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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1927
Page
3
COMPANY C B A Company C Colonial Bristol Train of Artillery held a special meeting at the Armory State street to revive interest. Three officers and 30 enlisted men currently service with aim to reach 52. Efforts seek uniforms for new members. They will parade on July 4th and all members should attend next Wednesday at 8 PM at the Armory.
At a regular meeting the Town Council voted to ask the New England Transportation Co to honor bus commutation tickets issued for trains due to commuter complaints after train service cuts on the Consolidated branch of the New Haven Railroad. A July celebration plan was approved for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church with a schedule of bombs, parades, band concerts, a baseball game, fireworks, and colored lights in Bristol.
Church notes announce Holy Communion at 11 30 am and Morning Prayer at 12 00 pm on the second Sunday after Trinity Church School at 7 30 pm with prayers and directions to the church.
Readable fragment shows 1048 om Sung Mass and sermon at noon. Church School and Bible class, Vespers and sermon listed.
Friday night service at 7 and Sunday morning worship at 10 30 with sermon The Possibility Human Development The Church School assembles at 12. Sunday night service at 7 with sermon The Prudence of Working Faith.
Parsonage Hope Street invites attendance with Friday prayer at 7 30 and choir practice at 8 30. Sunday schedule includes worship at 10 30, preaching at 12 00, Sunday School at 6 30, and the Young People’s League at 7 3 0.
Morning service at 10 o clock led by Pastor Hare and EW Baker discusses Gods Apartment. Sunday school follows at 11 45 with the children's story What the Rose Saves.
Rev Thomas Armstrong of Pawtucket will officiate Sunday services at Court Street near Hope. Services begin 10 45 am with morning sermon at 12 00 noon. Sunday School at 6 00 pm Young People's meeting at 7 00 pm Frangelist Greeting Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm. You are invited.
Highland Realty Company transfers land and buildings at Bristol Highlands to Philip C. Gifford of Providence. City records show the real estate deed completed with designation of parcel ownership transfer.
Herman J Kempf died yesterday at 6 45 AM at home rear of 139 Bay View avenue after a two month illness from arteriosclerosis and related diseases. Born in Berlin in 1842 he came to the United States in 1845 and settled in New York City before moving here 70 years ago. A former bootmaker at the National India Rubber Co and later a gardener for 30 years he retired in 1921. He married Annie Ford on July 4 1870. they celebrated their golden anniversary in 1920. Survived by sons Herman Jr Jerome George John. daughters Grace Meiggs Arnold Dryer and Mrs Walter Howarth. twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM from his residence with Rev Anson Bo Howard of St Michael’s Church officiating. burial at Jumiper Hall Cemetery.
The Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company hosts the Coleman Shows at the common attracting many townspeople and visitors. Midway attractions including a side show tent fortune teller and booths are busy while Daredevil Olver performs a 110 foot high dive into a five foot water tank, with the carnival closing tomorrow evening.
A baby boy was born at Jane Brown Memorial Hospital on June 23 to Mr and Mrs Philps Morris of this town. The birth adds to the Morris family and the community notes the new arrival.
Obituaries note Jameson in East Providence on June 22 and Kempf in town on June 23 both from long time residents. Jameson is remembered as Ellen Moowidow daughter and Kempf as Joseph son of Herman and Josephine Kempf who died in his 85th year. John Ruggiero also passed away in town on June 22 at age 54.
In loving memory of Ray mond Earl Blivent, killed in battle Brelleau Woods France June 23 1918. A cherished son and brave soldier remembered by family and friends.
Mrs Ellen Mo Jameson native to the town died Wednesday at her daughter’s home 12 Russell avenue East Providence after about three weeks illness. She was in her sixth year and active until near death. She leaves Arthur I. Jameson of Ogdensburg NY, one daughter Mrs Simuth of East Providence, 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral from the residence tomorrow at 2 pm, burial at North Cemetery.
John Ruggiero aged SM years died at his home 1 Box View Avenue after a two weeks illness from heart trouble. Born in Ital he came to town 25 years ago and worked at the National India Rubber Company. Survived by wife Tena four daughters Martha Pie montes Pileamena Margaret Teresa and four sons Michael Anthonys Nicholas and George. Requiem mass tomorrow at Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel by Rev Joseph Pora. Burial at St Marys Cemetery.
A miscellaneous shower for Miss Bertha Mo Ireland, to be united in marriage at Perst Baptst Church Pawtucket, featured rose petals, pink and white streamers, and a large gift basket. Guests included Mrs Gorge Bush, Miss Elizabeth Bush, Mrs A F Hug, and Mrs Charles L Davis. refreshments were served by Mrs James A Ireland.
Tomorrow afternoon the Cranston Worsted Mills baseball team meets Newport Naval Training Station. Last Saturday Newport defeated Cranston 8 to 5, and manager Marshall has engaged fast players for the 2 o clock start.
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