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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1924
Page
3
A concise statement argues that state management is a matter of business rather than sentiment, emphasizing practical concerns over emotional considerations in governance. The text frames policy as driven by economic logic and organizational efficiency rather than public mood.
The Paramount picture arrives Monday and Tuesday October 13 and 14 with J Warren Kerrigan and Lois Wilson headlining. It recounts westward migration era events from the Forties including Oregon’s formation as a territory and Kit Carson’s gold nugget transport.
Owing to Tuesday night storm the Ladies Committee meeting for the Community Calendar drive will be held tonight at 8 o clock. The gymnasium reopens under Physical Director White. Miss Wyatt leads a women’s class moving to run Tuesdays and Fridays 10 am to 12 pm from October to April with a $10 fee.
Patrolman Thomas S Leahy of the local police force has resigned after a suspension on September 16. A Town Council hearing on charges by Chief Hugh F Kelley was held Tuesday evening, with the resignation accepted that night. Fifteen applicants seek the night force position vacated by Leahy, joined by John Paul.
Rhode Island rubber magnate Augustus O. Bourn marks his 90th birthday with family at Seven Oaks. He remains active at Bourn Rubber Co. and has a long career as state politician and diplomat. Colonel Henry C. Eddy of Chicago attends, reflecting Eddy’s ties to the Bourn circle and Bristol heritage.
A letter from Paul C Nicholson of Providence praised the local firemen for rapid action at a Ferrs Hill summer home fire on August 3. Three $25 checks were enclosed, and Chief Grabert presented one to each of the hydrant company secretaries at the meeting.
Pasquale Velleca transfers three Bristol Terrace lots to Mariano de Cruz and wife. Manuel Medeiros Fernandes and wife convey land on Prospect street to Jacob Bassing, who then transfers the same property to Janet Marine.
An excerpt follows a reading in a synagogue on the sabbath and a vigil beside a dying friend. Drumsheugh recalls childhood as a Psalm 23 moment comforts the exhausted bedside gathering. The scene ends with a call to attend church and seek spiritual renewal.
The sermon will be delivered by Rev. Alva Carpenter of St. Peter's Church in Manton at the upcoming service. The event is noted in church notices for parishioners and local readers.
Thirty men gathered at the Bristol YMCA to inaugurate the third season of the Members' Council with committees on physical social outings and membership. Condolences were offered, Physical Director White outlined winter plans, and repairs to the gymnasium were noted. A monthly supper schedule was adopted and the event ended with a call for brotherhood as the YMCA vision.
Sartinii in City Hospital Fall River Sept 30 a son born to Mr and Mrs Charles J Sartini of this town named Joseph Arthur born in the city hospital on September 30 year not stated.
Death notices from Bullock Warren RI and Metggs Providence RI dated Sept 30 and Oct 2 record the passing of Mrs Eien Bullock 58 Ernest I Metggs 60 and Jane Pailthorpe 43 with funeral arrangements. Jane is noted as daughter of Sarah T. and the late George Pailthorpe. Funeral from Mrs John W Wrights 41 Church Street on Saturday Oct 4 at 230 pm relatives and friends invited.
A memorial verse marks six years since the death of Mrs Jeanette Rush noting her passage and hope of reunion in the arms of Jesus. The verse remembers daily trials and the comfort of faith while awaiting join in the afterlife.
Holy Communion and address at 1030. Church School at noon. Evening prayer and address at 730. Weekday Church School resumes Wednesday October from 2 33 to 330 pm.
On Sunday services listed for the sixteenth Sunday after Trinity include Holy Communion at 7.30 AM, Matins at 9.30 AM, Church School at 10.00 AM, Sung Mass with sermon at 10.45 AM, and Choral Evensong with address at 7.0 PM. The annual Harvest Festival is set for Thursday evening October 9 at 7.30 PM.
Mrs Charles O Thompson was elected president of the Parish Aid Society of Trinity Church at its annual meeting held Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Henry W Boynton's home. New officers include Vice Presidents Mrs Richard Cornell and Mrs Charles W Young, Secretary Mrs George L Crown, and Treasurer Mrs Frank Paull. Reports were read and plans for the Harvest Supper at Trinity Church on Oct 9 discussed.
Friday night service at 7 30 and Sunday morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon by the pastor titled The Great Calling. The Church School meets at noon. Union service Sunday night at 7 30 at the Baptist Church.
The State Street Methodist Episcopal Church announces its parish events at 129 State Street with a Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m and Sunday services including 10 30 a m preaching 12 00 p m Sunday School and 6 30 p m Epworth League all strangers and others are invited to attend.
Morning service at 10 30 with sermon and communion. Church School at 11 45 Union service at 7 30. George J Heidt secretary of the YMCA at Brown University will give the address.
The Church of the Nazarene announces Rev. Thomas Armstrong as pastor. Sunday services begin at 10 45 am with preaching, 12 00 noon Sunday School, 6 00 pm Young People, 7 00 pm Evening service. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 45 pm. You are invited.
The Junior Class organized with President James Gallagher Vice President George Moran Secretary Marguerite Kennedy Treasurer Betty Kander and Adviser Miss Annie D Sisson The Sophomore Class organized with President James Margo and Adviser Miss Miriam Downey An organization committee of three members E O Connor V LeClair Greta De Cristahago to report next meeting
A brief excerpt from the Midwest Review emphasizes silence over speech to avoid doubt, contrasting public perception with prudent restraint.
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