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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1927
Page
3
The fragment notes a communication from the New England Insurance Exchange about an electrical equipment inspection in the town hall. It states improvements not yet made and that the matter was referred to Council President Henry W. Peterson for action.
Colt Memorial high of this town beat Warwick high 16 to 13 at Appenoug on Tuesday, securing a second win after a 12 to 7 victory at the local Y gym. Warwick led 7 to 5 at halftime before Colt pulled away in the second half as Gorham led Colt while Ucei and Congdon toped Warwick scoring.
Ambiguous fragment references Walladkér Condon Swanson and Fox in a refereeing context. Mentions Island State and Times Eight-mpnte quarters. Unable to confirm full names or event details from the OCR fragment.
In front of a large gallery, the Pawtucket Boys' Club defeated the Olympians of the Employe d Boys' Brotherhood 32 to 19. Farher of Brown Tron Eleven starred on defense as Pawtucket earned praise for a strong showing against an undefeated local team. The lineup featured Pereira Beech Ellston Marshall Freeman Keough Moura Gildea Messier Pereira Farher Sylvia Sousa Towner. The Pawtucket seconds beat the Y Triangles 25 to 8 in the prelim. Both local teams travel to Pawtucket March 12 for return games.
Chase Rockwell urges Bristol voters to defend the town’s good name by electing honest trustworthy candidates to the new council. He argues for cost control and warns against unworthy or little known nominees while inviting public support at the polls. He endorses including women and calls for action to secure law and order.
The regular holiday schedule will be observed on Feb 22 for Washington’s Birthday. Money Order Registry and Postal Departments close all mails dispatched at 9 15 am. Mails received at 6 50 and 7 35 am will be boxed. Lobby open 7 am to 6 pm. Stamp and General Delivery windows close at 9 am. Carriers note morning mail pickup. leave notice by 5 30 pm Feb 21.
Residents report cross party maneuvering in Providence area politics. Democratic and Republican town committees dispute candidates for Town Council with hints of prior party switches and withdrawals. A Citizen’s ticket may enter the field if filing closes Monday night.
Troop 1 met in the Scout Building to finalize plans for the upcoming Scout Executive inspection within two weeks and to schedule a Washington's Birthday hike. Troop 5 voted to hold a joint meeting with Troop 1 in Warren Armory next Thursday evening and join a Lincoln Woods hike with Troop 3. The Troop 5 basketball team defeated Troop 2 26 to 5. The Hippos of Troop 5 held a supper at the Patrol Leaders Club. Troop 4 meets tonight to plan hikes and instruction. The Court of Honor and Board of Awards will convene Monday evening Feb 28 open to the public. The Owls lead in the newspaper contest running to month’s end.
The American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Unit No 6 met at ig A R Hall with many members present. Plans included a Newport Naval Hospital trip Sunday with entertainment for the troops and transportation arranged by notifying Miss Nora E Dwyer by Saturday noon. After the meeting a Valentine Party for Kearney Post members featured comic valentines and deliveries by Commander George R Fish, followed by refreshments and dancing.
The American Legion Kearney Post No. 6 met in G A R Hall and formed a committee of George L Howe Earl K Dunbar and Thomas Hickey to study a May French Carnival. A Newport Naval Hospital visit to Bristol at 1 pm Sunday was announced, and a smoker is planned for the next meeting along with membership updates.
The Bristol library year ends with 21 159 volumes in catalog and 29 473 daily averages circulated, up from 1925. Esther Osterberg praised as librarian with high school pupils as steady readers, while 20 842 volumes started the year, 402 added, 85 worn out, and 1 000 006 total since opening.
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