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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1929

Page

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Auto Accident Injures Four People on Griswold Ave

Four people sustained injuries after a car driven by Miss Ruth E O'Brien of 22 Oliver Street lost control on Griswold Avenue east of Ferry Road and crashed into a tree turning on its side. Passengers Edmond O'Brien Mildred Simpson Lena Gladue and Nelson O'Brien were treated at Dr John R Bernardo's office.

Griswold Avenue Ferry Road Ruth E O’brien Oliver Street Edmond O’brien Mildred Simpson Providence Lena Gladue Nelson O'Brien John R Bernardo Newport

Soldiers' Home Visitation by WRC Delights Veterans

The monthly visit of the Soldiers' Home committee of the RFT Department Women s Relief Corps visited the Soldiers' Home on Sunday. Nearly every state corps attended and brought delicacies. Birthday veterans were honored. A program in the sun parlor featured welcomes from Mrs Susan M Sheple and speeches by GAR Newport Commander George Smith and WRC officers. Evora Skinner directed the program with the poem The Unknown Dead and William J Collins sang.

Soldiers’ Home Committee RFT Department Women's Relief Corps Soldiers’ Home Susan M. Sheple George Smith The GAR Newport WRC Annie M Thompson Pawtucket Marys May Bessie H Boyle Mary Curtiss Frederick Robinson Evora Skinner William J Collins

Rally Supper at State Street Methodist Church

The rally supper and entertainment for Sunday School classes and guests took place in the vestry of State Street Methodist Church on Friday evening. Supper served at 6 30 followed by class stunts featuring Ever Reads Gifts Optimesis intermediate boys junior boxes primary department and adult Bible class. Entertainment overseen by Mrs Anna Saunders and Miss Fthele Blaisdell. supper committee included Mrs William H Re mieres Mrs Vesta I McVay and Miss Sarah Bosworth.

State Street Methodist Church R . Chrystie Ro Jo Chrystie Missus A. Sullivan Charles A Sylvester Ethel Blaisdell Herbert Town Myra Blaisdell Anna Saunders Fthele Blaisdell William HH Remieres Vesta I, McVay Sarah Bosworth

Planes Land at Mahoney Farm on Metacom Avenue

Two aeroplanes diverted to a field on Thomas J Mahoney’s farm on Metacom avenue Sunday forenoon amid fog and apparent engine trouble fears. The planes bound for New Bedford Mass. resumed flight once fog lifted and proceeded southeast. motorists watched from Metacom avenue as the aircraft disappeared from sight.

Thomas J Mahoney Metacom= avenue New Bedford Mass Whaling City Amos Wight Metacom Avenue

Fifth District Court Sifts Violations Major Motor Vehicle Docket

Judge Frank H. Hammill presided over a Fifth District Court session noting motor vehicle law violations formed the majority of cases. Chester Mills of Dedham was fined $100 plus costs for drunken driving and speeding on Hope and State streets. Walter Browning likewise faced a $100 fine for operating under the influence on Metacom Avenue. Multiple civil cases were settled or continued, and an assault case against Manuel Alves was continued.

Fifth District Court Frank H. Hammill Chester T Mills Dedham Mass Bristol Kavanaugh Hope State Streets Hope Street Mills State Street Demars Herreshoffs Boat Shops John R Balfour Bristol Neck Joseph Arouca Metacom Avenue Manuel Alves 59 Court Street Wood Street Batl Sherry Avenue Mary Ferreira Cri M M O'Brien Raymond Davis William H Cheetham Alfonso Rebello William J TcClar Oss Albert H Flint, Jr Gabriele Saviano Peter Lucien District Court Walter Ho Browning

Safety squads organized by local schools urge careful street travel

Pupils from John Post Reynolds Byfield Walley and Olver schools form safety squads to promote careful road crossing. Superintendent WJ Harper instructed them, and the squads began patrols near the schools yesterday with a set of rules to be followed and infractions reported to the school office.

John Post Reynolds

Town Taxes Due Today Rush At Burnside Office

Tax Collector Amos Gorham and assistant Miss Emily R Brown faced a busy day with hundreds visiting the Burnside Memorial building to pay taxes for the year which are due October 1. A rush occurred Saturday and yesterday and continued into the forenoon.

Amos 5S Gorham Emily R Brown Burnside Memorial Building

Real Estate Transfers Record Between McHale and Dorans

Mary McHale transfers land and buildings on the south side of Franklin street to William A. Doran and Mary Theresa Doran.

Mary McHale William A. Doran Mary Theresa Doran Franklin Street

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