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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1924
Page
2
Editorial urges Bristol residents to organize a public meeting at Colt Memorial High School on Sept 12 Defense Test Day. It argues defense readiness and a peaceful yet vigilant stance, calling patriotic citizens to show support and plan immediate actions due to the approaching observance.
A New York Commercial reader overhears a cigar shop dialogue about Preparedness Day. The proprietor argues a woodsman should keep a gun within easy reach and practice to defend himself, dismissing further comment as needless.
The Armistice Day committee of Kearney Post No 6 American Legion met at the Hotel Belvedere to plan the November 1 celebration. They approved a parade marching to town, a fireman and signal corps unit, a marching band concert, and a veterans banquet. The Bristol organization will join the parade and town companies will participate, with officers including George Ko Festois and barl wn Duntar as secretary.
The text argues that appearance signals proper supply quality and cleanliness. It states that a well kept look reflects good oils and gas inventories and endorses cleanliness as a core business asset. The uniform neatness of the oil handled is presented as emblematic of purity.
Local notes report motor trips to the Adirondacks and Bermuda, visits from Bristol residents to New York and Providence, openings of fashion shops, sales on hats and ginghams, and a sidewalk improvement project at Colt Memorial High School. Community events include Knights of Columbus outings, nursing association plans, and a Bristol Train of Artillery meeting. A traffic collision, football practice, new business ventures, and a steamer pilot's medical emergency are also noted.
The annual supper and sale of the Ix Guild was held in St Michael's Chapel yesterday from 4 to 8 pm. The entertainment committee led by Mrs W Fred Williams organized tables and booths with a large, attentive crowd. Funds from the event will support charitable enterprises formerly aided by the Ivy Guild.
At the annual election Frederik I Garvin was chosen Nobhe Grand for the ensuing year. Officers elected include Vice Grand John W Card Recording Secretary John G Stewart Financial Secretary Amasa C Williston Treasurer Dr W Fred Williams Trustees William Jo Munro James T Robertson and Fred Wilbur. Delegate to Odd Fellows Home Association for Two Years Passed
Mrs Alice B. Fitts, President of the Rebekah Assembly, led an official visitation to Rebekah Degree Lodge No 12,700 in Odd Fellows Hall. Addresses were delivered by vesting officials and Past Grand Master George U Arnold founder of Reba Lodge, who died Tuesday. Plans for the annual harvest festival next month were discussed.
John Donato advertises reasonable prices for recaning chairs at Hotel Belvedere. He seeks a fishwasher position and notes the business operates from 192 State 5S1.
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