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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1926
Page
2
A collection of humorous lines and malapropisms about common life scenes. Jokes touch on Noah’s Ark trousers and North Pole weather, with quips from a Providence woman about rugs and a hotel clerk fearing the tax man.
Community notices list Memorial Day fashion at Suzman’s and Mallory and Swan-Russell hats. Colt Memorial High School heads to Kingston Thursday to play Rhode Island State Freshmen. A carnival by Ever Ready Engine & Hose Co opens on the common with attractions and booths. St Michaels parish holds annual visitation and confirms seven at 10 30 service. A wedding in Manneida and a miscelaneous shower at Columbia Hall are noted.
A 2:30 PM meeting of Trinity Parish Aid Society arranged a public whist for next month. Parish groups and local clubs circulated notices, with ads for SUZMAN'S and dresswear promotions interwoven amid society updates and hospital news.
Bristol volunteers sell red paper poppies on Friday and Saturday to support disabled veterans in hospitals. Poppies are made by veterans with no other income and proceeds fund care and comfort. Elizabeth Carr visits state hospitals monthly to aid the disabled and encourage remembrance. Buy Me and Wear Me symbolize service and sacrifice on Memorial Day.
Members of the Church Club led Sunday evening services in the Memorial chapel of the First Congregational Church. Miss Aileen Holm presided with hymns including How Firm a Foundation and Hail the Power of Jesus Name. Rex James read scripture and offered prayers. remarks by the pastor followed.
A local judge will preside as toastmaster at a town banquet in Provence. Noted attendees include John Ro Me Quine and Natral Gem, with plans for a formal event featuring speakers and a ceremonial address. A number of legionnaires from the town are expected to attend.
The Prudence Island Navigation Company releases a holiday schedule for Bristol Sandy Point and Homestead routes. service times span May 29 to May 31 with multiple departures each day including special Bristol trip Friday May 28 at 7 pm.
Mrs Sara M Sweeney entertained 10 Sisters and 50 Academy of the Sacred Heart children in Fall River at Elm Farm Mount Hope Bay. Visitors arrived by auto trucks at 10am and shared clam chowder at noon. Afternoon games followed before a basket lunch and departure at 6 o'clock.
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