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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1927

Page

3

Twilight League Picked Players To Clash Saturday

The first of a two game series between Bristol and Warren Twilight League teams will be played Saturday afternoon September 24 on the common. A silver cup will be awarded to the winning Bristol team. Rosters include Andrade Marshall Gray Higbee W Gladue H Gladue Baker Flanagan Kelly Garvin Gallagher Sousa Mansi and Silvia.

Bath Town Bristol Warren Carlo Bisbano Bristol Twilight League Harvey Gladue Andrade Marshall Gray Higbee W Gladue H Gladue Baker Flanagan Kelly Garvin Gallagher Sousa Mansi Silvia

Bazaar and popularity contest planned by Kear ney Post 6 Bristol

Kear ney Post 6 and its auxiliary held meetings in Grand Army Hall Bristol. A four Saturday bazaar begins Oct 1 with dancing and Billy Chiffs Orchestra. A Popularity Contest for local young men runs opening night with ballots in town stores. Armistice Ball Nov 11 will crown the winner. Harvest supper Oct 20ochair Mrs Frank Paull.

Kearney Bristol Phoenix Belvedere Grand Army Hall Frank Paull

Two Eager Nines Play on the Common Tomorrow

Weather permitting two games are set for tomorrow afternoon on the common. The first starts at 2 o clock between Cranston Worsted Mills nine and the National India Rubber Company team. A Tuesday night Cranstons vs Tigers game was ruled a no game due to darkness after just over three innings.

Cranston Worsted Mills National India Rubber Company Cranstons and Tigers

Long Distance Swim Planned in Bristol Water Event

Manuel Almeida of this town and Jimmy Bent of Warren compete in a Sunday long distance swim from Rocky Point to the Community Bath House. The race ends in Bristol after a Wednesday night decision. A water carnival follows with diving races and sprints, medals awarded.

Manuel “Boy” Almeida Jimmy Bent Warren Rocky Point Bristol Bath House

Church Notes St. Michael’s Church Service Schedule

Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity services listed at 8:00 AM Holy Communion and 10:30 AM Morning Prayer and sermon. Rev Samuel S. Drury will preach at the latter service.

Samuel S. Drury, L

Church Schedule Reveals Morning and Evening Services

A historic church announces a day schedule including Holy Communion at 9:00 am Sun, Sung Mass and sermon at 10 45 am, Church School and Bible Class at 12 noon, and Evensong with sermon at 7 30 pm.

First Congregational Church Weekend Service Schedule

Friday 7 30 service and Sunday worship at 10 30 with sermon What and Who in the Gospel. Church School assembles at noon. Church Club to conduct Sunday night service.

Church School Church Club

Parsonage Services At State Street M E Church

Friday evening prayer meeting at 7 30. Choir practice at 8 30. Sunday services at 10 30 with sermon titled Matter For Thought. Sunday school at 9 30. Preaching again on Missing the Mark. Church at 256 Hope Street. Telephone 478 W.

State Street M. E Hope Street

Prax­er Meeting and Worship Services at First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church lists Friday 730 PM Praxer meeting and Sunday 1030 AM morning worship in the auditorium with a special soloist. Harold Alderson delivers a sermon titled Building Skyward. Church School at 1145. 730 PM service features choir and special soloist Enoch Marsden with pastor’s sermon. Choir director Frank Hinton.

Praxer Meeting Harold Alderson Enoch Marsden Frank Hinton

Church Services Listed on Court Street Near Hope

Sunday services led by Rev Thomas Armstrong of Pawtucket include 1045 am morning sermon 12 noon Sunday School 6 pm Young People's meeting and 700 pm Evangelistic meeting Prayer meeting held Wednesday at 730 pm All are invited to attend.

