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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1928
Page
2
Editorial notes a five year lapse in funding a World War veterans memorial tablet for Bristol. A 1923 committee estimated a 4 by 7 foot bronze tablet could cost about 2500 dollars, but later meetings focused on taxes and the chamber’s collapse, risking the project’s oblivion.
Over the past year high courts clarified how to value utility property boosting confidence in gas and electric company securities. A survey shows 259 firms sold 4,879,000 shares to employees and customers since the customer ownership movement began. One company published its annual statement in 14 languages and radio stockholder meetings may become common soon.
Citizens laud Surveyor James T. Connors for swiftly clearing snow from highways and sidewalks after Saturday night’s storm. Early Sunday, a light frost or omen appeared, and churchgoers found the roads safer than expected.
Parishioners will hold a Valentine party at Our Lady of Hope Church on Wednesday evening. An afternoon program features musical numbers and refreshments served, organized by chairwoman Mrs. Belre a Diesta Morte, with Mass attendees including Campagna, De Pelice, Salzano, Carmoane, Constantina, St ngelo, and Campanets.
A roundup of church observances and meetings, club gatherings, and local entertainments front pages. Family Day at First Baptist Church on Feb 19. fire company meetings. Pro-Christo Club and Miss Manchester venue events. ticket sales at Miss Hamill and Suzman stores. Odd Fellows meeting and second degree. Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella postponement. Epworth League chicken salad supper. Parker Mill shutdown notice. Nickerson House Tigers vs Providence results. Colt Memorial high school recital. National India Rubber basketball schedule. candlemas services at St Mary s and Mount Carmel. Foreman William Hughes and local Legion results.
The page lists residents visiting relatives in Winchester Mass and hosts planning church and charity events. It notes a small town voter registration turnout, a whist and dance in Bristol with the Bristolan Orchestra, a chorus rehearsal for the Ladies Minstrels, and a Daughters of the American Revolution meeting with broader National Board of Managers duties.
Warren basketball team dominated the town’s National Guard Seconds 38 to 7 in a night contest at the Jefferson Street Armory. Gorham and Biancuzzo fouled out on alleged personal fouls, while Sea Scouts led with Hunt and Maxwell scoring.
Thieves damaged an ornamental fence in front of Postmaster George W. Warren at 93 Bradford Street near Central Street. A plate glass window at Salvatore Ferrara's 99 Bradford Street was broken. Earlier a barber shop window at Ferrara's was broken by a fallen tree limb. Police investigating.
The Trinity Church program that began January 22 closed Sundays night. Captain Sydney R. Peters of the Church Army of England led services, aided by Reverend Nelson Kellogg the pastor. Farewell services featured solos by Mass Martyerse Burgess, Chester Ro Burgess, and Vernon Asray with Miss Helen Church at the organ.
A sales pitch invites customers to call and order a Hoover or arrange in home demonstrations to compare rug cleaning efficiency with Pos itive Agitation. The ad emphasizes doorstep service and the ability to judge performance on own carpets.
Del Santo and Juliano starred for Del by Barrington as they defeated the Olympian Seconds 21 to ? on the local Y M C A court. The game was fast and rough with a first half score of 11 to 2. Steen led the losers.
Manuel Costa was found guilty of non support in the Fifth District Court and sentenced to six months at the State Farm and House of Correction. He had been missing after a capias and turned himself in claiming vacation in New York earning 17 to 18 dollars weekly. The judge warned that further failure to support his family would extend punishment. A separate case involving John A Hawthorne for animal cruelty was continued to February 13.
The second semester starts as Oliver School registers 32 pupils with 47 first graders overall. Superintendent Willam Hobbs plans to ease congestion by moving pupils to Hayman and Burton schools. A 42 pupil new school opens in Reynolds building under a platoon system, with Miss Helen Campagna as teacher.
The Bristol District Nursing Association schedules its annual meeting at 72 State Street on Friday February 3 1928 at 7 30 pm. Members who have paid one dollar or more are urged to attend as annual reports are read officers are elected and a proposed bylaws change defining officer duties is presented.
Prof John E Ladd of Rhode Island State College spoke on Management of the Dairy Herd to the Bristol County Farmers Association at Defiance Hall. He urged areawide testing from the new State Department of Agriculture report, noting Connecticut farmers use the test and could encroach Rhode Island markets. The meeting included thanks to Defiance Hose Co for a silver trumpet and plans for an expert on fertilizers at the next session.
Thirty members of the United Spanish War Veterans Department of Rhode Island visited the Soldiers' Home Sunday afternoon. They provided entertainment in the northern parlor and distributed home made cake to comrades. The program included piano and vocal solos, readings, and a chord of patriotic singing. Visitors arrived at 2:30 and departed later that day.
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