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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1924
Page
4
Local Boy Scouts units plan Halloween activities during the week. Troop 1 shifts to Tempeht meeting time and several divisions schedule social time and games. Deputy Commissioner George K. Fish to address parents as Troop 5 assembles at the Scout barn for a district hike.
Miss Laura Ferrucio of Maple Avenue Barrington united in marriage with Benjamin Carnes in Holy Angels Church Barrington yesterday at 10 am A nuptial mass was celebrated by Fr Bruno The bride wore white canton crepe with orange blossom trim and bridal bouquet The maid of honor wore peacock blue canton crepe The groom's best man was John Escovitch A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's home The couple will reside at 53 State Street after a wedding trip
At the semi monthly Bristol Aerie No 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles meeting last evening two candidates were initiated and three applications for membership were received. Plans for a barn dance at the Bristol Casino Eleven Field on Friday evening Nov 21 were announced. The 20th anniversary actin committee reported progress and members of the old age pension committee were appointed: Judge Frank H Hammill Dr Alfred M Mcerriman John F Lowney John Matheson and Charles A Duquette.
Fourth annual Forget-Me-Not Day will occur Saturday with sales of forget-me-nots to aid disabled World War veterans. Wadham S Zemirer leads the drive for the state committee assisted by Helen A Condon of the American Legion Auxiliary. Captains for the teams include Mrs George Cote, Mrs Hatter Bo Pardev, Miss Bessie W Pierce, Miss Margaret Dwever, Miss Elizabeth Graham, Muss Alie Temaire, and Mrs Walter M Cart. Headquarters set at the YooM bantdrtg.
In this town on October 23 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Samuel Vo Mott of Higgh Street. In Barrita on October QF the Holy Angels Church witnessed the marriage of Bruno Benjamin Vo and Miss Pare Ferrucio of Barrington under the guidance of Rev. Br. Bruno.
A partial obituary notice lists a deceased individual with age and date details obscured by OCR errors. The readable fragments indicate a death and reference to a 77th year or anniversary.
A London Mail writer notes Dutch cows receive lavish care with clean sheds, electric light, heating, polished horns, and even curtains. Indoors eight months, outdoors in May with warmth for the pampered herd, including spotless milking stools and neat chains to keep tails off floors.
The Detroit News notes both domestic and imported candles in China serve distinct roles. Red candles dominate ceremonial use at weddings and galas, while white plum or green candles appear in funerals or younger-person services. Weddings feature candles with flowers and symbolic figures like dragons and phoenixes.
A fanciful tale credits a nursery rhyme hero with clearing skies by aircraft. It describes pilots allegedly thinning or obliterating small clouds by firing through them, aided by propeller wake and warm air from the plane, though explanations remain speculative and conditions must suit.
A returned traveler notes a spring bloom on the Hanmi lasas side where the che dedenadron grows to abnormal size. Thick green growth stretches across broad areas as pink blossoms blanket the surface and a vibrant floral carpet climbs higher up the mountainside.
The article notes Haitian honey prized for its superior flavor and clarity, harvested from royal palm and other trees. It contrasts prices in the United States and discusses concerns about early harvesting, improper packing, and mixing with beeswax and debris.
The article notes about 860 living languages with thousands of dialects and near languages. It discusses the lack of consensus among linguists on when a dialect becomes a language and provides rough regional counts: Europe 89, Asia 123, Africa 14, America 117, and Pacific and oceanic islands 417.
A list of upcoming social events and fundraisers across town from Nov 1 to Dec 11. Activities include dances basket sales card parties concerts and suppers hosted by local clubs churches Y M C A and orders such as Daughters of Isabella and Eastern Star with dates mostly on Thursdays Fridays and Sundays.
The tradition arose because a 500 year old law required uniform color for gondolas to curb extravagant ornamentation, resulting in the black finish that remains common today.
A brief note advises watering lawns to reduce mowing under extreme heat. It suggests that sun exposure can scorch grass, leaving little to mow and implying watering can ease maintenance. The piece emphasizes efficiency in lawn care during hot periods.
The town of Bristol is warned to hold district meetings on November 4 1924 to vote for President and Vice President United States Senator representative to Congress and state officers. A vacancy in the U S Senate requires elections under Rhode Island law. Voting places are Artillery Armory and Town Hall with polls open 9 AM to 8 PM.
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