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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1936

Page

5

Mrs Dennis to Head Bristol Portuguese Civic League

Mrs Joseph J Dennis wife of Councilman Dennis will be installed as president of the Bristol Portuguese American Women's Civic League at a Belvedere Hotel ceremony tonight. She succeeds Mrs Joseph J Marsh and invites leaders from state and Southern Massachusetts branches. Speakers include Rev Manuel J Barros Gen Cal Jan Judge Edward J Leahy and others with many civic leaders attending.

Joseph J Dennis Dennis Bristol Massachusetts Manuel J Barros St Elzabeth's Church Wall 4 Cal Jan Edward J. Leahy Couvcil Prescott B Paull Anthony Jo Nunes State Budget Department Peter Pimental Pawtucket Abrio D Portugal Frederick Freitas Providence Manuel Sylvia Bristol Men's Civ Teague Anthony Dee Ponte Joseph J Marshall Manuel Perrys Phoebe Parva Gilda Parva Anthony Pana Mary Victoria Mary Sousa Rose Marshall Josephine Mello Walhelmana Silvia

District Nurses Report Monthly Summary

District nurses report totals for care visits including Metropolitan care 82 and John Hancock 16, prenatal 8, tuberculosis 49, and total 319. Clinics listed: Child Welfare 5 with 132 babies, Chest Clinic 1 with 13 patients, X Ray Clinic 1 with 14 patients, plus one tonsil case and two deliveries attended.

Brigtal Dayne Riewaht Greane Coles John Hancock

Newly Elected Officers Installed at Gremial of P Daughters

Elaborate ceremonies at the Bristol Casino mark Miss Mary Andrade’s installation as President of the Gremial of the Daughters of Portugal. Anthony J Nunes serves as installing officer. Attendees include prominent Portuguese American residents and political figures. The program features dancing and a committeemanaged reception.

Mary Andrade Gremal Daughters of Portugal Bristol Casino Anthony J Nunes Charmenirs Margaret B. Andrade Vrs

Boy Scout Week Activities Outline At Scout Hall

Local scout events set for tomorrow including Green Bar Scouts of the First Troop meeting at 7 and a play to be staged tonight at 1 pm. Tickets are issued for the Bristol County District Scouters dinner January 28 with speakers from Providence and a review of county work.

Emor Aoom Bristol County Providence Bradford Hf Court of Honor and Board of Awards Scout Hall Col . A Cheesman

Public attitude helps the banks urges bankers at convention

The American Bankers Association resolves that restored public confidence allows banks to function vigorously in recovery. They credit the Banking Act of 1935 for stabilizing the system and call for retirement of government credit roles as privately owned banks assume full responsibility.

Accurate Records Rule in Farming and Business

The Bulletin of the American Bankers Association Agricultural Commission states that keeping accurate records is essential to successful business management across manufacturing merchandising and farming. It argues that good record keeping is as important for farming as for other businesses.

Bulletin of The American Bankers Association Agricultural Commission

Schools Report Absent List Rises From Common Colds

Bristol public schools report a jump in absences from 398 to 557 due to common colds and grippe. Superintendent Elmer Mapes notes Dr William L Duffy advises keeping children home at first signs of illness. Several schools show high absence rates, with Burton 17 of 34, Walley 18 of 301, Colt 31 of 242, and others listed.

Bristol Elmer Mapes Walliam L. Duffy Duffy Burton Walley School Colt Guiteras Reynolds Byheld Oliver Taft Mason

Pythian Lodge Appoints Committee for Year

Chancellor contender Charles I Luther Jr of Burnside Lodge Kat P announces subcommittees for the year with Conklin as chairman and a roster including Nelle Luther Pate Gablinske Suzman Brejsford and Chaffee The group plans by laws revision and a joint observance in February Lewellyn Conklin leads the arrangements for the event Grand Chancellor George Moore and board will visit Redwood Lodge in Newport tonight.

Charles I Luther Jr Burnside Lodge Kat P Ian Conklin Charman Martin Nelle Fred I Suzman Lewes- Iown Lewellyn Conklin George Moore Redwood Lodge Newport

No National Holidays Across States Embrace Observances

The note states there are no national holidays and calls out that many legal holidays are observed nationally only because individual states declare them as legal holidays. It highlights variability in holiday observance across states.

Girl Scout Court of Honor Held at Mrs Bartlett Home

A court of honor met at Mrs Bartletts home on Thursday at 415 PM. The secretarys report was read and the inspection was discussed. Plans for February March and April were announced with a special event on February 14 in the Reynolds School auditorium. Names Bosworth listed.

Girl Scout Court OF Honor Bartlett Po Om Yuan Reynolds School Auditorinum Bosworth

How to Live to Be Old

An aged Chinese patriarch recently died at an allegedly remarkable age of 197. He attributed his longevity to inward peace and lived in a district where he never faced automobile traffic.

Honorific Language in East Asian Address Forms

The term honorific refers to words and phrases that convey respect in addressing others. It is used of languages such as Chinese and Japanese which employ epithets to signify august reverence and venerable status.

Walking Fish Draws Visitors at Pitch Lake Trinidad

Tourists visiting Pitch Lake in Trinidad report a curious walking fish that leaves drying water holes in the asphalt and crosses to nearby wet pits, a peculiar sight at the famous natural tar lake.

Pitch Lake Trinidad

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