Christmas Basket Fund Reaches 122 In Bristol
The Christmas Basket Fund of Bristol Post American Legion reached 122 dollars today with 48 dollars added since the last acknowledgment. Chair Len B. W. Wall urged raising 100 more to aid needy families before Christmas, noting the plight of elderly and children amid turbulent times overseas. Contributions may be left with Wall in Makowsky Block or 37 Cook Street, with a list of donors and amounts including Samuel Hall Prescott B Paull Society of St Vincent dePaul and others.
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Kearney
Post
American Legion
Len B. W. Wall
Bristol
Wall
Legion Santa Claus
Makowsky
Cook Street
Samuel Hall
Seero
Urbo
Prescott
Paull
Society of St Vincent dePaul
M Zinderstein
W DeWolf
Ann R_ Herreshoff
Florence Dunbar
J. R Bernardo
the Misses Wyatt
Vasta L. Ruggiero
Ivy Guild
St. Michael’s Church
Ever Ready Engine & Hose Co
Albenzio DiMezza
Grand Lodge Officers Visit Edgehill Temple
Grand Lodge officers paid their annual visit to Edgehill Temple in Bristol. A program of entertainment, refreshments, and routine business followed the showing of the play The Bachelor's Dream. Notables present included Grand Senior Isabella M. Anderson and Grand Chief Lida M. Cole, who was ill. numerous officers from Edgehill Temple attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgehill Temple
Pythian Sisters
Bristol
Isabella M. Anderson
Providence
Lida M. Cole
Catherine Bretsford
Anna Brown
Newport
Katherine M. Cohen
Mildred E. Bolton
Riverside
Edith Whitingslow
Grace Kent
Sadie Marshall
Catherine Marz
Jennie Nelle
Catherine Brelsford
Emma Prime
Catherine
Marz
Anna Steere
Stella Peters
Christmas Seal Sale Lagging In Bristol
Bristol reports the Christmas Seal sale is lagging in its second week with receipts about 450 dollars, far below last year’s December 14 total. Mrs N G Herreshoff, general chairman, appeals for prompt purchases, noting 80 percent supports local tuberculosis work and 20 percent funds state and national efforts. District nurses’ records show Miss Martha Graham and Miss Thyra Carlson won the Barnes Trophy for Rhode Island tuberculosis work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
N G Herreshoff
Martha Graham
Thyra Carlson
Rhode Island
Tonsil Clinic in Jeopardy as Socialites Seek Donations
The Italian Socialites Women’s Club warns the 1940 tonsil clinic for needy children may be dropped if their charity drive fails. General chairman Mrs. Ruggiero appeals to Italian residents to donate, noting last year the club funded multiple projects including treating over 25 children.
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Women's Club
Ers
Ruggiero
Bristol Phoenix
Town Council to review revised Class D club rules
A revised Class D club ordinance list will be presented next Tuesday night by Councilman John P Marshal. The document allows members and guests limited beverage access, requires on site records, and permits special function licenses upon council approval with guest access defined.
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C-Ag
John P Marshal
Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Bristol Town Council
Police Department
Local Jersey Herd Wins Production Certificate
A 22 cow purebred Jersey herd from Henry DeWolf Allen of Bristol produced over 59 tons of milk in a 65 day test. Total production reached 119,301 pounds of milk and 5,374.49 pounds of butterfat with 13 cows milking through the test year. Sybil Diamond of Tempe led individuals with 9,948 pounds of milk and 43,043 pounds butterfat. The record was supervised by Rhode Island State College and certified by the American Jersey Cattle Club.
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Jersey
Henry DeWolf Allen
Bristol
DeWolf Allen
Jerseys
Dairy Department
Rhode Island State College
Kingston
R. I
American Jersey Cattle Club
National Organization of Jersey Cattle Breeders
Sybil Diamond
Tempe
Widow Melba Colt Wed to Ludlow Kramer Jr in White Plains
Mrs Melba P Colt widow of Roswell C Colt married Ludlow Kramer Jr of New York City yesterday at First Presbyterian Church White Plains NY Rev Ernest R Palen officiated Attending bride was sister Mrs Robert L Gerry Jr Best man was Ludlow Kramer Sr Bride has two sons Byron and Carlton from previous marriage They will live in New York after a bridal trip to Aiken S C Mr Colt died four years ago
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Melba P. Colt
Roswell C Colt
Ludlow Kramer, Jr
New York City
First Presbyterian Church
White Plains
Ernest R. Palen
Middle Collegiate Church
Robert L Gerry, Jr
Ludlow Kramer
Waldorf- Astoria
Kramer
New York
Aiken
Byron Peshmalyan
Mr Peshmalyan
Byron
Carlton
Colt
Roll of Honor contributors listed for Red Cross membership
The Roll of Honor lists organizations and individuals who answered the Red Cross Roll Call by paying membership fees. Names include Mrs John Palmer Miss Jane Palmer Everett Church Mr and Mrs Charles Mischa Col M A Cheesman and many others along with the Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Palmer
Jane Palmer Everett Church
Charles Mischa
Cheesman
Fred Palmer
Jack Andrew
Manuel Oliver Gardner West
Joseph Maher
Bristol Scouts Seek 1500 Toys in Week for Christmas Aid
The Awashanks Herd P OW S scout group in Bristol seeks about 1500 toys within seven days to be repaired and distributed to needy children. Calls can be made to Bristol 511 W or a penny post card to Scout Headquarters for pickup. Tomorrow, scouts collect toys and final plans for distribution are set at Scout Hall at 730.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Boy Scouts
Awashanks Herd
P Ows
Scout Honor Society
Bristol
Scout
Scout Hall
William F. Head
Double Cross Tuberculosis Logo Featured on Christmas Seal
The article highlights the double barred cross as the international emblem of the fight against tuberculosis and shows it displayed on every Christmas Seal in a promotional image.
Finnish Relief Fund Contributions Sought in Phoenix
The Phoenix urges nationwide aid for Finnish relief under Herbert Hoover. Donations to the Finnish Relief Fund are to be sent to Hoover’s committee, with checks payable to the fund and cash accepted. All gifts will be acknowledged in the Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Bristol
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Vna
Perncroft
Swifts
VEAL
Frankfort
Swift
Lamb
Hanbure
SaltPork de
Council
A. Ludlow Kramer, Jr
Red Cross
Harry de W Allen
John Church
Chester Nuthall
Henry Luther Frank
Iola Dunbar
Frederick Marya
A W Burdon
Dane
Warren
Tbs
Newman Bros
Lux
Lge
Newmans
Canada
Wheaties
Burnetts
Florida
Newman's
Nan Cabot Chocolates
Hoyt’s
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