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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1927
Page
2
An editorial argues that the United States loses 12000 lives and over half a billion dollars yearly to preventable hazards. It urges decisive action to reduce waste through improved prevention, medical research, and engineering, likening disease prevention to curing yellow fever's history.
Olympus Palace No 13 Junior Order Princes of Syracuse will hold a special meeting tomorrow at 8 o clock to install officers for the ensuing half year. All members are urged to attend as matters pertaining to the good of the order will be discussed.
On July 20 a Wednesday at 3 PM the Bristol Yacht Club hosts a public whist event under the auspices of the Tait School Club.
Town Treasurer Amos S. Gorham and family vacationing on Prudence Island for two weeks. Local notices cover social events at Bristol Yacht Club and Taft School Club, a mid summer dress sale, baptisms, masses, and numerous visits. Reports of road incidents, motor vehicle collision with slight damage, and community gatherings across East Providence and surrounding towns.
The Dempsey Sharkey bout in New York’s Yankee Stadium Thursday night drew massive advance ticket sales. The 15 round fight expected 80 000 spectators with receipts around 1 250 000. Dempsey 82 weighs 196 pounds and Sharkey 16 25 at 192 pounds with both 6 feet tall.
Rev Charles W. Martin pastor of State Street Methodist Church has been granted a leave of absence for August and will vacation with family traveling to Northport Me on Penobscot Bay. Mr and Mrs Theamas Dweer and Mr and Mrs Ralph Wells with two children have left town for Detroit after visiting relatives. Mrs Maria G Fee of Lineags Avenue plans a short visit with relatives in Plymouth. Franks Mo Adams of Providence led a tonsonal clinic at the hospital serving National India Rubber Company workers as Dr Alfred M Merriman assisted. Eleven patients had operations and clinics will close until September.
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