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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1928
Page
3
Wardwell Lumber Company transfers land and buildings on the north side of Bay View avenue to Jose Da Ponte and his wife. Manuel Faustino and wife also convey land and buildings on the north side of Bay View avenue to the same buyers.
June events include a prize speaking contest by Colt Memorial High School pupils in the school auditorium to benefit the Green and White on Friday evening June 1. A three act play Nothing But the Truth by St. Michael's Dramatic Club is set for June 4 and 5 at St. Michael's Chapel. St Alban's Lodge No 6 F and A M will hold its annual dance on June 11 at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet.
Frigate birds or wen o war on Ascension Island were named Fregata aquila by Linnaeus in 1758. The birds, confined to the rock, resemble barnyard hens in body size but have wings up to ten feet long. Their long hooked bills make them dangerous, while their feet are tiny and weak, hindering wading.
In this town on May 29 and 30, three young children died. Con ceira Almeidia, daughter of Antonio and Mary Almeidia, aged 3. Aler tina Mattos, daughter of Joseph and Rosaria Mattos, aged 4 years 6 months. Eve lyn Mello, daughter of Joseph and Phoebe Mello, aged 3 years 5 months.
Trinity Sunday schedule for Saint Michael's Church lists Holy Communion and address at 10 30 a m Church School at noon and omits the evening service.
Morning Holy Communion at eight. Sung Mass with sermon at ten forty five. Church School and Bible Class at twelve noon. Evensong with sermon at seven thirty evening. Special musical service noted.
Friday night service at 7 30. Sunday morning worship at 10 30. Sermon theme The Pearl of a Wrong Choice. Church School assembles at 12 o'clock. Praise and preaching service at 7 30 p.m. Sermon theme Realizing the Presence of God.
Rev R J Chrystie presides at Friday 730 pm service on The Father We Love followed by choir practice. Sunday 1030 am sermon The True Sacrament with Holy Communion. Church School 1145 am. Epworth League 645 pm led by Miss Ella Martin. Evening 730 pm praise service sermon The Story of Pilate’s Wife. Public invited to all services.
Sunday morning worship at 11 15 features a sermon by the pastor titled The Thoughts of the Pastor. Junior Church for first graders and preschoolers meets in the vestry, and Church School begins at 10 am. An evening service at 7 30 includes a children's story and address by the pastor.
Church announces Rev. Frank H. Bowers Jr. as pastor. Sunday services at 10 45 a m and 12 noon sermon. Sunday school at 7 p m evangelistic service. Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. Good singing. Cordial invitation to all to worship.
A Welsh singer recalls a dream of a grand choir with five thousand sopranos altos and tenors all singing loudly. The conductor then asks the bass singer to lower his volume, ending the tale with humor.
A London police court witness presented a black pebble from a suspect to prove charms bring luck. A Camberwell burglar complained he forgot his donkey foot mascot, while thieves reportedly fear black cats on doorsteps, shaping their choices.
A century old book found in a demolished Medford mansion denounces dancing. It claims dancing reveals motion and thoughtlessness, arguing even diligent people may dance to suppress conscience and avoid a religious life.
The note explains that diamonds scratch pearls and heavy pearl ropes ruin their look. It cites a Woman's Home Companion style caution about matching jewelry.
An idle spirit yields little happiness as the mind seeks meaningful occupation. Without purposeful thought the mind fills with trivial or harmful ideas, replacing constructive engagement with aimless drift.
Salt Lake Tribune suggests the slogan Be true to your teeth or they will be false to you for the dental association. The quote presents a lighthearted warning about dental care.
In a humorous note that pokes fun at agricultural tech, New England farmers dealing with light TM.o. rods and related equipment are described amid jokes about cost and efficiency. The piece points to the ironic situation of high priced gear used around a central tank.
A Washington Star quote highlights Uncle Eben praising Deman for giving his best effort, framing effort as due credit unless it harms others. The remark reflects a folk wisdom tone about merit and intent.
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