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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1929

Page

2

Christ-The Advertiser at State Street Church

Maurice C Smith Jr factory manager of the National India Rubber Company spoke on Christ as an advertiser at the Men's Union Brotherhood meeting. He praised Christ as simple direct and repetitive in saying the same things in different ways. He noted if Christ lived today headlines would flood the front page. Next Sunday the Union Brotherhood leads the evening service at the Methodist church continuing a monthly rotating service.

Christ Maurice C Smith, Jr National India Rubber Company Men's Union Brotherhood State Street Church Bruce Barton Smith Union Brotherhood Methodist

November Roses From Bristol High Lands Bloom in November

A Jack rose and bud, described as equal to any rose, were brought to the Phoenix office this week. The blooms appear perfect and were picked a few days ago at Bristol Highlands, though they were blooming outdoors in mid November.

Phoenix Bristol Highlands

Ever Ready Fair Plans Fourth Annual Event in Grand Army Hall

The Ever Ready Engine and Hose Co No 2 invites organizations statewide to its fourth annual fair at Grand Army hall on January 4 11 18 25 and February 1 1930 Music by Jack Stubbs orchestra Prizes listed and committee led by Chairman Donat Gladue with officers Joseph F E Paul William J Rinaldi Fred Guevr mont and members Wilfred Le Marre Arthur Demars Frank Lewis John Ezikovich and Martin J Maher ex officio.

Ever Ready Engine and Hose Co. No 2 Grand Army Hall Jack Stubbs Donat Gladue Joseph FE. Paul William J Rinaldi Fred Guevremont Wilfred le Marre Arthur Demars Frank Lewis John Ezikovich Martin J Maher

St Michael's Brotherhood to Meet. New Pastor Invited

Members of St Michael's Brotherhood will meet next Monday evening at 6 30 in the parish house with a supper served before the business session A reception for the new pastor Rev Herbert D Graetz is planned for next Thursday evening at the Memorial Chapel of the Congregational church An excursion party from Wakefield and Wickford R I visited Mt Hope Bridge and Newport returning by Saunderstown Ferry Susie E Davis lectured on The Hawaiian Islands at John Past Reynolds School The lecture used color slides and Davis noted her prior Hawaii teaching and recent visit Inoculations for diphtheria were given to preschool children at Bristol District Nursing Association on State Street led by Dr Paul F Thompson with assistance from Dr W F Duffy and district nurses

St. Michael’s Brotherhood Congregational Club Herbert D. Graetz Memorial Chapel Congregational Church Wakefield Wickford R. I Bristol District Nursing Association State Street Paul F. Thompson State Board of Health WF Duffy

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement

The undersigned express sincere thanks to relatives neighbors and friends for acts of kindness expressions of sympathy and beautiful floral offerings during their recent bereavement especially the First Baptist church and Aired Brothers Lodge No 13 1Q.

First Baptist Church Aired Brothers Lodge

In Memoriam Hattie K Baker Died November 1928

In loving remembrance of Hattie K Baker dear wife and mother who died November 16 1928 William I Baker and children note their loss and cherish her memory.

Hattie K Baker William [I Baker

Dime Messenger Service Delivers for 10 Cents

The notice offers a dime messenger service for errands at A and P First National or Mayflower Stores. On Fridays and Saturdays, customers can leave bundles for delivery for 10 cents, with a local call number 509-R or 548 for requests.

First National Mayflower Dime Messenger

For Rent Listings in City Including Apartments and Garages

A mixed run of rental notices describes 3 and 4 room apartments on High Street Hope Street and Peninis area with inquiries at various offices and addresses. Also offered is a private garage space for one car at State Street with telephone contact.

High Street Garize State Street

Boarding Home Sought for 10 Year Old Cathole Box

A family seeks a boarding home offering reasonable rates for a ten year old child named Cathole Box. The father requests placement through Box Chieuix office with preference for suitable caretakers.

Chieuix

ROOM and BOARD Modern conveniences at reasonable rates

Mrs. W. T. Remieres advertises room and board at 9 Church Street offering modern conveniences and reasonable rates.

W. T. Remieres Church Street

Fur Repairing and Remodeling Service Listed

Fur repairing of all kinds including coats neckpieces muffs remade and fur prepared for dress. Located at 736 Hope 81 contact 395 W by telephone.

Hope Tel

Local church and social events listed for Burton Street area

Community notices report a Baptist church bridge whist for Babbitt W R C at Mrs John Mathesons Collins Street, Parish Aid at Trinity Church on Central Street, Epworth League Christmas Sale at State Street ME Church, Thanksgiving service at St Michael's with local pastors, St Michael's youth supper for Christian Endeavor at parish house, and Most Excellent Chief's night at Edgehill Temple Pythian Sisters with past officers leading stations and a social to close.

