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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1924

Page

5

Dow Guevremont wedding at St Marys Church

Miss Margaret Rosamond Dow and Arthur Wilfred Guevremont were married at St Marys Church Tuesday morning in a ceremony led by Rev Thomas J Gillan. Attendants included Edna Peterson. Alex Guevremont was best man. The couple will reside at 33 Borden Avenue.

Margaret M. Conley Edna Peterson Williams Street Alex Guevremont Providence Warren Mrs. Guevremont Borden Avenue

Frances Crowley Weds Norman Mann in Warren

Miss Frances Anne Crowley and Norman Henry Mann married at St Marys Rectory on Wednesday at 2 pm. Rev Thomas J Gillan officiated. Matron of honor Mrs William J Smith and best man Chester C Bennett attended. They plan a bridal trip to New York City and will reside at 46 Washington Street Warren.

Frances Anne Crowley Norman Henry Mann Warren St. Mary's Rectory Thomas J. Gillan St. Mary’s Church William J Smith Chester C. Bennett Woonsocket Rebecca A. Crowley Prospect Street Mann New York City Washington Street Thomas H Crowley Colt Memorial High School National India Rubber Company Hope Circle Isabella

Red Blooded Heroes in Novels Stir Debate

Critics debate the appeal and morality of red blooded heroic figures in contemporary novels. Readers praise energetic protagonists while others call for more nuanced depictions and less sensational violence.

Pleasing Recital to Benefit East Burial Ground Fund

Recital next Thursday May 8 at Colt Memorial High School features Miss Connery, renowned soprano, and violinist Mrs Beatrice Ball Battey. The benefit supports the East Burial Ground Fund, with praise for the artists and appeal for town support.

Colt Memorial High School East Burial Ground Fund Connery Bristol Beatrice Ball Battey

Merriman and Edwards Return from Washington and Wedding

Mrs. A. M. Merriman regent of Bristol Chapter D A R and her sister Mrs. John R. Edwards Sr return from Washington after attending the national convention. Also returnee Miss Frances L. Merriman. They attend the forest Hills Gardens Long Island wedding of John R. Edwards Jr and Edna Duryea Seely. Edwards Sr and Mrs Hammond plan a Hampton trip then reside at Forest Hill Gardens. Edwards works with W N Best Furnace and Burner Corp New York City.

A. M. Merriman Bristol Washington D. C John R. Edwards, Sr Philip H. Hammond Annapolis Frances L. Merriman Chicago Cleveland White Sulphur Springs Forest Hill Gardens Mr. Edwards W. N. Best Furnace and Burner Corp New York City

May Basket Social at Grand Army Hall

The Kearney Post Auxiliary hosts its annual May Basket Social this evening in Grand Army Hall. Auxiliary members should bring a May basket for two. Refreshments and entertainment are arranged by the social committee led by Mrs. Caroline Whittum with Miss Margaret M Dwyer and Mrs Elizabeth Carr. a brief business meeting precedes the event.

Real estate transfers involve multiple parcels in Bristol County

L. H. Carlan transfers 134 acres on the south side of Bay View avenue, a house and lot on Bay View avenue, 19 Peck and Wilson plat lots, and two Wilson homestead lots to the Bristol County Realty Company. Isaic H. Tetreault transfers a house and lot on the south side of Burton street to Leo B. Curran and wife.

L. H. Carlan Bristol County Realty Company Bay View Avenue Wilson Homestead Isaic H. Tetreault Leo B. Curran Burton Street

Firewood in France and Our Timber Scarcity

The article contrasts France saving chips and twigs for firewood with the abundance of timber in another country. It notes timber is scarce there and could become rare here, urging future generations to preserve chips and twigs for fuel.

France

Prices Rise Lumber Why In Eastern Forest Lands Demand Grows

In eastern states forest lands drive timber scarcity as idle acres grow and farmland declines. The piece urges fire protection, favorable tax laws, public forests, tree planting aid, forestry education, and research to expand timber-growing to meet national needs.

