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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1928
Page
5
A Bristol hotel blaze caused $35,000 damage to the Belvedere Hotel’s waterlogged bed linens and curtains. What Cheer Laundry offers a special process to launder Belvedere linens, promising they will look fresh again.
In Paris the linen closet of a devoted Frenchwoman is short on bath towels while it bulges with heaps of bedsheets and linen. An American visiting France could attest to this curious contrast between practical needs and abundant textiles.
A letter from Attleboro recounts a divorce averted by sending laundry to What Cheer. A young wife blamed fatigue from washday for weekly conflict with her husband, but after washing duties moved to What Cheer, her mood improved and the couple reconciled.
A condensed survey traces printing from 7th century Chinese woodblock use to 15th century movable type with Laurens Coster and Schotfer contributions, Caxton’s English introduction, and Franklin in America. It explains Linotype and Monotype roles, overview of ink, presses, and three press types, ending with modern advances and an allusion to rapid progress since 1885.
The Cheagu Beauty Studio director urges women to use plenty of cream on the face and hands during March winds to keep skin moist and protected. She notes women are beautiful in March and most beautiful in June, emphasizing regular moisturizing.
A readable notice extols using semi finish washing services to avoid health risks from washing and hanging clothes. It urges trying Semi Finish Service this week to prevent catching a cold from home laundry duties and to protect garments from wear.
Spaghetti suppers will be served Thursday afternoon from 5 to 8 at Grand Army Hall by women of Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish to benefit the church. Take home portions available 5 to 6. Menu includes chicken soup spaghetti meatballs meat roll salad rolls butter cake and coffee with cream. Golden Star Orchestra provides music with specialty acts featuring out of town talent. Committee members Mrs Angelo St Angelo, Mrs Ione Malafronte, and Mrs Joseph Campanela are assisted by parish members.
Local churches announce a series of fundraisers and socials including a Duck Supper at First Baptist Vestry on March 22 to aid renovation funds. Additional events: State Street Methodist Church vestry sale on April 3, Mt Hope Chapter Rockwell Hall bridge evenings, and Mt Carmel Altar Society bazaars on select Saturdays.
A real estate transfer from Homeward Land in Boston to Manuel Pereira Careira is noted. The conveyance involves a manor plat and surrounding parcels, with descriptions indicating ownership change and land boundaries.
Completely rejuvenated air washed dried and made soft warm and attractive as when new this as a special What Cheer service. The piece notes a local revival of bath robe care and storage within the What Cheer area.
The article notes women value fine linens passed down through generations. It contrasts grandmothers washing by hand with the modern approach of sending laundry to a professional service. The hostess elevates her image through spotless, freshly ironed linens and stylish presentation.
In a curious note, observers discuss Mouse's Whiskers and a attire detail, noting the fine brushwork and delicate application required. Paint orgs report that the best results come from precise tool use and careful materials.
Despite bad weather seven tables played in a public whist event at Grand Army Hall hosted by Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps after their meeting. Prizes were awarded at each table and refreshments were served by the accounting committee chaired by Mrs Pthel Mutt with additional volunteers listed.
Rev John G G Crawford will preach at Newcemsson Wakefield church wall. Tentem sermon to be delivered at St Michaels and St Leresas churches. Tomorrow evening at 7:30 PM Providence church to host Rex Br Drury and Rev Marys church to cover it.
Mrs William H Remieres was reelected president of the Ladies Aid Society of the State Street ME Church at yesterday's annual meeting in the church vestry. New officers include First Vice President Mrs Archibald M Miller and Second Vice President Mrs Charles W Martin. An Easter sale and luncheon are planned for April 3 with arrangements by a committee led by Mrs Rachel Simmons.
Laura Cabral admitted sufficient evidence to convict on a bigamy charge and was bound over for grand jury action with bail set at 1000 posted by Larry Rodrigues. Chester Conlon’s embezzlement case against Metropolitan Insurance remains pending, continued to March 22 with bail at 500. Civil suit Falugo versus Dion was postponed for one week.
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