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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1931
Page
4
The Drewnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Co No 1 holds its annual banquet Thursday evening with a turkey dinner for members and invited guests. H Callan is toastmaster as speeches and entertainment follow the meal.
The St. Michael’s Players revived their Christmas Miracle Play on Sunday afternoon and evening after a 12 year gap with renewed zest. Cast includes Elizabeth Rounds Eva Newman Frank Hayes and Mary Ro Drury wrote the script. The Rev Mr Parshley and Rev Mr Toadvin led the opening service as the play was presented as a community service.
On Thursday at the Y M C A court the Cocoanuts beat the Walnuts 49 to 16 with all players contributing under Baker Perry. Capt Perry and Curly Desilets each tallied 33 points in the team’s win. Marz added eight as a strong center.
The Babbitt Women’s Relief Corps held an installation at Grand Nery Hall with President Mrs Eliabete Goabling presiding and Miss Minna Vider assisting. Officers sworn in included President Mrs Nice Rush Senior Vice President Mrs Meta Wolliston Turner Vice President Mrs Marcia Gaithard Secretary Elizabeth Studding Treasurer Parly Ryane Chaplain Sophie OR Young Conductor Rachel Sammons Guard Lenore Mantes Patriotic Instructor Mannie Card Press Correspondent Harriet Paine Assistant Conductress Barbara Eelair Assistant Guard Ida Newton Color Bearers Carace W Jarrett Christie Remyeres Jennie Nelle Bertha Boway. A period followed the ceremonies with a meal or reception.
Large attendance at Edgehill Temple No 3 Pythian Sisters annual installation at Grand Army Hall. Visiting officer Mrs Creorge Marz presided as officers installed include Gladys Brelsford as Most Excellent Chief, Rachel Summons as Senior, Emma Tanner as Junior, Edna Fields manager, Amelia Luther records, Charles Luther finance, Pauline Brelsford protector, Jennie Nelle outside guardian. Ida Newman named press correspondent. Social followed with collation chaired by Metta Nelle.
The Bristol school board considers lengthening the Reynolds School day from five to five and a half hours by starting at 8:30 AM to increase the time for fundamental subjects. The proposal aims to add about 240 minutes weekly, with principal and teachers approving the plan and term changes set for January 26.
In Nyubai Japan during the rainy season bullrushes surge in height with reports of growth up to a foot or more in a 24 hour period. Local observers note the rapid escalation highlights the season’s intense moisture and plant vigor.
A sketched account of a Thursday council meeting at 692 Hope Street with Miss Mollie Hamill and Miss Margaret Hamill planning the Court of Awards for February 4. The narrative shifts to Geo scouting lessons as Girl Scouts hike Berkshire hills in Connecticut discovering old cellar foundations left by charcoal burners and ruined coal markets in the landscape.
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