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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1922
Page
5
Sputing up big front for F M Dimond store on Hope and State streets. Contractor E W Weaver installs large plate glass windows and recessed entrance. The Hope street width expands by three feet with new metal framed show windows on both streets.
Pupils at the Americanization School enjoyed a Friday evening event in the auditorium of John Post Reynolds School. Games ran from 7:15 to 8, followed by dancing until 9:30 with ice cream and cookies served. Munroe's Orchestra provided music. committees were led by Matthew Talero, Emma Silvia, Adrienne Costa, John Ponte, Mabel Costa and Manuel Bernard.
Harold R Fish and others transfer house and lot on Constitution Street to John C Mello and wife. Ambrogio Federico transfers house and lot on Bourn Street to Dominico Cocco.
The article highlights Bristol Red Cross local activities and emphasizes the upcoming Roll Call for Bristol residents. It stresses the national role of the Red Cross in disaster aid and urges Bristol men and women to identify with the organization.
At the Industrial Workers Social on Friday night an appealing program of moving pictures features Don't Get Personal with Marc Provost in a two reel Universal Special and a comedy A Golf Insect. Special music and a talk titled The Industrial Worker as the Backbone of the Nation accompany the program with a small admission to cover expenses. All industrial workers both boys and men are invited.
Begonias are common warm climate plants widely grown for house plants and bedding. They thrive in winter night temperatures of 50 to 60 degrees, and many popular varieties are well known and widely cultivated in the United States.
Mrs Ruth A McCaw of Providence pleaded nolo for attempted murder of her stepson and was sentenced to 12 years in state prison. The state dropped the murder charge due to weak evidence and the judge cited the defendant’s jail time and lack of trial as factors in the restraint of punishment.
The weekly Fifth District Court session before Judge Hammill heard Barney Levitan Jr charged with reckless auto operation after a High street crash that fractured 7 year old Joseph Ferrara's skull. Ferrara remains in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital. Cases also included Manuel Fe Sousa fined for drunkenness, Joseph Formisano for assault case dropped, Joseph Separate for violent assault with knife wounds, Chief Hugh F Kelley manslaughter case continued, Dr John Lake case, and Angelo Panzarello for hunting without a license with cases continuing.
Measles remain widespread with seven new cases reported in two days, five by Dr W F Duffy, plus two diphtheria cases. Death toll rises to eight measles deaths this month and 24 since October, including Rita O'Brien, a three year old, of 10 Prospect Street.
Supper postponed due to the Community Conference. Members' Council Supper moved to December 12. Membership bowling and Forum committees meet this week. Junior basketball league begins Wednesday afternoon.
Representative James F Lavander, announcing his bid for Speaker, criticizes Harold B Andrews as a machine loyalist who opposed the 48 hour bill and the Solomon bill. Lavander cites Andrews as a reactionary and pledges a clean, rigorous campaign based on his legislative record and party support.
The 1919 fall release of Clarence by Booth Tarkington draws high praise as a continuing ascent past Mark Twain era humor. Local cast studies roles, promising an entertaining performance with wit and American humor. A firm date is pending, with an early local paper announcement expected and townspeople urged to attend with support.
The American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Unit No 6 will conduct its final initiation for 1922 on Thursday evening November 16 at 8 o clock in Grand Army Hall. A class of 12 will be initiated.
Albert Manchester Sparks longtime Bristol resident died Saturday night from a stroke at age 91. He was born February 1, 1834, worked as a carpenter including 15 years at the National India Rubber Co plant, and retired 29 years ago. Survived by wife Catherine Holden Sparks, a daughter Mrs Eugene A Rounds, three sons, 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral held at State Street ME church with Scout contingents and Jewish services, burial at North Cemetery.
Abraham Goldstein age 15 died last Friday after a serious operation at the Massachusetts Fyve and Bar Infirmary where he had been since Tuesday. Born September 12 1907 in Providence he came to Bristol as an infant with his parents and was educated in local public schools. He had undergone four operations previously at the same hospital last spring and had been in poor health since.
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