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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1941
Page
2
A reflection on France, mob influence, and the dangers of appeasement. The author urges vigilance against internal decay and calls for steadfast production and unity to defend freedom loving nations against international aggression.
Local Bristol items note Dr Frederick V Martin recovering from pneumonia, school committee postponement, Easter visits by Rosemary Foster, PTA and alumni meetings, church rummage sale plans, Girl Scout conclave prep, a warm 81 degree day, family visits, military returns to duty, furloughs, a kitchen shower for Sallie G Church, and various Easter gatherings and guest lists from area residents and organizations.
Mrs Leonard of Providence, president of the Rhode Island Congress of Parents and Teachers, spoke on aims and objects of Parent-Teacher work at the Taft School Club meeting Thursday afternoon. Soloists RS Bosworth and Mrs Bosworth performed, refreshments were served, and a donation to the Bristol England War Relief Fund was approved. Mrs Calbraith B Perrs, president, presided.
Colt Memorial releases a 12 game league slate in the Interscholastic Class C circuit plus non league games. Principal Edward J. Fitzgerald says the schedule includes dates from May to June with games at Burrifly Warren Coventry Providence Barrington Lavingstown and South Einestown.
The First Bristol Troop, Boy Scouts of America, staged Ting-a-ling Brothers Circus at Scout Hall last night with dens turned into a circus yard. Flying Horses Panthers and Black Hawks shared top honors with 11 points each, and plans for an ice cream social and a new inter-patrol contest were announced.
District Two American Legion meeting at Kearney Post headquarters featured Dept. Commander Edward H. Zeigler of Auburn speaking. Topics included the Newport Department convention June 26 to 28 and an American Legion Night at the National Magicians Convention May 31 at the Providence Playhouse with William Williston of New York as a featured performer.
A son, James William, born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs William Crowley of Warren at St Josephs Hospital Providence. Both mother and child are doing well. Mrs Crowley formerly Irene Gauthier of Warren. Mr Crowley works as a printer for the Phoenix.
Town Hall records show Harold DeWolf and others grant to James E Sullivan and wife a lot on the south side of Union street. Frederika D DeWolf guardian of Richard Byron DeWolf holds a one twenty seventh undivided interest in the same land. Marion Borgia transfers to Antonio Cardoza an undivided one third interest in land and buildings on the easterly side of Thompson avenue.
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