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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1925
Page
5
A Bristol notice lists upcoming events including a Ladies Committee meeting at the residence of T Holm 44 Constitution next Monday at 2 30 pm and a public clam bake set for June 28 at John J Hackett's restaurant on Main road with plans for future announcements following the meetings.
A note reads a petition by tax payers to extend the water mains on Gooding Lane was referred to the Bristol and Warren Water Works. Conte from First Page to Pholda to Saturday June 20 mentions Ruggierowane appointed facial igonstable on Pecquiroundation the Chi Cilet of Police.
Providence Journal notes congressional funds for a survey of a thirty foot deep channel from Narragansett Bay into Bristol harbor. The piece recalls Bristol’s storied maritime past and argues harbor improvement could unlock new commerce, despite no definite project yet.
Tomorrow a donation and tag day supports the Employed Boys Club of Bristol YMCA. The club aids boys of foreign birth in character, citizenship and mutual aid through baseball and outings. funds are low and civic leaders urge community support. Sponsors include George S Pailthorpe Dr A M Merriman and Henry Wood.
Superintendent William C. Hobbs announced Wednesday that Colt High School has been certified for three years by Walter E. Ranger Secretary of the State Board of Education. It is the first three-year certification since 1914 and educators express gratification at the school's improved standing.
The program lists Holy Communion at 10 30 a m Morning prayer and sermon at a.m Church School at 12 o'clock and Evening Prayer with address at 7 30 in the evening.
The notice lists Trinity Church schedule for the second Sunday after Trinity with Holy Communion Matins Sung Mass and sermon and Evensong at 7.30 p.m. Also notes Friday night service at First Congregational Church.
Rev Frederick L Maryon presided over the annual meeting of the Home for Aged Women on Franklin Street. Officers were elected including President Cornelius Hasbrouck and Treasurer Miss John A Werreshoff, with seven beneficiaries currently cared for and Rebecca Bowler the oldest at 91.
A reflective poem questions why people everywhere insist that you cant miss a road or direction. The speaker mocks the overconfident assurance while noting the universal refrain across ages and groups.
Carl Rensselaer Mitchell of Providence and Gertrude Manchester of this town, William Alphonse Demers of this town and Ellen Elizabeth McCarthy of Warren are listed as filing marriage intentions.
Sunday morning worship at 10 30 with a church school processional and recessional hymns. Church School assembles at noon. Children's Sunday observed at 4 with exercises. Special music by a chorus directed by Mr Hinton. No evening service.
State Street M B Church announces Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm and Sunday services at 10 30 am preaching 12 00 noon Sunday School 6 30 Epworth League 7 30 preaching all strangers and others welcome.
The Colt High Alumni beat Colt High 10 to 3 on the common Wednesday afternoon. Mollie Garvin and Beans Baker pitched for the Alumni with Jimmie Garvin catching. Colt High’s battery consisted of Rinaldi and Andrade. Alumni lineup included James Garvin, Coggeshall, Eddie Rinaldi, William Baker, Nerone, Gray, Inglis, and Dunbar. Colt High players were Menard, Maher, Eddie Menard, Andrade, Sousa, Romano, Rinaldi, Remieres, Leahy. Baker and Garvin each fanned five. Rinaldi struck out nine. Hits favored Alumni 7 to 4. Umpire James Sullivan.
Mr. and Mrs. A Geisler of this town report daughter Madeline has left Washington D C on June 13 to travel by Broadway Limited with friends for five weeks. Her itinerary includes Chicago St Paul Lake Louise Banff Vancouver Seattle Portland San Francisco Los Angeles Catalina Islands San Diego Yosemite National Park Grand Canyon Royal Gorge Pike s Peak Estes Park and Yellowstone before returning to Washington D C
The notice extends an invitation to the community to attend multiple church services. It lists available times and locations for worship, urging parishioners and neighbors to participate.
Mid week meeting Friday evening at 7 30. Sunday services morning 10 30 with sermon The Deep Things. Church school 11 45. Evening service 7 30 with sermon The Highest Marks followed by baptism.
The Church of the Nazarene lists services for Rev Thomas Armstrong as follows Sunday 10 45 a m preaching 12 00 noon Sunday School 6 00 p m Young People meeting 7 00 p m Evening service Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 45 p m You are invited.
An announced Bristol population total of 12 100 is reported with a gain of 725 people or 6 3 percent over the census prior. Compared with 1915 the ten year increase reaches 174 percent, with 1915 listing 10 302 residents.
Boy Scout notes indicate Camp Takarest will open this weekend with signups for those staying through Sunday. The camp starts its summer season next Saturday June 27. Local officials plan a joint opening trip to Camp Yawgoog with council leaders. Bristol officers depart at 1 PM.
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