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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1924

Page

5

Medford Baseball at Home Sunday Features Boston Team

Medford travels to face a strong Boston eleven led by Manager Davidson on Sunday. The lineup includes Murphy the Holy Cross catcher, Fahey ex Athletics second, Roche Tufts right, and Halligan formerly with Bristol. A rainout last week spoiled a potential thriller as Jupiter Plavius dampened play.

Medford Boston Davidson Murphy Holy Cross Gill and Murphy Fahey Secon Philadelphia Athletics Roche Tufts Jocko” Halligan Bristol Jupiter Plavius

Bristol Unemployment Debate Urges School Site Vote Plan

Local merchants meet at Hotel Belvedere to discuss Bristol’s looming unemployment from the Keds Division shutdown. They urge timely construction of Guneras School, propose a special town meeting with ballots on preferred sites, and call School Committee to resolve site disputes for cost and suitability.

Mercantile Division Bristol Chamber of Commerce Hotel Belvedere B. Elmer Mathewson Keds National India Rubber Company Guneras Bristol High Street National India Rubber Companys Industrial Relations Department

Clergy Association Plans District Prentice for County Congregations

The Bristol County Association of Clergy met after a parish supper at Trinity Parish House. They voted to hold a district event for churches and schools next month, with time and place to be announced at the next meeting at St Michael's Church. Athletic events were also planned.

Trinity Parish Bristol County Association of Clergy St Michael’s Church

The Hawk and the Crow: Patience and Forbearance

The Bristol church page recalls John Burroughs on hawks and crows. It urges patience and forbearance for those attacked for ideals or success and counsels rising to higher moral ground with God’s help.

John Burroughs

Constant Work Guards a Strong Character

The piece notes fifteen men continually paint the Blackpool steel tower to prevent rust and decay. It then compares this steady upkeep to maintaining a strong character by constant, active effort along helpful lines.

Blackpool England

Where Shall I Step In War Weary Soldier Asks Sherman

A Civil War era note recounts a timid soldier asking General Sherman where to advance. The general replies anywhere for fighting rages along the line. The piece reframes the idea as a spiritual battle and urges stepping into one’s own place.

Sherman

The Sawyers Heart Mirrored In Felt Slaughtered Wood

A parable-like tale describes a sawyer that trims crooked logs by stabbing four sides yet leaves the core unchanged. A speaker boasts in repeated vows to cut away faults, only to reveal a heart still sinful after the outward reform.

Reasons Given for Colt Memorial High School Rating

Education officials discuss why Colt Memorial High School received only one year approval. The commissioner cites missing drill records and physical training, inadequate teaching load, dangerous equipment, and lax management as reasons, while stressing the rating should reflect core school quality rather than broader impressions.

Colt Memorial High School William Hobbs Commissioner of Education

Doan’s Pills Endorsed by Bristol Residents

Old folks suffer backache and kidney trouble as they age and Doan’s Pills are recommended as a stimulant diuretic. The Bristol testimonial from Spencer Rounds at 17 Pierce Ave recalls relief after using Doan’s Pills, with claims shared by other locals and a price of 60 cents at dealers.

Alf Bright Doan Bristol Spencer Rounds Pierce Ave Hope’ Drug Co Mr Rounds

Administrator appointed for estate of Russell D. Bullock Bristol

Probate Court of Bristol appoints Joseph C. Bullock as administrator of Russell D. Bullock late of Bristol deceased. Clerk John W Church notes bond and qualification by law. Creditors must file claims with the clerk beginning June 13 1924.

Russell D. Bullock Bristol John W Church Joseph C. Bullock

Church Notes for Trinity Sunday at St Michael's

Holy Communion at 8 00. Morning prayer and sermon at 10 30. Church School at 12. Evening prayer with address at 7 30. This high feast day observance outlines services and times.

Church Service Schedule with Morning Ceremonies

A schedule lists Holy Communion at 7.30 AM Matins at 9.45 AM Church School at 10.00 AM Sung mass and sermon at 10.45 AM Evensong and address at 7.30 PM.

Trinity Church School

Jubilee addresses and services mark WC T U anniversary

Friday at 730 Mrs Jeannette Main of Boston National Lecturer WC T U speaks on Allegiance to the Constitution as part of Jubilee observances The 50th anniversary program includes a Sunday morning service at 1030 with sermon God at the Center and a church school closing The day ends with prayer and preaching at 730 on Vision

Jeannette Main Boston Mass WC. T. U W.C.T U

State Street M. E. Church Services Today

Parsonage at 129 State Street announces Sunday schedule with services at 10:30 and noon, Sunday School at 6:30, Epworth League at 7:30, and a Friday prayer meeting at 7:30. All strangers and others are invited to attend.

State Street M. E. Church Epworth League

First Baptist Church Morning Services and Sunday School

Morning services at 10 30 AM under First Baptist Church with a sermon for Children’s Day followed by Church School at 11 45 AM.

First Baptist Church Children’s Day Church

Children's Day Concert Tonight by Sunday School

A Children's Day concert takes place this evening at 7 30 organized by the Sunday School.

Church notices for Sunday services and activities

The Church of the Nazarene invites attendance with Sunday services at 10 45 a m preaching 12 noon Sunday School 6 p m Young People 7 p m Evening Service Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 745 p m Pastor Rev Thomas Armstrong encourages participation.

Church OF the Nazarene Thos. Armstrong

The Needle Described as Key to Life’s Harmony

A historical reflection compares the phonograph needle to daily duty noting it travels three miles in a single record and must follow every line exactly. It argues small tasks shape a successful life by faithful, precise adherence to duty.

Rock on which our republic rests quote from Andrew Jackson

The deathbed remark attributed to President Andrew Jackson centers on his pointing to the family Bible and declaring that the Bible is the rock on which the republic rests, a claim cited in discussions of Jacksonian belief and religious influence on government.

Andrew Jackson United States Our Republic

Navajo Student Seeks Education to Help His People

A 26 year old Navajo student leaving his reservation states his goal is literacy to aid his people while comparing the bright electric bulb to his heart after discovering the Jesus road and planning to bring light to others. He says the unlit bulb mirrors the heart of his people.

Jesus Road

Missionary Task Expands to Western Frontiers and Eastern Immigrant Areas

A 19th century sermon urges home missionaries to venture across the West and into East coast immigrant and industrial communities to impart the nation’s spiritual heritage. It stresses restoring inner life, visions, and hope inherited from forefathers.

East

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