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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1926
Page
2
The notice lists options for two papers weekly with payment terms including one year in advance six months and three months. Rates show single copies at two cents and a special postage free offer labelled Rice ostage.
The Colt Memorial High School Banking Association, formed by two students from each of six rooms, met in Room 2 led by Miss Annie De Sisson. Officers named include Chairman Francisco Canario and Secretary Viola Palmer with an executive committee of Beatrice Dubuc, Muriel Hodgdon, Raymond Makowsky, and Carl Witherell. A drive is planned for September 30, October 16, and October 4 to increase deposits in the school savings program with the Industrial Trust Company.
The first monthly Bristol County District Court of Honor session met Wednesday at Deputy Commissioner George Ro Fish's home. Merit badges awarded included Interpreting Craftsmanship Metalwork and Swimming for life saving and conservation. The court, chaired by Cole Merton, awarded first class badges to Carte Tammare of Troop 1 and Bra Stean of Troop 2.
Helen Ro Conners hosted a miscellaneous shower Tuesday at 7 Burton Street for her sister Ann M Conners bride to be John J Lavander of this town Scheduled for October 4 in this town guests from Providence Riverside Warren and local area attended Gifts were given by Dorothy Cormersy Bessie Prerce Rose Gallagher and others A Charleston was demonstrated by Elsie Caray and Bessie Prerca A no breken salad supper followed
Fragmentary notes mention Raich and Vicentty in a local interest context. The unreadable text limits specifics but indicates a small community update or meeting item.
Ira Armistice Day Committee will convene at 7 30 tonight in the Hotel Belvedere. Kearney Post 6 American Legion and auxiliary hold regular meetings in Grand Army Hall. Miss Louise Davis of Providence guest of the Misses Gibson Hope Street returns home for summer. Rick's Bristolians plan a 7 15 meeting at Razzy Manemer's home to plan the season. Rev James J Goodacre to officiate at the Home for Aged Women service on Sunday at 4.00. Blue Bird Shop advertises shipment of hats and dresses. Bristol Woman's Exchange hosts a public card party with 28 tables and prizes. Public notices include license revocation for a motorist following a court ruling.
At Cranston Worst ed Mills 70 workers quit Tuesday afternoon over pay. Box tenders sought 40 to 45 cents while combers earned 40, leading to mill closures after negotiations produced only partial raises to 38 cents. By Wednesday most operatives at Namquit Mill consider returning. unrest minimal overall.
Community notices list events including a Friday evening dance at Columbia Hall Wood Street under Primrose Club auspices on Oct 7. A second annual perception and ball is planned at State Armory Church Street by Mt Hope Chapter No 23 Order of Eastern Star on Oct 25. Also listed are Saturday night dances under York Club and Garand Army Hall St Albans Lodge events.
Local resident Gap Johnson of Bumpus Ktdee comments on a controversial issue saying some people are never satisfied and that the matter isn’t fatal. The remark appears amid broader concerns in Kansas City Star coverage.
Public notice by attorney for mortgagees William H McSoley announces a mortgagee sale. The filing lists 436 Grosvenor Building Providence and key dates 9 24 and 10 18 15. The notice cites Rhode Island and addresses property foreclosure procedures.
Thirty four members of the Patriotic Sewing Circle of McGregor Woman's Relief Corps West Warwick visited the Soldiers' Home yesterday afternoon. They delivered luxuries to the comrades and gave an entertainment in the northern parlor of the hospital. Commandant Susan M Sheple welcomed them after they arrived at noon with basket lunches. After luncheon the comrades were treated to vocal and instrumental selections.
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