Court Street Hope Thomas Armstrong Pawtucket Young People’s Meeting

Miss Anna Goulart Given Mixed Shower Before Wededding

Mrs Louie Barry hosted a miscellaneous shower Wednesday night at 16 Goulart avenue for Miss Anna Henrietta Goulart. About 80 guests from Providence Warren Fall River and nearby towns attended as the bride elect, to wed Monday Sept 26 to Charles Lombard of Warren, was honored with rose petals gifts music refreshments and dancing.

Louie Barry Anna Henrietta Goulart Manuel H Goulart Goulart Providence Riverside Warren Fall River Charles Lombard

40 Hours Devotion Opens at St Mary's Church

The 40 Hours Devotion begins with a Solemn High Mass at 10 30 a m Sunday in St Mary's Church. Masses Monday and Tuesday follow at 5 30 and 8 o'clock with the closing service at 8. A Solemn Procession of the Blessed Sacrament will mark the opening, and the event, first in the new church, is expected to draw a large crowd.

St Mary's Church

Taft School Club Plans Fathers Night Event

The Taft School Club held the first fall meeting at the Taft School house with Mrs. Wardwell presiding in the president's absence. A Fathers Night is set for Saturday evening October 15 featuring a prominent speaker and music. Arrangements are led by Mrs. Ostby, Mrs. Alden, and Mrs. Gifford with hospitality by Mrs. Gifford and Mrs. Alden.

Taft School Main Road Samuel C Wardwell Earl Mathewson Chris A. Ostby Albertus Alden Frank M. Gifford

Obituary Whitfield Angus Civil War Comrade

Whitfield Angus died at the Soldiers Home at 12 40 a m on Wednesday born in Halifax Nova Scotia 84 years ago. He enlisted with the Third Massachusetts Unattached Heavy Artillery and was discharged at Fort Berry Va. He leaves a daughter Mrs Sarrasin of Providence and a son in Detroit. Funeral tomorrow at George M Wilbur’s home Warren and burial at Pocasset Cemetery Cranston.

Whitfield Angus Providence Comrade Angus Halifax Nova Scotia Third Massachusetts Fort Berry S. Sarrasin Sycamore, Street Detroit George M. Wilbur Warren Pocasset Cemetery Cranston

Non-Debatable Senator Willis Seeks Higher Onion Tariff

Senator Willis proposes a tougher protective tariff for onions to shield domestic growers, arguing a vegetable should defend itself without Congress intervention in any circumstance. The New York Evening Post reports the policy push as part of broader trade stance.

Willis Congress New York Evening Post

Everything Free Exchange In Jail Time And Death

A dialogue fragment shows Mose explains no charge for a free act as he admits shooting his wife. He faces two weeks in jail but notes he will be hanged afterward, reflecting a grim, period tone.

Mose

Westin Providence Welcomes Daughter to West Family

Westin Providence report a daughter born September 16 to Mr and Mrs Charles FE West. Mrs West formerly Annie Morris of this town.

West Providence Charles FE Annie Morris

Whitfield Angus Dies at 84 at Soldiers' Home

Whitfield Angus, aged 84, died September 14 at the Soldiers' Home in this town.

Angus Whitfield

In Memoriam Angelo St Angelo 1926 Death Notice

In memory of Angelo St Angelo who passed away September 14 1926. Brothers Thomas St Angelo John St Angelo Jerry St Angelo.

Angelo St. Angelo Thomas Angelo John Angelo Jerry ST. Angela

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Hlave Dunlop Tires Dunlop High Street Garage Byone & Huestis Bristol, R Pneumatic St. Michael’s Laundry Roma Street R. I Westminster Flat Bunker Hill Johnson C. A. Johnson Hope and Franklin Streets ST. Michael’s Church Trinity Church First Congregational Church First Baptist Church Church OF the Nazarene Taft School Club Memoriam J. Frank Keating Franklin Street Bradford Street Anthony Anania Fenway Glendale Premier Ranges B. Levitin Furniture CO Thames Street Swift Newman Weber Farm Colorado Turner I L Wij Rman’s Wwe We Deer
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