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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1940
Page
2
Bristol in England suffers nightly air raids as Hitler’s planes devastate homes and landmarks. Locals in Bristol have asked for aid, and a US town mobilizes a relief fund for refugees, clothing and medical supplies, with contributions directed to Bristol authorities for general relief needs.
The Rhode Island State Guard’s local company shows rapid progress with 33 Bristol County men joined under Capt Charles T Heilborn. Nine new recruits this week bring total to 33, with Bristol leading over Warren and Barrington. drills include gunnery instruction and small arms firing certificates.
Petes Town Council will convene Monday evening for its regular meeting and act as a board of canvassers. The Bristol Yacht Club hosts a New Year’s Eve Dance on Tuesday at the Constitution Street club house. A Daughters of Mary bingo supports St Elizabeth’s Church Saturday in the Parish Hall.
Edward J. Fitzgerald reports weekly banking accuracy at Bristol Senior High School. Over the last term rooms 1 2 4 5 8 and 206 each hit 100 percent in banking while attendance shows Room 8 leading with 98.585 percent and other rooms scoring lower in order 206 98.505 201 98.438 4 98.28 1 98.136 6 97.193 2 97.018 3 96.14 204 96.13 207 95.96 5 95.768 and 12 95.20.
Desirable twelve acre chicken farm off Metacom Avenue with high elevation fruit trees and a two car garage. Price 1400 dollars with 20000 dollars down and balance 1000 dollars per month. Call Mr Tuttle at Gamwell and Ingraham 1612 Industrial Trust Building.
Lost dog alert for a black Cocker Spaniel wearing a brown harness reported yesterday morning. Please contact Dave Brooks at 29 Summer Street or call 185-M to arrange return.
Twenty eight students at Brown School were honored for high averages as announced by headmaster L Ralston Thom. The honor roll lists standout pupils and the event will feature a Monday evening meeting with a refreshment committee including Ann St Gellain Elizabeth Perry Eleanor Perry Eleanor Lemaire and Evelyn Morasco.
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