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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1934

Page

2

Rotary Club of Bristol Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

The Bristol Rotary Club marks five years of service with a Wednesday ceremony. From 21 charter members to 43 active professionals the club has supported a food station for undernourished children and started a scholarship fund. It aims to inspire members to actively assist community needs and plans further growth in the coming years.

Bristol Rotary Anthony R. Parshley Vermont New Hampshire Rotary Club

Frederick Thompson Obituary Haunts Bristol Resident Watchman

Frederick Thompson aged resident of Bristol died Wednesday after a long illness in Providence Hospital. Funeral services were held at the German Funeral Home in Providence at 2 pm with burial in North Cemetery. He lived on Asylum road near Colt Drive, served as watchman for the oyster beds in Narragansett Bay, owned by the American Oyster Co. Survived by three children George L Thompson Mrs Frank Gladue of Bristol and Mrs Harry Horner of Warren.

Frederick Thompson Providence North Cemetery Bristol Mr Thompson Asylum Road Colt Drive Narragansett Bay American Oyster Co Thompson George L. Thompson Frank Gladue This Town Harry Horner Warren

Girl Scout Troop Visits Lighthouse Station And Awards Planned

Girl Scouts of Goaldenrad Troop 1 toured the government dock at Constitution Street where Capt Mrs Francs Jagg described buoy and bell uses. Rhoda Hobson elected sergeant at arms. lifeguards badges to be awarded this summer under Raymond Wakowski. Scouts working on service requirement contribute to lavettes for Bristol District Nurses.

Girl Scouts Goaldenrad Troop 1 Government Dock Constitution Street U.S Francs Jagg Reynolds School Rhoda Hobson Kragg Raymond Wakowski Bristol

Souto Former Bristol Resident Dies in Azores at 77

Word comes of the death of Antonis S Souto in Fayal Azores after a brief illness age seventy seven. A Bristol native he left the city about twenty years ago for the Azores where he remained until his death. He is survived by two sons Antonis Cunha Souto of Providence and Frank Cunha Souto and a daughter Mrs Antonis Pacheco of Bristol.

Antonis S Souto Bristol Fayal Azores Frank Antonis Cunha Souto Providence Frank Cunha Souto Antonis Pacheco Bourn Street

State University in Cairo Founded 1908 Reorganized 1925

Egypt's State University in Cairo traces its founding to 1908 and its 1925 reorganization in European style. The institution offers medicine, law, art and science programs taught by Egyptian and European instructors.

Egypt Cairo

Must Mean It Moment Says Uncle Eben on Hooray

In a lively quote Uncle Eben declares a simple street cheer to be one of the most encouraging moments in life as a fan shouts hooray with full conviction. The remark highlights the power of sincere support from the crowd.

Hfe Uncle Eben

Growth of Whales

Whales reach full size at six to eight years and may live as long as twenty years.

Feast of the Ascension services draw capacity crowds

Romans and Episcopalians filled all three Catholic churches and the Episcopal churches yesterday for the Feast of the Ascension. Rev and Mrs Anthony R Parshley and family left Clinton NC and are due home late tomorrow evening per telegram. McKee Ever-Cold Refrigerator now ICED at Buffingtons in Clinton.

McKee Buffingtons N. Jr H.W. Vermette Anthony R. Parshley Clinton N. C

De Wolf Farm Jersey Creamline Products Ad

Jersey milk and cream from pure bred Jersey herd. State and Federal tested. H De Wolf Allen owner. Tel 192.

DE Wolf Jersey H. de Wolf Allen

General baking with beans and brown bread specialty offered

Classified notices offer home delivery and orders by Thursday for Friday or Saturday, with locations at 3 Chestnut St and Steen's Grocery. Also ads for geraniums and plants, a position open for a widow and daughter in private family, Carmote Paints benefits, and sales of mahogany furniture and an upright piano.

Chestnut St Steen Phoenix

Community notices and events in Bristol area

The Bristol bulletin lists a Second District American Legion meeting in Newport tonight, a display of the only Automatic Refrigerator at Buffingtons Pharmacy, and an ice guessing contest free ticket offer. Mite Society and Daughters of Isabella whist events are noted along with marriage intentions for Miss Alice Perry and James Cote.

American Legion Newport Buffingtons Pharmacy N. J H. W. Vermette Alice Perry First School Street James Cote Hope Street

Exiles Wanted as Uncle Sam’s Long Arm Reaches

Read about fugitives including Adlai Insull being brought back and many other run away exiles still sought. The American Weekly in the May 13 Boston Sunday Advertiser details these cases with the magazine.

