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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1940
Page
2
Tonight at Reynolds School a public meeting will gauge town attitude toward retaining the Bristol Mfg Company. Attendance could signal local concern about unemployment and taxes, while a small turnout may imply indifference amid wartime constraints. Private talks among key figures are favored to reach a satisfactory, locally viable solution.
Troop One of the First Bristol Boy Scouts held an Award Night in Scout Hall last evening. Flying Horse patrol earned bronze medals for winning the Spring Push inter-patrol contest, while Black Hawk patrol led by Joseph T Belanger earned top Blackboard points. Tenderfoot badges went to Jack Principe and Domenic Canna after a ceremony led by Scout Master George R. Fish. The Wolf patrol won the inspection. Flying Horse and Black Hawk tied for games with 13 points and perfect discipline. Plans include a Camp King Philip hike, a Court of Honor, and a Providence pool swim.
Caesar Menezes was elected president of the Portuguese Independent Club and Band at their annual election in Independent Hall. Anthony Borahams and Joseph A Souza were re-elected general secretary and treasurer. Other officers include Jous Barbosa vice president Jerome Almeida receiver Manuel Silvia master of ceremonies and Anthony Andrade vigilant. The band officers are Joseph A Souza leader Manuel Martin assistant leader Caesar Menezes manager. Installation planned for early January.
Mr and Mrs George H Munro and their three daughters hosted Thanksgiving at 24 Thompson Avenue with guests from Barrington and the town. Attending were Mr and Mrs Mantel DeC Mendes Mr and Mrs A Joseph Normaddin Miss Mary Bento and Mr and Mrs Manuel Mendes Jr from Barrington.
The Providence Reds host the Indianapolis Caps Thursday at the Auditorium in Providence. Coach Bun Cook plans a strenuous practice ahead of the Indiana visit and aims to spark a streak to top the American League standings. New players Doug Young and Hugh Gustafson join the lineup, pairing with Bucko McDonald and bringing added offensive firepower. The Reds then travel to Philadelphia to meet the Ramblers Saturday and the Phillies Sunday at home.
Readers urged to submit items for the Phoenix column. Bristol area updates include Mrs Heilborn patient at St Joseph's Providence, Viking basketball set vs East Providence Townies, bead restringing service offered by Mrs Wilcox, and Rotary Club film The Cavalcase of Chemistry at YMCA. Bristol P T A met at Oliver School with open house and 3 30 meeting. Natalie Warren Herreshoff accompanied by Howell family to Germantown for Thanksgiving. Bristol Hi Y Club visited Providence Y M C A for pool and Italian supper. new Bristol Y membership committee named chaired by Chas Otten Jr with Agatiello Securo Duffy and Del Piano.
Bristol Senior High School principal Edward J Fitzgerald hosts a Travel Talk with colored slides of a western tour by 4-H Clubs. Gulleras Junior High School principal James J Sullivan presents "Declaration of Independence" with Yale University Press Film Service.
A Thanksgiving Day accident at the Hope and Washington streets intersection caused Fender damage to two vehicles. The drivers involved included residents and guests from Edgewood and Barrington, with no serious injuries reported.
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