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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1925
Page
1
The Bristol town council receives and accepts Harvey S Jewell s resignation as town engineer and highway surveyor. Jewell cites opportunities and his resignation takes effect immediately. The meeting also covers fence realignment, street width policy, police box rents, and various public works actions.
The Bristol Y M C A held its first season Get-together supper with 150 men and women. Prof Clarence R Skinner of Tufts spoke on breaking down prejudices in the community and strengthening leadership across races and groups.
Cement foundation work at the Fast Burial Ground began yesterday as the FEC Church Company of Providence starts fencing restoration. Bristol Chapter Daughters of American Revolution raised funds for the project in support of the ancient cemetery.
The Bristol Town Tram hosts a Bazaar at Grand Army Hall to raise funds for Bristol Basketball Club uniforms and equipment. Dancing by Moulin Rouge Orchestra led by Daniel Dwyer with performances by Miss Bertha Menard Lloyd Burt Joseph Costaniano and Buster Mathewson. Merchandise and refreshments sold. Bazaar runs Oct 31 and Nov 7 14 21 28 with proceeds aiding the team before Thanksgiving.
The sixth annual Armistice Ball will be held at the State Armory foot of Church Street on Nov 1, closing the celebration. The Bristol Yacht Club Orchestra will provide music for the event. Invitations go to other state posts and a large crowd is expected. Arrangements committee includes Elmer C Maxfield chair man Frederick E Garvin secretary Thomas A Hickey Prescott A Bradie and Donat J Gladue.
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