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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1924
Page
3
A column in Bristol reflects on local concerns including one headlight cars on Hope and State streets, Chamber of Commerce plans, memorials for World War veterans, traffic signals, sidewalk hygiene, and awaited town improvements. The author urges cooperation and civic involvement for Bristol’s future.
A terse note observes that the field of presidential hopefuls appears composed entirely of volunteers. It hints at broad participation and an emphasis on voluntary support rather than formal enlistment.
Local readers note the refrain that effort yields results as residents quote the saying from the Atchison Globe. The line underscores a culture of persistence and practical action in the community.
Dr O R Siegel, a basketball enthusiast, greeted six couples of relatives and friends on his 52nd birthday at his High Street home. The Port au Prince of Portu guese residents and others gathered for a whist-filled party with refreshments, while he joked about postponing his Naval Armory game plans.
The Bristol Y M C A outlines upcoming events including the All Bristol Concert at Howe Memorial Library with a new loud speaker. A Members' Council dinner in Rockwell Hall at 6 30 features a dinner by the Ladies Committee, Charles A Griffin of Providence will perform, and a piano solo by Miss Gwendolyn Hodgdon with moving pictures.
New York World War veterans gain major laws backed by the American Legion. Provisions include 150 million for a veterans mountain camp road, 1.5 million for a Kings Park state military memorial, 10 thousand for 500 dollar annual payments to totally blind veterans, 1 million for veteran relief, 30 dollar monthly aid for single men, enhanced funeral expense limits, tax exemptions for Legion property, literacy test for new voters, and a constitutional amendment allowing bond votes for adjusted compensation without public approval.
Joseph Sparks head of the American Legion rehabilitation panel leads a survey of former service members in prison to determine if war related disability warrants hospital care instead of incarceration. He cites an estimated 26,000 veterans in prison and urges hearings and possible releases based on mental or physical impairment from service. The issue to be discussed at the Legion’s San Francisco convention.
The American Legion in Oklahoma reports major legislative gains for veterans. Measures include a half million dollar Muskogee hospital, a quarter million dollar Sulphur tuberculosis facility, wards for veterans at University Hospital Oklahoma City, a $50 000 relief fund, tax exemptions on veteran property, Armistice Day state holiday, mandatory flag display in schools, Constitution teaching in public schools, and support for World War veteran compensation bills.
A large Saturday evening crowd witnessed Employed Boys Brotherhood defeat Barrington High School 26 to 14. Bristol teamwork impressed supporters as they built and maintained a clear lead, with Coach Blackman praised for guiding his debut squad.
Union watch night services opened with an illustrated lecture by Rev. Charles W. Martin at 9 PM. Refreshments were provided by the Ladies' Aid Society, then Rev. James J. Goodacre delivered a sermon. A later service of song and prayer, extending to the new year, was led by Rev. Francis R. Enslin.
The Cuban fresh waters host unique endemic fishes not found in the United States. Some species are eyeless cave dwellers with no relatives elsewhere, while others share varieties with the West Indies. Only the alligator gar, a northern type, appears in Cuba as an immigrant from Florida.
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