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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1928
Page
2
The State Committee on street and highway safety calls for mandatory license suspensions for drunk driving first offense one year, second offense two years, and third offense permanent revocation. It argues driving is a privilege earned by fitness and unsafe operators should be kept off roads until they improve.
Town Council members approved including a recommended appropriation of 244 dollars for the removal of dangerous limbs deadwood and nine dead trees along public highways. Tree Warden Joseph Kinder supported the measure noting it as a beginning and urging ongoing yearly funding to keep trees cleared.
Residents face a forthcoming election to decide town officers amid questions about political unity and public service. The contest will reveal which candidates can lead Warren toward shared community interests.
The First Baptist Church youth group Knights of the Church marked its first annual social on Monday night in the vestry. Pastor Harold W. Baker gave a talk and a film show followed. A parish singing contest favored the boys, with Mrs. Harold W. Baker on piano and refreshments provided by several women.
The Children of Mary and the Holy Bogart Sodality of St Elizabeth's Church will receive holy communion next Sunday morning. The State Board of Public Roads suspended Albert Morris's license for improper use of an automobile. Superintendent William C Hobbs leaves tomorrow for Boston for a convention. IOOF Lodge 13 10 meets Tuesday in Odd Fellows' Hall with a drill of the guards. George W Warren recommissioned as town Postmaster by President Coolidge. Masses for Mrs Frank Federico and Mrs Louisa Ferreira Lupard observed in local churches. Tax collector Amos S Gorham reports over 14000 in taxes due for 1927 with real estate to be sold. personal property taxes also being collected. Rev Francis J M Cotter to address St Michael's Brotherhood. Trinity Mews Club guests. Bristol Council Knights of Columbus hold a semiannual meeting. St Patrick's party planned for March 17. Local Commuter Bridge and Whist fund drive in progress. pancake supper details announced. Rain caused no-school signal. John Duffy improving from indigestion. Colt Memorial high plays Warren tonight. Dimond's Corner runs a Dollar Day Sale. Harold W Baker leads Ash Wednesday services. other churches hold ashes. Joseph Rodrigues treated at Wallum Lake. National India Rubber Company beat Collegians 40–20. Battery C 243d C C defeats Boremcos 38–25 in Armory. Friday–Saturday specials at Dimond's. Principessa Elena Society fair continues. Woodstreet Music for dancing by Rosie Merry Makers Orchestra.
The United Spanish War Veterans and the Soldiers Home Committee of Rhode Island will visit the Soldiers Home Sunday to provide entertainment for the comrades. Santa Maria Maddalenas Lodge Sons of Italy meets tomorrow night at State Street headquarters with speaker Gabrielle Accardi. Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella meets Monday night at the Knights of Columbus Home on State Street for a shower for the Little Sisters of the Poor, followed by Sewing Circle.
Thursday evening event listed under coming events at Grand Army Hall hosted by Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps No. 19. Proceeds support relief work. Public invited.
Obituary memorial note remembers Mrs Vitiline Gladue who died February 25 1927. Family tribute says she is missed from home and heart and sunshine gone from their life. The heartfelt line expresses sorrow and enduring love from her children who recall her kindness and care.
The Mite Society of the First Baptist Church hosted a Working People's Dinner in the vestry from noon to 2 pm to raise funds for church renovation. Decorations featured cut flowers and miniature American flags. Committee members included Mrs. Henry Buffum as chair, Mrs. Bertram Bullock, Mrs. Fred Mott, with assistants Miss Dorothy Mott, Miss Charlotte Stoughton, and Mrs. George Marshall.
Mrs Adice Bullock, Mrs George Luther and Mrs Hattie Lord appear in a brief society notice listing attendees or honorees for a local event. The fragment names three women associated with a community function.
A brief exhortation urges letting go of personal grudges to avoid trouble and wasted effort, advising readers to starve rather than feed resentment. The quote emphasizes practical peace over vindictive dwelling and promotes emotional restraint.
The First National Bank of Philadelphia received the first national bank charter in 1868. This landmark approval marked a foundational moment for the national banking system.
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