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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1920
Page
3
The Bristol Night Hawks won two of three strings against the Warren Night Owls in a fast, close bowling contest held Wednesday afternoon in Warren. Scores are not provided in readable text.
Dr Chapin states there is no sure way to avoid influenza but outlines precautions. Keep fingers from mouth and nose, avoid sharing pencils and paper, wash hands before meals, and stay away from crowds. Rest at home to speed recovery and protect against pneumonia which can be fatal.
An evening class in Vocational Agriculture showcased seed corn testing to prove Bristol County can double corn yield in 1920. The demonstration urged testing every seed ear, with two week return of results, one for seed and one for seed with germination percent, plus guidance on storage and proper testing timing.
The committee announces Hyde's Minstrels for February 2 and 3 at Pastime Theatre. A six man production team handles the ends and a strong chorus will entertain with skilled soloists. Tickets are available from company members and Hamill's Dry Goods Store.
Readable list of students at Colt Memorial High School earning marks above 80 to 85 percent across years 1920 to 1923. Names include Harriet Kinder Julia DeFelice George Matheson George Yarlasvesky Norma Mathewson Ruth Suzman Carmine Bruno Evelyn Bullock Dana Eisenberg and others.
An open Bristol meeting for women, under the Republican organization, is set for February 5 at 8 PM at the Pastime Theatre. All Bristol women are invited regardless of party. prominent speakers will address the gathering. The Bristol Republican Women’s Town Committee approved the event and will cooperate. Committee members include Miss Alice M W Bourn chairwoman and other local activists. Mrs Andrew Weeks Anthony named Bristol member of the Rhode Island Republican State Central Committee.
The General Assembly approved a concurrence assent measure to raise funds for highway maintenance and repair after opposition from Senators Geary and Barry. Providence bears half the burden per Geary. A postponement to allow absent Senator Levy to speak failed. The session also sent a resolution to use the State Armory in town for Kearney Post, American Legion, to committee.
Bristol theatregoers welcome the Havey Jazz Minstrels for a second town appearance. The troupe is praised as a cohesive, respectful group with a family-like bond and a policy of clean humor free of smut or suggestive material.
The film shows Miss Ferguson as a Southern heiress turned Secret Service operative chasing counterfeiters from Newport homes to a luxurious harbor yacht. The entertaining drama pairs her star delivery with a strong supporting cast and two roadshow features.
Potito Casano transfers a house and lot on Catherine Street to Francisco Nastri. Dr Re S Church transfers an interest in the Edward Anthony estate on Metacom Avenue. John H Platt transfers a house and lot at Bristol Narrows to Fred M O Connor of Attleboro. Lewis B Waldron and wife transfer a building lot at Bristol Narrows to Fred M Connor and wife. Lewis B Waldron and wife transfer a house and lot at Bristol Narrows to John Born and wife of Attleboro.
The weekly Congregational Church service begins at 7:30 PM with the pastor urging stronger support. Sunday schedule includes morning worship at 10:30 AM on Christ's Order of Nobility and a 7:30 PM united service at the Methodist Church. church school follows the morning service.
Dr Charles A LeClair of Providence son of Eugene LeClair demonstrated an anatomically articulated denture at the Rhode Island Dental Society annual meeting in the Narragansett Hotel. He is noted as the only Rhode Island dentist with that specialized study and earned high praise. Dr Howard W Church of this town was elected treasurer.
Mr and Mrs John Matheson entertained about 30 friends at their Collins street home last Saturday to mark twenty years of marriage. Whist was played with prizes to Sumner Clark John Brechin Mrs Brechin and Miss Lottie Findlay. A salad supper was served. Guests from Attleboro Pawtucket and the town attended. Mir and Mrs Matheson received many fine presents.
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