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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1922
Page
6
A manuscript notes that the balm of Gilead comes from a low Syrian shrub. It is highly valuable and scarce since a single shrub yields no more than sixty drops daily.
A concise citation notes Winston Churchill’s view that both education and religion cling to dogmas and can be dangerous. The excerpt from North American Review aligns dogmatic thinking in knowledge and faith as equally perilous.
Alvin M. Owsley of the American Legion met with Boy Scouts leaders at national headquarters New York to plan an aggressive push. The Legion will sponsor new troops where none exist and support existing ones, aiming to aid rural communities and increase a 410000 scouts and 110000 volunteers within the year.
Eleven year old Reeve Geary, not yet a scout, leapt into a motor boat and dived into Jamaica Bay to rescue his eight year old brother John after he fell feet first into the water. He guided John to shore with help from two other youths and kept the incident secret from others.
Prof Bucklin urged Bristol to raise health funding citing 29 cents per capita compared with 45 cents in larger cities. He noted underfunded public health, milk inspection, and nursing, and proposed a Bristol health committee and nurse support if the town organized to push the effort. The meeting included local officials and club representatives who debated next steps.
The report notes July has the highest number of personal crisis reports, indicating peak activity during summer. No other months match July’s level, underscoring a seasonal pattern in crisis reporting.
The Taft School Club held a well attended Fathers Night on Wednesday with about 50 parents present. President Mrs Henry L Sanford introduced speakers Rev Alison B Howard and Superintendent William C Hobbs who discussed Bristol's school plant and the proposed Guiteras Junior High School.
The report lists charitable work for tuberculosis relief and East relief efforts, plus five Christmas tree entertainments and refreshments for pupils. It notes funds and activities organized to support students and community welfare.
St Michael’s Church marks the 204th anniversary of the parish with a Holy Communion service at 9 am. Rev Arthur L Washburn of St Martin’s Providence will preach at the 8 pm service this evening.
Sunday worship at Congregational Church scheduled for 10.30. The sermon titled Christ Among men. Church School to meet after the service. Union Tabernacle to hold meetings nightly except Monday. Religious instruction classes set for Wednesday at 2.35 p.m.
Sunday worship at 10 30 led by Dr. Lyon with a brief address. Church School at noon. Evening service omitted. Union meeting at Lyon Tabernacle in Warren at 7 o'clock.
First Baptist Church hosts National Organizer and Lecturer Lora S LaMance of the W C T U at 10 30 AM to address law enforcement. Sunday School follows at 11 45 AM. Evening service is omitted to join Tabernacle services in Warren.
A succinct maxim urges focusing on formalizing and growing one’s own enterprise rather than meddling in matters outside one’s control. It emphasizes building a robust, self-directed business approach over interference with others’ affairs.
Edmund Schultz of Troop 19 acted quickly when his sister’s clothing caught fire from a gas heater. He seized her and rolled her on the floor, extinguishing the flames and preventing serious burns.
Boy scouts of Troop 102 Philadelphia under Scoutmaster Yorke dedicate their Bromall camp by planting 100 sugar maple seedlings gifted by the state forestry department. The new site, named Camp Biddle, replaces Treasure Island as the Philadelphia unit's summer home after six years there.
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