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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1931
Page
2
Obituary tribute to Dr W Frederick Williams highlighting his civic duty, medical service, church leadership, and community spirit. Describes him as a trusted family physician, active vestryman, and friend to many, whose passing leaves a distinct community loss and sense of pride in his contributions.
Peter C R Morris a former resident undergoes treatment at St Joseph's Hospital Providence Kearney Post 6 American Legion to attend installation of Stark Parker Post East Providence Nov 2 Mount Hope Chapter Order of Eastern Star plans Christmas Food Sale Nov 2 Doric Club Hope Street chairwoman Mrs J F Findlay leads Fair Progressive Citizens Club opens grand fair Nov 7 Eagles Hall Hope Street Vernie Munro's Camp Slocum Orchestra to furnish music Bristol Rotary Varsity bowling team loses two of three strings Taunton Club at local Y C A alleys Nov 3 Epworth League State Street MFE Church Halloween Masquerade Party 7:30 pm Young and old invited Mr Harry Town 18 chairs R I Society Daughters of 1812 hosts silver tea at Mrs Wm Todd's Providence Bristol and Newport relation notes miscellaneous entries Kickemuit Grange Willing Workers' Club hosts supper at East Warren Bristol Train of Artillery Ways and Means Committee meets Col A M Merriman Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella Halloween Party Nov 3 Dr John Lake and party return from motor trip Empire State Tour top of world building in New York City
Rev W C Darby presides at State Street M E Church for Sunday services November 10 30 morning worship sermon The Discovered Christ 11 50 Church Bible School 7 30 evening service
The article lists eligible pairs with scores and notes finals qualifiers. Pairs include C Dimond with EL MacKenzie 663 and C Bailey with F Pearce 651 among others, with prizes for top three. An aside questions insect crossing in politics.
Probate court of Bristol issues notice of account of Frank Faull as Executor to Harriett L. Peckham estate. Hearing set for November 16 1931 at 10 in Bristol Probate Court Room. Notice published weekly for fourteen days in Bristol Phanxt.
The Junior Club selects four teams for a Saturday morning YMCA league. Team One is Ed St Angelo captain with Vorro Mello and Del Toro. Team Two includes Wm St Angelo as captain. Team Three led by John D Alesio with George Mello Ray Mott and Manuel Cabr al. Team Four features Guido Posytan captain with Ethier Bruno and Tavares. The league winner will be guest at a hot dog roast with losers paying.
A curious figure states the year equals 5,880,000,000 miles in a phrasing that blends numbers and distance, suggesting a symbolic or erroneous comparison rather than a standard metric. The fragment implies an astronomical or navigational context but provides no clear attribution or source.
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