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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1927
Page
2
An editorial notes the polite conduct of telephone operators and praises the vast network of religious and social groups for influencing manners. It argues that companies benefit from courteous staff who handle millions of calls daily, yielding better service and public esteem.
Citizens argue gas, water, and sewer crews tear up Bristol streets without town approval. Critics say utilities should size mains for future needs and restore roads properly after digging before new roadbeds are built or expanded.
In New York court Judge Adel de la terre sentences 32 year old Andrew Mazarech to life in Sing Sing after a fourth offense under the Baumes law. The judge notes some believe such criminals can be reformed but Mazarech betrayed a prior offer of chance by stealing.
The Rhode Island National Guard highlights a notable night as Bristol becomes the sole town to present no dead or wounded at the White Battery. Chambers of Commerce and other groups held focal chatter with flags raised while Brig Gen Po Calan from Town Corner praised the town’s absence of casualties and the officers and men at the battery.
Notices of Elsie Battcher<|vq_2400|>
Community activities include a Bristol Train of Arc unit smoker and chowder for battalions next Thursday at State Street Armory. Donations at St Mary’s Church Donation Day expected to be generous after the new edifice opening. A sign accident on Eddy Street injures Mary De Felice. four others hurt in a broken sign incident. Knights of Pythias Burnside Lodge hosts a Halloween social with guests from Edge Hill Temple and Syracuse. two motorists involved in a hit and run on Main Street. driver sought.
Giuseppe Troiano transfers land and buildings on the Green Lane plat to Giuseppe Per ronetux located on the south side of Washington Street.
Edward De Wolfe’s Mass celebrated at St Mary’s Church at 8:15. In Fifth District Court Warren Philip Shusman pleaded guilty to selling merchandise without a license and was fined $10 plus costs. Bristol US Volunteer Life Saving Corps to meet on Church Street wharf for Armistice Day planning. Dorothy M. Foster honored for birthday with flowers and cards at NE Telephone office. Harold R. Van Voast’s birthday celebrated with friends from nearby towns. Halloween decorations and music accompany the party.
Mrs Jose Lugo-Vine of Puerto de Ferro Porto Rico spoke at the Congregational Club in Memorial Chapel on Tuesday night. She traced island history from Columbus’s 1493 landing to today and reviewed church activity under American administration for more than 27 years. Enioch Marsden sang baritone solos with Lavinia Bentley on piano, and ice cream and cake were served by a club committee.
More than 125 harvest suppers were served in Grand Army Hall from 5 to 7 o'clock last evening by American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Unit No. 6. Candles and cut flowers adorned the tables. Menu included baked beans potato salad ham pickles rolls coffee and home made pie. Mrs Frank Paull general chair man led a team including Mrs Chester Dunbar Mrs George Lemaire Mrs James Carnes Mrs Fred M Straight Miss Margaret M Dwyer Mrs John B Trman Mrs Matthew Preble Miss Sarah Callan Mrs Wilfred Lemire Mrs Thomas Edmonds and Miss Margaret Downes.
Mary Atkinson Tent No 4 of the Daughters of Union Soldiers meets in Odd Fellows Hall to organize a rummage sale on Friday November 4 in a vacant Morris Brothers store on Thames Street.
The American Legion Post 6 and its Auxiliary met in Grand Army Hall, Kearney, reporting wreaths laid for William Hirst Kearney and Bristol casualties, leased Hasbrouck Block space, and raising dues to five dollars. Armistice Ball and Day plans were finalized, with a major Armistice Day celebration and a 10 mile marathon prize display upcoming.
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