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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1930
Page
4
Prohibition commissioner cites sucker whiskey hoarding and mock bottles for country clubs. Televised orchestras and GE experiments, sun age estimates, Chinese politics, and a reindeer herd push fill the world news. Italy honors Savonarola as a controversial symbol.
The ceremony featured Scouts and schoolchildren, Rev. Wm C. Darby delivering the main address, and wreaths laid by Miss Cora M. Hill, Lieut Fred F. Suzman, Commander James T. Pierce, Mrs Catherine Traino, and Mrs Minnie Card for Revolution, Spanish-American War, World War II, Unknown Soldier, and Unknown Dead. Taps echoed as prayers followed at the monument and at the NRK Co. wharf flowers were strewn for the sailor dead before returning to the GAR Hall for refreshments hosted by Babbitt Women's Relief Corps.
The members of Babbitt Post No. 15 Grand Army of the Republic express sincere thanks to all who assisted in observing Memorial Day this year. The note preserves the wish that affiliated organizations carry on and that memory of the Grand Army be perpetuated after all comrades have passed. Signed by William F. Young Junior Vice Commander and William Bradford Secretary.
The postponed Feast of Ecco Homo concluded Sunday with a large parade on Wood Street. Rev Joseph Lopes of St Francis Xavier and Rev Francisco Vieira led vesper and benediction at 3 pm. A band concert followed, drawing spectators to illuminated St Elizabeths church grounds. Committee chair William Pore and helpers organized the events.
Alfred G Earle a respected Bristol resident and longtime superintendent of Narragansett Electric Lighting Co died at his home 11 Constitution Street in his 70th year after four years of ill health. Born July 14 1860 in Roxbury Mass he moved through Boston Passaic and Bristol in a career as an electrical expert. He leaves wife Norah and two sons Albert and Henry plus grandsons and a half brother. Funeral set for 2 30 pm tomorrow at his residence with Rex Herbert D Graetz officiating. Funeral services to be at North Cemetery.
The mission runs tonight Wednesday and Thursday evenings at Our Lady of Mt Carmel church. Rev Bartolomeo Tabbia of St Bartholomew's Saver Lake will preach. Friday confessions, holy communion services at 4 and 8. Saturday morning services follow.
A 1566 Notizi Scitte from the Venetian government explains the term gazette. It states gazette arose from the costs and form of a small daily news sheet circulated by printers.
From Louis Diat of The Ritz Carlton New York comes two spinach and vegetable dishes Calf planned as sugar enhances natural sweetness The Souffle Aux Epinards uses spinach butter flour milk egg yolks beaten whites and sugar Then peas and carrots in cream cook peas and carrots in salted water with sugar finish with butter cream and optional flour for thickness
Prom held Thursday evening featured a grand march noted as well planned and enjoyable. Jack Marsden led the class of Wt with Mass Canevieve as secretary, hosting a reception and decorations by a student committee including Margaret Cinereline Ella Mae Lemaire and others.
A series of events listed for June include Minnstrel shows at St Michaels Brotherhood Parisis House with 8 8 15 PM times, a dance on June 6 at Dustal Yacht Club, and performances at St Michaels Parish Hall on June 11 12. The Missing Mass Miller and Young Peoples Fellowship are noted with a June 12 bridge night at Rockwell Hall under Excelsior Tennis Club. An Annual Ball is scheduled June 23 under St Albans Lodge No 6 F and A M at the Naval Armory.
Tomorrow evening Kid Hope's boys host the league leading Whirlwinds led by Butsy Brown and Artie Bell in a crucial tussle. Gladue shines with a fifth inning double play as Andrade covers behind the plate until Davidson recovers. Pitching and hitting promise a packed crowd at 6 15 p m.
Mr and Mrs Geo A Bacon marked their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday at home on Wood Street. Guests from Providence Riverside Warren and Bristol arrived to offer congratulations. A buffet lunch was served by the hostess with help from Miss Jennie Tattrie Miss Anna McCullum Miss Rose Clancy all of this town and Mrs Joseph Littlefield of Riverside.
The Bristol Garden Club met yesterday at the home of Mrs. H De Wolf Allen on Pappasquash Road. Only routine business was transacted. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Miss Frances Foster and Mrs. Henry Wood. Next Monday the club will travel to Anthony to meet Mrs. Fred Budlong an honorary member.
Acting Superintendent E S Mapes announced May attendance in Bristol schools. Colt 98.97 Taft 96.49 Byfield 93.33 Walley 96.08 Reynolds 95.22 Guiler 94.75 Oliver 94.40 Burton 92.99 Hayman 92.50 Mason 90.91 School system average 95.37.
A Chicago News observation notes a shift in gender roles as domestic artistry replaces stern dictates. A man presents paint and brush to a woman, inviting her to quietly transform the flat at her pace.
An order of notice in a 1930 Rhode Island court case seeks a trustee with power to sell Bristol property owned by Thomas R. Clayton for a contingent remainder. It directs publication in Bristol Phoenix and sets a hearing date of June 18 1930 for interested parties to show cause why the petition should not be granted.
Sealed bids for outside painting of Taft School in Bristol are due by Monday June 9 at the Colt Memorial High School Library. Specifications call for white lead and linseed paint, green trim, weather vane cupola, two coats of aluminum paint inside and out. Contractors supply materials and labor and must remove dirt, putty, and debris. replace broken glass and seal sashes. guarantee a first class job and clean premises on completion.
Fragmentary text shows an invitation for a wellness event at a residence with date and time unclear. Names and exact venue are unreadable, but the notice references attendance and invitations for a gathering labeled wellness related. Environmental details are not provided due to damaged text.
The Bristol collector announces a tax sale of described real estate on June 6 1930 to cover delinquent taxes for years listed. Properties include numerous lots and houses in Bay View Heights Harbor View and Mt Hope Terrace with stated amounts due, owners and parcel references, and note that sale covers taxes plus costs and interest.
Renae Toadvin is named assistant clerkman at St Michael's church Bristol and will begin duties June 15. A Williamsport native and Lehigh graduate, he is 25 and trained at General Theological Seminary, aiming for ordination as a deacon on June 11. He has coached Trinity Chapel basketball and engaged in Boys Club and summer camp work.
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