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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1922

Page

5

Town Council Debates Express Co Detour and Street Work

The council reviews unloading of express matter in front of a property north of Constitution street and refers the issue to police. A Vestry petition to lay granolithic sidewalk around St Michael's Church is granted with standard conditions. Voting places for November 7 are set at Artillery Armory and Town Hall. Bridges on Tanyard Creek discussed. Wood street bridge to be built by Peter Martelly. Police report shows arrests for drunkenness and traffic offences. town finances authorize $20,000 for current expenses. Gasoline pump permit granted at 374 Wood street. St Rita's Club to entertain October 29 for Mt Carmel church benefit. electric light request at Cole and E Streets referred to street lights committee.

Bunn St. Michael’s Church Hugh P. Breen Washington Street Emma Munroe Franklin Street Artillery Armory State Yc Bradford Street Tanyard Creek Wood Richmond Streets Wood Street Peter Martelly Kelley Amos S Gorham Thomas Walker St Rita's Catholic Girls’ Club Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel John Reposa Cole E Streets Committee On

Annual Harvest Festival at Rebekah Lodge No 12 100 F

About 150 members and guests attended the Rebekah Degree Lodge No 12 100 F annual harvest festival held last evening at Odd Fellows Hall High Street. Supper followed by music readings and speeches included welcome by Noble Grand Mrs Lida G Crown and a program of vocal and piano selections. Notable guests from Providence Newport and Warren included Grand Master Elmer Thayer and Annie Fugal with other officers. Committees covered supper entertainment and decorations.

Reba Rebekah Degree Lodge Odd Fellows’ Hall High Street Noble Grand Lida G Crown Roselman Bowen Dorothy Hill Matthew J Cahoon Joseph L Buffum

Bowling At The Y Boosts Local League Plans

The Y members discuss organizing a larger more successful bowling season with a comprehensive league and low entry averages to include individuals or teams. A committee will canvass interest and determine how many teams can join. those wanting to enter should contact Robert W Nelson.

Robert W Nelson

Funeral services for Sanford W Flowers

Funeral services for Sanford W Flowers who died Monday night were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at his home 24 Lincoln avenue Rev Gilbert E Edgett pastor of the State Street MFE Church officiated The body was taken to Saranac NY for burial in the family lot.

Sanford W Flowers Lincoln Avenue Gilbert E Edgett State Street MFE Saranac N. Y

Funeral services for Mrs Rose de Luca

Funeral services for Mrs Rose de Luca widow of Louis de Luca were held at 9 am yesterday at the Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel. Rev Joseph Poja conducted a requiem mass. Bearers were friends of the family. Burial followed at St Mary's Cemetery.

Rose de Luca Louis de Luca Ryan Avenue Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Joseph Poja St Mary’'s Cemetery

Democratic Town Committee endorses Coggeshall for Senate

Local Democrats at a Wednesday meeting formed a committee with James J Walsh as chair and voted to endorse Hon Daniel W Coggeshall for re election to the Senate. A three member panel will pick candidates for the first and second district seats for the Oct 13 caucus.

Democratic Town Committee James J Walsh John J Condon Wilfred M Hammill Daniel W Coggeshall William H Thayer General Assembly Republican Town Committee Mr Thayer

All Aboard musical comedy set for Trinity Parish House readthrough

Readers laugh at the All Aboard manuscript during the Trinity Parish House rehearsal with Herbert A Wisbey cast as the lead and Elizabeth Clowes as Dorothy Brads. The SS Florida setting centers on two college boys competing for the same girl with a lively score described as catchy. Leicester Watts chairs the local committee along with Chester Burgess Albert Alder George Balfour and R M MacDougall directing duties.

Trinity Parish Herbert A Wisbey Elizabeth Clowes Dorothy Brads Florida Leicester Watts Chester Burgess Albert Alder George Balfour R M MacDougall

Members' Council Formed at Bristol YMCA Plan

A special Board of Managers meeting launched a Members' Council to organize immediate actions. The group will oversee Association activities and meet monthly with supper by the Ladies' Auxiliary. The first council meeting is Thursday at 6 30 PM to develop season plans and promote community welfare.

