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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1927
Page
2
Editorial notes fire causes over half a million dollars in property losses yearly and a billion in indirect costs from unemployment and business disruption. It calls for broader public support, urges Bristol residents to stay vigilant, and stresses that only people can curb fire damage.
In a time of concern over risk, Herbert Hoover argues that insurance for death and accident must be sold through agents no less than fire insurance, noting that people often resist purchases yet face hazards that are imminent and potentially ruinous. He contends a broader societal shift toward supporting insurance vendors will follow understanding of personal safety.
In praise of a prominent navigator and a youthful traveler who bridged continents after 435 years. The two explorers are honored for steadfast purpose and courage, symbolizing a historic bond across oceans and eras.
The Feast of the Holy Rosary was celebrated at St Elizabeths Church at 10 30 Sunday morning. John J Vera a Fort Pandervale Florida real estate agent formerly of this town visited relatives last week. Rev Charles H Temple will preach at the seventh annual harvest festival at St Michaels Church Thursday evening. The Woman's Foreign Mission Auxiliary of the First Congregational Church meets tomorrow afternoon. The Parish Aid Society of Trinity Church meets tomorrow afternoon. The Altar Society of St Marys Church holds a Hallowe en whist and bridge Friday Oct 28. Junior group meetings and social events are noted throughout the town.
The gathering discussed grantative plans for civic work and the election of officers, with Miss Estelle Manuel Furtado among the prize waltz winners at the Palm Garden dance in Bristol Narrows. Judges were Mrs. William A. Bottomley and Dennis Ferrara.
At a special meeting of the entertainment and local committees of Rhearnes Post No (American Legion) last night the bazaar planned for every Saturday this month was voted to be discontinued. Members said the fair was a financial failure. The October 1 popularity contest will continue through the month. Chairman James Prever reports.
About 40 members attended the first fall meeting of Bristol Chapter Daughters of American Revolution held yesterday afternoon at Miss Agnes M Herreshoff Valley Street home. Mrs Clinton P Sherman presided and introduced Mrs Frank M McAdams state chairman on legislation who spoke on The Pralyoot Bureaucracy. Social hour followed with hostesses Miss Agnes M Herreshoff Mrs Edward I Brownell Miss Ina P Warren and Miss Frances L L Merriman.
Art club members met last night at the Knights of Columbus Home on Piste Street. They made lamp shades and worked on embroidery. The club plans weekly meetings each Monday with Miss Winifred C Walsh and Miss Mary Callan in charge and expects increased membership.
A testimonial claims Vinol cures fatigue and anemia. A woman reports she can wash iron and carry coal without tiring and has gained 18 pounds after taking Vinol. Ad touts Vinol as cod liver peptone iron and a tasty tonic at Buffington's Pharmacy.
Rehearsals for the Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company stage production Melodyland progress well with Cloutier Producing Company of New York guiding. Cast includes Ella Mae Haberlin Irene Barges and many others in Fairy Daisy and Dainty Fireflies roles.
Rector of Melodyland wears cap backward as groups of girls dance across the stage. Martin Maher appears as Henri the cabaret owner and adds lively color to the production. A highlight is Glimpse Into Fairyland with Roses in the Garden of Fairyland, said to be worth the admission alone. Arthemus Jayson Catcher, portrayed by William Remieres, is the town constable whose deputies chase away the blues. Seats are selling fast with few left for each night.
Two Irish Setters owned by Michael Flynn from Glendyne Kennels in town won three first and three third prizes at the New Bedford Kennel Club show. They also took one first and a reserve winner at the Brockton Fair Automobile tracks run by Charles Blackman and Bernard McHugh. A collision at State and Wood streets damaged the front end of Mr Blackman’s truck with no injuries reported.
Mrs S P Colt of this town has taken an apartment at the May Cottage Newport for the autumn Succoth the coast of Tabernacles began at sunset last evening and will end at sundown tomorrow Services commemorating the occasion are being held by the local Jewish people Due to the inclement weather the Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella outing at Past Regent Mrs Sara M Sweenes Bristol Narrows was postponed.
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