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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1932
Page
2
The article recalls nationwide observances on Mother's Day. Clergy and others honor mothers with cards telegrams and flowers as distance separates families. It notes Frank Hering who proposed the idea in 1904 and how the day grew into a major national observance.
The Public Aid Agricultural Project progresses as potato planting occurs in a large field near the Colt Pstate istreat s of the railroad trais. Mr Charles Baldwin, a director, leads the work with assistance from staff and volunteers, focusing on community farm goals under the department’s program.
Partial text shows unclear event or notice with references to power, security, and a date but specifics are unreadable. No identifiable persons places organizations or concrete actions could be confirmed from the legible fragments.
The text mentions a position near Montpelier, describing 75 acres of open fields and 128 acres of spruce and birch. It details a sealers group of diverse members and a training program spanning months, focusing on bows and care during winter.
The town churches held Ascension services led by Rev A R Parsicles at St Pauls Chestnut Hill and other parishes announced sermons, meetings, and Mothers Day plans. Births were announced for Catherine Marie Morris and Margaret Shirley Pograwn, with hospital and home receptions noted, plus multiple church activities and community notices across Providence.
Bristol Town readies third annual Bristol Colt Memorial High School Alumni Association bridge party on May 18 in the Colt Memorial auditorium. About 60 tables booked. proceeds support senior high educational and athletic activities. Subcommittee includes Miss Miriam McCaughey and Miss E Doris Bullock.
Morning worship at the Baptist church features a sermon on The Three Mothers. The program includes recitations, solos, and a dialogue with Madelyn Conklin and Llewellyn Conklin Jr. An evening service will discuss Seeking the Best of Life followed by Baptism.
A large grass and brush fire burned dead vegetation near Vl Gut in the SWITN lands. Fire crews were not called as the blaze remained under control throughout.
Report notes steady progress on the new factory project with ongoing work at the site. Crew activity includes framing and cement setting as engineers monitor stages of the build and address minor delays.
Fragmented notice lists errands and services including window washing and coal, plus items like CFE Rurna and Hope Steel. It mentions sales and advertisements with solicitations for experienced workers and a survival manager contact, all in a garbled format. The readable lines imply local trade offers and service ads.
Mrs Annie C Carter offers fur trimming and coat refinishing at 736 Hope Steel W Five room tenement with modern improvements at Monroe and Lincoln Avenues and a house at 46 Bourne Street with reasonable rents. Apply to 62 Oliver Street near High Street.
Kid Hope routes Barrinetor High to face Colt Memorial in a Conference B game this afternoon at Bristol common. Bristol should end a three game skid after Providence Trade upset. Diodati headlines boxing bill with Gamers, Catalano rematch buzz hits Providence arena.
The Bristol Train of Artillery riflemen beat Newport Naval Training Station shooters 263 to 37?0 in a Monday match. Hartley led Bristol, while Holles and Genth split honors for Newport.
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