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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1931

Page

3

Niece of Bristol Woman Stars in Cairo Aida Opera

Miss Anna Turkel of Woonsocket, niece of Mrs Max Makowsky, gains notice as a rising Metropolitan Opera star. The Time article notes her role in Aida in Cairo, where political rivals in the box drew attention as she sang, helping ease tensions with the audience cheering her.

Bristol Opera Aida Anna Turkel Max Makowsky Metropolitan Opera Cairo Egypt Time Woonsocket New York City Turkel Metropolitan Opera House New York Royal Opera House Ismail Sidky Pasha Mustafa Nahas Pasha Ismail‘ Pasha Suez Canal Verdi Nile U. S William M Jardine Jardine Turkels R. J Manhattan Ponselle Bob Jeritza

Socony Special Tops Gasoline Choice at Busy NYC Intersection

In New York City at Park Avenue and 57th Street motorists report Socony as the top gasoline choice. Six in ten drivers favor Socony, with Socony Special plus Ethyl highlighted for quick starts strong power better mileage and avoidance of knocking.

Park Avenue 57Th Street New York City New York New England Socony

Fifth Anniversary of First National Stores Celebrated

First National Stores marks five years with a New England wide sale on staples and groceries. The Somerville headquarters recounts the merger that formed the chain and outlines five divisions including a 17 acre Somerville base with bakeries and varied manufacturing facilities, and a second large base in East Hartford, Connecticut with warehousing and bakery operations.

First National Somerville First National Stores, Inc O’keefe New England Mass Fast

College Leaders Plan Conference Rhode Island Delegates Attend

Rhode Island State College extension service sent four delegates to a Northeastern states conference at the State University of New Jersey on Feb 24 25 and 26. Officials included GF Adams Sara Coyne L F Kinney Jr and L A Keegan. Twelve states were represented including Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland West Virginia Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts Maine Vermont New Hampshire New Jersey and New York.

Rhode Island State College Extension Service State University of New Jersey Rhode Island State College GF Adams Sara E. Coyne L. F Kinney, Jr L. A Keegan Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland West Virginia Connecticut Rhodes Island Massachusetts Maine Vermont New Hampshire New Jersey New York

Unreliable Staff Leaves City in Confusion

Fragmentary note reflects unrest as leadership falters and public confidence wanes. Citizens seek steady guidance amid shifting voices and uncertain promises from local authorities.

Monk Guido dArezzo and the Solfeggio Invention

The monk Guido dArezzo in the Dark Ages is credited with creating the solfeggio system and the musical staff and clef that underpin modern music study.

Guido d’Arezzo

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Ivj First National Stores College Leaders Plan Conference Rhode Island Leeds Hope Young Agea Warren & Bristol Laundry Warren George T. Ingram Standard Oil Company OF New
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