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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1930
Page
3
A Boston Transcript aphorism notes that self-praise proves nothing and many praise themselves yet fail to support it with action such as paying bills. The line underscores earned merit over empty boasting.
A short aphorism attributed to Emerson about beauty resting on the solid basis of need and virtue. The soul shapes the body through true foundations.
Public taste is called a mongrel product shaped by dogmatism in a quotation attributed to Robert Louis Stevenson. The note presents a skeptic view of popular opinion and its influence on culture.
An expert warns that growing pulus in children signals early rheumatic warning signs. The claim notes pediatric concerns and urges medical evaluation for lingering or unusual growth patterns.
The Bristol Colt High School annual magazine prints in two weeks with 400 copies. It highlights the Bristol and Colt High School community, forms an active Bristol Colt Alumni Association, and notes the orchestra's award and upcoming Junior Prom on May 29 with out of town musicians planned.
A quotation attributed to Prof. J B. Sy Haldine advocates prioritizing health over wealth. It urges people to reduce health trouble by adopting proactive health measures to banish disease.
A quote attributed to E. W Howe appears in the Monthly noting widespread confusion among many commentators. The remark contrasts numerous self described experts across factions. The line underscores pervasive uncertainty in debates.
A concise aphorism notes that people hardly repeat the same error, while acknowledging many new possibilities for missteps, attributed to an unidentified author.
Sab Alesio's Whirlwinds beat Kid Hope's N I A club 7 to 2 before 1500 fans at the Common. Jimmie Head starred with a homer to deep center and a sparkling second inning putout. Walter Brown allowed five hits and led the pitching, with Bell and Brown collecting two hits each for the victors.
May 23 events include a Battery B Bristol Train of Artillery dance in the Armory and a Whirlwinds baseball benefit at Academy Hall. Other listings: May 27 bridge and whist at Colt High School, Berry festival at M E Church vestry, June 6 yacht club dance, June 12 Rockwell Hall bridge, June 12-13 St Michael’s Parish hall comedy The Missing Miss Miller, and June 23 annual St Albans Lodge ball in the Naval Armory.
Hope Circle No 70 staged a May basket social at St Marys Church auditorium with about 100 attendees. A one act comedy Henpeck Hollor Gossip directed by Nora E Dwyer featured several members. Reynolds School Grade 6B-D pupils performed next, with solos by Anna Knowlton and Eloise McGrath.
The Bristol Fellowship hosted young people from St. James Woonsocket St. George New Port for a Sunday parish hall gathering. More than 100 guests attended a 5 30 p.m. supper with Francis W. Hayes as toastmaster. Rev. John B. Lyte preached at divine worship, followed by a social hour led by Andrew Iverson.
Fabiola, a Roman woman and early Christian convert around 880 A D, is described as the first nurse recorded in history. She established a hospital and a convalescent home for the poor.
The first levees at New Orleans began in 1717 with simple earthen dikes of four to six feet to contain the river during floods.
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