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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1929
Page
2
The issue promotes Rev. A. R. Parshley of St. Michael's church and his sermon The Modern Church and Its Young People. The piece is praised as shedding new light and containing much common sense for readers.
A Hallowe'en whist gathering Thursday at 33 Richmond Street hosted by Mrs. Louis Matrony featured guests from Fall River Warren and the town. Prizes went to Mrs. George L. Drown Miss Claire Davis Mrs. Wilfred Allard Mrs. James Tailor Mrs. Mabel McMullen Mrs. Henry Matthews and Miss Mazie Matrony for the ladies and to Nelson King William F. O'Rourke Henry Matthews Walter Talbot George L. Drown for the men. Door prizes were won by George L. Drown and Miss Mazie Matrony. A buffet lunch followed with Mrs. Henry Matthews assisting. Dancing and Halloween favors completed the festivities.
A Halloween program and social events filled Friday and Saturday with students from Grade 7 F at Guiteras Memorial and Colt High School. Faculty, juniors, and the Young People's Fellowship plus St Michael’s Church members enjoyed costumes, dancing, refreshments, and novelties.
Regular monthly meetings and social events mark the week in Bristol. Birth announcements include a new son born at Truesdale Hospital Fall River to Mr and Mrs Anthony Castro. Town groups host services, vesper recitals, lodge installations and girl scout activities while sports and church schedules outline upcoming games and Armistice Day observances.
A print promo touts Cystex for functional bladder irritation with sleep disruption. It promises quick improvement and money back if not satisfied, inviting readers to buy at drug stores for 60 cents.
A broken hearted girl's doll is missing and a reward is offered for its return to 85 High street.
The Armistice Day observing committee reports plants will close for the day and various groups including Boy Scouts Warren Barrington East Providence Portuguese Independent Band and American Legion posts will participate. Capt. Fred M Straight named Chief of Staff and a Colt High versus Warren High football game is slated at Bliven Field. A 10 mile marathon will feature runners from New England including Clarence De Mar and Bennie Bern. Congressman Clark Burdick to review the parade. The committee will meet tomorrow to complete details.
A pass book number 12585 issued by the Industrial Trust Company in its Participation Department has been lost or destroyed. The bank requests return of the book and notes that payment has been stopped. An application has been made for a duplicate in accordance with the law.
At the Rotary Club meeting Rev Albert Thomas of Fall River will speak tomorrow at noon. The event is expected to be engaging as the speaker is described as brilliant humorous and witty.
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