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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1927
Page
4
George J. O'Brien announces a water carnival at the Community Bath House Burton street August 2 3 4 and 6. Events include 50 yard swim underwater swim tule race and novelty race. Youth and junior contests run afternoons with George MacDonald and James Connors as judges.
Kearney Post No. 6 of the American Legion plans its second annual outing at Blivers Field Main Road on Sunday February 7. Col Edwin S Godfrey pledges cooperation and parking will be arranged. James Munroe will bake for 400 portions. Tickets to go on sale soon with committees guiding the event.
Charles S. MacDonald and Manuel Almeida of the National India Rubber Company swam from the Community Bath House to Prudence Island in 3 hours 25 minutes. They left at 10:20 a m and arrived at 1:45 p m. A rowboat crewed by Luke White and Peter Brightman accompanied them. The achievement drew many onlookers.
Miss Margaret Tavares Araujo and Joseph August Perry wed at St Elizabeths Church in a morning ceremony led by Rev Francis J Gomes. The bride wore white satin with lace, attended by Angelina Correia. The couple plans a New England bridal trip and will reside at 46 First Street.
At a July 22 1927 meeting the State Public Welfare Commission awarded a $21434 general construction contract for a new building at the Rhode Island State Prison to Joseph A Donatelli of Providence RI. Other bids were renewed with amounts ranging from about 20248 to 36799 from multiple firms in Providence Pawtucket and Woonsocket.
The Bristol assessing board reports 1926 valuations total $15,534,500 with real estate and intangible personal tax line at $322,920.74 after exemptions including Soldiers and Sailors. Exemptions for U S property amount to $2,146,600. largest taxpayer is United States Rubber Company of New Jersey Inc at $50,567.80. Taxes due by Oct 1 carry 7 percent interest, and 1924-27 trends show rising valuations and steady tax rate movement.
Mary LeClair won the open regatta class B as weather thinned entries. Gadfly beat Tyche in class B, and Wallis Howe won class T aboard Herreshoff 15. The Vineyard Sound loop trophy went to Amoret. A capsized skiff prompted two rescues, and several boats did not start due to heavy seas.
The piece cites 19th century superstitions among sailors, noting Lorenzo Sabine defended fishermen against credulity. It recalls 1825 Duchess de Berri sea bathing and pirate era superstitions, and observes that today fishermen no longer nail horseshoes to masts but hang old car casings to deter rival boats.
A groom in England forgot the traditional gold hoop, so a church key became the ring. The quirky choice drew attention at the wedding held in a parish church.
A moonstone is a semi precious stone, a feldspar variety showing a delicate pearly opalescent color play.
A son was born to Mrs William Simmons in Truesdale Hospital Fall River on July 22, marking a family addition in this town.
In St Elizabeths Church July 23 Rev Frances J Gomes officiated as Joseph August Perrys and Miss Margaret Tavares Araujo, both of this town, wed in a ceremony alongside earlier vows of Joseph Correira and Miss Marry Sousa at St Elizabeths Church by Rev Francis Jonomes.
A condensed reflection on marital friction over money. A woman grows less romantic with time while the man remains surprised by perceived extravagance. The piece notes natural divergence and asks how couples might reach greater understanding.
Humorist notes a new saxophone invention arising in Australia while remarking that a glance at an atlas offers comfort. The brief item blends a tech quip with a gentle geographic Aside.
A contemplative note on aging and time, contrasting aged lives with the coming of a new dawn, invoking a quiet, philosophical mood about mortality and renewal.
Town Clerk of Bristol Rhode Island announces sealed bids for construction of two exits at the Town Hall on Bradford Street. Bids due by 12 noon August 2, 1927. Plans available at the Town Clerk’s office. Bids marked Exit Bids Town Hall and sent to John W Church Town Clerk. The Town Council may reject any or all bids.
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