Bas Mracch Ian Ees iReinieres Eber Hill Bigse Baptist Church Burton Street Babbitt W. R. C John Matheson Collins Street Trinity Church Richard Cornell Central Street Katherine A. Lavy Mary and Catherine Cassidy Mildred Welch Cambridge Medford Mass The Epworth League of State Street Guy A. Sullivan Grand Arms Hall Edgehill Temple Pythian Sisters

Bristol Bus Route Controversy Over Wood Street Scheduling

Transportation officials announced a route change routing buses through Wood street and Hope street with loops via Walley and High street. Town Council notes jurisdiction limits over state highways and Eastern residents fear reduced access while Western residents gain no new benefit. Public Utilities Commission assent discussed, but debates whether transportation facilities were properly considered for the town.

Wood National India Rubber Co Pat Transportation Company Hope Street Bus Corporation Wood Street Bristol Walley High Street High Streets Consolidated Railroad Thames Street Public Utilities Commission The Transportation Co

Lions Club to Honor Colt High Football Team

The Bristol Lions Club formed a committee led by Colt High School faculty member Charles E Dowd to arrange a testimonial dinner for the Colt High School football team and coach on Monday evening December 2 at the Hotel Belvedere. The school superintendent and principal will attend. The Thanksgiving Frolic committee reported and Rev Nelson Kellogg spoke at the meeting.

Lions Club Colt High Bristol Lions Club Charles E Dowd Colt High School Belvedere Nelson Kellogg Trinity Church

YMCA Bowling League Opens With Narrow Wins and High Scores

The YMCA league opened last evening as Kearney Post, American Legion, took two strings from Battery D, B A while Ever Ready Fire Co. swept National India Rubber Co. The high three games belonged to Donat Quintal of Battery D with 303. S J Smith Jr led for American Legion with a 113 high single. Eight teams lined up with captains including Dimond, Perrys, Ethier, Gray, Guevremont, Bottomley, Teqtère, and Bo Shaw.

Ymca Bowling League Kearney Post American Legion Battery D Ever Ready Fire Co National India Rubber Cov Donat Quintal S J Smith, Jr Amercan Legion YMCA Charles Dimond Elmer Angell Frank Dimond Fred Gladue Alex Bazilevich Jamees Perry Anthony Perrys William Darling Frank Pearce William Burke Collins Aikman Mills Albert Ethier Harald Newman Elisha Hibbert Lews Gladue Albert Burke John Card Doric George Munro Chester Dunbar National India Rubber Co Gilbert Bo Shaw James Salzano Edward Jo Flannagan Oscar Rische Moore Joseph B Edmonds

Marriage Intentions for Lucia De Palma and Anthony Puva

Lucia Mary De Palma of 8 Bay View Avenue and Anthony Puva of 185 Mount Hope Avenue, both residents of this town, filed marriage intentions.

Lucia Mary de Palma Bay View Avenue Anthony Puva Mount Hope Avenue

Rifle series ends as Bristol Train of Artillery triumphs

The Bristol Train of Artillery defeats Battery CG 243d Coast Artillery by 29 points in the fifth match of the series. A social time with a collation followed and speakers praised sportsmanship and invited Coast Artillery members to visit the State Armory. Scorers and markers included Capt G W Boutilier and Lt Hartley.

Bristol Train of Artillery Coast Artillery Alfred M. Merriman Bochanats HSB State Armory Donne Coast_Artillery George F Boutilier James JS GD Ralph. F. Bennett Edward R Bullock Albert Hartley Bristol Train OF Artillery Ltd Lit Prn A. Hartley Canning Capt Ed. Bullock Fort Hambrick C. Sartini

Callan Construction earns praise from Bellows Falls townspeople

The Callan Construction Co finishing a cement highway project in Westminster earns praise from Bellows Falls residents. Workers showed tact and consideration for travelers, improving crossings and minimizing road inconveniences during six months of work. May good luck follow the crew.

Bellows Falls Bristol Callan Construction Co Westminster Callan Company

Shower for Miss Goulet Before Thanksgiving Nuptials

Mrs Edward Goulet hosted a surprise miscellaneous shower for her daughter Doris on Hope Street. Guests enjoyed a musical program games supper pink white decor rose bud baskets favors dancing and a midnight departure. Doris Goulet is to wed Manuel Pereira known as Gallagher of the NIRL Twilight league at St Marys Church.

Miss Goulet Edward Goulet Hope Street Doris St Mary's Church Manuel Pereira Gallagher NIRL

Bristol DAR Meeting Highlights English Colonist Backgrounds

The Bristol Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a Tuesday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Edward D Kunz home. G Andrew Moriarty discussed English backgrounds of American colonists while hostesses Mrs J E Kunz Mrs M B Salisbury Mrs A Merriman and Mrs E A Currier Jr organized the social hour.

Bristol Daughters of the American Revolution Edward D Kunz Andrew Moriarty Reynolds Kunz Mass Mabel B. Salisbury A . Merriman E. A Currier Jr

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