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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1928
Page
3
What Cheer asks customers to mail opinions on service quality via cards. The cards carry much encouragement for workers who strive for perfection. Women note the snowy whiteness of their clothes after ten changes of water before being declared absolutely clean.
The weekly auditorium spelling bee at Guiteras Memorial School ended last Friday after noon with four finalists standing firm through 30 minutes of challenging words. Anna Carmone Mary Mason Emery Guilmette and Bruce Matheson survived the barrage while 17 others were eliminated.
Officers of the Eqworth League at State Street Methodist Church were inducted by Rev R J Chrystie. New officers for the year include President Mrs Guy A Sullivan and vice presidents Miss Alice M Morgan Miss Ethel F Blaisdell Miss Ruby M Blaisdell and Sheldon Burt. Secretary Mrs Walter E Briggs Treasurer Miss Edith M Coggeshall. Post ceremony program featured songs prayers and talks on the League as a training school for Christian leaders delivered by league members.
Judge Edward L. Leahy presided as probate court reviewed several estates. The final account of the executrix for Patrick H Morris was continued to June 4. Guardian's petition for additional bonds on Oskytel H Clarke was allowed. Inventories for Teresa Montagna and John Callan were accepted for allowance.
Weather outlook promises lovely spring days with outdoor time ahead. Advises enjoying good health and outdoor activities as What Cheer residents plan days outdoors and washday routines resume.
What Cheer runs an emergency one day service for urgent clothing and table linens. Items left before 9 a m are ready by 5 p m the same day, aiding last minute needs for special occasions.
The notice announces weekly services for women summering at seashore or country locations from Diamond Hill What Cheer and invites them to give their summer address to a What Cheer Representative or call.
In Rhode Island a group of women at a bridge party praised What Cheer for its laundry services. They cited its high quality work and variety of offerings as essential for busy home-managers, noting blankets curtains and other articles are best handled outside the home.
Representatives visit homes in every section of Rhode Island to collect and deliver laundry. They aid housewives in choosing the best What Cheer service for their needs and eagerly explain the advantages of each washday option. What Cheer offers many services.
Fifth District Court met yesterday with Judge Frank H. Hammill presiding. The case of Chief of Police Richard J. Kavanaugh against James Hanley for maintaining a common nuisance at the Bristol Hotel was continued for one week on the recommendation of Chief Kavanaugh.
Pupils at Colt Memorial High School present a Prize Speaking Contest in the school auditorium to benefit the Green and White Friday evening June 1. St Michael's Dramatic Club offers a three act play Nothing But the Truth on June 4 and 5 in St Michael's Chapel.
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