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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1919
Page
1
The piece urges Americans from students to businessmen to fund the Victory Loan as the final chapter in World War financing. It emphasizes resolve to stay in until victory and rally support for purchasing war bonds to back American Army and Navy efforts.
The Bristol Victory Loan Committee organized at the Industrial Trust Company April 11 with chair Christon T. Sheridan and secretary Edward E. Bunn plus several members. A joint men and women’s committee meeting is set for April 15 at the M C A with a prominent speaker. Four war relic trains will tour New England April 21 to May 10, including the Hindenburg pill relic in Connecticut.
Lieutenant Edwards spoke to a large Rockwell Hall audience about his aviation service in France with the 99th Aero Squadron. He shared experiences from 26 months in the war, promising more details in a forthcoming book and noting he is the son of Rear Admiral and Mrs. John R. Edwards. Dr. W. Fred Williams introduced him and the talk closed with a benediction.
The Bristol audience is invited to a May 2 performance by Mr. and Mrs. David Mannes of New York, with two violin and piano groups, a Steinway grand piano loaned for the event, and about ten choral numbers including The Messiah and Grainger arrangements. Tickets cost 25 and 50 cents to cover expenses, with rehearsals at 7.45 tonight for society members.
George L. Drown Jr was elected Chairman of the Fourth of July Committee at a meeting last Friday in the Town Council chamber. Joh Stuart was chosen Secretary a role he has filled well in recent years. Col Andren Weeks Anthony was elected chest marshal for the parade. plans for July 4 were discussed.
Lieut Edwards explains aviation growth and roles in World War I. He compares planes to infantry and artillery, notes observation craft as crucial to infantry support, and reflects on St Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne battles. He cites limited U S assistance and Armistice impact on organization.
The Me morial Ambulance Fund drive last week raised about 3800 dollars. A house-to-house campaign was carried out systematically by a capable corps of workers. The committee will publish worker names and the financial statement in Friday's Phenix.
Paramount Artcraft presents Little Women adapted from Louisa May Alcott. Shown at the Y M C A next Saturday afternoon and evening, the film features Isabel Lamon as Meg and Dorothy Barnard as the mother, with Lillian Hall and Florence Flinn as Beth and Amy in a Concord Massachusetts setting.
Tomorrow at 7.30 pm a crucial choir rehearsal is held for Easter music with attendance required for all singers. Maundy Thursday services occur at 7.15 am and 10 am with a choral procession. An Easter communion preparation service is at 7.30 pm. Good Friday programs include 7.15 am, 10 am children’s service, and a three hour preaching of the cross from 12 to 3 pm.
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