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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1928
Page
3
National and state prize winners announced in a $50 000 cash contest for best letters on why the laundry should do my washing. Rhode Island participants won 10 prizes with top awards going to Mra A W Thomas of Milwaukee and others across Oregon Wyoming New Jersey Florida and Canada.
Bristol County District Boy Scouts held a Court of Honor at Main Street School Warren with Cushman Anthony addressing leaders. They set an April 16 meeting at Bay Spring Fire Station Barrington and arranged trips to Jamoree Providence and a spring camp at Camp Takarest.
Mrs Frances Principe hosted a misc ellaneous shower at 644 Wood Street for her sister Consetta Cirillo who will marry Jerry Rubino on April 21. The event featured a mock wedding with participants Misses Ruggiere Emly Rubino Rose Ferrara Margaret Romano and Vechient Carmone. Mary Romano played piano and vocals. Refreshments were served by the hostess with helpers Madeline Cortellessa and Vechient Carmone.
The Y M C A Olympian five edged Warren Town Team 27 to 26 in overtime at Warren Armory after a hard fought game. Swanson scored early for Warren while Gallagher and Marshall sparked Bristol in the second period to close to within three at half time. Rebello and Raposa sparked Bristol in overtime as Raposa led a late charge to secure the victory before Bristol hosts the rematch Thursday night at the Bristol Y M C A.
The National India Rubber Company entertainment committee held a bridge whist at Rockwell Hall MCA building, Forty one tables, prizes at each table, blue and gold decor. Mary Ennis won the door prize. John Andrews the candy prize. Proceeds go to the factory bowling league fund.
Rev Alfred Ray Atwood spoke at the 10 30 service at First Congregational Church about his work with the Intermountain Institute. Miss Mary B Cushing of Pawtucket described her China missionary efforts at Sunday School. Rev Albert Crabtree led Holy Communion at St Michael's Church and Rev Albert M Hiliker preached at the 10 30 service at St John's Pro-Cathedral Providence.
The article notes that both humans and monkeys share parallel and convergent vision from the two eyes, a trait distinguishing these primates in the animal kingdom. It discusses the shared ocular arrangement and its implications for depth perception and field overlap.
George W. Dean aged about 80, a Civil War veteran of Company E First Rhode Island Light Artillery, died after a short illness at the Soldiers' Home. Born in Providence he enlisted March 8 1865 and was discharged June 14 1865. Survived by wife Annie D Dean, funeral held at George M. Wilbur Warren's home, interment in the Soldiers' lot North Cemetery.
Mrs Rose Elka Luther widow of George S Luther died Saturday at her home 22 Byfield Street after a short illness. Born in town 72 years ago she was a daughter of Nathaniel W and Sarah Waldron Gladding and lived here all her life. She was a member of the First Congregational Church and married July 9 1872. Her husband died three months ago. She leaves a sister Isabel Sparks. Funeral services were held today at 11 from her home conducted by Rev James J Goodacre with burial in North Cemetery.
Mrs Catherine McTernan Lavey widow of Thomas Lavey died yesterday afternoon at her home 108 Rit ter street after a brief illness. Born in County Leitrim Ireland she came to this country in 1877 and lived in this town for decades. A 50 year member of St Mary's Church she leaves two daughters Mrs James Leahy and Miss Catherine Lavey and a son Thomas B Lavey plus five grandsons all of this town.
Judge Edward L. Leahy presided in probate court. The will of Anna B. Remington was admitted to probate with Henry W. Remington named executor and bond set at 500 dollars without surety. Petition to sell personal property at private sale was approved.
Died Dean at the Soldiers' Home March 24 aged 80. Lavey in this town March 26 aged 68. Luther in this town March 24 widow Rose Ella Luther aged 72. Rensehausen in Philadelphia March 20 Zelma daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard W Reusehausen formerly of this town aged 14.
At the Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps No. 19 meeting in Grand Army Hall leaders mapped attendance for the Rhode Island Department Convention on April 9 at Calvary Baptist Church Providence. Delegates alternates and members were urged to depart on the 7 50 Consolidated train or the 7 45 bus to arrive before the convention. After the session the Walter C Wigfall Flag Team conducted a patriotic practice drill.
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