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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1924

Page

6

Edgehill Temple Pythian Sisters plan joint events

Edgehill Temple No 3 Pythian Sisters accepted Burnside Lodge No 34 Knights of Pythias invitation for a joint meeting next Tuesday in Grand Army Hall. They vote to attend a State Pythian Sisters class initiation Saturday evening Nov 29 in Elks Auditorium Providence with officials Sadie Marshall and Ida M Newman.

Edgehill Temple P. S Pythian Sisters Grand Army Hall Burnside Lodge Knights of Pythias Elks Auditorium Providence Sadie Marshall Ida M Newman May Temple Pawtucket NETRA Amaricet Gion Ag Xil Carey Kearney Nora E. Dwyer Burnside Social Club Moving Picture Ever Ready Engine and Hose Co G A. R. Hall Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella Simms St. Rita's Club First Baptist Church The Mite Society Bristol Casino Main Road Bristol Aerie Order of Eagles Belvedere Sunparlor G. A. R. Hall Broadway Two State Street M. E. Church Ladies’ Aid Society

Obituary for Mrs Annie McGovern of Bristol

Mrs Annie McGovern wife of the late Patrick McGovern died at 4 30 am at her home 626 Wood Street after two years ill Heart trouble caused death Born in Ireland 84 years ago she came to America in 1855 and lived in Bristol She was active at St Marys Church Altar and Rosary Society Survived by two sons John of Lincoln Avenue and Francis a former Town Councilman and foreman of the National India Rubber Company eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral at 8 30 am from the home with a requiem mass at 9 am at St Marys Church Burial in St Marys Cemetery

Annie. McGovern Annie “McGovern Patrick McGovern Wood Street Bristol St.Mary’s Church Altar and Rosary Society John Lincoln Avenue Francis National India Rubber Company St Mary's Church St Mary’s Cemetery

Armistice Day Committee Sets Meeting Time Change

The Armistice Day committee will meet this evening at 8 30 in the parlors of the Hotel Belvedere to advance plans for the November 11 celebration. Several invitations have been accepted and the program is expected to be finalized at tonight's gathering.

Hotel Belvedere

Grand Patriarch Installed and Officers Appointed

David A. Lawton presided as Grand Patriarch while the Wampa noag Encampment installed officers and appointive posts. Names include Willis ton, Chees man, Rounds, Munro, Munro again as trustee, Stewart, Ashton, and others. Guests from Providence Newport and Warren Encampments attended the ceremony.

David A. Lawton Wampanoag Amasa ‘C. ‘Williston Merton A. Cheesman Hiram A. Rounds Isaac_ B. Munro John G. Stewart John T. Ashton Isaac B. Munro James T. Robertson W. Fred Williams Raymond A.card Albert E. Benard Aaron F. Usher Walter T. Remieres John W. Card Sentinel George W. Coggeshall Henry Goff Virginio J. de Rocha Frederick E. Garvin Providence Newport Warren William J Munro United Brothers Lodge Perry B. Dawley Rhode Island Albert F. Benard

Front Families Barbara To Father Reading Newspaper

Barbara asks about births while reading the Pearson's newspaper section and wonders if anyone has been born recently. The moment captures family life and daily curiosity in a domestic vignette.

Barbara Pearson

Red Cross reports record year of global relief and reform

The American Red Cross spent over 21.3 million dollars in the last fiscal year ending June 30, with 11.8 million from general funds aiding Japan quake victims. 3.7 million went to veteran support, while domestic relief totaled 1.25 million across 192 locations. Junior Red Cross added 510 thousand, and foreign aid included Greece refugees and League of Red Cross Societies funding. The 1924 25 budget is 4.65 million, down from last year, with Armistice Day membership drives urged.

Washington American Red Cross National Organization Red Cross America United States Regular Army Navy Marine Corps Continental Insular Red Cross National Chapter Treasuries Red Cross Life Saving Corps Japan Greece League of Red Cross

Banner Return Highlights Attendance Leaders

The silk banner awarded to Barrington High School for highest attendance among county high schools was returned to Colt Memorial High School on Wednesday morning. Attendance percentages for five weeks ending Oct 10 show Bristol 97.8, Barrington 97.2, Warren 93.

Barrington High School Colt Memorial High School Bristol Barrington Warren

San Francisco Opens World’s Largest Pool

San Francisco unveiled a pool claimed as the largest in the world. It stretches 1,000 feet long and 100 feet wide, with a central 300 foot wide racing lane. Depth ranges from 3 to 14 feet and the project cost about 80 000 dollars.

San Francisco

Cold Water Purifier Misleading Claim in Home Tip

A circulated tip claims a pitcher of cold water will absorb impurities from a room air within hours, purifying the air. The note warns the water becomes unfit for use after absorbing contaminants, rendering the method impractical and unsafe.

Airveyor system loads grain to vessel at water front

The airveyor pipes grain from elevator to a waterfront vessel using a wind driven by giant fans. It operates at 4000 bushels per hour, replacing the traditional belt line.

Art of Lacquer Work Declared Truly Japanese Heritage

The piece notes lacquer craft originated in China and passed to Japan where authorities say lacquer art and its uses and decorations have been excelled, making it a distinctly Japanese heritage.

Largest waves recorded in Indian Ocean study

A French naval officer observed waves across Atlantic Pacific and Indian oceans finding the Indian Ocean produced the largest waves. Thirty distinct waves averaged 20 feet with the largest reaching 7 feet, indicating severe sea conditions in that region.

Atlantic Pacific Indian Oceans Indian Ocean

Origin of Leprosy Traced Through Continents

A London Quarterly Review essay states leprosy originated in Central Africa and spread to Asia. It claims Darius era hordes carried it into Europe and then to the Americas via the Atlantic slave trade.

Central Africa Asia Themy Darius Europe Americas London Quarterly Review

Round-Up Tonight Brings Bristol District Scouts Together

Scouts, Troop Committees and Scout Executive J H Williams gather at the Artillery Armory tonight at 7 30 for a Bristol District round-up. A 2 15 pre-meeting includes the conference and inspections. The program features ceremonies contests inter troop games a campfire with Williams, and Eagle Scout dubbing for P E Sheldon Burt who recently set a council Eagle record.

Posai Otheers Nacoutsiwill Artillery Bristol J. H. Williams Williams P. E. Sheldon Burt

Not Precarious Life, Threaded Hope, Doctor Says

A patient, relieved after a grave pronouncement, is told life is not precarious. The doctor notes the patient is married and carries a sense of stability, with the sense of relief lingering as time passes.

Boston Transcript

Decidedly Not Just Facts Brush Up Statements

A concise editorial note from the Boston Transcript cautions readers against sweeping claims even when minor factual corrections are possible. It cautions against overreach and stresses careful phrasing in public discourse.

Boston Transcript

State estate duties exceed mere sentiment in executorship

State management is a business matter not sentiment. Appointing a close friend or relative as executor and trustee may be a dangerous experiment unless the appointee has real estate experience. The obligation often appears unwelcome to the honest appointee.

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