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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1923

Page

4

Volunteer Life Savers Elect Officers at Banquet on Church Street

The US Volunteer Life Savings Corps held its annual officer election at its Church street wharf headquarters last Saturday. Captain Louis Gladue led the list with Wilfred Gladue as first lieutenant and Wilfred Lemaire as second lieutenant. Donat J Gladue named secretary and treasurer Joseph Paull. athletic committee members Donat J Gladue and William Burke. A bowing league was planned to represent the state Savers in YM activities. A turkey supper followed, with toastmaster Captain Louis Gladue and remarks by Dr Talent of Providence.

US Volunteer Life Savings Corps Church Street Louis Gladue Wilfred Gladue Wilfred Lemaire Philip Gladue Donat J Gladue Joseph Paull William Burke Wo Temaire W Burke Lous Gladue Talent Providence Musnu

Timothy's Quest screens star Kate Douglas Wiggin story

The star studded program features Kate Douglas Wiggin's Timothy's Quest with Miss Talmadge and O Brien delivering kinetic pathos and whimsy. A London stage to India Arms cantonment tale follows with Miss Talmadge as Puck and O'Brien as a noble officer in a romantic melodrama. The Unknown with Richard Talmadge, plus Pathe Review and a Harold Lloyd comedy cap the bill. Friday and Saturday bring Mark Twain's The Prince and the Pauper.

Bristol American Releasing Corp Kate Douglas Wiggin Timothy Helen Holmes George Larkin Speed” Pathe Rebecca Sunnybrook Farm Lewes Znick Nara Tamadge Eugene O Brien London bEnglish India Miss ‘Talmadge Puck Johnnie Ybren Bombay Miss Talmadge Sidney Ao Franklin O'Brien Andres Randolf Gladden James Tathan J Hail Richard Talmadge Pathe Harold Lloyd

Special American Legion meeting at Kearney Post

A special meeting of Kearney American Legion Post No 6 will be held Thursday evening at the GAR Hall at 8 o clock. Important discussions include the yearly program and Armistice Day observances. The meeting will also feature a prologue for a big post show planned after Lent and a discussion on theatrical suggestions. Membership dues for 1923 are in order.

Kearney Post Mg A R Hall Legion American Legion Nuxiniary Kearnes

Recruit Night At First Bristol Troop Meeting

Fornight will be observed as Recruit Night at the First Bristol Troop Bay Scouts of America meeting at 7 30 in the Scout building A large number of applications for membership will be voted upon and each scout is asked to bring a recruit Some features will be introduced followed by a period of games Troop 2 members who were absent last week want to attend this week Scout turnout expected Troop 4 holds Thursday inspection by the Deputy Commissioner New officers will lead the program Recruit Night for Troop 3 all scouts to bring a candidate Local Court of Honor monthly session Thursday in Warren Town Hall First class scouts meet at 7 pm in uniform at the Scout building.

Bristol Bay Scouts of Americcn Wong Hom Troon 2 Severna Troop 3 Court of Honor Warren Town Hall Scout

Political currents shape Rhode Island Assembly reform drive

The piece outlines partisan maneuvering over abolishing property voting in cities, noting towns outvote townspeople in Senate, Democratic gains, and Republican defections. It cites open-door staffing changes, renewed anti gambling actions, and cross-state wiretap cases signaling intensified summer activity.

Mercantile Division Meeting Reports Strong Holiday Trade

An evening Mercantile Division gathering in the Y Building discussed rising Christmas buying and depleted stocks. Dealers face high demand with limited supply as stores carry broader inventories and report improving business conditions for shoppers.

Bristol

Obituary: Ward Dies at Home in Brockton

Ward died suddenly at her Brockton home on Sunday age 39. She is survived by her husband and a son, plus her father, mother and a brother. Funeral at Thurber Avenue home Thursday at 3 PM with burial in Pawtucket.

Ward Brockton Jennie Louie Darlings Milligan Joseph Vo Mahgan The Bristol Y Mo Marya Thurber Avenue Pawtucket

Windmills of Holland Operetta and Prize Dance

Pupils of John Post Reynolds School perform Windmills of Holland in the school auditorium on January 17 and 18. A Prize Dance follows on Friday evening January 19 at Grand Army Hall.

Holland John Post Reynolds Grand Army Hall

Letter From Florida Shows Miami Winter Habits And Real Estate

A vivid travelogue describes commodious houseboats and wintering in Miami. The piece extols tropical scenery, breakwaters, and shipping, noting real estate growth, sub divisions, and aggressive salesman tactics. It warns of heavy rains and flooding but promises drainage and canals to restore prospects.

Thas New England Greenland Mercury Miam Miami Atlantic Ocean Florida

Carrot Nell presented by Girl Scouts at Toho Post Reynolds school

The two act comedy Carrot Nell was staged before a large audience at the auditorium of the Toho Post Reynolds school. Directed by Capt Alice DeVor the cast included Gladys Brelsford as Carrot Nell and Doris Bullock as Mrs Cartright with a supporting group of girls and characters. between acts 10 tableaux illustrated the Girl Scout laws and homemade candy sales supported scouts’ camp expenses.

Carrot Nell Girl Scouts Toho Post Reynolds School Alice DeVor Nell Gladys Brelsford Tina Dorothy Hanson Primsey Fazabeth Marz Janie Dorothy Holt Heresy Nora Christensen Miss Smith Madeline King Sarah Barbara Qoshorne Beth Freda Schafft Hebe Dilys Wall Flia Bella Mary Matteson Theresa Peters Gladys Charlotte Virginia LeClair Ethel Robinson Girls Scouts

Monte Cristo Leads Fox Week at Pastime Theater

William Fox presents Monte Cristo starring John Gilbert and Estelle Taylor in ten reels along with Roy Stewart in The Radio King and a Fox News segment. Thursday features The Mystery Road with David Powell and Mary Glynne, plus A Pair of Aces, and Universal Comedy. Friday offers Marie Corelli’s The Young Diana with Marion Davies and Shown as The Yellow Stain with John Albert.

William Fox Fox Monte Cristo Alexander ‘Dumas James O'Neil Jesse L. Lasky Paul Powell David Powell Mary Glynne Nadia Ostrovska England France Monte Carlo

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