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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1937
Page
2
The Bristol Red Cross celebrates its twenty first annual Roll Call as volunteers enlist for the relief work of the national welfare agency. The article praises community support, the badge of honor, and the window emblem signifying enlistment in the Red Cross army.
Reynolds school pupils presented an Armistice Day program with readings songs and poems led by teacher Horton. The event featured student readers, choir items, and a question segment about Armistice Day. A new Sea Scout Patrol from Bristol Troop 1 marched in the parade, with George Ko Vash as Scoutmaster and Harris Fonseca as coxswain among others.
Awashonks Troop and Cub Pack update notes outline meetings at Scout hall tonight and tomorrow. Topics include Christmas Good Turn planning, Book Night for First Brestel Troop, Toy drive, and Court of Honor preparation. Announced is the 25th anniversary celebration later this month ending in the new year.
The Y Bowling League elected officers on Monday evening. Carthee was named president, Fl Mom vice president, DeFelee secretary, Wiel Fliner treasurer, and Rishe director of the league. The Steel 4-0 team leads after beating the Iron team 3 from the Brass bowlers. Cavaliere topped the losers with a high single of 112.
A Bristol resident, Mr. Frank H. Mowtyiet Exail, is visiting his sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Liscomb and his daughter Hope Mowry at 88 Burton Street. This marks his first Bristol visit in eleven years.
A late evening fire heavily damages the cottage of Mr and Mrs Jessie Silvia at 192 Metacom Avenue. The blaze started in the cellar and a kerosene tank exploded after firefighters arrived. Four fire companies responded and insurance covers the loss estimated in several hundred dollars. Patrolman A Michael Bullock led the investigation.
Advert suggests a test package to help workers with frequent nighttime urges. Claims relief from burning and disturbed sleep after simple flushing. Mentions purchase at a local drug store with a generic vendor name and vague brand cues.
A large Bristol audience is expected for Dr Wassilli Leps and the Rhode Island Symphony Orchestra at Guiteras Memorial School on Friday evening November 19. Leo Rowlands of Providence will guest conduct and present Narragansett Bay, a piece celebrating America and Rhode Island with a distinct rondo and varied sections.
Reverend Ralph O Harpole of Park Place Congregational Church Pawtucket opens a six week program at St Michael s Episcopal Church on Tomorrow s Church discussion of what local churches hold in trust for the United Church of the Future The series lists speakers from various denominations and runs Sundays through December with topics on church unity and preservation of religious experience. He is followed by Frederick Knickrhem Harold Wilson Robert Schaact Albert Thomas Granville Bennett and other clergy in Newport Providence and Rhode Island.
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