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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1929

Page

2

Church Unity urged by Maurice C Smith Jr at Congregational Church

Maurice C Smith Jr spoke to the Men's Union Brotherhood on a personal testimony about church criticism, urging lay leadership to drive progress. He praised clergy but blamed trustees deacons and finance committees for stagnation, calling for return to first principles and broader church service. He described a Bristol Union Church model and noted next week's service will be at the Methodist Church led by Roswell S Bosworth, with March 3 nighttime Brotherhood services at the Congregational Church chapel.

Maurice C Smith, Jr Men's Union Brotherhood Congregational Church Bristol Roswell S Bosworth Congregational

Boy Scouts Mobilization Hunt for Missing Trooper

One hundred fifty Boy Scouts from Bristol Warren and Barrington joined in a search for William Head of Troop 4 who was missing last Saturday afternoon. The drill, announced via Providence radio, tested troop mobilization and search detail planning. After about an hour the trooper was found in a field off Metacomasenic Warren. Scouts demonstrated scoutcraft methods for carrying and caring for the disabled.

Bristol Warren Barrington Providence William Head

Studebaker Reports Record January 1929 Sales

Studebaker sold the largest number of retail deliveries in January 1929, with over 2000 untitled orders carried into February. J M Cleary, sales manager, notes the surge follows the new Commander flight and improved President, King and Commander Say series shown at the New York Auto Show.

M Cleary Othe Studebaker Coeporation America Studsbaker Studebaker New York

Local notices cover church services and school budget plans

Town Council holds semi monthly meeting and School Committee schedules budget decisions. St Marys and St Elizabeths host masses while Hope Circle gears for March events. Troop 2 Bristol Girl Scouts meet Wednesday. veterans visit Newport Home and local engagements include engagements and entertainments at Reynolds School and Colt High.

St. Mary's Church Ellen Tobin A C Martins St. Michael's Church Fall River St Elizabeth's Church Financial Town St Mary's Church Mary E Magee John FL Magee Bristol Girl Scouts of America Reynolds School Kan O Columbus Pawtucket Jattle Sisters of the Poor William Hanson Constitution Street Dorothy Palmer Howard M Dowling T B Dowling Providence Tom Gauiteras

Don’t Get Up Nights Promotes Keller Formula Buchu

An advertisement claims tathtated Buchu Keller Formula relieves long standing bladder irritation and night urination by acting on the bladder and reducing acidity. It asserts tablets cost 2c each at drug stores with Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg or Frank J. Jones Pharmacy 344 Wood Street as local outlets.

Crescent Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg Frank J. Jones Wood Street

Gorham golden wedding noted in Bristol

Mr and Mrs Isaac H Gorham of Bristol observe their 50th wedding anniversary with a quiet family dinner at the home of their son in law and daughter Edward P Church Jr 232 Hope Street due to health concerns. The couple wed February 20 1879 in Bristol with deep family ties and public service roles in town life.

Isaac H. Gorham Edward P. Church, Jr Hope Street Gorham Bristol Isaac Julia Franklin) Gorham Reynolds Manufacturing Company National Rubber Company National India Rubber Company Republican Town Committee Hook, Ladder and Hose Company St Alban’s Lodge Gorham Wa Nathan Mary Rawson) Warren Alsumi Church Activites Isaac W. Gorham Lebanon Sarah Gifford Robert Gifford Providence John H G Church Edward P Church

Young Man Wanted to Learn Printing Trade

Advertisement seeks a young man to learn the printing business. Applicants must provide good character references and show willingness to work hard. Apply immediately at the Phoenix office.

Phoenix

Three Bristol Teams Win in Naval Reserve Armory Night

In an Evening of Basket Ball at the Naval Reserve Armory three Bristol teams triumphed. Battery C beat Y M H A Community Club of Providence, Kel l ey's Five defeated Fall River Boys' Club, and Ella Maes Co eds defeated Rick's Lassies amid strong attendance.

Naval Reserve Armory Battery C Providence Kelley Fall River Boys Ella Mae Rick Lassies

Juicy Exchange From The Pathfinder Humor Page

Wise and Crack trade witty quips about gifts and comfort as Abe asks about golf with knickers Levi interrupts about people only and Wise reveals a fur coat gift given to his wife with a silent motive implied.

Abe Levi Pathfinder

Puzzle Dialogue Sparks Funny Exchange on Marriage Roles

A quirky exchange features lines about surprises and swallowing tacks followed by jokes on horseback riding headaches. Characters Beebat Poeunk Ganna Walska discuss marriage, with a wink at gender expectations and social norms.

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Bristol County MM. G. Farrally R.S. Bosworth Philip Brady Bradford St Corner of Thames Telephone Bristol Post Office Phoenix News M. Darling Richard C_ Quirk Daniel G. Coggeshall James F Duffy Easterbrooks Julio F. Xavier BOY Scouts Studebaker Sales Charles Falugo State Street Jack Bristol Furniture Co Ladies’ Aid Society of the MFE Guy A. Sullivan Eneithe Reidy Howe Port Mile Kingston Colt High School Cranston ‘Worsted Mill St. Joseph's Catholic Club Central Falls Cranston Worsteds King Philp Lodge Mt Hope Bridge Mas Mav Rhode Island Metacom Avenue Massachusetts John Post Reynolds Pequot Connecticut Lena Sen Leaping Frog Ralph Delap Maurice Smith, Jr Byfield and Reynolds K. A. Osterberg Central St. Telephone Church Street House M. K. Herbert Church St John Charles M. Connery Undertaker Burton D. Lee Portsmouth N. H Bristol Caning Company Reed Rush John Donato Aid Oridas Ruth ‘A. Selden Siehe Mivears Jans Wood’ Street Ing W. F. Duffy Peter Bonvicin Burton ST American Racator Products Earl P. Mathewson Augustus P. Duffy W. W. Franklin & Co Colonial Dorrance St Gaspee Treasury Department Washington J) Co UC Os Bristol RT Jasa Wehtmore Nottis Linecaln Avenue Burton Steel Hope and Olver Etespie Styeret Mara Dixon High St Inquire W. T. Remieres Revere House Briatol R. LE Mamma Walska Edward F. Kearns Constitution St Pearl St Annie Trainor John C. Trudell Second St Bristol, R. I Cranston ST Providence, R. 1 Venetian Gardens Child Street Rhode Islanders New England WJAR Vermette Brothers Oldsmobile Sales and Service THE Waldron Company Bradford Street Een
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