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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1926
Page
2
The snippet lists several downtown commercial blocks and streets including Y M C A Block on Wood Street and Hope Street, the L O O F Building, Easterbrooks Block, and Hasbrouck Block. It suggests a directory of establishments or properties in a downtown district with addresses on Wood Street and nearby avenues.
Philip DeWolf writes to The Phoenix opposing the Mount Hope Toll Bridge. He questions the bridge's ability to repay costs and cites seasonal traffic studies and through traffic disruptions in Bristol. He argues through traffic harms local roads and business, urging rejection of the project.
A Dominican Father preaches at St Marys Church at 7 30 tonight. Rev Francisco G Vieira preaches at St Elizabeths Church tomorrow at 7 30. Rev Frederick H Steenstra to speak at St Marks Church Warren tomorrow at 7 30. Rev George Pine to lead at St Michaels chapel 8 pm tomorrow. Rev Pine to preach at Trinity Church mission service 7 30 Thursday. Inch mass 8 pm St Marys Church St Patrick Day. Friday 8 am high mass for Feast of St Joseph.
Mrs Albert Dubuc formerly Vass Edna Peterson longtime Bristol exchange operator in New Pigland Telegraph Company tenure nearly five years ended Saturday. A farewell party followed at the local exchange with staff relatives and friends. Operators wore relays and games and a medical program were provided by Edward D Kunz. Honors to the elimination dance went to Mr and Mrs Edward Sullivan. Hostess was Miss Elizabeth His urban district intruder and active operator.
Community brief with repairs halting ferry service between Bristol and Rhode Island and resumed, town council matters, parish sales, ladies aid meetings, and local business ads. Reports include Salvatore Della Morte's return from Miami, a stolen car recovered in Warren, and a hospital operation for Miss Martha Graham.
Principal Perley W Lane of Colt Memorial high school announces the honor roll for the five weeks ending March 5 with multiple grade bands. Students from the classes of 1926 1927 1928 and 1929 are listed for 90 percent or higher 83 percent or higher and 80 percent or higher in every subject with numerous named students.
A garbled report describes a car collision involving a driver named Joseph Avinetane. The fragment mentions a stop, possible injuries but no full names, dates, or locations, leaving the outcome and circumstances unclear.
Judge Edward L. Leahy presided as four estates advanced at yesterday morning’s probate session. Emily C. D. Blakeman continued to April 5 as administrator. John Anthony Fenner ward petition for guardian William H. Fiske continued to April 19. Julian Herreshoff named executrix for Lewis Herreshoff probate. Catherine O’Mara final account approved for allowance.
Volunteer companies responded to a 6 30 alarm from the 16th district and subdued a light fire on the east end of the Trinity parish house roof near Hope and Bradford streets. Minor damage reported. A 7 30 still alarm sent Ever Ready Engine and Hose to Poppasquash to extinguish a grass fire.
Yesterday at Town Clerk's office real estate transfers list Frank M Dimond taking St Michael's Church property and Irene Fisher homestead on Hope Street Bristol. Nathaniel G Herreshoff conveys Point Pleasant Farm interest to Elmer R Beeler in Boston. Antonio P Maciel and wife sell land on Richmond Street to William Souza and wife.
The J R Watkins Company advertises daily pay for distributing 150 essential products including soaps and food items to established users. Backed by a large nationwide firm, the plan invites applicants from Newark New Jersey at Dept K-7 231 Johnson Ave.
Physical Director Pierce notes 118 men and boys use the YMCA facilities across 16 business men 22 semi adults 30 intermediates 22 high school and 20 grammar school with 8 employed boys. The gym hosts basketball among school groups with a spring schedule and social events. Bowling is strong with 163 matches and 20 teams bowling five nights weekly. Bathroom use averages at least 150 weekly, with spring bringing outings hikes baseball track and camp plans.
Fifty farmers attended the third in a series of agricultural meetings at the Defiance Hose Company hall on Hope Street. Prof. George F. Adams of Rhode Island State College gave an instructive talk on pasture improvement. A guahaug chowder was served after the business meeting and discussion.
On Wednesday evening March 24 the local HI Y basketball team will meet the strong La Salle Academy squad with a Grammar School game as a preliminary on the local floor.
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