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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1919
Page
3
The Bristol Mothers Club moves the January meeting forward six days to host Dr DeVillibis of Kansas as guest speaker on child welfare. Gov Beeckman invites her to speak Tuesday evening January 7 at 8 in Colt Auditorium. The club urges members and friends to attend the public session.
Marguerite Clark the sweetest girl in motion pictures appears in Paramount photoplay Out of a Clear Sky at the Pastime Theatre Saturday evening. The film follows Celeste of Belgium who flees to the United States and finds love with Robert Lawrence amid dramatic settings including a Tennessee cabin and a fiery scene. The Surrender of the German Fleet is shown as an extra special attraction at Star and Pastime.
The public evening school at John Post Reynolds school will reopen Tuesday Jan 7 at 7 30 p m. Attendance has grown this year with rooms for more students. New courses include classes for foreign-born students, English writing and speaking, basic carpentry, and a citizenship preparation course for those seeking naturalization or future citizenship.
Wallace Reid stars in a comedy at the YM C A titled Believe Me Xantippe with Ann Little in the leading female role. The show features action, romance, mystery, and a police forger clue quote. Matinee at 3 PM for ten cents. evening show at 7:45 PM for adults.
A report notes that automobile bodies built from concrete reinforced with steel wire can be lighter than wood but pose danger if they topple as they would strike with equal force.
Philadelphia Record notes that many men claim they cannot live without a girl yet end up tied to her apron strings. The column offers a wry caution about relationship vows and dependency.
A concise maxim urges handling events as they arise and adapting the approach to fit the situation. It emphasizes preparation and flexible response to ensure tasks are manageable.
The funeral for Rowland Gardner Goddard died last Sunday was held Wednesday at 1 PM from 15 Burton Street. Rev H Wallace of First Baptist Church and Rev Frank Damrosch of Trinity Church conducted the service. Bearers were C Harold Goddard, Harry V Mayo, Harry C Munro, Octave LeClair, Charles O F Thompson, and Leighton Billsborough. Interment followed at North Cemetery.
John Blease died at Rhode Island Hospital last Sunday. His funeral was Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 from his home 99 Union Street with Rev Frank Damrosch Jr of Trinity Church officiating. Floral tributes included pieces from Herreshoff Manufacturing Co Bristol Aerie 1953 Fraternal Order of Eagles. Bearers were Elisha Hibbert John Brechin Walter L Lawton Patrick Trainor Henry F Rawson and John Burns. Interment in family lot North Cemetery.
The community calendar lists events at GAR Hall and Colt Memorial High School including a Boy Scouts Drum Corps Bazaar on Saturdays Jan 4 11 18 and 25. Private dance at Colt Memorial High School auditorium Jan 10. Three act comedy The Real Thing Jan 16 17 at Colt Memorial High School. Pastime Theatre Jan 23 24 with Thir teenth Company minstrels. Dance at A R Hall Jan 30 by Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella.
The Bristol Red Cross Canteen ends operations after June 28 through the last day of the old year. Two thousand one hundred thirty seven men registered, benefiting sailors and soldiers in Bristol. A Newport letter from December 5 1918 thanks the workers and the canteen for kindness shown to the United States Submarine Chaser 168 crew.
Priv Dominick Mascolo relays a France sent citation from Maj. Gen. H. E. Ely praising the Fifth Red Diamond Division for daily engagement in the final drive before the armistice. It lists towns captured and notes 37 cannons, 461 machine guns, and 900 plus prisoners, while commending tenacity amid fatigue and shortages.
A list of books available at Rogers Free Library includes adventures and science fiction such as Tarzan titles by Burroughs, The Dark People, The Riddle of the Sands, The Life of George Westinghouse, Britain After the Peace, Tales of the Telegraph, Poems of the Great War, and assorted works by Wells, Oppenheim, and Ashton-Kirk among others.
The Congregational Church extends New Year greetings and announces a preparatory service tonight at 7 30 for the Lord's Supper to be observed on Sunday January 5. Rev J J Goodacre will preach The Grandest Motive at morning 10 30 and The Story of an Outcast at 7 30 with a praise chorus. The Foreign Mission Auxiliary meets January 8 at 3 pm with Mrs H W Remington.
The poem from the Govan Press Scotland laments the Kaiser amid World War I setbacks. It personifies Germany and Austria Hungary, foresees Allied payback, and hints at abdication and downfall as Christmas approaches.
Mrs Mix reflects on changing attention as her words no longer stick, comparing advice to water rolling off a duck. The remark appears in London Answers as a pointed aside about memory and reception over time.
A fragment remarks that carrying private philosophy matters more than a gilded searchlight when confronted by a difficult, muddy situation. It uses metaphor to suggest inner guidance outweighs flashy tools.
An urban reader is advised to steer clear of quarrelsome neighbors to avoid being drawn into disputes. The note warns that engaging with combative individuals can lead to unintended conflicts and巻 consequences.
W H Buffington announces Hokara a pure skin healer priced at 35c a liberal jar sold in Bristol. Claims include no grease or acids and nourishment to clear pores making skin soft and white with a refund offered if not satisfied.
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