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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1930
Page
2
Army recruiting sergeant Coleman of the Army Recruiting Sub-Station at the Post Office announces Monday mornings in Bristol for enlistments from local young men aged 18 to 35. Opportunities exist in all branches with good openings for mechanics and those seeking to further education, requiring good character and physical condition.
The Board of Fire Engineers will hold a special meeting Monday evening to reconsider contracts for repairs at Dreadnaught Fever Ready and Hydraulon stations after Fire Commissioner Salvatore Della Morte refused to sign. Peter Martelly and Son bid 0 percent for the Hydraulon project, $375 under Archie He Rounds' accepted bid.
A child suffered a forehead laceration after darting into a westbound car on Bradford Street near Constitu tion Street. The driver, Charles McDonald, remained at the scene. The girl was treated by Dr Antonio Angelo and sent home.
An In Memoriam note from Mrs Mother and siblings laments the passing of William Henry Mideton. It reflects on memory, bravery, and the hope of reunion in the future. The message honors his life and enduring presence in family hearts.
Visits and greetings mark the week with Lonergan family in New York and Hope Street relatives. Local groups plan a church tea sale and Epworth League event while Mohawk Club schedules a dance at Bristol Yacht Club. Patrol recalls mischief by gypsy pickpockets and an auxiliary unit meeting outlines James Town convention delegates.
A parishioner injured in a fall at the Congregational Church on June 29 shows great improvement. Rev H D Graetz delays Berlin voyage to July 24 due to his mother's illness. Manuel Camara of Mello's Market recovers well after surgery and expects to return home soon. An executive committee meeting for the 250th Anniversary celebration is set at Hotel Belvedere tonight. Fire company trucks will soon convert to pneumatic tires with new equipment arriving. Thames Street area near the Cranton plant is now open and cleared after demolishing four old buildings, improving the view for cars parked during work hours.
Baseball report notes Cooper homer and multiple plays including Chapman two base hits and a double play. Mentions Brown, Craimscan, Cremeton, Whilrwsnets and others with base on balls and errors. Also references Nationals players Rid Hope Quattare and captain Joe Wheltex, and manager’s return.
A two part feature titled Notable Picture shows at Pastime Theatre July 21 and 22. Shot by Mount Mount Paramount photographers the film follows Byrd’s ice bound expedition and arrival in New Zealand before the U S party. It features 30 miles of reels cut to nearly two hours of entertainment and instruction.
The Right Reverend Lewis Charles Sanford bishop of San Joaquin California will preach the historical sermon at St Michael's Church Sunday September 21 as part of the 250th anniversary program. He is attending the Lambeth Conference in London and is a native of this town with a brother Charles Sanford residing here. In 1927 he was orator of the Fourth of July.
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