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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1923
Page
2
A reader argues the Town Council should abandon Smith street to avoid $2,000 in legal fees and ongoing maintenance. The letter contends the street has no clear shore end and could become a pocket street, burdening taxpayers without benefit.
Chief Hugh F. Kelley warns that using town highways as coasting grounds endangers juveniles and is illegal. After several narrow escapes post snowfall, he will pursue arrests as a deterrent while urging parents to steer children to safer sliding spots away from trains and traffic.
The first general meeting of the 1923 Factory Council for the National India Rubber Company reviewed last year’s business. Management predicted steady work for the first half of 1923 in the Keds and Wire divisions. A quality bonus starts January 22 for certain piece work, rewarding high standards. Officers were elected and committees appointed.
Mt Carmel Circle D of I will install officers Tuesday evening Jan 9 at 7 in Columbia Hall Wood Street All members urged to attend. Alfred Goulet Newark NJ world bicycle champion guest of Thomas A Morrissey at Church Street home. Bristol activities include whist prizes and a musical comedy College Days Jan 14 at Pastime Theatre conducted by Mt Carmel Circle.
Last evening in Mt. Hope Block lodge rooms the St. Jean Baptiste Society installed Council Lafayette officers. President Joseph A. Dagenais led as Vice President Mrs. Joseph Peyin and Secretary Pierre Guistiany with Bridget Guistiany as treasurer.
Manuel Furtado and Miss Maria Tavares, both residents of this town, have filed marriage intentions. The notice records their names and town of residence as required by local regulations.
The Spring Tet examinations will be conducted only on Monday January 15 at 2 o clock in the afternoon.
The Bristol Civic Theatre Committee met Wednesday to outline the first meeting set for Monday January 21 at 7 pm in the Pastime Theatre. Miss Evelyn Carter joined the program committee as progress reports praised rising arrangements and the finance panel led by E I Cooper said funds were nearly raised. The program will feature a noted speaker, vocal and instrumental numbers, educational moving pictures, and sessions will be open only to foreign born attendees with children required to be accompanied by adults.
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