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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1926
Page
2
Two papers a week priced at two dollars a year paid in advance with six or three month options. Single copies are available. Named sellers and street addresses for Phoenix News Stands in Wood Street and Hope Street plus Easterbrooks Block at 246 Wood Street and Hasbrouck Block. Date June 15, 1926.
Yesterday Flag Day was observed in public and parochial schools. St Marys Parochial School raised a new 40 foot steel pole donated by John Dupiais and Massade Dupuis. The ceremony included drills, recitations, songs, and a salute to the flag.
Gas illness affects a couple described in a fragmented notice with unclear details and scattered phrases about a lease, diet, and medical hints. The readable items include references to Mrs BO Brakes, Sprromtia Addertika, and names like Glenn Stoalser.
News notes list events such as a benefit whist at Mrs. Wilfred Hamill’s home 908 Hope Street and a Mite Society strawberry festival at First Baptist Church vestry. Also mentioned are fraternal visits, graduation card sales, a Home for Aged Women meeting, and various church and civic activities in town.
The semi monthly Town Council session is set for tonight. Various local items include A A Edmonds returning from a business trip to West Virginia, visits by the Wall family to Secretary of Schools Bertram W Wall, and multiple fundraisers such as a whist event for the Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps and a bazaar for Mt Carmel feast in Academy Hall.
Thoudse P. Connery departed Church Street yesterday morning for a weeks visit with relatives in Chicago and surrounding area.
Bristol Chapter D A R held its final meeting of the season at Mrs Daniel Childs home in Warren. Frederick P Church of Barrington spoke on The Making of an American Patriot as Mrs Clinton T Sherman presided and a June 22 reception at the Bristol Yacht Clubhouse was planned for the State Regent and board of managers.
Mrs C Bo Rockwell Jr entertained at a tea last Friday afternoon from four to six at her home on Hope and High streets. The event honored Mrs Colin Holmwaite former secretary of the Yo MOC, with the Ladies Committee of the Moon Aoof in attendance. A large brass bowl was shown as a votive gift.
In the District Court of the United States for the District of Rhode Island Robert C. Northup files for discharge in bankruptcy. A hearing is set for May 26 1928 at ten o clock in the morning before the referee at Providence. all known creditors must appear and show cause if any why the prayer of the petitioner should not be granted.
Local ads list cows for sale at Dorn Avenue and Constitution Street, a piano in good condition at Constitution Street, a roadster and two touring cars for sale, a 14 room house on Church Street, and a 1000 Hope Street Providence listing with contact Angell 0022 J.
A small classified notice lists two refrigerators, two kitchens and five tron beds for sale at OneClair on Burton Street.
Members of Mrs Matthew J Cahoon's Sunday School class at St Michael's Church held an afternoon tea and sale in Holmes Memorial House from 3 to 6 on Saturday. Tables were decorated with flowers and hosted by Miss Laura Holtcake Miss Freda Schafft Miss Dorothy Roberts and Miss Catherine Hemple. Waitresses included Claudia DeWolf Roberta Munro Shirles Newman and Helen Norgiao. Mrs Cahoon was assisted by Mrs Harry Munro and Mrs Thomas Robinson.
Community notices list June 24 events at Post Baptist Church and June 27 at the Methedist Church vestry with Epworth League. A drama Rebecca Trump is planned at Pastime Theatre and Altar Streets Church hosts a Rebecca event.
Gladue's All Stars beat Ever Ready Engine Hose on the common Saturday afternoon. Warren Sunday Newport defeated Bristol Town 9 6. Colt High defeated Holy Family 10 7 in New Bedford. Colts and Warren High meet again Friday at Bliven Field after a 5 2 Warren win earlier.
The Board of Managers gratefully lists donations received at the Children’s Home up to June. Items include rhubarb from Miss Munro, sandwiches, cake, ice cream, underwear and clothing, ice cream cones, sewing and clothing supplies, teas, sugar, cereals, and other goods from Mrs Farr, Mrs Frank Howe Jr, Miss Pal, Mrs Rockwell Jr, Mrs Ant Teas, Virss Maunie Howers, Mars OC Fo Bosworth, Mins Hecfiman, and Newman Bros.
Arthur Kiward Swatson of 101 Junox Avenue Providence and Mass Ionary Ground Pollak of 29 Norwes Avenue this town, intend to wed Joseph Nera of 144 Franklin Street and Miss Margaret Irene Rego of 42 Bay View Avenue this town. The couples filed for marriage intents as recorded in local notices.
Beachmount Land Company transfers a parcel of land on the Beachmount Manor plat to Rekdora Moo West Providence. The transaction documents describe the transfer of the Providence lot and related land interests. The notice records the grant of ownership and location within Beachmount Manor.
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