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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1930

Page

4

Flower exhibit planned by town women club

A town women’s club formed a flower exhibit committee led by Miss Julia Drury to prepare a future display. Members include Mrs R F Haffenreffer Jr Mrs Edward L Leahy Mrs William T O'Donnell and Mrs J H Tucker Jr who aim to involve school children with a prize for best garden. They plan to confer with Elmer S Mapes as acting Superintendent of Schools. Refreshments followed the meeting hosted by Mrs William W Perry. The next meeting will be at Mrs J H Tuckers home.

R. F. Haffenreffer, Jr Edward L. Leahy William T. O'Donnell J. H. Tucker, Jr Julia Drury Elmer S. Mapes William W. Perry

Guild Glorifies Service With Charity and Gatherings

A historical parish report recounts monthly meetings, social events, and fund drives led by Mrs. Arthur Wood and Mrs. John Magee. It notes annual outings, harvest suppers, and carols, plus charitable pledges to St. Marys Orphanage and Red Cross, with gifts from Miss Emma Munro and other members strengthening the community’s faith work.

Holnes House Swith Benevolent Society New Arthur Wood John Magee Dunn N. H Parshiey Guild St. Mary's Orphanage St. Andrews Industrial School Rhode Island Altar Guild Bristol Home Boy Scouts St. Joseph’s Hospital Red Cross Stheme Mary Vickery Emma Munro Robert Nelson Angevine Bennett Miss Nelson Cabot Rhode Island Brotherhood Fellowship

Probate Court session approves multiple guardianship and estate actions

Monday morning session of Probate Court presided by Judge Edward Leahy includes: estate of John R. Potter final account approved. guardianship for Elizabeth F Magdalene and Edward F Trainor Jr. allowed to sell real estate with private contract not less than $500. bond $750. Susan M. Sheple appointed guardian of John F McMahon estate with bond $2000. Second guardian account for Gertrude F Peck approved. Filing foreign will and administrator appointment for Genevieve Clarke estate approved with bond $100. Elizabeth Elias minor inventory accepted. Francis Middleton administrator appointment approved with bond $1000.

Eddiward Leahy John R. Potter Elizabeth F Magdalene Edward F. Trainor Guardian Romeo Asselin Hee John F. McMahon Susan M. Sheple American Surety Company Henry L. Sweeney Gertrude. F. Peck Genevieve Clarke Arthur P Stone Herbert L. Dorrance Rhode Island Everard Appleton Elizabeth Elias Francis Middleton Francis Percy Middleton Bond Robert W. Nelson

Bristol Town Registry Voter Registration Notice

Town Clerk John W. Church announces that all voters must register in person by June 20 1930. Office hours run May and June daily except Saturdays afternoons Sundays and holidays and on June 27 through June 30.

Torture in Political Arrests Sparks Global Debate

An article cites Julius Miller in New York City noting the Jugo Slavic King Alexander’s alleged torture of political prisoners. It recalls wheel chair restraint and ropes with canes, while contrasting with Elizabeth I’s restraint amid history’s broader use of coercion.

Alexanders

Morals of the United States under League scrutiny

De Mademoiselle Chaptal sharply condemns American moral conditions highlighting neglect of childhood. She argues hygiene often supplants morals and physical health overrides conscience, claiming the human soul is not treated as a living reality.

League of Nations United States de Mademoiselle Chaptal

Cautions on Nations, Health Discoveries, and Big Spending

A fragmented editorial blend notes fear of forced League of Nations morality ideas, cites Dr. Tucker on vitamins in fruits and vegetables, and Dr Sundstroem's cancer cure in rats. It discusses Mr Macaulay predicting stock rebounds, Monte Carlo profits, and rising government bond comparisons. The piece also mentions a proposed Hudson River bridge costing 180 million and the era's vast debt context.

Tucker U. S. Naval Hospital Norfolk Dr. Sundstroem University of California Monte Carlo

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