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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1929

Page

5

Prudence Island Fishing Club Heads to Island Hunt

Prudence Island Fishing Club members spend a three week outing on Prudence Island Narragansett Bay. They report radio updates of big tautog catches and plan meals and social games as they fish with bait fiddlers and share stories of the World Series. Attending are Frank M Dimond Charles F Dimond Dr W Fred Williams Everett LeBaron Church F Reginald Dimond Clinton T Sherman John H Wall Charles Slocum Theodore O Gladding.

Prudence Island Narragansett Bay Frank M Dimond Charles F Dimond W Fred Williams Everett LeBaron Church F Reginald Dimond Clinton T Sherman John H Wall Charles Slocum Theodore O Gladding

Bristol Nazarene Church Service Schedule

Rev Jesse S Richardson, pastor at Court Street Bristol Nazarene Church, announces Sunday services at 10 45 am and 7 pm with Bible School at 12 15 and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 45 pm. Sunday evening sermon titled Life's Best Insurance Policy.

Court Street Jesse S Richardson Bible School Life

Harvest Festival at St. Michael’s Church Held

The ninth annual harvest festival was held last evening with a church service led by Rev. Robert H. Dunn in the absence of Rev. A. R. Parshley. The church choir aided the musical portion and donations of fruit vegetables provisions groceries and money will be sent to St. Mary’s Orphanage and other homes.

St. Michael’s Church Robert H. Dunn A. R. Parshley St. Mary's Orphanage

Real Estate Transfers Involving West Heirs and Gulf Road Parcel

Miss Minnie West and heirs of Capt William H West sell a 115 by 50 foot parcel on the west side of Ferry road near the pond to Lorenzo Santulli. Jane A Saillant sells to John J and Helen V Corcoran interests in land and buildings off Naomi street. Elizabeth F Sullivan and others sell to John J and Helen V Corcoran interests in land and buildings on the east side of Naomi street.

Minnie West William H. West Lorenzo Santulli Jane A. Saillant John J Helen V. Corcoran Naomi Street Elizabeth F Sullivan

Marriage Intentions Listed for Four Couples

John Montze Cabral of Swansea and Maria de Silva Cabral of Swansea plan marriage. Frank Joseph Martinez of this town and Matilda Annie Vivenzio of East Providence plan marriage. Lena Cyganowski of Warren and Manuel Edward Vargas of this town plan marriage. Elmer Fverett Drew of Warren and Agnes Ceceha Fas of this town plan marriage.

John Montze Cabral Bushee Road Swansea Mass Maria de Silva Cabral Usher Street This Town Frank Joseph Martinez Hope Street Matilda Annie Vivenzio Willet Avenue East Providence Lena Cyganowski Westminster Street Warren, and Manuel Edward Vargas Coggeshall Avenue Elmer Fverett Bradford Street Warren Agnes Ceceha Fas Franklin Street

Annie Murphy Dies in Natick Mass Widow of John Murphy

Mrs Annie Murphy widow of John Murphy died in Natick Massachusetts on October 9. Former resident of the town obituary notes her long life and ties to the community.

Natick Mass Annie Murphy John Murphy This Town

National Guardsmen to Parade at Bristol Dedication

Adjutant General Arthur C. Cole announced a large National Guard unit will march in Bristol as part of the dedication ceremonies. The 122nd Cavalry, 102d Field Artillery, Company F 118th Engineers, and Battery C 243rd Coast Artillery from Newport will lead the parade. Col Charles A. Lindbergh may attend the opening events if schedule allows.

Navy Hoover Arthur C. Cole R. I. National Guard 122Nd Cavalry 102D Field Artillery 118Th Engineers Newport 243Rd Coast Artillery Adjt Cole Charles A. Lindbergh

Rotary District Governor Kenney visits local club

District Governor Thomas F Kenney of Rotary International’s 31st district attends the Rotary Club meeting at Hotel Belvedere. A program features Bristol Boys' Community Orchestra, Rotary songs, and reports on the Poland Springs conclave. Kenney tours Mount Hope Bridge and Herreshoff boat shops after business with the club board.

Thomas F Kenney of International Rotary Rotary Club Belvedere Bristol Boys’ Community Orchestra Rotary Rotary Clubs Poland Springs Howard R Newman Kennes Edn L. Leahy Globe Samuel H Ramsay Riverside Kenney Club Mount Hope Bridge Wm G Brenneke Herreshoff Herreshoff Boat Shops T P Brightman

Goldenrod Troop Elects Officers at Bristol Girl Scouts Meeting

At the first fall meeting of Goldenrod Troop No 1 Bristol Girl Scouts of America held in John Post Reynolds School auditorium Virginia Scott and Edith Kershaw were elected treasurer and scribe. Mae Kershaw led the West Point Patrol with Muriel Ashton as corporal and Mae Mason as patrol leader for Clover Patrol with Virginia Scott as corporal. Vaclla Mechary heads the Fagle Patrol with Mae Newman as corporal. The court of honor, led by Capt Jessi Molasky, will organize troop activities. The troop planned a hike with Warren Girl Scouts and invited to exhibit scout activities at Bristol Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution in December.

