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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1938
Page
2
Editorial argues for consolidating recent gains rather than pushing forward against counterattacks. It lauds President Roosevelt's reforms in finance social security and wartime labor relief while urging cautious consolidation to let the nation absorb changes. The piece warns against overreach and calls for steady leadership and patient adjustment.
Hygeia notes rodents and insects as serious enemies whose rapid breeding requires constant, intensive destruction efforts. The piece blends health commentary with the phrase first water applied to diamonds and stars, noting the paradox of calling a star “of the first water.”
Palm Sunday services fill town churches with palm distribution and special rites as Holy Name Society members receive Communion together at 800 am. Easter sales and fashion at Blue Bird Shop promise reduced prices on corsets and frocks. Community groups plan fundraisers and meetings including a smoker, Easter food sale, and Republican club gathering later this week.
The St. Rita Society at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church held an Easter social featuring amateur theatricals followed by a meeting in the parish hall. Hostesses included Miss Ida Prin cape and others. prizes went to Miss Caroline Squatrito and Miss Madeline Camera. The group formed a committee to raise funds for parish hall renovations and planned a June community breakfast and a mothers night event.
A garage space at 64 Church Street is open for application. Potential lessees are invited to submit details for a rental opportunity at this location.
Mrs Résry was re elected president of the Bristol Garden Club for the 10th year at the annual meeting held in the Holmes House. Officers re elected included Mrs Wardwell vice president, Miss Salhsbury recording secretary, and Mrs Paull, secretary. Several other officers and an executive committee were named. Miss Miriam Skinner declined treasurer again and Mrs Henry Wood elected to fill the post.
Ten tables were in play at two Bristol card parties to raise funds for the Laster card party on April 22 in the Colt auditorium. Hosts included Mrs Charles Mc Connery at Burton street where winners included Mrs John Tobin and others. a second party on Central street led by Mrs ON Marcotte named winners Mrs Frasmo Mane and Mrs G Elton Price among others.
An April to May notice lists a food sale at Remires store hosted by the Aussnces Padies Aid Society. Proceeds support local aid efforts with details for participation and times.
The Boston Sunday Advertiser American Weekly will announce the winners of the Reader Test Competition on April 10. First prize is 1200 dollars per year for disease related entry and there are 99 additional cash prizes.
A short memorial verse comforts loved ones with a farewell from pain to rest in the Saviour's arms. The speaker notes watching over family at the bed, and promises to meet them at the gates of heaven.
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