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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1928
Page
3
A preacher spoke on the parable of the threx among the chient and the mix of good and evil in people. He noted a church member’s ark analogy and corrected himself to refer to a human ham, clarifying his point amid a tonight’s crowd.
The article notes the Moon lacks an atmosphere so solar heating is rapid. Day and night each last about 14 Earth days with daytime possibly reaching around 200 degrees Fahrenheit and nighttime plunging to about 100 degrees below zero.
Mr Pollock retires from the National Rubber Company plant after fifty years in the calendering department. The factory title changed to National India Rubber Company in 1889 and now produces tennis shoes and other athletic footwear. Plant employment rose from about 1,500 to 3,000 as methods and machines evolved. Pollock leaves his post for health reasons while remaining active in State Street M. E. Church as a trustee.
Mrs Mary E Kellogg Andrews wife of Robert D Andrews president of Metropolitan Savings Bank and director of multiple New York banks and insurers died in Stamford Conn after a short illness She was born in Boston and educated in New York City and Paris A contralto singer she married in 1913 in Englewood N J Survived by husband a sister in law and sister Funeral services were held at Hope Street residence conducted by Rev Anson B Howard Interment Juniper Hill Cemetery Floral tributes accompanied the service
Engineers from Judy and Searle Providence survey a North Swansea tract for a Bristol and Warrew Water Works reservoir. Diocesan abstinence delegates elected by St Marys Society. Bristol YMCA defeats Pawtucket YMCA 12 to 0 on the common with home lineup listed.
A fast 40 by 12 foot four inch Elizabeth W. oyster boat built for William Wilbur of Swansea Mass was launched yesterday from Malcolm McNaught’s boat shop. Rehearsals for Shamrock and Rose progress under Miss Louise P Chadwick with a selected cast including Squire Fitzgerald Thomas J Goff Rose Fitzgerald and others.
Judge Edward L. Leahy presided as multiple probate matters were decided. The Knowles estate final account was continued to Dec 3. A Guardian's sale of Gertrude F. Peck's real estate on Burton Street was approved for no less than 2000 over encumbrances with bond 3000. Charles A. Johnson will proved and recorded with executors named. Mary A Vickery inventory and sale of items were approved. Guardian of Elizabeth Colt permitted to deliver personal property to Roswell Colt. Final administration accounts for Mary J Ingraham and Daniel E Ingraham were approved. Custodian's petition to sell Charles A Johnson business assets was allowed.
Intermediates lose 22 to 16 to Premo in a Friday evening court matchup. First quarter led by Intermediates 6 to 4, second quarter 8 to 6, Premo surges 10-3 in the third to lead 16 to 9, final period tight with Premo 6 Intermediates 5. Substitutions listed for both sides.
Albert Tony Bilotti and Antonetta Travers Cordeiro of 7 Sherry Avenue in this town filed marriage intentions.
Miss Mary da Silva of Thames Street and Manuel Martin of Grand Street were married at St Elizabeth's Church Wood Street Saturday morning. Rev Fr Francisco Vieira officiated. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's home and the couple will reside in Taunton.
A birthday celebration was held Friday at the residence of Mr and Mrs Maurice Leahy on Congregational street in Bristol county for their two year old son Maurice Jr. Guests from nearby towns and Providence attended. Piano and vocal selections were performed by local women and refreshments were served.
Mrs. Hattie Kendall Baker wife of William Irving Baker of 1013 Hope Street died at St Josephs Hospital Providence Friday night in her 56th year. She leaves husband five children two sisters two brothers and many grandchildren Funeral services were held at the family home with Rev Nelson Kellogg officiating and interment in North Cemetery.
An English experimenter reports that clover odor kills germs in 35 minutes while cinnamon essence kills typhoid fever bacteria in 12 minutes. He notes that upholstery containing plant quantities has remained germ free for almost two years.
De La Salle defeats Colt High 20 to 0 as H Hogan Lee and Gallagher score for Newport. Fitzgerald adds two on dropped kicks after two touchdowns. substitutions noted for both teams and officials listed.
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