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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1925

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Married in Medfield Gray Foley Weds George G Darling

Mrs Jessie Belford Foley long in charge of the Red Cross Home Service in Medfield marries George Granville Darling a Dedham lawyer and moderator. The wedding was at Medfield Mass by Rev William T Beale. They will reside in Dedham after their trip.

Jessie Belford Foley Home Service Red Cross George Granville Darling Dedham Mass Medfield William T. Beale Norfolk County

Mrs Foley Ends Era at Bristol Red Cross After Five Years

Mrs Jessie B Foley departs Bristol after five years of service with the Red Cross. She led a resourceful, fearless program that acted as a town clearing house for relief, school, hospital, and charity needs, earning wide respect from officials and residents. Her report to the Town Council highlights 345 visits and 1090 interviews in the past year as proof of broad impact.

Red Cross Bristol Jessie B. Foley Foley Providence Chapter the Red Cross Anson B Howard R C Spcc of Providence Providence Society For Organized Charity Army Navy

Will of Irene F Usher Bequeaths Church and Family Trusts

The will dated Sept 9 1920 filed for probate in Town Clerk's office details public bequests. St Michael's Church gains the Hope street homestead and several house articles including a grand piano. Additional gifts include church silver pieces and a 1720 English relic. Various local charities receive $500 each and funds for Juniper Hill Cemetery. Bequests to Clinton Sherman and Rev Karl Restand, plus several town residents, with a codicil transferring Joseph Simmons assets to St Michael's Church.

Irene F. Usher Hope Street Hotel Belvedere St. Michael's Church England Ladies’ Benevolent Society Female Charitable Society Home For Juniper Hill Cemetery Clinton T Sherman Karl Restand St. George’s Church New York City

Campaign Progress in Bristol for Legion Endowment Fund

Bristol residents respond to the State quota drive as Kearney Post 6 solicits pledges and subscriptions. Small gifts accumulate, with Bristol figures favorable against other areas. A final luncheon aims to push Bristol over the top. contributions can be mailed to B W Wall or Edward E. Bunn or left at Kunz's jewelry store.

Bristol American Legion Endowment Fund Kearney Post No. 6 State Committee B W Wall Edward E. Bunn Kunz

American Legion Auxiliary Plans Evening Meeting and Social

The Kearney Unit No 6 American Legion Auxiliary meets at GAR Hall at 8 oclock with a brief business session followed by a May social for Kearney Post members. An orchestra will play for dancing and refreshments are provided by the Social Committee led by chair Helen Morris. A rummage sale will be held tomorrow from 9 am to 5 pm on State street below Jasons market with Elizabeth Graham as chairwoman and a capable team handling clothing and other donations.

American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Gar Hall Auxilary Helen Morris State Street Janson

Veterans entertain at Rhode Island Soldiers' Home

Eighteen members of the Soldiers' Home committee of the Woman's Relief Corps visited the Soldiers' Home on Tuesday. Commandant Susan M. Sheple welcomed them. They spent part of the day playing whist with veterans in Recreation Hall and enjoyed an informal musical program led by Mrs. Mary E. Curtis and Mrs. Mary Nichols, with piano, and shared home made cake for all the comrades.

Soldiers’ Home Committee Woman's Relief Corps Department of Rhode Island Susan M. Sheple Comrades In Recreation Hall Mary E. Curtis Mary Nichols

May Night at Scout Bazaar Opens With Dance

Tomorrow night the Scout Bazaar hosts a May Night with a May Dance format. Organizations are invited to attend while dancing leads the program and a Bugle and Drum Corps parade precedes the events, continuing each Saturday through May.

Scout Bugle

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