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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1939
Page
3
Roll Call list shows individuals, societies, and organizations that paid membership fees to Red Cross. Names include Wardwell, Drury, Magee, Wardwell, Harleigh Tingley, Harriett P Church, and many more, with affiliations such as Pasadena businesses and church groups.
Mrs Mary Clifford Newbold, wife of former Tax Assessor Robert Newbold, died Wednesday after brief illness. Funeral at 8:15 am from her sister Mrs John F Gilroy’s home, mass at 9 am at St Marys Church, burial in St Marys Cemetery. She was born January 2, 1861 in Bristol and survived by husband, son Robert G Newbold, sister Miss Jolia Clifford, another sister, and three grandchildren.
An unnamed reader argues prayer is not a means to compel God but a dialogue with a Father. The author notes millions pray daily for peace yet war persists, suggesting prayer fosters spiritual life rather than forcing outcomes. peace remains elusive while nations press for power.
A sermon on prayer stresses God as Father and urges thinking of others first. It argues peace comes when hearts change and people seek what God wants, not what they want, with examples on unemployment, neighborly kindness, and forgiving others.
In Bristol two weddings took place at Saint Carmel Church with Rev Joseph Sorzano officiating. Mary Dolores Salcone and Joseph Sansone wed in a formal ceremony with Miss Genevieve Malafronte as maid of honor. Virginia Rita Asciolla and Joseph Voltas also married at the same church with Louis Asciolla as best man. Brides wore ivory gowns with long veils and carried white flowers. receptions followed at homes and the Old Can teen in Providence. The couples will reside in Bristol and Providence areas.
Bristol Town Council met in executive session approving 27 liquor license renewals and denying one Class D full privileges for the Recordacoes da Patria Club. The Portuguese Independent Club and others received Class D limited licenses. Extra fees were added to Class B outlets, and two taverns face increases in tax privileges.
Council adjusts start date for the new rule to December 19 citing concerns from Class D clubs including the Berew Wesae 42 Patria Club. Club leaders warn finger printing and dues arrears rules threaten events and revenue used to fund bands and buildings.
The United States Civil Service Commission lists openings including inspector of ordnance material with salaries up to 2600 a year, protozoologist up to 3800, and other grades. Applications from eastern states must be filed by January 2, 1940. western states by January 5, 1940, with various age limits and educational requirements.
Coming events announce a food and fancy work sale by the Mite Society of the First Baptist Church at Briggs Store Church Street on Saturday December 2. A Christmas cards and food sale will be held at Holmes House under the Auspices of the Benevolent Society.
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