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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1923

Page

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Salvation Army Fund Drive In New England Week of Film Showings

An official Salvation Army fundraiser kicks off with a week long drive in New England aided by local solicitors. Films shown at Pastime and Star Theatres Thursday and Friday include Buds at Star and Down But Not Out at Pastime. A Saturday tag day closes the drive with factory representatives on paydays.

Salvation Amy New England Moving ‘Pictures Salvation Army Star Spike Doran New York Chicago Rive

Public Memorial Service Planned by Bristol Aerie

Bristol Aerie No. 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles plans a public memorial service at the Pastime Theatre Sunday at 2 30. Judge Frank H Hammill will speak and local talent will sing and read. Admission is free and all are invited.

Bristol Aerie Order of Eagles Frank H. Hammill M. Theresa Sullivan Nora E. Dwyer Thomas Downey Charles Morgan Vernon A. Gray Aidan

Twentieth Century Revue by Kearney Post at Pastime Theatre

The Twentieth Century Revue to be staged by Kearney Post on April 3 and 4 at the Pastime Theatre promises Bristol’s best show yet. It opens with a one act sketch The Book featuring local talent, followed by two new high class acts and ends with the two act Bermuda sketch. A rehearsal is set for this evening at 8 30 in Hydraulion Hall.

Kearney Post The Post Bristol Bermuda Hydarulion

Where Do We Go From Here High Street School Site

A letter from Bristolian dated March 22, 1923 questions the fate of about twenty to twenty five families living in one room houses if the High street site is chosen as the school location. It raises concern over displacement and community impact.

High Street Bristolian

Birthday Joy for Veterans by Rhode Island Women’s Relief Corps

Fifty members of the Soldiers Home Committee of the Woman's Relief Corps Rhode Island visited the Soldiers' Home Sunday afternoon with refreshments and a birthday celebration for veterans whose birthdays fall in the month. Comrades Jamies McSorey 74 Jemhee Riley 80 Nathaniel Weeks 79 Samuel Ray 77 and John King 56 received cards flags and candy. Mrs Laura I Smith chaired the program in Recreation Hall featuring music addresses and readings by local women and officials. Gifts, cake, and a chorus marked the event. The group reported generous responses to memorial gateway contributions and plans call for gateway construction at McKenzie avenue with a dedication ceremony on April 8.

Soldiers Home Committee Woman's Relief Corps Department of Rhode Island Jamies McSorey Jemhee Riley Nathaniel Weeks Samuel Ray John King Laura I .Smith Recreation Hall St. Michael's Church Aida A. Connery James F. O’donnell Vernon A. Gray Pardon R. Kenney Susan M Sheple Home Henry A. Jones Grace Jones Elizabeth Jones M. Lillian Nicholas State Department Miss Connery Mr. Gray Charles Henry Thompson Iris Ballou Mary E. Curtis Frank Ballou The Sons of Veterans Cora R. Remington Adele Schimmel James F O'Donnell Aida Connery Thompson America Smith McKenzie Avenue

Fires Break Out Twice Sunday In Bay View Garage

Two fires Sunday afternoon caused brief alarms in Bay View area. A Callan Construction Co truck in its south Bay View garage caught fire, igniting a door before chemicals quelled the blaze. slight damage reported. A King Philip Fire Co truck hitting a frog at Franklin Street injured a local resident. A later fire at Chief Kelley’s home touched off a still alarm but was subdued with chemicals. firefighters credited quick action.

Callan Construction Company Bay View Avenue 21St District King Philip Fire Company Franklin Street John DeLucca State Street Walter H. Geegeshall Frank Hills John Dimond Houme Hugh F. Kelley Byfield Street

Saint Michael's Church Holy Week Services Schedule

Saint Michael's Church lists midweek services from Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. with Congregational singing, Thursday Holy Communion at 8, Good Friday services at 10:30 and 8, Easter Eve baptism at 4, and an annual Easter offering for parish upkeep. Good Friday offerings support Jerusalem and East Missions.

Jerusalem and East Missions

Real Estate Transfer Potter to Chase on Beach Terrace Lot

B Thomas Potter of Providence transfers a land lot at Beach Terrace in Pawtucket to Stanley N Chase and wife. The filing notes the transfer status and involved parties.

B. Thomas Potter Providence Stanley N. Chase Pawtucket Beach Terrace

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