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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1928

Page

3

Certificates Awarded at Guiteras Memorial School

Principal George J. O'Brien distributed reading certificates Friday afternoon. Honor recipients include Angelo Ferri Bertha Cheshire Raphelina DeRosa Frank Lucca Alfred Paiva and many others across Junior 3A 3B 30 2A 2B and 20 classes with multiple pupils receiving two or one certificate as listed.

George J. O'Brien Guiteras Memorial School Angelo Ferri Bertha Cheshire Raphelina DeRosa Frank Lucca Alfred Paiva Mary Gladding Elmer Manley Shirley Newman Claudia de Wolf Angelina Ranalli Antonetta Poli Genevieve Pagnano Marguerite Rische Mary Aguar Anna Maderos Elsie Cheshire Dorothy Adams Mary Cornell Raymond McCormack Helen Conley Alphonse Poll William Dwyer Mary Cortellossa Lena Carroll Charles Manz Anna Carmone Wilfred Guevremont William Manchester Archie Rounds Elizabeth Rounds Domenic Vivenzio Joseph Teixeiro Cosmo Marabell Christopher Maderos Michael Rucci Vincent Pasqua Fliel Peterson William Cheetham Lena Raposa Marion Stanton Audres Munro

Alves Amaral Couple United in Church Ceremony

Miss Marion Amaral of 179 Mount Hope Avenue united in marriage with Anthony Louis Alves of 22 Gooding Lane at St Elizabeth's Church. The Rev Francis Gomes officiated. Bridesmaid was Miss Mary Amaral and best man was Anthony Amaral. They plan a New York bridal trip and will reside at 22 Gooding Lane.

Marion Amaral Mount Hope Avenue Anthony Louis Alves Gooding ‘Ane St Elizabeth's Church Francis Gomes Mary Amaral Anthony Amaral New York Mrs Amaral Goodinglant

Obituary of Mrs Mary Ellen Magee of this town

Mrs. Mary Ellen Magee 62 wife of John E. Magee died at her home 7 Prospect street after a long illness. She was born here to Hugh and Anne McGovern and lived all her life a member of St. Mary’s Church. Survived by husband three daughters Mrs Maurice Leahy Rose Magee Mrs Wilfred Moran of Providence two sons George E. Magee of New York and health officer John Hugh Magee and sister Mrs John Callan Brig Gen L H Callan attended the funeral with a requiem mass at St Mary’s Church and burial in St Mary’s Cemetery.

John E. Magee Mary Ellen Magee Prospect Street Wilfred Moran Providence George E. Magee New York John Hugh Magee John Callan L. H Callan St. Mary's Church Thomas Leahy John, Tames Francis McGovern St Mary's Cemetery

Funeral of Mrs Jessie Hempel in East Greenwich

The funeral for Mrs Jessie Hempel wife of Chester J Hempel of 348 High Street was held at St Luke's Episcopal Church East Greenwich at 2 pm Sunday. The Rev Charles A Meader officiated with a full choir. Floral tributes came from Waldron Company Hydraulion Engine & Hose Company and Ivy Guild of St Michael's Church. Bearers were Calvin Smyth William A Strickland Frank B Rhodes Jr and James K Brown. Interment followed at Fast Greenwich Cemetery.

Jessie Hempel Chester J Hempel High Street Truesdale Hospital Fall River St Luke's Episcopal Church East Greenwich Charles A. Meader Hempel Edward Collette Longstreet James F Mei

Funeral services for Gaetano Vaccaro 6 held Saturday

Funeral services for Gaetano Vaccaro six year old son of Mr and Mrs Raffael Vaccaro were conducted Saturday at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Rev Joseph Poja officiated with interment at St Mary's Cemetery.

Gaetano Vaccaro Raffael Vaccaro Mt Hope Avenue Our Lady of Mt Carmel Joseph Poja St Mary's Cemetery

Pancake Suppers Benefit Church Renovation Fund

Members of the World Wide Guild of the First Baptist Church held pancake suppers in the church vestry yesterday afternoon and last evening from 5 to 7 for the renovation fund. The arrangements were led by chairman Mrs Harold E Pedley with committee members Mrs Harry Bullock Mrs George F Marshall Mrs Herbert McKay and Mrs George Luther.

World Wide Guild of the First Baptist Church Harold E. Pedley Harry Bullock George F. Marshall Herbert McKay George Luther

Donations to Home Acknowledges Gifts From December to February

The Board of Managers of the Children's Home lists donations received over December to February. Items include food such as apples oranges figs candy pop corn and ginger ale. clothing from Newman Brothers and others. toys and gifts for each child. cash gifts and sewing supplies from multiple donors and church groups.

