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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1934
Page
2
A circular stresses constant parental guidance to prevent accidents as young children wander near roads and danger rises when crossing streets. It urges parents to supervise, lock streets, and ensure children have time before crossing to stay safe.
Town considers a small tax rise to fund the annual Fourth of July celebration. The committee seeks private donations and a carnival fee to cover costs, arguing the event draws thousands and requires extensive planning.
Reader requests old letters and papers relating to St Michael’s Parish clergy and notable locals, plus pamphlets and clippings about parish affairs. He seeks anecdotes illuminating the temperaments of St Michael’s people and asks readers to contact him via the paper.
Mrs Judas Morartys Snow, 22, daughter of Andrews Moriarty of the town, will wed Pierrepont Edward John, son of Mrs Reginald Johnson of 97 Mt Vernon Street, Beacon Hill, Boston. The ceremony is at United Congregational Church Newport with only family and close friends present. The bride, a noted aviatrix, is famed for beauty and her Boston and Newport society ties. She was previously married to Crocker Snow of Boston and divorced. the groom is an aviator and Williams College graduate.
The Bristol community items note no Bristol Lions Club meetings in summer with sessions resuming in September. Also listed are various local notices including Legion Auxiliary elections, Rural Letter Carriers events, social group outings, vacations, and a garden grounds tour at Oakland Farm the Vanderbilt home in Middletown for public viewing Tuesday afternoon.
A feature in The American Weekly reprints curious medieval criminal cases and their punishments. It previews historic methods and layouts before modern par dons paroles and jail breaks, illustrated in color for the Boston Sunday Advertiser supplement.
Morning worship at 10 30 led by Rev Herman W Watsen D D of Providence Church School at 11 45 Christian Endeavor Society meeting in church vestry at 6 30 P M Evening service omitted
The Congregational Church hosts morning service at 10 30 A M with a sermon by Norman Bailey of Dighton Mass. Frening service omitted during the Summer months.
Rex Joseph Sarzana appointed acting pastor at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Mass schedule lists weekday masses at 7 30 A M and 8 and 10 A M on Sundays.
Revs Mepxe J Barras lead St Elizabeth's Church with weekday masses at 7 a m and Sunday schedules at 7 8 30 and 10 30 a m.
Rev Thomas J Gillan pastorends Masses at 7 8 9 and 10 30 A M 7 30 P M Benediction listed for parishioners at St Marys Church
Reverend A. R. Parshley, rector, conducts Holy Communion at 9 A.M. and Morning Prayer with a Sermon by the rector at 10:45 A.M. on the seventh Sunday after Trinity.
Rev. James E. Greer, pastor, leads morning worship at 1115 a m with the sermon Getting Away From Earth. Evening service omitted for the balance of the summer months.
Rev Nelson Kellogg presides at 84 Mass and 10243 oA service. Song Mass at 3 82 NW. Evensong at Prudence Island 7:30 PM.
A collection of quips from Muldoon Barrie Terhune Roosevelt and others, offering insights on courage happiness optimism and life. Includes aphorisms about resilience, reputation, travel, revenge, poetry, and prudence attributed to notable figures such as Muldoon Barrie Roosevelt Stael Hubbard Holmes and Phelps.
July events include a Bridge party and food sale by Parrish Aid Society at Trinnity Church on July 19. On July 21 a Bridge parts and afternoon tea on the lawn of the Guneras House hosted by Christian Endeavor Society. July 27 features the Second Annual Gurf Scout Dance at the Yacht Club.
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