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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1933
Page
2
An editorial lauds police for capturing three youths linked to eight burglaries since September and condemns violent vandalism against residents. It questions suitable punishment, suggesting reform school or harsher measures, and debates the balance between justice and discipline.
The article argues for swift criminal trials to keep evidence fresh and deter crime. It contrasts slow enforcement with a modern rise in criminal activity, urging a shift to harsher punishment and quicker proceedings to reform civilization and curb lawlessness.
A short note explains the Turnspit dog is essentially extinct. The breed resembled a dachshund and worked in grand kitchens turning spits over open fires via a small treadmill geared to the roasting spit.
A brief look at how music evolved from simple experiments of singers forming separate parts into layered harmony, highlighting the slow pace of early developments and the collaborative nature of choristers refining melody and blend.
Local items report a Mite Society supper at First Baptist Church on November 16 and a Christmas sale. Epworth League and church groups host musical entertainment and bridge whists. Attendees include Mrs Rose Sylvia on her 49th birthday and many area families at community functions across Bristol.
The American Weekly magazine distributed with the November 5 Boston Sunday Advertiser outlines a new painless method of revenue collection through lotteries, claiming reforms make them respectable and effective. It highlights illustrations and explanations of the system as a public finance instrument.
Hungarian Baranya County women once wore eight colored hoods to mark age groups. It was considered disgraceful for a woman to wear a hood color not matching her age category.
The United States uses roughly a third of global cork production, highlighting strong domestic demand in beverage, packaging, and industrial sectors. Industry sources note continued reliance on cork for wine stoppers and specialty products despite synthetic alternatives gaining ground.
Sunday schedule includes 10 30 A M morning worship led by Rev Herman W Watsen D D Providence 11 45 Church School 6 30 P M Christian Endeavor Society in church vestry led by Fréd Alger Evening service omitted
The Congregational Church announces 10 30 A M communion service and meditation. At noon the church hosts the Men s Union in the Courthouse with Miss Hazel Nettleton supervising the Junior Christian Endeavor Society at 5 30. Alpha Chapter Endeavor meets at 6 30 followed by the evening service at 7 30 led by Pastor Rev Herbert D Graetz.
Rev Joseph Sarzana serves as acting pastor at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Masses are 7 30 A M on weekdays and 8 and 10 A M on Sundays
Rev Manuel J Barros pastor leads Masses daily at 7 A M Weeks Sundays offer 8 A M low mass and 10 A M high mass
St. Marys Church announces Masses at 7 30, 9 and 10 30 A M with 7 30 P M Benediction led by Rev Thomas J Gillan pastor and priest.
St. Michael’s Church lists 21st Sunday after Trinity services led by Rev. A. R. Parshley. Schedule includes 8:00 Holy Communion, 9:30 Church School, 10:45 Holy Communion with sermon, and 7:30 Evening service.
Rev James E Greer leads morning worship at 11 with the topic They All Did It. Church School opens at 16 a m. Evening service begins at 7 30 with He Forgot as the sermon subject. Young People's Service at 6 30 p m.
Rev Nelson Kellogg rector conducts 8 A M mass 10 45 A M mass and procession 12 noon instruction and 7 30 Evensong and benediction for Trinity Church services.
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