Uncle Sam Insull American Weekly Boston

Bristol Daughters of the American Revolution Read Continental Congress Reports

Bristol Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will hear Mrs. Samuel C. Ward read reports from the 43rd Continental Congress at Monday’s meeting. Hostesses include Miss Mabel Salisbury and several Bristol residents. William T. Dwyr reviews Bristol’s sewage disposal plant history. A State convention report was given by Past Grand Knight J. Francis Connell.

Continental ‘Congress Washington Samuel C. Wardwell Bristol Daughters of the American Revolution Mabel Salisbury Edward D. Kunz Edward P. Church Charles O. F. Thompson Howard R. Newman William T. Dwyr Sewer Commission Bristol Council Knights of Columbus Providence J. Francis Connell

Used Pish as Mascots in Ancient Chaldean Temples

The Chal deans used fish mascots beside temple sanctuaries to symbolize fertility and invoke the God of Running Water. They believed placing fish offerings would ensure plentiful harvests and fertile fields.

Brown elected president of Ivy Guild at St Michael’s Church

Mrs. Eenest G Brown was elected president of Ivy Guild of St. Michael’s Church at the annual meeting and supper Tuesday evening. Officers elected included First vice president Mrs Arthur McCaw second vice president Miss Dorothy Roberts treasurer Mrs William H Angevine assistant treasurer Miss Roberta Munro secretary Miss Evelyn Bache. Retiring president Mrs William L Manchester received a bouquet from Mrs B M MacDougall. A supper preceded the meeting, prepared by Edith Newman chairing a committee of Meta Nelle Thomas Roberts Joseph Hall Annie Adams Viola Anderson Muriel Ashton.

Eenest G. “Brown Ivy Guild St. ‘Michael’s Church Arthur McCaw Dorothy Roberts William H. Angevine Roberta Munro Evelyn Bache William L Manchester B. M. MacDougall Guild Edith Newman Meta Nelle Thomas Roberts Joseph Hall Annie Adams Viola Anderson Muriel Ashton

Taft School Club hears talk by Mr W K Bassett

Providence journalist Mr. W K Bassett gave an engaging talk at Taft School Club's monthly meeting detailing his experiences in the newspaper trade. The program included musical solos by R S Bosworth with Mrs Bosworth on piano, and Mrs Earl H Hobson presided.

W. K. Bassett Providence Taft School Club R. S .Bosworth Bosworth Earl H. Hobson

First Baptist Church Service and Meetings

Morning worship at 10 30 led by Rev Herman W Watsen D D of Providence. Church School at 11 45. Christian Endeavor Society meeting in the church vestry at 3 30 P M. Evening service omitted.

First Baptist Church Herman W Watsen D. D Providence Christian Endeavor Society

Mothers Day Service Plans At Local Church

Morning service at 10 30 A M features a Mothers Day sermon by the pastor followed by church school at noon led by superintendent Robert F Munro. Evening activities include Junior Christian Endeavor at 6 30 led by Miss Hazel Nettleton, Alpha Chapter at 6 30, and a Union Service at 7 30 with Miss Marian H Jones of Providence as soloist.

Church School Robert F Munro Junior Christian Endeavor Society Hazel Nettleton Marian H. Jones Providence Enoch Marsden

Mass Times at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church

Rev. Joseph Sarzana serves as acting pastor. Weekday masses at 7 30 A M. Sunday masses at 8 and 10 A M.

OUR Lady OF Mt, Carmel Church Joseph Sarzana

St Elizabeth's Church Mass Schedule Listed

Rev. Manuel J. Barros serves as pastor. Weekday masses at 7 a.m. Sundays offer 7, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services.

ST. Elizabeth's Church Manuel J. Barros

St. Mary's Church Schedule with Masses and Benediction

Rev. Thomas J. Gillan presides at St. Mary's Church with Masses at 7 30 9 and 10 30 A M 7 30 P M Benediction listed.

ST. Mary’s Church Thomas J. Gillan

St. Michael's Church Service Schedule

Rev A R Parshley presides at Sunday After Ascension services with Holy Communion at 9 AM 930 AM church school 1045 AM morning prayer and sermon announced.

ST. Michael's Church A. R Parshley

State Street M. E. Church Service Schedule

Rev. James E. Greer, pastor, leads Sunday activities with church school at 10 the morning worship at 11 and a Mother’s Day sermon. Union service at 7 30 P M at the Congregational church.

James E. Greer Union Congregational Church

Frinity Church Schedule with Rector Kellogg at Frinity

Rev Nelson Kellogg leads Frinity Church services including 8 AM mass 10 45 AM sung messages with noon instructions and 7 30 PM evensong all in a single day schedule

Nelson Kellogg

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