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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1928
Page
6
The text notes Easter Sunday observances starting at 8 am with Holy Communion and 10 30 am Morning Prayer, followed by a Church School at noon. The evening service is omitted in the record.
Miss Cora M. Hill directed a school Arbor Day program featuring songs, plays, and recitations by students from multiple rooms. The event included plantings of three shrubs in memory of Tony Paiva, Governor Aram J. Pothier, and Floyd Bennett and showcased pieces like Arbor Day Song and Voices of the Woods.
The Barnes Post 6 team from Kearney Post American Legion defeated Warren Post 4 to 0 at Burr's Hill Park Warren in a District No 4 opener. Seven innings yielded the lone Kearney runs in the final frame as National and State Legion officials observed opening exercises. Kearney recorded 6 hits and 0 errors. Warren 7 hits and 5 errors.
A brief meditation notes that true repentance extends to reform to align behavior with values. It highlights personal change as a ongoing process guided by reflection and resolve.
Services listed for the Fifth Sunday after Easter include 8 00 a m Holy Communion 10 45 a m Sung Mass and sermon 12 noon Church School and Bible Class and 7 30 p m Evensong and sermon at St Luke parish.
Friday night service at 7 30 and Sunday morning worship at 10 30. Rev A Lincoln Bean will occupy the pulpit. Church School assembles at 12 o clock and a praise and preaching service at 730 p m with the sermon theme The Force of Christianity.
Rev R J Chrystie presents mid week service at 7 30 pm followed by choir rehearsal at 8 15. Mothers Day May 13 features a special sermon and flower wear. Church School ends service. Epworth League 6 45 pm led by Herbert Towne. Evening sermon at 7 30 pm titled A Woman and Her Neighbors. Ladies Aid meets May 15 with Mrs Pollock. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meets May 17 with Mrs J R Chrystie. Sadie Davis of Providence speaker. May Basket Entertainment by Boyworth League at Vestry May 15 with program of exercises.
Sunday morning worship at 11 15 features a sermon by the pastor titled A Tragic Surprise. Junior Church in vestry serves first grade pupils and preschool children. Church School begins at 10 am. Evening service at 7 30 includes Mother's Day observance with special music.
Pastor Frank H. Bowers Jr. will preach at 10 45 am on Sunday with Sunday school at 12 noon and an Evangelistic service at 7 pm. Sermon and prayer meeting Friday at 7 30 pm with singing. A cordial invitation to all to worship.
At the Bristol County Ministerial Association gathering in State Street MP oF Church Newport preacher GG Scriven Crooer spoke on his travels through England and Scotland. A luncheon for Ladwitd Society members preceded the meeting with several listed attendees. The next gathering is planned for Manville with Rev Anson Bouleward noted.
The Twilight League opener between Cranston and the Whirlwinds will begin with a short parade led by a band. Town officials will participate in opening exercises including flag raising and banner presentation to Cranston, last year’s league winner.
At Providence Lying-in Hospital a son was born May 9 to Mr and Mrs John Ho M Bullock of 20 Catherine street with the great grandson to Mrs George Pailthorpe. In this town a daughter was born May 8 to Mr and Mrs Frank Jo Rego of 9 West street.
Obadiah B Develotor of this town died in Providence at Rhode Island Hospital aged hovcars according to a brief obituary notice. Further details are not available in the fragmented text.
A memorial note marks the eleventh anniversary of William Henry Middleton's death. The verse expresses enduring sorrow and longing from a mother sister and brother, noting his absence as evening shadows fall and memories keep him near.
The May 13 Mothers Day mail volume will be high and letters need timely delivery. Use special delivery stamps in addition to regular postage for Saturday night or Sunday morning arrival. Those not using special delivery should inquire at the post office to ensure delivery before Mothers Day. George W Warren, Postmaster.
Gerardo Codola of Bristol has qualified as Administrator of the estate of Teresa Montagna, deceased. Creditors must file claims in this office within the time required by law, starting May 11, 1928. John W. Church, Clerk.
A public notice from the Town of Bristol directs registry voters to proceed with required steps and lists dates or codes as part of the official notice. The document communicates registration timelines and eligible voter instructions for upcoming municipal activities or elections.
The Town Clerk's Office announces that all residents must register in person by June 3 1928 to be eligible to vote. Registration hours extend through May and June from 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 9 PM on weekdays excluding Saturdays afternoons Sundays and holidays with special June dates noted.
Nathaniel W Sparks of Bristol is notified to present claims against Rose E Luther, late of Bristol, in this office within the legally required time starting May 11, 1928. Clerk John W. Church records the administration and deadlines.
The Town of Callan appoints John Callan as administrator of the estate of John Callan of JOHN W CHURCH. Clerk records show dates 5 11 18 25. The notice announces qualification and appointment actions.
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