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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1927

Page

2

Washington Seen As Won der City With Major Plans

The National Capital Park and Planning Commission outlines a multi million dollar program to create new plazas parks parkways recreational centers airways boulevards monuments and more. It envisions hundreds of miles of new roads in DC and nearby Maryland and Virginia as DC begins anew with asphalt street improvements including seventy one streets resurfaced this summer and several concrete streets slated for asphalt.

Washington National Capital Park and Planning Commission Columbia Maryland Virginia District of Columbia

Campaign for War Prevention Gains Global Support

Mrs Laura Morgan of Washing ton promotes a fall launch for a women’s campaign against war noting 50 countries have agreements except Great Britain and America. At a Geneva meeting by the National Council for Prevention of War, Norman Angell argued war results from well meaning yet mistaken people and urged both sides to avert catastrophe. The piece briefly ties the idea to a Bristol fire fighters controversy.

Laura Morgan Washington Great Britain America Geneva National Council For Prevention England Norman Angell Bristol

Buses Expand as Street Railways Grow in 14th Century Report

January reports show 1333 street railways operating 7749 buses, from 280 companies with about 3389 buses a year earlier. This year firms have set aside 15 400 000 for new buses to extend feeder service to existing car lines. Some delivery bus service will never match electric cars for mass transport, but buses prove useful for lighter traffic alongside electric lines.

Dawes Declines Ringside Seat At Tunney Demps Fight

Reports say Vice President Dawes refused a ringside seat to the Tunney Demps boxing match as he focuses on the upcoming presidential contest and does not attend today to see a knockout.

Dawes

Town Council to Convene Semi Monthly Meeting Tonight

Local notices report a semi monthly Town Council meeting set for tonight. Community events include Armistice Day Committee gathering at 8 pm tomorrow night at Hotel Belvedere and various social visits and church activities across town.

Anna May Sweeney Sacred Heart Academy Fall River Belvedere New Haven Thames Street Margaret Kerwin Brook Inn William F Duffy George S. Marshall Providence Bristol Peter Martelly Roland Martelly Canada Andies Norma Butler Braintree Mass Bonnie” Company Providence Opera House James F Duffy Edgehill Temple No 3 Pythian Westerly Antoni & D Antrem Price Bradford Street Reynolds Bristol County Gaas & Electric Company National India Rubber Company William H Thayer Metacam John Reed Nico Seunets State Street MEF Sarah Bosworth Hope Street Epworth Tongne Scheel Guy Sullivan Hope Street Frank Moo Adams de Alfred Moo Merrinton Ruth Graham Charles Joseph McCallum James McCallum Wood Street Rhode Island Bush and Crane Protective Association Provdence Gam Cli Green Weredd

Kearney Post Plans October Saturday Bazaar and Contest

The American Legion Kearney Post 6 Secretaries organize a Saturday bazaar in Grand Army Hall Bristol during October with aPopularity Contest to name the most popular young woman. Contestants must send names to Harold W Gaifford for ballot printing. Duyer's Moulin Rouge Orchestra will provide music for dancing as committees chaired by James T Pierce and Eber W Hill coordinate entertainment and social duties.

Kearney Post No 6 American Legion Hotel Belvedere Grand Army Hall Bristol Harold W Gaifford Duyer James T Pierce William Sutcliffe Harold W. Gifford Fred M Straight Samuel J. Smith Eber W. Hill William E. Flanagan Thomas A. Highey Cornelius P. Heat William LePage James Joseph Haines

William Low Closes Summer Home at Ferry Hill

William C. Low closed his summer residence at Ferry Hill and has returned to Bedford Hill.

William ¢. Low Ferry Hill Bedford Bhll Noy

Fur Repairing and Alterations at 736 Hope St

Fur repairing listed with kinds of fur work including coats remodeled and relined neckpieces repaired fur prepared for dress trimming at 736 Hope Street contact 395-W.

Hope ST Tel

Girl sought to care for two children Bristol

Apply in person only to Mrs Joseph Peters Ss. Hope Street Bristol.

Joseph Peters Hope Street Bristol

Centrally Located Tenement with Bath Utilities

Centrally located tenement with bath gas and electricity available. Extra bedrooms on the third floor if desired. Call 23W Cal at 656 Hope Street for details.

Hope Street

For Rent Lower Tenement Rooms Furnished

Five room tenement modern improvements at 36 3X Bay View avenue. Apply at 546 Wood Street. Phone 243. Nicely furnished lower tenement rooms with modern improvements in a central location.

Bay View Avenue Wood Street

Furnished Cottage or Rooms Near Isher Place Bristol

Two tenements of 5 rooms each on Bradford street near Thames street newly renovated and papered. Modern conveniences with housekeeping privileges if desired. Moderate rent. Apply at Phenix Office.

Joseph F. Farrally M. G. Pfarrally William Bradford Mgr Bradford St Corner of Thames Bristol Isher Place Ithone Bradford Street Thames _ street Phenix

For Sale House Barn and Large Lot on Oliver Street

Property listing offering a house a barn and a large land lot on the south side of Oliver Street. Apply to James Wolf Jr. for details and inquiry.

Oliver Street James Wolf, Jr

Cottage and Lot Details on Richmond Street

An eight room cottage with a lot measuring 69 feet frontage and 304 feet depth on Richmond street is offered for confirmation. Address inquiry listed as 17 Catherine street for application or viewing details.

Richmond Street Catherine Street

Household furniture for sale on Ferry Road notice

Household furniture in good condition walnut finish. Apply between 5 30 and 6 30 evenings. Elmer F Murdock Ferry Road opposite Griswold Ave.

Elmer F Murdock Ferry Road Griswold Ave

1923 Durant Sedan For Sale

Durable used car advertises a 1923 Durant sedan in mechanically perfect condition with good paint upholstery and tires. Contact at 507 Wood Street for details.

Durant Wood Street

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