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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1927
Page
3
A Woonsocket mother says Tanlac built up her son without special care. The boy gained 20 pounds and the family praises the remedy made from herbs roots and barks. The advertisement touts Tanlac as nature’s own remedy and urges readers to ask their druggist about it. Over 62 million bottles sold to date.
The schedule lists Holy Communion at 00 a m Morning Prayer with sermon at 10 30 a m Church School at 12 m and Evening prayer with address at 7 30 p m.
The church offers Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. Sung Mass and sermon at 10:45 a.m. Church School and Bible Class start at 12 noon. Evensong and sermon are at 7:30 p.m. All times listed.
Friday night service at 7 30 and Sunday morning worship at 10 30 with church school assembly at 12 o'clock.
Parish notices list prayer meeting Friday at 7 30 and choir practice at 8 30. Sunday schedule includes preaching at 12 00 and Sunday School at 6 30 with Epworth League at 7 30 pm.
Morning service at 10 30 led by Pastor Harold W Baker on The Significance of the Ascension Church school at 11 45 and Evening service at 7 30 with a children's story and sermon The Other Side of the Boat
Rev Thomas Armstrong of Pawtucket will officiate all services at Court Street Nazarene Church. Morning service at 10 45 am with sermon, Sunday School at 12 00 noon, Young People's meeting at 6 00 pm, evening evangelistic service at 7 00 pm, and prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm. You are invited.
Members of the yacht Resolute crew, America s last winning international cup defender, plan a dance at the Bristol Yacht Club next Wednesday evening. A seven piece local orchestra will provide music for twelve nautical themed numbers as the boat is placed in commission at Herreshoff for the summer series of races.
The American Red Cross reports over 10 million dollars raised nationwide for flood relief. Locally Bristol has subscribed 994 dollars toward a 1,000 dollar goal with six dollars remaining. Donations may be sent to Miss Nelson, treasurer, and Red Cross rooms in the post office will collect gifts on Tuesday through Thursday afternoons from 1 to 6. Previously acknowledged gifts total 983.36.
Funeral services were held Wednesday for Samuel Kinder at Trinity Church with requiem mass and organ selections. Rev Nelson Kellogg led prayers at the church and Juniper Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers included Col Merton A Cheesman and George Ingraham. Mary A Flynn died Sunday. her funeral was at her home and St Mary's Church with burial at St Mary's Cemetery.
May 25 features a radio carnival by the GG Group in the First Baptist vestry. A yacht Resolute crew hosts a first annual dance at Bristol Yacht Club house. June 2 offers a concert and readings at State Street M E Church by Epworth League. June 12 presents a motion picture entertainment at Pastime Theatre for St Rita's Club benefiting Our Lady of Mt Carmel.
In a Washington Star column, Uncle Eben nicknamed Money muses on the fixation with money even when discussing other topics. The playful quote highlights public preoccupation with cash in everyday talk.
A reflective piece emphasizes a reliable, comfortable home as a steady retreat when other comforts fade. It argues stability, familiarity, and personal refuge define a good home life. The tone suggests daily reassurance and enduring domestic value.
A reflective note from Wrushington Post muses on Methuselah-like worries about which rising generation to fear most, pondering aging perspectives on youth and future threats.
Fur preparation described involves glazing by dipping a soft brush in cold water and brushing the fur. Allow the fur to dry without handling to preserve texture and finish.
In Doeville Tennessee J L Church reports severe nightly trips to the bathroom and burning with discharge. He credits Lilly lith ibated buchu Keller Formulas for relief, noting the bottle carries the formula and each tablet costs two cents at local drug stores.
Preliminary plans for a Playground Twilight League were discussed at a YMCA gathering. Clubs represented included Bristol Tigers with manager Frank Pacheco and captain Manuel Costa Cranston Seconds led by Louis Gladue with captain Antonio Calderone Huricanes managed by Paul Cirillo and captain Angelo Calderone Cyclones under William Butler and captain Salvatore De Felice Red Sox with Manuel Fernandes and Napoleon Servant as captain Whirlwinds managed by Cosmo Cupolo and captain Thomas Matorano.
Mrs Henry W Boynton president of the Parish Aid Society at Trinity Church hosted members at Upper Longfield Main road Wednesday afternoon and they voted to discontinue regular meetings until September A public whist is planned for Tuesday afternoon June 7 in the parish house with Mrs Frank M Gifford as chair of arrangements Tea was served by the hostess.
Ten days of intensive rehearsal were planned for The Rose of Tokio a musical comedy. The production will be at the Pastime Theatre on June 1 and 2 under Bristol Council Knights of Columbus. Cast members planned to begin work tonight despite the producer’s absence.
Lemons can be kept indefinitely by placing them in a fruit jar covered with cold water. Change the water weekly to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
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