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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1938
Page
2
A parent recalls a high school history project a daughter created about a recent hurricane. The piece cites John W Studebaker’s urging for flexible school schedules to allow students firsthand exposure to major world events and leaders through radio and timely coverage.
Conductor Howard Barlow invites unpublished American composers for Sunday concerts in New York. Julia Smith of Texas has a work listed for performance. Billy Rose, a versatile American showman, modernizes entertainment from vaudeville to Casa Manana.
Readers invited to submit local items. Mite Society meets at Mrs Liscomb's on Burton Street. Bristol Aerie Eagles committees meet Monday night. Miss Antoinette Petersen returns from Washington DC. Wallpaper sale at Bristol Wallpaper Store on Hope Street. Fire official Leo Gorman spoke at Colt Memorial High School. Mite Society meets next Tuesday at 2 pm. Rev Arthur W Burdon preaches at First Baptist Church 10 30 am. Cup Defenders plan Sunday 1 15 pm meeting on Wood and Catherine. Our Lady of Mt Carmel Altar Society postpones October meeting and Halloween party. Bristol actress Hartinghese to perform October 22 at Colt Nemodat High. Mrs Henry S Campbell named general chairman for October 27 event by Assient Guild. Donations to Bristol Childrens Home acknowledged. State Street M E Church Ladies Aid rummage sale October 21. Organizers: Mrs Whitham H Remiers, Mrs Edith Bacon, Mrs Alice Briggs.
Officers of all groups at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church meet Monday night in the parish hall on Congregational Street to arrange a social event aimed at raising funds for the church.
Taft School Club staged Fathers Night featuring a technicolor film by Melvin W Bair detailing the Providence District Nursing Association since 1900. Miss Winifred Fitzpatrick spoke on changes over 38 years, praising the film’s records as Mrs Dennis Sullivan organized refreshments.
A local drugstore advertises Bukets green tablets with buchy leaves juniper oil and six other drugs to flush kidneys and ease night waking frequent flow burning and backache. Stop by W H Buffington's Drug Store for 25¢ back if not pleased in four days.
Lost or destroyed Pass Book No 6682 from Industrial Trust Co Bristol Branch Participation Department. Please return to bank. Payment stopped and duplicate book application made as provided by law.
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