New England Oldfield United States

Funeral for 13 Year Old George Dennis

The funeral of George Dennis, 13, son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Dennis, occurred at St Elizabeths Church after an illness of one year. Rev Francisco G Vieira officiated. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery. Bearers were First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts. Survived by five brothers Manuel Walter John Fred Russell and four sisters Christine Beatrice Katherine Margaret.

George Dennis Manuel Dennis Easterbrooks Avenue St Elizabeth’s Church Francisco G. Vieira St. Mary's Cemetery Bristol Boy Scouts Manuel Walter John Fred Russell Christine Beatrice Katherine Margaret

Eagles Nominate Officers at Bristol Aerie Meeting

Bristol Aerie No. 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles nominates officers for the coming year at a regular meeting. Official posts include Worthy President John F Powers and Worthy Vice President John Mathe son with other officers named. Election set for Monday evening May 12. Four new members admitted and three applications received.

Bristol Aerie Order of Eagles John F Powers John Matheson Henry J. Sylvia John F. Lowney Louis A. Benjamin Albert Menard William Belmore Fred E. Suzman Louis Levy John Gerard John Lake

Life Expectancy of Locomotive Engineers Rises Despite Risks

Insurance statistics show engineers live as long as the average man. Deaths from accidents fell recently, and infectious disease deaths declined with overall lower rates. Between ages 31 and 55 the death rate dropped from 32 to 44 percent. In 1922 fatal accidents stood at 167 per 100,000, down from 318 in 1912. At age 28, life expectancy is calculated as 41 more years. Running a locomotive is portrayed as a healthful occupation.

Church message calls for God in the heart over nostrums

A church speaker urges followers to seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness rather than man-made cures, insisting true needs are met by faith. The message emphasizes spiritual focus over worldly remedies and calls for inner devotion.

God

Real issue for nations is good-will toward one another

A sermon stresses that beyond wages and politics the core problem is mutual goodwill. It warns that hatred in Europe and between nations fuels war and division, urging Christians to emphasize love of God and fellow man as the only remedy for a suffering world.

Europe Hibben Princeton Hell

Second Sunday Communion and Evening Service

Second Sunday after Easter Holy Communion with address at 10 30. Second in the series on the purpose and meaning of the Holy Communion. Church School at 12. Evening service and address at 7 30.

Easter Service Schedule Snapshot

7.30 A. M. Holy Communion. 9.45 A. M. Matins. 10.00 A. M. Church School. 10.45 A. M. Sung Mass and sermon. 7.30 P. M. Evensong and address. Easter music will be repeated.

Church Services Schedule and Annual Meeting Notice

Preparatory service Friday night at 7.30 oclock Sunday morning worship at 10.30 The Lord s Supper will be administered The Church School will meet at the close of the morning service Union service Sunday night is the Methodist Church at 7.30 The annual meeting for election of officers and the church supper will be held in Memorial Chapel Tuesday night May 6 Supper will be served at 6 oclock Religious instruction Wednesday at

Methodist Church Memorial Chapel

State Street M E Church Parsonage Services and Schedule

The State Street M E Church announces services at 10 30 Sunday morning 12 00 Sunday School 6 30 Epworth League and a Friday 7 30 prayer meeting All strangers and others are invited to attend any service.

Epworth League

Bristol Troop Scout Meeting Forms Rally Teams Tonight

The First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts meet at 7 30 in the Scout building for a regular monthly business meeting and rally team selection. Winners in the newspaper paper drive are noted with Troop 1, Clifford Weaver, 10 030 pounds, ahead of Troop 2 and Troop 1 Moose. Proceeds fund the Bristol scout camp at Camp Takarest.

Bristol Boy Scouts of America Clifford Weaver Panthers Max Phenrss Moose Fred Brownell Camp Takarest Poppasquash George Dennis P. L .Nicholas Ruggiero Frank Per Anthony Borges Louis Sylvia Carl Velleca Frank Miserandino

First Baptist Church Morning Service Sermon

Morning service at 10 30 led by the pastor delivering a sermon titled The Ministry of.

