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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1923

Page

2

Morgan and McCanna Star In WJAR Vocal Duo Tonight

Charles M. Morgan tenor and Charles H. McCanna baritone perform on WJAR radio between 7 and 8 PM. The program features solos and a lamb duet with Mrs McCanna, backed by accompanist J William Sutcliffe and others, drawing local musical interest.

WJAR Charles M. Morgan Charles H. McCanna Morgan-McCanna Pye Canning Maggie” - Butterfield Nichols Charles M Morgan J William Sutcliffe

Community Calendar to Be Published for Bristol Residents

The Y Ladies Committee reports encouraging results from canvass for the Community Calendar. They will not extend daylight saving, note leap year, and plan a red and green cover for a holiday gift. Extra days or calendars available from committee members.

Wall Debuts but Strikes Out as Shieks Defeat Trouble Makers

At the Y alleys last Wednesday Night Department Commander B W Wall started for the Trouble Makers but failed to deliver. The Shieks beat them 3 to 0 with game scores 69 76 84. Gladue led the Plumbing Trio in a 281. Kemph topped 114 and 306 in the Garboon No Bananas match where the former won three straight.

Wall B W_ Wall Casey Shieks Gladue Pierce Kemph

Community News and Club Notices from Prudence Island

Local items report newspapers for sale at the Phenix Office. Siegels return from Prudence Island. The Woman's Foreign Mission Auxiliary meets at 3 PM with Mrs. Bell. Mason returns from McKeesport. Riccio invites mark 25th wedding anniversary at 24 DeWolf Ave. Bristol Boy Scouts visit the Soldiers Home with the American Legion auxiliary. School Committee to discuss Guieral School site. Clarence Allen undergoes gallstone operation at Rhode Island Hospital. Prudence Island Fishing Club returns home with 900 pounds tautog caught. Chicken dinner by the club tomorrow night. 1924 calendar pads on sale at the Phenix Office. Capt. Margaret Hoar leads Bristol Girl Scouts meeting. Armistice Day parade arrangements finalized.

Phenix O. R. Siegel Prudence Island Woman's Foreign Mission Auxiliary First Congregational Church William H. Bell Hope Street Edward Mason National India Rubber Company McKeesport Penn James Riccio DeWolf Avenue Kearney American Legion Woman's Auxiliary Bristol Boy Scouts Colt Memorial High School Elizabeth Wardwell Guieral School Clarence M. Allen Constitution Street New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Rhode Island Prudence Island Fishing Phcr Nix Margaret Hoar Bristol Girl Scouts John Post

Foster and Sylvester Families Welcome Daughters

At Lying-In Hospital Providence a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Fred Foster and a granddaughter to Mr and Mrs John Callan. In this town a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Harold T Sylvester and a granddaughter to Mr and Mrs DeWitt EF Bolster.

Parish groups plan meetings across town and church

The Parish Aid Society of Trinity Church meets 2.30 tomorrow afternoon. Bristol Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles meets this evening on Hope street. The Ivy Guild of St Michael's meets at 8 tonight in the Holmes House. The State Street MFE Church women hold a 3 PM meeting with Miss Harriet Peckham on Hope street Thursday. Epworth League hosts a social next Friday. West Barrington Epworth League guests attend. The Shenandoah trip from New Jersey was cancelled due to wind.

Parish Aid Society of Trinity Church Shenadoah New Jersey Bristol Aerie Order of Eagles Aerie Rooms Hope Street Ivy Guild St Michael's Church Holmes Colt Memorial High School Central Falls Bristol Council Knights of Columbus K. of C State Street Lillian F. King High Street Mary Quirk Triis Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of MFE Harriet Peckham Epworth League West Barrington Italian Hall Wood Street St. Rita’s Catholic Girls’ Club G. A. R. Hall Bristol County Poultry Association Holmes House Girls’ Friendly Society St. Michael’s Church Bristol Daughters of the American Revolution

Local Pantry Ad Promotes Canned Goods and Staples

An old advertisement lists assorted groceries including Bitter's Pork and Beans, Sauer Kraut in new packs, large green pickles, peanut butter, fancy grapes, California peaches, red apples, rolled oats in a 1923 pack, home made sausage meat, and Coke priced at 25 cents per bag.

Armistice Day Observance at John Post Reynolds High School

Armistice Day exercises were held at 2 PM in the John Post Reynolds High School auditorium. Charles G. Carter presided as Principal. program included flag salute, songs, eighth grade recitations, and addresses by Dept Commander B W Wall. Activities featured grammar and grammar school orchestras, student recitations, and musical selections commemorating Armistice De Day.

Frida John Ee Reynolds Colt ‘Memorial High School America Principe Ralph R. Strong Department Comoneuer The American Legion B. W John Post Reynolds Charles G. Carter Flanders Field Max Phenes Max Phenes, “Fraternity Overture,” Grammar School M. Theresa Sullivan John Matheson Ww. Wall Grammar School S. Ferri France Richmond Gorham Ty Held

Photos Detect Rash in Early Disease Diagnosis

Photographs reveal measles symptoms beneath the skin days before appearing. Medical men study camera use to diagnose smallpox and other rash diseases early. Contacts of known cases could be photographed before any visible rash and removed to isolation if the camera detected the illness.

District Nurse calls moved to Hope Street HQ

Notice states all future calls for the District Nurse must be made at the Headquarters in Dimond's Block Hope street. The change redirects inquiries and service requests to the new location for nurse dispatch.

Dimond's Block Hope Street

Public Hearing on Rhode Island Rail Tariff Changes

The Public Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing on November 19, 1923 at 10 a.m. in Room 313 State House Providence Rhode Island. The hearing concerns Tariff IPU TMC 239 Local and Joint Passenger Commutation Fares between Rhode Island stations filed by the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company and Narragansett Pier Railroad Company. The tariff changes are currently suspended until January 15, 1924.

Public Hearing Commission NEW York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company ANI Narragansett Pier Railroad Company Public Utilities Commission Rhode Island State House Providence R. I Public Utilities Commission OF George A. Carmichael

For Sale Learn to eat money at home and more

An assortment of local sale notices from Pawtucket Rhode Island offerings include Wool Lock Knitter cheap and a 50x100 ft Mount Hope Terrace plat lots at $75 per lot with J Bains. Prudence Island five house lots with cottage plastered stone cellar and out buildings listed by J Bains. 8 room cottage with modern improvements for $4900 from A A Edmonds Co. Also COLT FARM ads for refrigerator meat market blocks and supplies via CONSTANTINO BROS.

Pearse Avenue Mount Hope Terrace J. Bains P. O Pawtucket Prudence Island Adams St Marieville R. I A. A. Edmonds CO Hope Street Constantino Bros Bradford Street

Community Holiday Events Listed For November And December

A series of neighborhood gatherings are planned across town from November 15 to December 6. Highlights include dances at Italian Hall and G A R Hall, multiple Christmas sales, a poultry show, and a Thanksgiving sale and dance at various church and club venues.

Ostrich Adult Weight and Body Features Noted

Nature Magazine notes adult ostriches weigh 150 to 400 pounds depending on breed and handling. They stand taller than Indian ponies and polo ponies, with long strong legs as a standout feature of their physique.

Nature Magazine

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