Children’s Home Mr Lindley T C. Barrows Mrs. Lanphear Roswell Colt Mr. Leighton Mr. Bense Erick Bense John E. Robinson Samuel Kinder Frank H. Buffinton Mniddleton Ivy Guild of St. Michael's Church Harnet R DeWolf Clark & Manchester Newman Brothers C. B. Rockwell Payson Bosworth

Origin of the Marseillaise as France's National Anthem

The piece recounts how in April 1792 a Strasbourg banquet inspired an artillery officer Rouget de Lisle to compose new words for a tune adapted from an oratorio. The Army of the North adopted the song, and it spread to Paris via the Marseille battalion, becoming the Marseillaise.

Strassburg Rouget de Lisle Army of the North Paris Marveillaie Battalion Marseillaize

Meany Persons Unable to Distinguish Colors

A historical note on color blindness explains that many color blind men fail to notice their defect while women are rarely affected. Vision involves blue yellow and red green sensations from two sources, with blue and yellow often predominant.

No clear event in life despite urge to change

A reflective piece quotes Grove Patterson and St Paul on human weakness and the urge to change things. It contemplates whether choosing new paths brings improvement or merely repeats mistakes.

Grove Patterson St Paul

Riew of Light and Learning

A fragmentary meditation argues that half a dozen thinkers nurture internal "ovarian eggs" of civilization ideas, not yet ready as books but shaping the future. The speaker urges frequent dialogue with such minds to develop rudimentary germs of thought into lasting patterns.

Oliver Voendeoll

Romance Camouflage Behind Office Shelves at Steel Firm

A reporter at United States Steel Corporation offices finds shelves labeled Romance of History contain fabric backs masking catalogues pamphlets and old papers. Albert Uf Gary, board chairman, shows keen interest in romance during long meetings.

United States Steel Corporation Albert Uf Gary Shatrooimn

Believe Earth Hollow Koreshans Founding in Estero Florida

The Koreshans a communal group in Estero Lee county Florida advocate hollow earth theory with sun at center. Founder Cyrus R Teed born Utica New York 1838 claimed Jesus is God and Teed the Messiah. Central order celibate but permit marriage for purification purposes.

Estero Lee County Fla Cyrus R. Teed Utica N. Y Koresh Cyrus Jesus God Teed Earth

Builder notes stair wear uneven on rising steps

A builder observes stairways wear unevenly with the right side worn more as people ascend due to extra effort. Soft marble stairs show deep notching on the right, while the left side remains largely unscathed.

Banquet Wordplay Sparks Old Block Drum Major Humor

A ten year old, son of a drum major, answers a sentence test with a pun. He mishears banquet as band quilt, reflecting his father's marching band vocation. The classroom moment blends spelling with playful wordplay.

Junior

Bristol Troop 5 wins district merit badge trophy

Seven merit badges awarded to three scouts from Troop 5 Bristol BSA at the Bristol County District Court of Honor. Troop 5 leads the three month badge contest with 24 badges, followed by Troop 2 Barrington with 12 and Troop 1 Warren with 8.

Bristol Boy Scouts of America Bristol County District Court of Honor Barrington Warren George R Fish Franklin Street Merton A. Cheesman Bristol Henry Perry Anthony Russo Tony Matromi Louis Darwin Octave LeClair, Jr Henry Sanford Joseph Kochanek Ammmals Henrys Wiycik Hope Street

Picturesque Pottery of Peru Depicts Vegetable Jars

Ancient Peruvian artisans crafted pottery jars modeled after vegetables including ears of corn squash potatoes and beans reflecting daily food culture and aesthetic.

Peru

Lima Beans A Versatile, Nutritive Kitchen Staple

Lima beans offer a rich flavor and easy preparation from canned beans to salads, soups, and crafted dishes. Recipes include a bacon topped bake with marshmallows, a stuffed tomato salad, and Lima Beans Fermière featuring onions carrots and butter baked slowly. The guide highlights their adaptability for family meals and varied menus.

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Guiteras, Memorial School Alves—Amaral World Wide Guild Baptist Church the Marseillaise Studebaker Reat Independent American Automobile Association Erskine Byone & Huestis Riew of H. Cushman Anthony Dragon Patrol Awashonki Herd Scout Honor Society MLW Herbert W. McKay M. F. B. Lows Stabila Newman Bros Bell Brand Gorton Libby Newman Jacobs Huntley & Palmer Sumoro
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