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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1931
Page
3
An editorial for National Education Week argues that children must come first in society and schools. It urges better support for teachers, warns against cutting salaries, and stresses the need for stable leadership in rural education to protect the rights and future of children.
Bristol Rotary Club to sponsor a winter food station for undernourished school children. A board committee led by Rey A R Parshley and John G Deslaururs and Supt Elmer S Mapes will arrange details. The board also voted a $25 contribution to the Bristol Red Cross.
We extend sincere thanks to relatives and friends for expressions of sympathy flowers and spiritual bouquets and for the many kindnesses shown during our recent sorrow.
Mrs Ons M Batles of Thames Street is receiving treatment at St Josephs Hospital. Mr and Mrs F Reginald Dimond and Sam visit South Royalston Vermont relatives. Mr and Mrs Wallace Mossop travel to Windsor for a visit. Beatrice Ricci has returned from St Josephs Hospital after an appendectomy. Paul A Herzig and Burnside Lodge 34 Knights of Pythias plan annual visit to Newport Lodge Earl Hobson. Capt Paul A Herzig and Rev George H Toadvin Jr attended a YMCA district meeting in Providence. Toadvin Jr spoke at Colt Memorial High School on British Isles conditions. The Book Shop now at 539 Hope Street Makowsky Black offers new and used items. Domenic Dias 12 suffered a severe finger laceration requiring amputation at the second joint. medical care by Dr John R Bernardo.
A busy schedule of community events includes a Monday Men's Union meeting at Guiteras House with a social smoker to follow, and a Sun evening St. George's sermon by Rev John B Lyte. Lions Club speakers featured at a Newport gathering, and a Chimarita and dance fundraiser reported with good proceeds. The Box Scout Band will parade for the Progressive Citizen's Club Fair at Eagles Hall tomorrow night, door prize a five pound chicken. JOY Chapter of Christian Endeavor meets tonight. indoor baseball follows. Women’s Congregational Missionary Society meets Tuesday at 2 30 at Guiteras House. Armistice Day prompts schedule changes. John Pest Reynolds School pupils perform three playlets directed by Miss Jessie Molasky with Jean de Rocha announcing.
James Mello, 95 Metacom Avenue, driving a Ford roadster on Hope Street, was struck on the left front wheel by Vincenzo Campagna of 124 Franklin Street who was attempting to pass. Mello’s car overturned onto the lawn of the Benjamin Church Home for Aged Men but he was uninjured. Campagna faces a Fifth District Court appearance on a charge of operating a motor vehicle so as to endanger life and property. Campagna’s car suffered no damage, while Mello’s vehicle was badly damaged.
A memorial service honoring the nation's war dead will be held at the First Congregational Church at 30 o'clock Sunday evening. Prof William Adams Brown of Brown University will give the address titled A World Tribute to Our Honored Dead. Roswell S Bosworth will sing The Trumpeter, with Rev Herbert I D Graetz reading an original poem. Taos invitations have been sent to Patriotic organizations in Bristol.
The Rotary Club of Bristol adopted resolutions on the death of charter member Dr William Frederick Williams who died October 28 1931. The notes praise his character service to Rotary and community and announce a memorial page in club records and publication in the press with a copy to the family.
In memory of Reezie Milburn Keegan who died November 6 1930. The poem speaks of a grieving husband longing for her return, recalling where she rests a year after her death and describing the hollow ache of separation.
Michael J Flynn of Bristol has qualified as Administrator of the estate of Ellen A Flynn deceased. Creditors must file claims within the time required by law, beginning November 6 1931. John W Church, Clerk.
A damaged advertisement promotes extreme price cuts claiming higher value for the dollar and stressing low overhead. The copy urges customers to compare prices to believe their money buys more at the store and notes they do not offer delivery.
The Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company opened its winter series at the State Street alleys. Axemen won two of three from the Pipemen while Hydrantmen took two of three from the Hosemen, Veria of the Hosemen posting high single 119 and three string 301.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police patrol the international frontier maintaining peace in sub Arctic regions. They guard posts on Hudson Bay shores, in the Yukon, on Herschell Island and Arctic islands, representing Canadian authority among native Eskimo communities and earning world renown for crime prevention.
The article traces tattooing from ancient decorative origins to tribal and religious meanings in primitive cultures, noting that modern white populations mainly view tattoos as decorative. It discusses how the practice evolved and why people choose body art today.
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