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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1931
Page
2
The piece argues Mothers Day should reflect practical support for new mothers rather than sentiment. It cites stat, compares the United States unfavorably with the Netherlands in maternal mortality, and urges sober action over pomp as observances expand.
Worths Grand Matron Mrs Annie Jake Worth and Grand Patron Ar thur A Sherman led a formal visitation to Mount Hope Chapter No 23 O E S with officers suites. A large turnout attended a vestry dinner at State Street M E Church served by Ladies Aid Society. An orchestra accompanied baritone Franklin Field and pianist Mrs Cora Shaw Anderson. The visiting officers and Worthy Matron received bouquets after the initiators degree was conferred on a class of candidates.
The funeral for Francis Garvin Jr son of Mr and Mrs Francis Garvin was held yesterday afternoon from their 4000 High Street home. He died when a Gulf Refining Company log tank truck ran over him at High and Diver streets Friday morning. Many relatives and friends attended and interment followed at St Mar s Cemetery with rows of floral tributes from relatives and friends.
Town of Bristol requires every trader and public weigher to bring weights and balances to the Sealer of Weights and Measures at Makowsky Block Hope Street by May 11, 1931 for adjustment and sealing under Rhode Island law. Domenico Mascolo, Sealer, 4-10-17-24-5-1-8.
Mr and Mrs Daniel F Mahoney welcome a son Daniel Francis Jr born Sunday morning. Irregulars at Dimond's Corner ads. Mr and Mrs William J Pierce and daughter Sadie visit in New Haven for two weeks. May devotions at St Marys Church Wednesday evening with rosary sermon and Benediction. Public whist hosted by Ladies Auxiliary of Kearney Post Thursday at Mrs Eber Hill’s home. Bristol Town Team hosts a second dance Friday in Polish Hall with War ren Hope promoting the event. Major and Mrs James J Drummey relocate to New Haven where Drummey works for United States Rubber Co. Rose F Fasano, class of 1931, elected President of Italian Club at Rhode Island College of Education. College play Agencies L Indesiso presented. Board of Governors of the league to meet Thursday at the Y M C A. Town Council to meet this evening. Military whist at K of C Home tomorrow under Bristol Council and Hope Circle. Rabbi Israel M Goldman of Temple Emanu el Providence to speak Sunday at First Congregational Church. Mothers Day May 10. gifts from Gibson Art. Mr John W Haley to speak on Early Rhode Island History to Rotary Club. Fire alarm at 1 pm District 36 for grass fire near Casino and Colt estate at Popgasquash. fire near Casino with no damage. May and June hours extended to 8 pm Mon and Wed. Tue Thu unchanged. Signed Makowsky's SuMar Dimond Hamill’s Dimond’s Corner etc.
Rene Bich La Horacien Capone, recently injured in a car crash, is now able to be up about the house for a few hours daily. Four volunteer fire companies Hydraulion Dreadnaught Defiance and Ever Ready will hold their regular monthly meetings tomorrow evening at their stations.
About 50 members and guests of the Women's Christian Temperance Union visited the Soldiers Home on Sunday afternoon. Mrs Ellery F Ander ton presided as readings dialogues and exercises were performed by the Little Tots League children and other participants. The assemblage included readings recitations dialogues and songs with addresses by Rev Walter B Greene and former Senator Ezra Dixon. The visitors presented a large May basket of fruit cake and candy to the commandant Mrs Susan M Sheple and distributed treats to the veterans.
Battery C 243d Coast Artillery from Bristol impressed at a governor's complimentary review in Providence. The unit participated in maneuvers of the 243rd regiment and staged a formal guard mount that drew applause from state officials and attendees. Top Sgt Manuel Morrice won the Adjutant General's trophy and Nes awards, receiving praise and medals.
Middle aged woman seeks position as companion or attendant to an elderly lady. Former nurse with good references. Please write to Rox SS Bristol Phenix.
A ladies black handbag lost near Griswold Avenue Metacom Avenue and Vernon Street in Warren Bay last Sunday contained money and other valuables. Please return to Phoenix.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Bible found and items like blankets curtains and milk related terms. No clear event, date, people, or organization fully readable. Unable to determine a coherent incident or outcome from the readable fragments.
A mixed parcel of classified ads lists a 1929 Graham Paige sedan for 325 dollars at 177 Mt Hope Ave and a Five ton Pierce Arrow truck offered by NJ H W Vermette at 410 412 Thames St. Other notices include plants for sale by Joseph F Silvia at 10 Prospect St, a 14 ft skiff boat at Wardwells, and rental offers for APARTMENTS on Washington St and High St. messenger service by Burns at 4&8.
Tomorrow at 7 o clock the vestry will host a Bible Class. At 7 30 o clock the regular midweek service features a lecture by Pastor ResXOFLynnings of Newton Theological Seminary on controversial views. The Waiting Workers prepare for a gray and tec bs vestra ap the church.
The Independents face Bristal Owks in a Friday night contest at OTS. Coach Joseph aims for a strong finish as the team pursues a successful season.
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