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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1926
Page
4
Church notes indicate St Michael's holds services this week in the Chapel with Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and address at 10:30 a.m. Church School at noon and Evening Prayer at 7:30 p.m. First Sunday after Epiphany.
The schedule lists Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Matins at 9 30 a m Church School at 10 a m Sung Mass and sermon at 10 45 a m and Evensong with address at 7 30 p m for the First Sunday after Epiphany.
The Boy Scout Bazaar continues in GAR Hall tomorrow evening with the Peppy Jazzbos providing music for dancing. A door prize and Country Store baskets attract crowds as proceeds go to Camp Takarest local camp fund.
Friday service at 7 30 evening worship Sunday morning service at 10 30 with a sermon Life How Lost and Found Church School at noon Union service at 7 30 Sunday night Standing Committee meeting after the morning service
The State Street M. E. Church lists contact at 129 State Street and 72-R. Friday prayer meeting and choir practice at 8:30. Sunday services begin 10:30 for preaching at noon, with Sunday School at 6:30 and Epworth League at 7:30.
Capt Isaiah W Crowley of 11 Bourn Avenue was seriously injured yesterday when his sedan collided with a light delivery truck operated by Harry Parmalee of Narragansett Electric Lighting Co at High and Bradford streets. Crowley’s car tipped on its right side, injuring his right arm and leg and possibly internal organs. Dr John R Bernardo attended him before he was moved to his home. Parmalee was uninjured. his vehicle was towed to a garage.
Morning service at 10 30. Sermon by the pastor The Perils of Modernism. Church school at 1145 Union service at 7 30. Sermon by Rev John Caldwell pastor of the Church of the Nazarene. Special music by the choir.
The Church of the Nazarene on Court Street invites worshipers with Sunday services at 10 45 a m preaching 12 noon Sunday School 6 pm Young People's meeting 700 pm preaching and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 730 pm Reverend John Caldwell minister residence 74 Church Street
Emma Beals of Riverside died at 8 after a hemorrhage at home 121 Cedar Ave. She was 39, daughter of Harriet T Gladding and the late Nathaniel Gladding, wife of Le Roy A Beals, with daughters Florence and Evelyn. Funeral 2 PM tomorrow from Riverside home. burial North Cemetery. Bridget Minahan, formerly of this town, died in Fall River aged 75. She lived in town 50 years and worked at St Marys rectory, survived by nephews and a sister, with a Mass at St Marys and burial at St Marys Cemetery Warren.
An item from Waldron Tennessee notes a January 7 letter sent to Mo and Mrs Creal Waldron. It mentions Mrs Waldron and a Miss Graham connected to the town.
Bridget Monahan formerly of the town died at her late residence 121 Idar Avenue on Saturday January 9. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the burial at North Cemetery in River on Tuesday January 6. She was the daughter of the late Stephen and Bridget Sir Carty Monahan aged 73.
In memory of our dear brother Edward Walles who passed into peaceful rest Jan 4 1921. We think of you often and how you died. Though others think the wound is healed, sorrow remains within our hearts. The world changes but memory of our brother never fades away. MRA WW GARVIN MRS A VONA LOUIS VALLEF
In Bristol on December 21, 1925 the probate court records John Anthony Fenner selecting William H Fiske of Cranston as guardian of his estate and requesting court approval. The matter is referred to January 18, 1926 at 10 AM for consideration with notice to be published fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix.
Federal and state officials, business groups, and national associations promote Education Week from November 16 to 22. President Coolidge issues a proclamation, with governors mayors and educators joining the effort to showcase schools in action and boost public interest. The American Legion and Auxiliary lead a Visit Your School campaign while banks and firms display ads stressing conservation and tariff awareness.
The American Legion Auxiliary announces a national art poster contest to inform and promote citizens military training camps. Three top prizes are 150 100 and 50 dollars with two honorable mentions. Posters will be drawn from state and territorial entries, reflecting defense interest and Americanism.
James F Barton announces that the 1926 American Legion membership cards will feature the Fidac seal beside the Legion emblem. He says the three quarter million Legionnaires will thus be recognized as Fidac members wherever they carry their Legion card. The placement follows Fidac resolutions urging member associations to display the seal on membership cards.
A Spokane Washington event shows proper flag display under the local American Legion post. Soldiers from a nearby fort march along the main street and plant banked flags at the curb under command.
A one act play Gone? ceases heats staged by Chester Burnes and Trinitarian Scouts with Deputy Commissioner Yeeorge Fish in charge. Miss Margaret Maryon and nieces Faith and Hope attend with Mrs I P Kin and Lednora Swanson. Refreshments served.
Troop 1 enters its 14th year of scouting in Bristol on January 1 and aims to attract more recruits to join top troops. Troop 2 held a social hour and announces a turkey supper planned by the Mothers Council for January 27. Troop 5 prepares to complete supper plans. Troop 4 meets at 7 30 p m. Court of Honor for merit badges and board of awards for second and first class work will convene Monday evening.
Industrial Trust Company as executor presents its first and final account for the estate of Owen Morris late of Bristol deceased. The account is received and referred to January 18, 1926 at 10 oclock A M for consideration with proceedings to be held weekly in the Bristol Phenix. Clerk John W Church oversees the process.
A local plumbing business promotes its ready response for emergencies and inquiries. The ad emphasizes quick phone access and friendly service, inviting readers to contact "Our Happy Plumber" for urgent repairs or routine maintenance.
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