Black Fox Varieties and Fur Value Descriptions

The article explains true black foxes are black except for the white tail tip and are rare. It notes silver gray foxes with gray back shoulders and lengths of light hairs raise fur value. Cross foxes mix dark and red with rusty patches. more black on cross fox increases value.

Poor Fish remark at New York aquarium

A bystander overheard a woman tell her husband “You poor fish” at the New York aquarium. An attendant replied politely that the fish are well fed and protected from enemies in the tanks, and may not know their liberty is restricted.

New York Aquarium

Obituaries for Congdon and Dennis in this town

Died in this town on May 1 Giles Speaker Congdon aged 80 years. In this town on April 29 George son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Dennis aged 13 years.

Congdon Giles Speaker Congdon Dennis George Manuel Dennis

Married Guevremont Dow in this town

In this town on April 29 at St Marys Church Arthur Wilfred Guevremont and Margaret Rosamond Dow both of this town were married by Rev Thomas J Gillan. Also on April 30 at St Marys Rectory Norman Henry Mann of Warren and Frances Anne Crowley of this town wed by Rev Thomas J Gillan.

Guevremont —Dow St. Mary’s Church Thomas J. Gillan Arthur Wilfred Guevremont Margaret Rosamond Dow

Watercress Proposed to Improve Diet in Urban Areas

A Valuable Food Scrarfield urges greater use of watercress as a nutritious cheap green vegetable. Watercress contains vitamins and can be eaten uncooked year round, unlike lettuce, helping counter dietary errors from urban living.

Scrarfield British Medical Journal

Nantucket lightship replaced by new vessel

The Nantucket lightship, deemed the most important, has been replaced by a new vessel with a radio fog signal two additional fog signals a powerful steam whistle a submarine bell and fall radio equipment The light emits 8 000 candlepower and carries water and fuel oil tanks sufficient for a year.

Nantucket

Size of Atom Width Defies Visual Scale

Scientists explain the atom is unimaginably tiny, noting that a million atoms lined up end to end would occupy a length smaller than the thickness of the thinnest tissue paper.

Union Service at State Street M E Church

Local church invites congregants to a Union service at 7 30 in the State Street M E Church following a reception for new members and a church school session.

State Street M. E

Reverend Armstrong Pastor Invites for Sunday Services

Rev Thomas Armstrong local pastor announces schedule with Sunday services at 10 45 am Sunday School at 12 08 pm and a 7 pm prayer meeting. Also a 6 pm Young People gathering and Wednesday worship at 7 45 pm. All are invited.

Thos. Armstrong

A Man Departed to the Unknown Country

A lyrical passage reflects on a man who valued people over wealth and faced life with clear eyes. He stirs the caldron of life and seeks truth in others. As he joins the caravan to the unknown country, onlookers call out that there goes a man.

Earth

Do You Fear to Stand Alone in Bold Belief

The text urges embracing simplicity and boldness despite fear. It questions whether divine support would be present for those who withdraw from needy contacts and belong to no exclusive circle. It challenges readers to act with faith and courage.

Noted: morality and spirit in duties and refusals

The statement argues that refusing necessary duties harms moral and spiritual well being, claiming that proper conduct requires accepting responsibilities and avoiding excuses. It frames refusal as a failure of character and ethics.

God and Freedom Theme Statements

A compact reflection on freedom through divine and spiritual language. The text links godliness with liberty and cites truth as a liberating force.

Paper film invention could revolutionize cinema

A British invention uses front illumination to project paper films, reflecting light from in front of reels. The new paper films are claimed to be safer, non tearing, longer lasting, cheaper, and mailable in ordinary paper wrappers compared with celluloid.

Doors That Stick In Moist Weather Preventive Painting Tips

In moist weather doors stick. paint or varnish hidden top and bottom edges to reduce moisture exchange. Focus on ends of outside uprights where grain is exposed. Special danger points are often neglected but crucial to protect against swelling or shrinking.

Popular Science Monthly

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