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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1937
Page
2
A town editorial urges dropping hyphenated labels for Americans to foster unity. It cites diverse roots including English Irish Italian Portuguese and French and argues that hyphens divide communities. The piece warns of mistrust and cites Brown University's cap anecdote to stress shared American identity.
Clerk Raymond A. Card ill at home on Union street. Mite Society meets at Mrs Etta Luther’s Griswold avenue. World War Memorial committee meets tonight. Bristol PTA to meet at Reynolds school with President John L. Burke presiding. Rehearsals for Bohemian Girl by Bristol Train of Artillery Entertainment Association directed by Mrs M Theresa Donovan. Birth announced of Susan Carstens, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Carstens, former Miss Katherine Walker. Mr and Mrs Albert Pivin depart for a month South trip. care of Hope street business by Dorothy Roe and Mary Carlos. Amicae Guild preparing three act play Her Honor The Mayor by United Players of Providence to be staged at Bristol church vestry. Theresa Hughes seriously injured in auto accident, hospital to keep her for weeks more. Bristol DAR delegates announced for Washington conference with Alternates listed. Reader's Forum at Rogers Library well attended. bridge party by Ladies Benevolent Society of St Michael's at Wyndestone on Hope street. Cake sale and refreshments reported. B M MacDougall presiding.
An ad claims 25c tablets called bucin y and six juniperol drugs flush acids and impurities to cure urinary issues. It promises relief from nocturia scanty flow frequency burning backache and leg pains within four days with a refund if not pleased, signed Wm H Buffington druggist.
Office or club room space available at 481 Hope street. Apply to Harry DeWolf Alfen, agent for estate Samuel P. Colt, Bristol tel 192. Also 1600 Hope Street second floor fire room apartment with bath pantry hardwood floors steam heat and garage. Recently renovated attractive rent and location. Occupancy Dec. 16. Industrial Trust Co. tel 15 of 16.
Gambrel roofed modern house with fireplace in living room four rooms on first floor three sleeping rooms and bath on second floor maid s room children s play room and trunk room on third floor garage and stable in rear excellent land for flower and vegetable gardens apply to Mrs John Temple Drury 359 High Street Bristol R I
An elderly lady is sought for light housework in a two person home. Flexible hours allow returning home at night. Apply in person at 45 Mount Hope Avenue for an appointment. call 637 W for details.
Mrs Catherine Marz was installed as Most Excellent Chief of Edgehill Temple Pythian Sisters in the Mello building, succeeding Mrs Stella Peters Installing officer Miss Pankne Brelsford also presided over the ceremony Inducted officers include Meta Nelle Robert Steen Maude Holbrook Catherine Brelsford Jennie Nelle Rachel Simmons Ida Newman and Gladys Lindell.
Mrs. Joseph Almeida said the Portuguese American Women's Civic League will stage a Valentine dance and Fashion Show at the Bristol Casino on Friday evening Feb 5. The Rogers Free Library board meets Monday afternoon per secretary Mrs. Wallis E Howe.
Probate Court of Bristol appoints guardian for Halsey DeWolf Howe, a minor, with guardian Pond La oie and notices to creditors to file claims by set dates. Clerk watt E. Y Howe signs as guardian.
Notice announces Jamas W Clark of Orono Maine qualified as Administrator of the estate of Mary Rhodes Drary late of Rhode Island deceased. Drary appoints Miia Drary of 269 High Street Briato RL as agent in Rhode Island. Creditors must file claims by January 16 22 29 with John W Church Clerk and dates listed.
A bridge party at Guiteras House hosted by the Pilgrim Choral Society raised funds for new music. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. H. B. Burnham Miss Lillian T. Wilson Miss Eleanor C. Swanson Mrs. Howard W. Church and others with Ethelyn Pray chairing the event assisted by F. M. Dimond Rev H. D. Graetz Mary Matheson and Ruth Sanford.
An unusually mild January has residents noting landscape changes. John Usher was seen plowing with two horses as shrubbery nears blossoming, while a few cold snaps have not altered the overall gentle winter pattern.
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