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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1927
Page
3
The report of Superintendent William C Hobbs notes September 6 opening with 2264 pupils, the largest first day increase since his tenure began. He cites fewer dropouts, more first graders, and the opening of Guiteras School as contributing factors as enrollment grows through the month.
A menu of old time snacks and sweets features cheese stuffed biscuits baked to serve with salad, stuffed eggs with Swiss cheese and green pepper, gingerbread with molasses, fig and cheese sandwiches with graham bread, Swiss salad dressing for lettuce, orange gems with butter and orange icing.
The report notes a steady rise in attendance on the first day over eight years, except 1921 when the first week was recorded differently. The high school shows a drop due to eighth graders moving to Guiteras, while February’s ninth grade remains. Admissions demand grows in Oliver and Burton, with 45 extra pupils noted.
Rhode Island officials urge motorists to slow down and exercise caution rather than rely on horn blasts to avoid crashes. The 14th installment emphasizes that audible signals do not prevent disasters and urges drivers to maintain control and reduce speed at known danger points.
Secretaries Hoover and Davis plan to visit the Mississippi flood district as official damage estimates reveal 1,838,500 acres flooded in Arkansas and 1,112,000 in Louisiana. Losses include 25,325 horses and mules, 50,490 cattle, 148,110 swine and 1,276,570 fowls. Some land remains fertile from deposited silt. aid programs and rapid relief measures are urged.
The Berean Class meets tonight at Mrs Harold Bakers Cottage street. The choir rehearses tomorrow at Mrs Frank Hintons Burton street. The Working Peoples Dinner is served Thursday noon to 1 pm in the vestry. Saturday afternoon at 3 the Children World Crusaders meet with Miss Olive Luther Griswold avenue. Church renovation nearly done ahead of rededication Sunday morning.
Arthif Foris et al transfer land to Joseph Borges for property on the south side of Oliver Street per recorded deed action. The transaction lists the involved parties and the specific land lot description as filed in the transfer records.
Mr and Mrs Albert D Lollo hosted a Sunday baptism for their infant Emma Florence Lillian at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel with Rev Joseph Poja officiating. Town Councilman Salvatore Della Morte and spouse served as sponsors. A home reception featured music by Prof and Mrs S A Giglio and vocal solos by Miss Minnie Goglia.
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