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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1930
Page
2
The town’s 250th anniversary celebration concluded after a week of diverse events planned and executed by many committees led by a devoted general chairman. Returning Bristolians and broad publicity statewide underscored a successful effort, with all costs justified by the cultural and communal impact.
Fire companies plan monthly meetings at Burnside Lodge while K P meet at G A R Hall. Donations and visits due at Home for Aged Women on Franklin Street. Rotary Club to hear Walter Fitzpatrick City Treasurer of Providence. Parish Aid Society meets at Trinity Church Parish House on Hope Street. Several residents and visitors attend anniversary events and weddings in town with guests from Providence Portland and Melrose. Taxes due at Burnside Memorial Building.
Small souvenir copies of the anniversary poem by M V A DeWolfe Howe are available through the Phoenix Office. Participants in the Historical Pageant are reminded to return costumes this week to Mrs Wm Perry of Hope Street or to Miss Laurine Bradford also on Hope Street.
A Friday afternoon football match between the Oaks of this town and a Hope Athletic Club team from Warren ended scoreless after four periods. The Oaks prepare for a Providence game and report at six this evening at the common.
A house at 14 Union Street will be for rent after October 16. Inquiries should be made at 224 Hope Street.
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