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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1928
Page
2
The piece argues that past election years brought anxiety for markets and social unrest, but now the public expects a safe and dependable leader. It calls for a president who runs government like a stable business and avoids politically expedient, ruinous moves. It allows for any party if common sense governs policy.
Town shows strong support for local arts with a Bristol County Festival Chorus concert at Guiteras Memorial school auditorium drawing large crowds. A second concert is planned for May or June. A 20 member community band is forming and may grow. Citizens urged to back both musical efforts.
James H Emery counsel for the National Association of Manufacturers tells the National Grange that workers’ six week to two month yearly tax burden would foster a tax consciousness. He argues this mindset could drive reductions at state and local levels nationwide.
Congress will spend most of January on appropriation bills funding departments such as State Justice Commerce and Labor to keep government operations going.
More than 100 attended the vestry event under GG Group auspices with turkey served from 5 30 to 7 00 PM followed by a program including violin and piano pieces vocal duets by Miss Hinton and Ernest Bullock and solos by Mrs Joseph Alger Proceeds benefit the church renovation fund The arrangements were led by Mrs Charles Luther and a committee including Mrs H Liscomb Mrs J Henry Buffum Fred R Mott and others
On Jan 18 Providence Trade School meets Colt Memorial HS at Guiteras School gym. Jan 19 and 20 Colt Memorial hosts musical comedy In Old Vienna for Senior Class and Athletic Association. Jan 20 Asbestos Club hosts GA R Hall dance. Jan 25 La Salle Academy vs Colt Memorial HS at Guiteras gym.
Community events and notices from Bristol include an eighth anniversary observance of National Prohibition at Memorial Chapel with Miriam M. McCaughey leading the service, a Bristol Teachers Association meeting, a whist party at Odd Fellows' Hall, and updates on local police, fire, and civic groups plus upcoming entertainments and gatherings by local clubs and dignitaries.
The Court of Marine Inquiry found the St Albans caused the collision off Bradless Head on October 22 by failing to keep to the starboard side. Captain Sproule was found negligent and the Crown City’s Captain McCaw is returning home, with the matter referred to the Director of Navigation.
The Colt Memorial high school quintet faces Rogers High second team of Newport in the spa cous gym tonight. Rogers were state champions last year and are viewed as strong contenders again this season. Local fans will see fast amateur action as Captan Church and Richard Gorham lead the Colts to a tough contest. Colt recently defeated North Kingstown and Providence Trade School. only reserve has been State College Freshmen.
The library announces a new twelve volume set of the New International Encyclopaedia and the Yearbook of the Encyclopedía in the Reference Department. It also highlights numerous biographies including Andrew Jackson and D L Moody, fiction such as Dusty Answer and The Big Four, poetry, and children’s and foreign language titles.
The family of the late Mrs Wilhelmina Shepari express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for acts of kindness and floral tributes during their bereavement Especially the Ivy Guild and Girls Friendly Society of St Michael's Church for their support.
Wakefield Extract Co announces a free sample offer for flavoring extracts. The listing notes two buildings in separate locations in Sanbornville New Hampshire suitable for storage of household furniture or merchandise. Both structures are in good condition and available for rent in whole or part. Contact A Edmonds Co at Tel 1.
The National Indian Rubber Company basketball team beat Woonsocket Rubber Company 35 to 22 on the local Y M C A court Wednesday night. A large crowd supported the visiting team.
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