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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1928
Page
4
A guide to afternoon tea entertaining with cheese sandwiches and light bites. Recipes feature Switzerland cheese in varied forms including deviled, guava and cheese, anchovy, and bacon curl sandwiches. Cooking tips cover bread types, shaping, toasting, and garnishes. Gingerale Cocktail pairs with tea bites.
A descriptive note defines cabinet officers as a commission in the President’s pleasure for the duration of the President’s term. It explains the appointment is at the President’s discretion and can change with administrations.
A reflective line from Farm and Fireside suggesting the world would be more habitable if vision were as common as eyesight. The note hints at practical optimism in employing better sighted living.
Memorial Sunday observances in the First Baptist Church featured members of Babbitt Post No 15 GAR and allied groups such as Lieut. Herbert F. Bennett Camp No 8 S of V, Bristol WRC No 19, Bristol DAR Chapter, Kearney Post No 6 American Legion and its Auxiliary, Bristol Train of Artillery, town officials, and local scouts. Pastor Harold W. Baker delivered an inspiring sermon titled An Immortal Memorial based on John 15 13. The senior choir presented Under the Flag Asleep with a quartet and musicians including Miss Mariel Hodgdon, Miss Gwendolyn Hodgdon, and violinist Fred Hodgdon, with Mrs Charles Liscomb directing.
Real estate transfers listed include John F Mahoney to Frank Castro et ux for land on Wood Street. Charles L Hammill to Fortunato D Amico et ux for land on Prospect Street. Edward Murphy to Seth Paull Company in a lot on Oliver Street. Frederick Howard Murphy et al to Seth Paull Company in the same property. Clara passing to Ambrose A Dewilets etux for property on John Street.
June events list includes a Friday prize speaking contest at Colt Memorial High School in the auditorium benefiting the Green and White. On June 445 Monday and Tuesday evenings three act play Nothing But the Truth by St Michaels Dramatic Club at St Michaels Chapel. Also annual dance of St Alban's Lodge No 6 F and A M M at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtunet.
Frederick Alger, 13, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Alger of Cole Street, leads with 1022 votes in Bristol’s Most Popular Boy contest after a second counting. A total of 1357 votes were cast for 47 contestants, with Joseph De Palmer moving to second place at 802 votes and Bruce Matheson rising to third with 729.
Twenty five aliens were admitted to citizenship at yesterday’s Superior Court session in the Bristol County Courthouse before Judge Charles A Walsh. Nine petitions for first papers and nine final papers were taken out. Final papers will be presented at the December session. A few petitions were not granted for various reasons.
A Sahara tomb dating at least a thousand years before the Christian era reveals a buried queen with eighteen bracelets gold and silver nine necklaces of jewels a gold jeweled diadem and exquisite furniture. Carved statue of a woman in stone sits nearby amid emeralds rubies and onyx.
A six year captivity record argues Napoleon’s dream of a unified Europe through his legal code and governance. It contrasts his imagined lasting impact with the forgetfulness of his victories and the enduring weight of his laws and institutions. The piece cites his code, state correspondence, and calls for a European system of courts and appeals.
The undersigned express thanks to relatives and friends for many acts of kindness during the recent bereavement and for mural tributes. They note appreciation from coworkers at Collins Athman onamiists at National In dias Rubber and local fraternal and veterans groups.
Sealed proposals for yearlong fuel to fire stations and Turnside Memorial Building will be received at the Town Clerk’s office until noon on a Tuesday in June 1928. Bids call for 45 tons and 24 tons of Free Burning White Ash Stove and Egg Coal, well screened. The Town Council may reject any or all bids. Proposals marked Proposals for Fuel must be addressed to John W. Church Town Clerk.
The Bristol School Committee invites bids for 75 tons of White Ash Stove Coal and 525 tons of New River Bituminous Coal run of mine delivered and binned to Reynolds School and other houses. Bids due to Secretary by noon June 5 1923. Committee may inspect coal before bid acceptance and reject all bids.
Tungsten, a rare chromium group metal used in electric bulb filaments, is white and highly malleable when pure. It endures high temperatures and only melts at about 6150 degrees Fahrenheit.
Analysts note about 10 000 moose are killed annually in Canada. Officials in various regions argue that a kill rate twice that amount could be sustained yearly without risking moose extinction due to natural population growth offsetting losses.
Amos S. Gorham tax collector of Bristol Rhode Island schedules a public auction at the Town Treasurer's Building on June 11 1928 at 10 AM daylight saving time. The sale includes numerous parcels and structures listed by owner and address with total amounts due for 1926 1927 taxes plus costs and charges to be added.
Esperito Sancto Society members and Portuguese residents celebrated the Feast of the Holy Ghost with a morning parade from Franklin street to Mount Hope avenue and back. The event featured the Portuguese Independent Band, 300 children, and a crowned canopy ceremony at Antonio Goulart’s home. The crown’s guardianship rotated to Antonio Lima’s home in the evening as gifts fund charitable work.
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