Goldenrod Bristol Girl Scouts of America John Post Reynolds School Virginia Scott Edith Kershaw West Point Patrol Mae Kershaw Muriel Ashton Mae Mason Clover Patrol Vaclla Mechary Fagle Mae Newman Othrs Jessi Molasky Court of Honor Warren Girl Scouts Bristol Daughters of the American Revolution

Installation of Bristol Council Knights of Columbus Officers

Bristol Council No 379 Knights of Columbus held its annual officer installation at the Home on State Street with District Deputy Edward Ball presiding. New officers included Grand Knight John G Des Lauriers Deputy Grand Knight James Francis Connell Chancellor William P Hammill Treasurer James E Sullivan Recording Secretary Frank S Gigho Advocate Edward L Leahy Warden William Flanagan Inside Guard Thomas Henry Outside Guard Bernard Mc Hugh Trustee Robert J Connery Farlowne. A Halloween social dance is planned for Thursday October 31 with music by the Aristolians and sale of novelties and refreshments. The dance is the second in a winter social series, organized by Roland Martelly chairman and others.

Bristol Thomas Henry Bernard McHugh Robert J Connery Farlowne Bristol Council Roland Martelly Cahirman William E. Flanagan James Ruggiero Frederick Goff William Fernandes William Dwyer

Calendar of Social Events in October and December

A condensed listing of upcoming social activities includes Oct 12 a Battery C Armory dance, Oct 18 Altar Society social at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Oct 19 Epworth League food sale and Collins & Aikman Girls Club event at Bristol Yacht Club, Oct 23 Olympians dance for Mt Hopebridge dedication eve, Oct 31 K of C Halloween social, Dec 3 Ladies' Aid Christmas Sale, and Dec 5 Congregational Club Christmas Sale.

Battery C State Armory Church Street Altar Society Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Congregational Street Epworth League State St M. E Collins & Aikman Girls’ Club Bristol Yacht Club Constitution Street Mt. Hopebridge Grand Army Hall Hallowe'en Social K of C Tennis Association K of C State Street Ladies’ Aid Society Vestry State St . E. Church Congregational Club Memorial Chapel

Mental Fatigue and Its Warning Signs

Mental fatigue stems from monotonous work and depressing surroundings. Early symptoms include irritability restlessness loss of interest headaches and inattentiveness. As it worsens concentration problems insomnia and inefficiency may follow.

Higein Magazine

Presidential Succession Order Read in 19th Century Text

The document states that if both the President and Vice President die or are removed, the Secretary of State would serve until a President is elected. It lists the next in line as Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of War, Attorney General, Postmaster General, Secretary of the Navy, and Secretary of the Interior.

United States Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of the Navy Secretary of the Interior

Currency Depositories and Government Bond Interest

The text explains that certain national banks act as depositories for government bonds and earn 2 percent interest. Banks issue national bank notes against these bonds, which are held by the government as security for circulating notes, with the government also paying 2 percent interest on the bonds.

United States

Prune Plums Defined As Favorite Dried Fruits

The term prune now often refers to a large reddish plum dried for preservation. Historically prune applied to many dried plums, but today prune plum denotes a preferred variety common in dried form while prune can also mean the fresh fruit.

Early Grain Storage and Pottery Origins

The article traces how pottery emerged from the need to store grain to prevent famine. It notes ancient Egyptians developing vessels for grain storage as a precursor to storage concepts and draws a parallel to modern United States elevator systems.

United States

Mental Fatigue and Its Effects Across Modern Life

Dr Lauren H Smith explains in Hygein Magazine that mental fatigue can physically exhaust a person or mimic illness, arising from nervous and emotional strain in modern civilization.

Lauren H Smith Hygein Magazine

Moon’s Cooling Rate Reveals Pumice-Like Surface

Measurements by Pettit and Nicholsons indicate the moon heats to 2645 degrees Fahrenheit over a 1600 mile square area in sunlight while the dark side remains about 196 degrees. The data suggest a pumice like surface with high radiational properties.

Pettit and Nicholsons

Study Settles Color Not Key to Bull Anger

Scientists find bulls react to waving rag rather than color. monkeys likewise show no color distinction in similar tests. The implication is that movement and attention draw response, not pigment.

Infant deaths higher among artificially fed babies

An analysis by the Children's Bureau found monthly death rates in eight cities show infants fed by artificial means died nearly four times as often as those breastfed under the prevailing rates.

Children’s Bureau

Perils Rise As Young Man Desires Flight

In a Washington Star quotation Hi Ho of Chinatown reflects on growing dangers as youth shift from kite flying to ambition of piloting an airplane. The quip captures changing attitudes toward risk and modern technology.

Hi Ho Chinatown Washington Star

What Becomes of Our Money at State Street M E Church

Rev R J Chrystie presents morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon on money matters Church School at noon Epworth League 645 Miss Viola Anderson in charge Evening service at 730 themed Messages from Tyre and Sidon featuring Mr Mitri Gabbour and a Syrian assistant in native costume and shepherd life demonstration Free admission and seating set for an Orient style Bible presentation by the speakers

State Street M. E R. J. Chrystie Church School Epworth League Viola Anderson Tyre Sidon Mitri Gabbour Syria Orient

Youth Arrested for Copper Wire Larceny at Factory

Leo Gagnon a 17 year old resident of 32 Arlington Avenue Warren was arrested on Wood Street near the National India Rubber Company factory on charges of copper wire larceny. Police say he was employed in the wire department and a coil was found under his coat. He was arraigned and bail set at 200 for Monday Fifth District Court appearance.

Leo Gagnon Arlington Avenue Warren W. S. Baker, Jr Henry J. Sylvia Wood Street National India Rubber Company Rubber Company Gagnon Fifth District Court

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