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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1920
Page
2
The piece discusses petroleum as a dominant fuel replacing coal and wood, noting oil ships and automobiles drive demand. It cites a report claiming reserves are not ample and that oil interests may curb supply, while regulators like the Federal Trade Commission focus on fair pricing and distribution practices.
December listings show a busy slate of charity suppers, sales, and performances across G A R Hall Pastime Theatre and church venues. Highlights include Mite Society events at First Baptist and First Congregational Church, a Pilgrims parade pageant, YMCA basketball games, a Landing of the Pilgrims service, Christmas sale, and the Twelfth Annual Bristol County Poultry show.
Notices list three marriages on November 25. Barron Makowsky in Boston officiated by Rabbi Levi Ed ward Barron and Ethel Mildred Makowsky both of this town. Reynolds Cole in this town officiated by Rev. Frank Damrosch Jr Horace Newton Reynolds of Providence and Carrie Wardell Cole of this town. Di Paola Ferro in this town officiated by Rev. Joseph Poja Nicola Di Paola of Syracuse and Josephine Ferro of this town.
Town notices list the start of the Christmas Seals sale on December 2 with Miss Iseah Young resuming duties as assistant Town Clerk. Other items cover a whist event, clothing sales at L Levy’s, police duty resumption, local visits, marriage intentions, a basketball win at Wakefield, student return from Bentley, training in New Haven, naval reserve drills, and community events at Odd Fellows Hall and the Opera House.
Dr and Mrs 70.79 Reng hosted a turkey dinner for families at Baron Church. Seattle visitors Mr and Mrs Speakabane arrived yesterday, staying at Hotel Belay. Mr Duthie of Bristol previously resides at Duthie Shipbuilding in Seattle, linked to Herreshoff steel work and shipyards.
A busy day at the Y M C A Bristol saw over three hundred attendees at a basketball game between Boy Scout teams and a record-breaking bowling event. Prominent programs included a feature film Pegeen with Bessie Love, a White Mountains talk, cement production reel, wrestling, and Italian and other singers. The Employed Boys Club and Self-Improvement Club plan meetings, while the Forum and Industrial Committee host gatherings to shape community plans and gym program revamps.
The Devastated France committee will hold a two day rummage sale on December 2 and 3 at 95 Washington Street in Providence. They request donations of antiques books lamps framed pictures paintings jewelry glass chinaware and silver items with clothing not desired. Miss Alice W DeWolf will receive Bristol donations at 51 Union Street and will collect articles from donors.
Local market ad lists King Arthur Flour bags at 1.87 per barrel and wood priced at 15.50. The brief notice highlights pricing for headline items Benjamin's Market offers.
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A hand-carved mahogany set includes a Roman chair rocking chair straight chair large double chair and cabinet plus a gold leaf tea table with painted top and glass protector a red velvet rug 8 by 10 feet and a combination writing desk and book case. Viewing by appointment contact Warren 269-3.
A white cameo pin in a gold setting features a woman in colonial dress seated under a tree. The oval pin is about half an inch tall, with a flesh colored background. A reward is offered for information leading to the finding of possession at the Phoenix office.
A black hand bag was found on Hope Street between Union Street and Ferry Hill containing money two keys and a suspended check. The finder is offered a reward returned to the Phoenix Office.
Sunuiriums misplaced spectacles between State Street and St Michael's Church. Finder urged to return to Phoenix Office for prize or acknowledgment.
For rent to a small American family an eight room furnished cottage or seven rooms in same modern improvements terms easy. Ad arene J E. Co 21 Usher Place Bristol.
For sale 1920 Chevrolet Touring Car in good condition with good tires. Demonstrations available. W eaver at 34 Pierce Avenue. To let rooms with steam heat electric lights and other modern improvements. R T L, 4 T Phoenix Office. Oldsmobile Touring Car overhauled in first class condition. Apply Ezra Dixon Jr. Investment property on Thames Street two houses always rented with income above average. Not sold separately. A A Edmonds Co 54 State Street.
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