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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1924
Page
2
Announcement explains a nationwide home lighting contest to reduce defective vision among school children. Local contests feed into an international event with finals in Atlantic City. First prize is a $15000 home, built on a chosen lot. ten scholarships accompany prizes.
A five member committee failed to report favors after a two hour session to secure candidates for the Democratic Town Committee. The group adjourned to tonight with the Republican meeting planned at the Court House. State Senator Daniel W Coggeshall signaled likely reelection. James E Cowles and Fred M Straight are discussed for the first and second district seats, though Straight said he has no political ambitions. Town Councilman Henry W Peterson was also suggested for the second district but declined.
Community calendar highlights a postponed Republican Town Committee meeting now slated for tonight in Bristol County Court House.
Scouts from Bristol Troops 1 2 and 4 meet in the Scouts Building for final practice before representing the troop at Brockton Fair. Patrol meetings social hour and refreshments follow. They depart at 5 30 AM for Brockton and participate in the Armistice Day parade and local celebration. October is Round Up Month with Round Up Night on October 24.
The Bristol Train of Artillery holds its monthly business meeting next Monday at 8 o clock in the Armors on State street. An invitation from the Kentish Guards of East Greenwich to join their October 16 anniversary is to be acted on. Company B drills next Wednesday and Company A meets Monday evening.
Notice calls all members to attend a special meeting in the Jewish Synagogue Sunday at 7 30 pm regarding the Jewish holidays.
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