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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1919
Page
3
A reader notes that National Biscuit Company products simplify home baking by obviating the need for mixing and baking from scratch. She claims the convenience and time saved are the major advantages, citing a neighbor’s praise of ready mixes during a busy week.
The message touts Navy service for two years offering regular pay meals lodging and a first uniform. It emphasizes travel exposure overseas opportunities to meet foreign people and build strength for life. A recruiting station is nearby and the post office can provide directions.
The School Committee discusses adopting differentiated study tracks at Reynolds and Guiteras schools, allowing 12 year olds to choose studies and enabling retarded students to pursue tailored education. Providence style part time shop programs link school and industry to boost employment and training.
Col S P Colt expands his proposed theatre on Court street to a 176 foot deep building with 65 foot frontage. The 1400 seat auditorium features a central lobby, four story front, marble columned entrance, and a separate office block hosting ticket offices and the Bristol Water Works and Gas Electric offices. A second square building will house the stage and dressing rooms while a tower ventilates the roof. Work begins in spring with occupancy expected the next winter.
Plans for a nationwide Roosevelt Memorial Association drive target $5,000,000 for a Memorial Park at Oyster Bay a Washington monument and university chairs. Rhode Island aims for $50,000 with Bristol County pledges split among Bristol Warren and Barrington. Bristol’s quota highlights $1,500 for Bristol, $1,000 for Warren, $500 for Barrington. local committee led by Wallis F. E. Howe invites $100 plus gifts.
St Albans Lodge No 6 F and A M will hold a special meeting on Wednesday October 22 to honor members who served in the Army Navy and allied organizations during World War I. Members Ralph Bradbury Edward Easterbrooks Bunn Wendell Davis Earle Dunbar George Elliott William Gayton William McCaughey Harold McCaw Leon Meek George Miller Bertram Meene Wilmer. Distinguished guests James Collins E T Gross Herbert Rice John Capron Winfield Solomon and Wendell R Davis will speak on YMCA work abroad. A reception runs 7 30 to 8 with refreshments.
St Michael’s Church announces services this Sunday including Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Morning Prayer and sermon at 10 30 a.m. Sunday School at 12 noon and an evening service with congregational singing at 7 30 p.m. A sermon address is planned for the 7 30 p.m. service and parish members are urged to attend.
The regular meeting of Kearney Post American Legion is scheduled for this evening at the Naval Armory.
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