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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1925
Page
2
A fragmented OCR note lists several blocks and street names including Hasbrouck Wood Street 485 and Hope Street 10. It references building layouts and possible district designations with scattered figures. No clear event or outcome is stated in readable form.
The Bristol Chamber of Commerce calls for united effort to form a real organization. The May 18 meeting at Hotel Belvedere will discuss delaying Mt Hope Bridge talk until fall after consultation with Newport officials and a new commission.
The obituary recalls Mrs. Mary J. Luther born in Bristol with girlhood ties there. She married William S. Luther and moved to Boston, where she lived out her life. Described as bright, devout, and Christian, she left a lasting memory for friends and family.
Dr. Harold DeWolf reports a diphtheria case to Health Officer John Magee yesterday morning. The patient is Barbara Moren, a year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Moren of 2 Mt. Hope avenue. Community notices and local shop ads accompany the brief medical report.
Local broadcasts feature Aida Connery soloist for WEAN from Lamson Oil Co. Aerie officers election set for Sunday evening in Hasbrouck Block with polls 6 to 8. Future meetings shift to Sundays. Dances hosted by American Legion Post 6 and IOOF United Brothers Lodge at Bristol Yacht Club and Bristol Casino. Masons parade plans in Springfield for Dedication of new children's hospital. Soldiers' Home volunteers visit Rhode Island veterans with entertainment and gifts.
At the Epworth League annual meeting held Monday evening at State Street Methodist church parlors, officers were elected. President Mildred L Pollock, First Vice Helen Sylvester, Second Vice Ethel Blaisdell, Third Vice Sarah P D Bosworth, Fourth Vice Gordon Brown, Secretary Emily Pollock, Treasurer Edith Coggeshall, and Pianist Edward Martin. Secretary and Treasurer reports were read and accepted while plans for next year were discussed.
A son named Anthony J Jr was born to Mr and Mrs Apthanud Deppys in this town on March 15. Dennis-In this town noted the new arrival and family name.
Maria Chapman Jones, wife of John H. Jones, aged 68, died in town on May 14. She was survived by her husband and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Five lots of land offered under Manuel Corte on Easterbrooks Avenue. A one and a half story dwelling at 65 Collins Street is for sale by application to 317 Hope Street Fyristol.
Large cottage offers steam heat electricity and full utilities. For further information contact CENIX OFFICE and apply to Box D PH.
Rooms available for housekeeping work on Hope Street. Send reply to Box F Phoenix IX Office.
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