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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1929
Page
2
A PTA meeting saw only five parents present while eighteen teachers attended highlighting a troubling imbalance. The article urges strong parental support to strengthen school community ties and improve education for pupils through active involvement and information sharing.
Rev R J Chrystie PhD ministers morning worship at 1030 with Rev J J Goodacre preaching. Church School at noon led by Mrs HF Hill. Epworth League at 645 led by Miss Fthel Blaisdell. Evening worship at 7 4 with the pastor preaching on The First Christian Martyr. All not worshipping elsewhere invited.
Coming events note announces a Christmas sale hosted by the Epworth League on Saturday November 23. The notice highlights a community fundraiser with seasonal items and possible fellowship activities.
Bristol and vicinity items note Mr and Mrs Antonio Rucci returning from Italy and others entering hospitals, dances and fundraisers at Our Lady of Mt Carmel and State Street M E Church, whists for Babbitt Womens Relief Corps, social events at Bristol Yacht Club, and trips by residents. A recital in Warren Town Hall draws praise for Maria Jacovine and Patrick Kuillkelly.
The gathering at Edwards Hall Rhode Island State College Kingstown featured Brig Gen L H Callan president of the Town Council as speaker on education and citizenship. The Friendly Four youth dance is planned for Barrington Town Hall Friday evening Nov 8 with Al Williams and his radio orchestra providing music. Mr and Mrs Rudolph Haffen reffer III expected back from a Bremen voyage to New York Tuesday. Miss Virginie Petrequin of Cleveland is his former fiancée. Miss Gladys Brelsford is reported improved after an appendicitis operation at Homeopathic Hospital Providence though still seriously ill. Trinity Church Parish Aid Society plans a rummage sale Oct 30 at the parish house with Mrs Richard R Cornell Mrs Frank M Gifford Mrs Frank Paull Mrs Henry M Darling and Mrs Frank Burdick as committee.
Mr. R B Watrous of the Providence Chamber of Commerce urged Bristol to form a chamber to promote the town. He cited advertising Bristol as a place to live and work, highlighted the 250th anniversary celebrations, and suggested organizing steps including a paid secretary.
This evening at 7 30 the Ambassadors will meet in the vestry of First Baptist Church. Sunday morning the Men’s Union Brotherhood will meet at 9 30. Rev William Reid state secretary of the Baptist Convention will preach Sunday morning. Don’t fail to attend our popular evening services with talks for children and a program for old folks.
Rev J S Richardson, pastor, leads Sunday services at 10 45 am and 7 pm. Bible School at 12 15. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45 pm. Sunday evening theme The Plan of the Jordan.
Oct 7 1929 petition by executor seeks authorization to pay 50 for burial care of Mary A Vickery lot in North Burial Ground Bristol. Hearing set Nov 4 1929 at 10 am. Notice published 14 days in Bristol Phoenix. John W Church Clerk. Oct 5 1929.
Ezra Dixon of the Town of Bristol has qualified as Administrator of the estate of Annie Prest Dixon, deceased. Creditors must file claims in the administrator’s office within the legally reduced time, beginning October 18.
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