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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1937
Page
5
The Christian Science Monitor discusses how Jesus modeled service as the path to true dominion. It links Moses and Mary Baker Eddy's writings to the idea that spiritual reflection, not mortal effort, builds power, humility, and ongoing devotion in daily practice.
Miss Lillian Pasquarelli chaired a Boys' Club event at the State Street M E Church with 75 attendees as Mae West impersonator Ralph McCaw won first prize. Prizes included humorous costumes and peanut hunts. Refreshments were provided by the Brelsfords and Ledoux. A Congregational Church Sunday school party followed with decorations and prizes for best costumes and activities.
John H. Coughlin of 75 Fifth Street Fast Providence died suddenly at his home Wednesday. He was the husband of Elizabeth Faulkner Coughlin, niece of Annie Faulkner. The funeral will be from his home tomorrow at 8 15 AM, followed by a requiem mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart in East Providence.
First Honor Roll for the term ending Oct. 20, 1937 lists Grade 7 pupils Lucien Capone Margaret DuPont Mary Pinch. Second Honor Roll 80 plus includes many Grade 9 Grade 8 and Grade 7 students such as Helen Almeida Mariano Buccio Alexander Anderton Rosaline Roderick and more across grades.
Detroit in 1790 was so small and isolated that its residents were not enumerated in the first census, reflecting the modest and distant early settlement.
The fishing schooner Holetown drifted becalmed off the Venezuelan coast for days starving without food as the cargo fish spoiled. Art Williams, an American in British Guiana, spotted the ship from the air and alerted authorities. A government dredge towed the ship to Georgetown for aid and supplies.
A Bristol reminiscence compiled by Bristol Phenix Publishing Co recalling townspeople from the 1880s and 1890s. It lists nomes such as Fred Duthie Ben MacDougall Sam Kinder Joe Reynolds and many other former choir members and locals with notes on their trades and roles.
Carmine Mansano secretary to Congressman Forand spoke at Past Presidents night of the Men’s Union at the Guneral House. The program included songs by Enoch Marsden and Cora Shaw Anderson, bible presentations to Gordon R Brown and R S Bosworth, and remarks by social and political observers.
Reynolds school lists honor roll recipients for the first term. Principal Miss Cora M Hill announces honors across sixth and seventh grades, naming students by class and surname from 6A to 7E.
The First Congregational Church club held its fall social featuring John W Haley Rhode Island Historian with stereo mural pictures. Charlotte Mills of Greenwood performed marimba pieces, Enoch Marsden delivered bass solos, and Rev Herbert D Graetz introduced the program followed by a village-style collation.
A Halloween party hosted by the Young Peoples Fellowship of St. Michael's Church took place in the Parish hall on Wednesday evening. Prizes went to Edna Atkinson for prettiest costume Beatrice Collins for most original and Earl Rounds for funniest. Games entertained attendees while Mrs Fred H Fiske provided music for dancing. Chaperons were Mr and Mrs Walliam Pinch and Mrs Fiske, with refreshments by the social committee led by Miss Margaret McGann and including Misses Muriel Fiske Margaret Helen Remieres and Abbie Baker.
A recount of notable moments from a dignified service and a President sighting. The German ambassador paused for a German salute at the casket while dignitaries passed. A later hotel sighting ended with a newsboy revealing the President had entered by a back door.
Mr Maiusano spoke at the Men’s Union Past President’s meeting on Tuesday and at the Rotary meeting on Wednesday. Attendees noted his Washington experiences and envied his access to the national capital’s social and political life.
Rev M W Topping will preach The Good Earth at 10 45 Sunday morning. Sunday school at 9 30. Young Peoples Epworth League meets 6 15 with Henry Hambrick leading. Evening service 7 39 conducted by Boys Club. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Earl Sturdevant home Tuesday afternoon. Rummage sale today in an empty Thames street store. Epworth League Halloween party this evening at the church. Primary Department Halloween party this afternoon at Mrs Harry McCaughey home with games and refreshments.
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