Bristol

Congregational Club Elects Officers at Memorial Chapel

At a Wednesday afternoon meeting in Memorial Chapel of First Congregational Church the annual reports of the secretary and treasurer were read and officers for the ensuing year were elected. President Postponed until next meeting. Vice President Miss Mabel L. Gardner. Secretary Miss Ethel M. Munro. Treasurer Mrs Edward P. Church. Executive Board Mrs Le Roy O. Bell Mrs Thomas Mc Caughey Mrs Charles F. Dimond Mrs James Folge and Miss Carrie A. Thomas.

Congregational Club Memorial Chapel First Congregational Church Mabel L. Gardner Ethel M. Munro Edward P. Church LeRoy O. Bell Thomas McCaughey Charles F. Dimond James Folge Carrie A. Thomas

Tabernacle Throngs Fill Warren Tabernacle Weekly Service

A large audience, about a thousand, fills the Warren Tabernacle near Consolidated station for the Sunday service. Bristol and Barrington attendees join Warren residents as the weeklong meetings continue at 7 45 each evening led by director Erwin and speaker Dr Lyon.

Warren Bristol Barrington Erwin Lyon Big Tabernacle Dr Lyon First Baptist Church Milford H Lyon

Monthly Fire Company Meetings Report

The Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company received three membership applications and planned to attend the Brockton Fair muster. Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose missed a quorum and adjourned without action. Defiance Hose granted Halloween Dance for October 28. New members admitted at King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company. Fire companies discussed truck transport timings for hand engine and crew. Cataract Fire Company Lakewood fair invitation laid on table.

Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company Brockton Fair Lakewood Defiance Hose Company King Philp Steam Fire Engine Company Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder and Hose Company

Bristol Fortnightly Club Plans Tag Day Fundraiser

At Tuesday's meeting at Mrs. C. J Hasbrouck's home, the Bristol Fortnightly Club discussed a near-future tag day to support the District Nursing Association. Rev Anson B Howard spoke on his recent England trip after the business session.

Bristol C. J Hasbrouck District Nursing Association Anson B Howard St. Michael's Church England

Marriage Intentions for Lindemuth Wemple and Branch Meiggs

Benjamin Franklin Lindemuth and Miss Marion Elizabeth Wemple announce marriage intentions. William Louis Branch and Mrs Sarah Evelina Meiggs also announce plans to wed, both couples from this town.

Benjamin Franklin Lindemuth Marion Elizabeth Wemple Providence William Louis Branch Sarah Evelina Meiggs

Probate of Mary A Coggeshall Will in Bristol

The Bristol Probate Court presents for probate a writing purporting to be the last will of Mary A Coggeshall, deceased of Bristol. It is referred to November 6, 1922 at 10:80 A M in the Probate Court Room Bristol for consideration with notice to be published fourteen days, weekly, in the Bristol Phoenix.

Bristol Mary A. Coggeshall Bristol Phoenix Churrch

Estate of Emily French Guardian presents seventh account

Industrial Trust Company guardian of Emily French presents seventh account for allowance. Report received and referred to November 6, 1922 at 10:80 A.M. in Bristol Probate Court. Notice ordered to be published fourteen days once a week in Bristol Phoenix. Church, Probate Clerk.

Bristol Emily French Industrial Trust Company Proba Bristol Phoenix Igen . Church

Estate of Anielo Voccia Probate Notice Bristol 1922

Bristol Rhode Island October 4 1922 administration notice admits will of Anielo Voccia probate court appoints Domenica Palumbo Voccia executrix bonds filed six months to present claims to the Bristol clerk.

Bristol R. I Aniello Voccia Antello Voccia Church Domenica Palumbo Voccia Executrix

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