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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1927
Page
6
A historical note cites sensational claims that men in some tribes reach towering heights. Reportedly, measurements include 15 feet, with Topinard’s Finlander listed at 112 inches as the greatest recorded height.
The piece notes young bamboo shoots, a staple vegetable in the Orient, are being introduced here. It compares bamboo shoots to asparagus and highlights their status as a delicacy widely used in Chinese cuisine.
On recommendation of Superintendent William C Hobbs the school committee adopted the 1927 28 calendar. First term runs Sept 6 1927 to Jan 27 1928. Second term Jan 30 to June 22 1928 with holidays including Labor Day Columbus Day Armistice Thanksgiving Christmas Easter Memorial Day and observances for Lincoln's Birthday Rhode Island Independence Day Arbor Day and Washington's Birthday. Graduation set for June 21 1928. Fall term opens Sept 5 1928. closes Dec 19 1928. reopens Jan 2 1929.
A Huntington Herald-Dispatch letter argues newspapers are businesses subject to economic realities. It compares rising print costs to grocery store pricing, noting publishers must cover labor ink paper and utilities or close. Seasonal woes also cut newspaper income, just as farmers face hardship.
St Michael's Church lists Twenty third Sunday after Trinity with 8 am Holy Communion 10 30 am Morning Prayer and sermon 12 pm Church School and 7 30 pm Evening prayer. Church calendar details in concise weekly notices.
Worship events listed include 800 am Holy Communion 10 45 am Sung Mass and sermon 12 noon Church School and Bible Class and 730 pm Evening Praise and sermon.
Friday night service at 7 30 and Sunday morning worship at 10 with a Service of Thanksgiving and Thank Offering The Church School assembles at 12 o clock Sunday night at 78 o The Church Club will have charge of the service
Parsonage at 256 Hope Street hosts a prayer meeting and choir practice this week. Sunday schedule lists 10 30 service and preaching at the Latine church.
The fragment mentions a Friday night prayer meeting at seven and Sunday worship at 10 30 with a sermon intended for first grade pupils. Names and full details are garbled but indicate church events and a pastoral message.
Court Street near Hope Sanday invites all for Sunday services led by Rev Thomas Armstrong of Pan. Morning oath and weekly programs include Sunday School at 1200 noon, Young People's meeting, Evangelistic meeting, prayer services, and a Wednesday 7 30 pm meeting. You are invited.
The Ladies of the Y M C A in Rockwell Hall ran a cake and candy sale and a bridge party on Tuesday afternoons. Proceeds funded wrestling beats and gymnasium improvements. Committee members listed include Mrs Antired Merrie man chairman and several other ladies.
Reuben Marc of Trou-du-Nord Haiti spoke at the First Baptist Church parish supper on Monday evening on Hart and Her Need of Christianity. He attends Newton Theological Seminary and will graduate next June with Harold W. Baker. A vestry committee served the supper and attendees gathered for a roll call and address by the speaker.
A village near Tumboor in South India reported a pillar bleeding red rust from rain streaks. Seminary students studied the site and found a hidden cap at the pillar top releasing juice, then preached about Christ to the gathered crowd.
The Bear Mountain bridge carries the Hudson three miles north of Deekskill and, at 1 634 feet, is cited as the longest bridge span in the world in an answered Liberty question.
Extensive alterations are made to the parish house on Congregational Street. New flooring plastering and decorating are included along with a large stage dressing rooms and a motion picture booth. The auditorium will seat 250 with movable seats for dances and social affairs by church societies.
Stephen W Bourn, administrator of the Augustus Bourn estate, files first and final account for allowance. The court refers the matter to December 5 1927 at 10:00 AM in Bristol Probate Court for consideration and orders fourteen days of notice publication in the Bristol Phoenix. Clerk John W Church.
Jimmy Green writes to Edson R Waite outlining newsroom ethics and duties. He stresses truth over personal feeling, unbiased reporting, and editors serving the public good while avoiding political or industry manipulation. The piece defends responsible journalism in small towns.
Frank F E McKenna of Providence transfers 25 lots on Bas View Park to Bartholomew J Hart Hart then transfers ax lots on Bas View to Joseph Cruz and four lots on Bay View to Antonio Fretes Hart also transfers part of Providence to Manuel J Alegria four Bay View lots and William Sousa sells a lot on Gooding Manor to Joseph Andrade all within Providence and its town records.
Rehearsals progress for Hulda of Holland a musical comedy to be staged Sunday afternoon and evening at the Pastime Theatre directed by Dora Ruggerio. Lead roles include Joseph Panone Louty Nastri Mr Vasta Ruggero Margaret Coates and others with a large chorus list supporting the Mount Carmel church benefit production.
Public auction to be held December 12 1927 at 11 AM under a mortgage on a Bristol farm of about 57 acres with two parts bounded by Walnut street Metacom avenue Agustus P Clarke Peter Riley Calvin G Williams and Naomi Street. Lillie M Gooding owner and bidder.
Probate records of Bristol show Ruth A Wilbor of Bristol deceased with a will filed for probate. The court schedules hearing for December 5, 1927 at 10 o clock A M with Clerk John W Church presiding.
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