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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1934

Page

3

Turkey Supper and Bridge Party Planned by Local Eastern Star

C E S plans a turkey supper and bridge party next Wednesday evening at the Masonic Temple Hope Street. Christine Remieres leads the supper committee with a long list of helpers and Herbert Newman oversees tickets.

de Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Hope Street Christine Remieres Meta Williston Barbara LeClair Ethel Marshman Maybel Remieres Annie Richardson Adelaide Klemm A. Iona Young Rachael Simmons Eliza Usher William H. Remieres Emil Klein George Richardson William Remieres Ivy W Stewart John G. Stewart Herbert F. Newman Elizabeth P. Hopkins Marian E. D. Newman Ain Mashaf Elizabeth Pettine Marian Boutilier Herbert Newman George Marshall Vincent Pettine George Boutilier Stephen W. Hopkins

William A Smith Bristol Resident Dies at Rhode Island Hospital

William A Smith died Wednesday at Rhode Island Hospital after an illness. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at the home of his step-daughter Mrs Bertram Bullock, 99 Union Street. Burial in North Cemetery. He was 68 and had lived in Bristol most of his life, working as a watchman for Collins & Aikman and formerly an engineer for the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad. Survived by wife Martha, three children, two sisters, two stepchildren, and 15 grandchildren.

William A. Smith Bristol Rhode Island Bertram Bullock Union Street North Taunton Smith Collins & Aikman Corp New York, New Haven and Hartford Martha Howard) Smith Samuel Young East Providence William L. Connery George Smith Providence Elmer Maxfield

Pea Dishes Highlight Classic Pisum Sativum Cookery

A note on Pisum sativum as a staple with rich protein and vitamins followed by two recipe ideas. Pea and Walnut Roast combines pea pulp bread crumbs walnuts butter and egg baked until brown. Corn and Pea Rarebit on Toast crafts a cheese sauce over corn and peas for toast. Servings eight and six to eight respectively.

India

Strictest Vienna Censorship Bans Stage Lovers Alone

In early nineteenth century Vienna a harsh censorship barred stage lovers from appearing in a scene without a chaperon. The rule stands out as one of the era’s most ridiculous restrictions on public display.

Vienna

First Hospital Founded on Long Island in 1668

The first hospital in the United States was established on Long Island New York in 1668. It marks an early milestone in American medical care with the founding under colonial governance and community support.

U. S United States Long Island N. Y

Paddy The Next Best Thing at Lyric Theatre Warren

Friday and Saturday show Paddy The Next Best Thing starring Janet Gaynor and Warner Baxter with Margaret Lindsay and Walter Connolly in a romantic comedy drama set in an Irish coastal town. Sunday features The Big Shakedown a First National gangster romance starring Charles Farrell Bette Davis and Ricardo Cortez with a comic subplot Horse Play with Slim Summerville and Andy Devine.

Janet Gaynor Paddy Warner Baxter Margaret Lindsay Walter Connolly New York Harry Lachman Sam Engels Niven Busch Charles Farrell Bette Davis Ricardo Cortez Glenda Farrell Renee Whitney

Irene Dunne Sings For First Time In If I Were Free

Irene Dunne debuts singing in the RKO Radio picture If I Were Free co starring Clive Brook. Her German lullaby performance is a key moment alongside Gordon Evers as the story unfolds. The star is praised for a fine voice and supported by Nils Asther Henry Stephenson Vivian Tobin and Laura Hope Crews.

Clive Brook Irene Dunne Gordon Evers Dunne Brook Nils Asther Henry Stephenson Vivian Tobin Laura Hope

Lions sweep Night Hawks in Merchants League shutout

Earle Dunbar star power leads Bristol Lions to a 4-0 win over the Night Hawks in a postponed Tuesday Merchants League match on State Street. Final entries show Dunbar and teammates delivering balanced scores as Seymour and others pace the Night Hawks.

Earle Dunbar Lions Club Night Hawks State Street Alless Seymour Bristol Lions Ingram Dunbar Vermette Sawyer A. Burke Burke Edmunds Dummy Darling

Currency of Other Lands in Use Worldwide

The text lists various currencies and the countries where they circulate. It notes France and French territories, Albania, Belgium, the Netherlands, and several Western Hemisphere nations using francs, florins, pesos, and related units in diverse regions.

