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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1925
Page
2
The editorial argues American business efficiency is undermined by fire losses. It compares London and New York 1924 fire data, noting Europe’s lower fire counts and losses, and urges business leaders to invest in thrift education to reduce fires and educate workers on fire prevention.
Olympia Theatre presents Hoyt's Musical Revue starting Monday November 30 with daily changes of bill and pictures. Headlined by Smith and Bagley the show features Paul Rush Chick Peters Anna McCarthy Lea Monroe and a chorus of chorus girls in a lively three day engagement Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.
Nov 28 a son to Mr and Mrs James Fo Menges of Pedley. Fall River and Trues dale Hospital report Nos 23 a daughter Evelyn Fllen to Mr and Mr Harold Fo Pedley of this town. Castiglago announces Nov 25 Mrs Nunzella wife of Stefane Castiglago aged 27. Goodacre records Nov 24 Ahee I wife of Rev James J Goodacre pastor First Congregational Church aged 71.
J P Krevolin Optometrist at 676 Hope St near Franklin urges parents to bring children in for eye exams before returning to classes. Proper eye care helps academic performance and proper vision supports studies and daily Dispersion.
Several town notices describe Thanksgiving events and social gatherings. Families from Boston and Fall River visited, relatives hosted by local residents, and charity dinners were provided by the Bristol Troops Bus Scouts of America for forty needy families. A church sale and a lecture by the International Bible Students Association are also mentioned.
Reading fragments show names like Celia Goodrich of South Royalton Vermont and Mr and Mrs George Manshatt Pleasant Street hosting guests over the holiday. Mentions of Miss Celia Goodrich and visitors from Boston indicate a string of social notices in a small town scene.
Principal Perley W. Lane announces term honors for Colt Memorial High School. Class of 1926 lists students with 90 percent plus, 85 percent plus, and 80 percent plus. Similar honors are shown for Classes of 1927 1928 and 1929 with named students and percent thresholds.
Mrs Ray Cox Flint will address Bristol citizens next Thursday evening December 3 at the Y M C A. An attractive musical program precedes the address and a discussion follows. She brings a direct message and will reinforce remarks with a survey of Europe conditions from the past summer. Cards are available through Ladies' Committee members, with only a few remaining.
Raymond Makowsky won first honors at the speaking contest held last Friday afternoon in the auditorium of the John Post Reynolds School Antone Sylvia took second place Other contestants included Joseph Varro Michael Securo Russell Dunbar Fred Martin Henry Nchafft and Carl Witherell The judges were Miss Eleanora C Swanson Miss Dorothy Jo Drown and Miss Gertrude A Leonard teachers at the school
Harold I Rice, chief chemist at the National India Rubber Company factory for four years, is promoted to lead special research in collaboration with United States Rubber Co. general laboratories. He will assume the new post next Tuesday and will be succeeded by Vinald Hastings, Rhode Island State College graduate formerly from Brockton.
Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Ann Hughes were held from her home at 250 Hope Street on Wednesday morning with a solemn high mass at St Mar's Church. Bearers named were John Hanley Walltarm Miller Providence Peter J Lannon John Connors Thomas Head John Lannon. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery.
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