and deaths and also targeted bachelors and widowers with a five year term.
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William III
Mary
Great Britain
Useful Grasshopper Mouse Feeds on Insects and Scorpions
The grasshopper mouse of western states earns its keep by preying on grasshoppers beetles crickets and scorpions. This small carnivorous mammal showcases an unusual diet among rodents and helps control insect populations.
Business Proverb A determined man usually gets his own way
A saying from Woman's Home Companion notes that determination helps a man secure his goals. The proverb reflects practical wisdom about perseverance and initiative in daily affairs.
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