France Albania Belgium French Guiana French West Indies Switzerland Netherlands Netherlands East Indies Argentina Chile Colombia Cuba Mexico Paraguay Philippine Islands Uruguay

Slave Coins and the Underground Railroad Pass

A description of a slave coin used to aid escapes on the Underground Railroad. The obverse shows a kneeling enslaved person with shackled hands and the inscription Am I not a woman and a sister or Am I not a man and a brother. The reverse depicts Tilberty and the date 1888.

Tilberty

Church Movements Sunday Services and Programs

Morning worship at 10 30 led by Rev Herman W Watsen D D Providence. Church School at 11 45. Christian Endeavor Society meets in the church vestry at 6 30 P M Evening service omitted.

Herman W Watsen D D Providence

Congregational Church Services and Meetings Noted

Rev. Herbert D Graetz leads morning worship on Companionship With Jesus at 1030 AM. Church School follows. Men’s Union meets at noon with The Challenge of the Master topic. Junior and Alpha Christian Endeavor chapters hold evening activities. Union Service at State Street M E Church in the evening.

Jesus Guneral House

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Mass Schedule

Rev. Joseph Sarzana serves as acting pastor with weekday masses at 7 30 AM and Sunday services at 8 AM and 10 AM in the parish church.

OUR Lady OF Joseph Sarzana

St Elizabeth's Church Mass Schedule Published

Rev Manuel J Barros pastor leads Masses at 7 A M on weekdays and at 7 8 30 and 10 30 A M on Sundays at St Elizabeth's Church indicating regular service times.

ST. Elizabeth’s Church Manuel J. Barros

St Marys Church Mass Times Ad

Masses are announced for 4 30, 9 00 and 10 30 A M with Benediction at St Marys Church led by Rev. Thomas J Gillan Paster.

ST. Mary’s Church Thomas J. Gillan

St Michael's Church Lent Services Schedule

The text lists St Michael's Church Rector Rev A R Parshley leading Lent services on a Sunday with Holy Communion at 8 AM and a church school at 9 30 AM. Morning prayer and sermon follow at 10 45 AM and a School of Religion at 3 30 PM. An evening service is held at Trinity Church at 7 30 PM.

ST. Michael's Church A R_ Parshley School of Religion Trinity Church

State Street M. E. Church Service Outlook

Rev James E Greer leads church service with 10 AM church school 11 AM morning worship. Sermon titled Turning Problems Into Power. 3 30 PM Union Service features Orin E Skinner of Boston presenting Stories and Legends in Stained Glass.

State Street M. E James E. Greer Unnion Orin E. Skinner Boston

Trinity Church Service Schedule with Rector Rev Nelson Kellogg

The Trinity Church notes Rev Nelson Kellogg as rector with an 8 AM Mass and a 10 45 AM Lung mass at noon instructions and a 7 30 PM union service with a sermon by Dr R H Mercer.

Trinity Church Nelson Kellogg R H. Mercer

Washington Honored with Mt Vernon Play and Birthday Observance

A Wednesday afternoon program at Reynolds School honors George Washington with scenes from An Evening at Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon memories. The program features songs, recitations, and portrayals of Washington, his family, and colonial figures with students and cast including Maria Candela and Leonora Castro.

Washington Mt. Vernon Reynolds School George Washington Marco Troiano Mount Vernon Bishop Dinah Cazemira Antonio Bella Silvia George Martha Washington William Panzarella Mary Medeiros George DeLuca Jennie Iasiello Joseph Costa Catherine Pante Betty Lewis Veleta Crowley Mary Candela Lucy Camera Antoinetta Voccio Jennie Tasiello Sax

Girl Scout Notes of Goldenrod Troop 1 Meeting

The Girl Scouts of Goldenrod Troop 1 met at Reynolds School with Esther Hazen chairing a hare and bound chase planned for Thursday. The Court of Honor will meet Monday at 3 30 at Lieut Mrs John Lane home on High Street to plan next week’s Court of Awards. Capt Mrs Francis Bragg led second class signalling tests assisted by Barbara Bat and Ms Florence Otten as scouts prepare for First Class signalling. The meeting ended with games.

Girl Scouts of Goldenrod Reynolds Esther Hazen Court of Honor John Lane High Street Court of Awards Francis Bragg Barbara Bat Florence Otten

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