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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1926
Page
2
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A fragmentary civic directory shows names such as M Darling Y M C A block, I O F Building, Easterbrooks Block, and residents or entities at 485 Hope Street 546 Wood Street and Wood Street addresses associated with Daniel Coggeshall Dennis Bros James F Duffy Julio Navier and Richard C Quirk with Wood Street entries. The text reads as an index of individuals and places tied to local blocks and organizations.
Governor Aram J Pothier proclaims Thanksgiving Day in Rhode Island on November 25 1926. He urges people to unite in prayer for peace and gratitude for national prosperity and asks citizens to display national colors in honor of Divine favors and mercy.
Goldenrod Troop Bristol met Friday afternoon at Reynolds School Cre rye viexe PD Ambrosia chaired. They voted to assemble at Reynolds School Pry day morning Nov 2 at 1 oclock to take a hike and to meet at Captain Duplin Tae 2otrum Fete & Weoenglachk ter mahe beak vats cae.
The Depts Commissioner announces weekly Scout meeting with all troops required. Leaders thank donors for baskets to needy families. The monthly court of honor and badge awards will be held next Monday at 7 30 PM.
Bristol Council No 379 Knights of Columbus meets tonight at the K of C Home on State street. Schools close tomorrow afternoon for Thanksgiving, reopen next Monday. Parish groups hold sales and craft events, with dances and charity drives planned around town.
Mrs. Mary Ashton died in Rhode Island after a long life. Born in Pictou on January 5, 1848, she had been active in the local arts for over forty five years. A St. Michael's Church member, she leaves a son, Thomas J. Ashton of 59 High Street, with funeral at 2:30 p.m. officiated by Rev. Anson B. Howard. Burial followed at North Cemetery. Bearers included Mrs Dr W Williams, John Best, Joseph Eckersley, Everett Kingsley, Leonard Sandford, and Malton Vigeant.
Miss Emma Crowley died Friday at her niece's home on Church Street Warren. Born in Clinton Massachusetts she was daughter of the late James and Sophia Crowley and lived in this town most of her life residing in Warren for four years. She leaves six nieces and two nephews. Funeral held yesterday at St Marys Church Warren with a requiem mass at 9 o'clock by Rev James A Fitz-Simon S T Burial in St Marys Cemetery.
Perles W Lane announces Colt Memorial High School honor list for the first quarter. Students reaching 90 percent or higher in all subjects include Anthony Ponte, John Nie, tonia, class of 1927. Eighteen more names reach 85 percent or higher, with 80 percent or higher in all subjects including Joseph Campanela and Edna Demers among others, spanning classes 1927 to 1930.
The Colt Memorial High School hosts an auditorium program arranged by Miss Laurine W Bradford. Readings by Henry Mason and John Victoria will be presented with vocal solos by Miss Dela La Rocca and a violin solo by Nicholas Poris. Francisco Canarin will accompany at the piano.
The Mephisto Club will hold its final meeting at Ark Hall Roochauh tomorrow evening before becoming Olympus Palace of the Junior Order of Princes of Syracuse. Members are urged to attend as final plans are made for the institution meeting on December 8.
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