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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1933
Page
3
Morning worship in charge by Rev. Herman Watsen D D of Providence with sermon The Sunnyside of Life. Church School at 11 45 A M. J O Y Chapter C E meets 6 30 P M in vestry. Missionary Committee in charge. Evening service omitted.
Rev Herbert D Graetz leads 10 30 A M worship with sermon Finding a Basis and 12 noon church school Robert F Munro presides over Men s Act sermon Setting the National House in Order Junior Christian Endeavor at 30 P M with Hazel Nettleton superintendent Alpha Chapter at 6 30 P M Evening Service led by Rev Arthur W Burdon chaplain at the state prison delivering a Lenten sermon
Rev Joseph Sarzana acting pastor lists Lent masses with 7 15 am weekday services 7 30 pm and 10 am on Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church.
Rev Manuel J Barros pastor outlines Lent services with weekday masses at 7 AM and Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7 30 PM. Sundays feature 8 AM low mass 10 AM high mass and 7 30 PM evening service.
Rev. Thomas J. Gillan, pastor, announces Masses at 7 30 A M 9 A M and 10 30 A M at St Marys Church with service schedule details for parishioners.
The parish lists for the third Sunday in Lent at St Michael's Church include 8:00 AM Holy Communion 9:30 AM Church School sermon 12:00 PM Men’s Bible Class and 8:00 PM third lecture in the Philosophy of Religion series at the parish house officiated by Rev A R Parshley Rector.
Rev W C Darby pastor leads the church with a 10 60 A M Sunday Bible School session 11:00 A M Morning Worship and 7:00 P M Evening service at the State Street church.
Rev Nelson Kellogg presides on the third Sunday in Lent with Masses at 8 and 10 45 A M. A midday service at 12 M and Evensong at 7 30 P M complete the day’s worship and instruction sessions.
Former Bristolian recalls the quake damage on Pacific Boulevard and Huntington Park High School. Navy sailors and Marines, aided by Army National Guard and local police, organized relief in Long Beach, with Admiral Leigh praising the rapid response and discipline. Death toll and injuries cited. overall chaos described.
A Bristol Phoenix reader commends the Budget Committee at a Tuesday town meeting. She lauds their 100 per cent effort for taxpayers, notes Mr DeWolf's resignation, and expresses gratitude for the committee's masterful work amid trying times.
Bristol hosts multiple St Patrick's Day activities including a children's carnival and Irish tea party at St Marys Church auditorium supervised by the Sisters of Mercy. The Bellvue Boys perform at Academy Hall with Joe Bisbane Orchestra. A Sea Scouts dance at GA R Hall precedes a torchlight parade through town streets.
Supt of Schools Elmer S Mapes spoke at a Problems of Democracy Forum meeting at Colt Memorial High School outlining Sino Japanese tensions. A subsequent supper was served with volunteers including Ruth Molaski Charlotte Church Philomena Romano Harold Connery and Frveline Oliver. officers Alice Brightman Ann DeRosa and Frats-Duarte also assisted.
Michael Cleary died in Ajithes Town on March 16 at age 66. Funeral arrangements are pending.
The flesh of the English sparrow is palatable and their small bodies are offset by large numbers, a practice rooted in Old World customs where they have been served for centuries.
Between 1830 and 1875 private concerns issued gold half dollars and quarter dollars. These pieces were not legal tender but passed as currency during periods when coins were scarce for everyday business transactions.
An editorial lauds the Budget Commission for curbing town expenditures over two years. It praises reorganizing, investigating, and reducing costs while noting the commission’s sacrifice and urging citizens to keep backing its members and their chairman amid harsh political attacks.
A letter from a resident condemns the police department and calls out disruptive crowds on Hope Street. The writer notes filthy talk, late-night noise, and seeks better behavior from youths aged 15 to 25 while acknowledging the town’s beauty and the desire to welcome visitors.
Citizens urge the new Council to address an unwholesome situation with decisive measures. The message signed by a local resident demands reform and stronger oversight.
William Chobbs objects to Dr William L Serbst and three new School Committee members for displacing Dr William F Duffy after ten years of service. He calls the act unjust unethical and unprofessional and accuses Serbst of exploiting the public schools for personal gain. He says Bristol citizens are disappointed. Dated March 17 1933.
A floor leader is a party designated member responsible for party strategy in the house. He monitors proceedings carefully to speak effectively and arranges the speaking order for party members on a measure.
A light verse laments government currency color changes from pink and yellow to blue and green. The speaker dislikes pastel tint coins and bills preferring traditional green currency, urging a return to the familiar script and noting a need for funds.
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