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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1926
Page
2
A reader vents about the poor telephone service and constant busy signals from Union and Warren lines. He notes repeated attempts, unanswered questions about charges, and a wish for courtesy and transparency in billing.
A mix of community notices and ads from Phoenix area papers lists calendar pads for sale at the office, whist games with prizes, dress sales, ice cream specials, and charity events. Local residents Mrs Charles Clarke visits relatives in Jamestown, while Charles Miska suffers leg injuries skating near Poppasquash. A packard truck crashes into a Bradford street doorway. Messiah selections are performed at Trinity Church with solos by Miss Jeanette Sayles and Miss Sarah D Bosworth.
The column argues sand remains a valuable commodity for public safety, especially on sidewalks in icy times. It notes the proverb an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and suggests a town provide sand in small quantities during need as a prudent, cost effective measure for citizen safety.
Mary Sthia 24, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Silvia, was knocked down by a coaster loaded with youths on a Bay View avenue hill. She suffered a head impact and was unconscious for about 15 minutes before doctors treated her at Prescott Bradie’s home. Dr Alfred McMerriman later said no bones appeared broken.
In a grand committee session yesterday lawmakers re elected Sheriff Philo V. Vady Assistant Clerk of the Superior Court Henry M Thompson Judge of the Fifth District Court Frank H Hammill and Clerk of the Fifth District Court John L Lonergan for three years.
The Boy Scout Bazaar proceeds tomorrow evening in GAR Hall with uniformed scouts admitted free. Bristol Girl Scout Troop will attend, drawing a large crowd. Dancing to the Peppy Jazbos and special attractions promised, plus Troop 4 plans Scout Week and Turkey supper prep by Troop 5.
Fall River General Hospital plans open positions this March for new graduates and experienced nurses. Applicants receive weekly allowance and furnished uniforms shoes and books. Modern quarters include a ward room and laundry. Address requests to Alice Hearney ROON Superintendent of Nurses Fall River Massachusetts.
The session approved plans for the annual fair with two items from the Guild. Refreshments were served after business. Crowley, injured in a recent automobile accident, remains hospitalized to assess injuries.
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