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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1924
Page
2
Early shopping and mailing tips emphasize secure packing weighing parcels correctly and attaching proper stamps. Instructions advise avoiding first class mix ups and using money orders for sending funds while marking parcels clearly with recipient addresses and delivery instructions.
A social study supper will be held Thursday at the Yow House, with a lecture on Thomas Jefferson and a menu including a fish course and other features. Tickets are available from members who can supply them, and both men and women are invited.
Local brief covers the Intercollegiate All Star basketball challenge against Bristol Y Juniors. Also notes Trinity parish canvass starting December 7, a Fordham freshman visiting for Thanksgiving, and community events including lectures concerts by the Bristol County Association of Clergy.
World estimates show 35 million deaths and 70 million illnesses annually with US toll around 1.5 million deaths yearly. Sanitary science suggests a quarter of deaths could be postponed and 40 percent of sickness averted. Leading nations unite to raise sanitation standards and stamp out disease.
Bristol area residents are listed visiting relatives in Putnam and Arlington, weddings in Buffalo, and holiday family gatherings. Local clubs host whist nights with prizes, and nursing homes receive jelly gifts for Thanksgiving dinners. A watchman falls into a ditch after heavy rain and is rescued. Imported linens and hats go on sale at local shops, with rail of community events and lectures noted.
Charles H. Crompton of Edgewood and Henry G. Earles and families from Edgewood and Providence spent the holiday with Alfred G. Earle on Constitution Street. Mrs. James Kelleher and daughter Mrs. Frank Kelley of Camden arrived to visit with Kelleher’s son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. James F. Duffy on State Street.
Miss Edith Leach elder daughter of Mr and Mrs W Leach of 85 Burton Street and John Mitchell Rennard of Greystone Rhode Island were married at the First Congregational Church with Rev James J Goodacre officiating. The couple plan to reside in Bristol after a wedding trip to Boston.
A terse reflection contrasts the man of integrity who trusts his fellows and respects women with the knave who believes men can be bought and denies virtue in women.
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