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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1941
Page
2
A large city mass meeting marked the 150th anniversary of the Bill of Rights but attendance fell short of expectations. Speakers recalled Pearl Harbor losses, compared U S patriotism to Germany, and a Korean-born speaker urged sacrifices to defend freedoms amid wartime.
Daughters of Isabella Hope Circle hosted its Yuletide party at K of C Hall and approved purchases totaling 5 health bonds and 5 contributed to the Rhode Island Santa Claus fund. They also invested 500 in Defense Bonds and members bought an additional 375 in Defense Bonds to boost the event.
Santa Claus portrayed by Mrs Tessie St Angelo will give gifts to 64 State inmates at Yuletide celebration. Christmas party features carol singing and refreshments. Mrs Eva Mclaughlin chairs arrangements with committee members Edna Dubuc, Mary Kerr, Madeline Almeida, Tessie St Angelo, Mae Gormey, Alarie Vermette and Lena Mi Keana.
Miss Mary Santo returns from a two week vacation in New York and New Haven Conn. Mrs C C Getchell rests comfortably at Truesdale Hospital Fall River after an operation on Tuesday. Miss Leah Eisenstadt hosts Legis Troop Bristol Girl Scouts Thursday evening at her Hope Street home. Countryside Garden Club meets Thursday evening at Mrs George McClure Hope Street home for their annual Christmas party.
Local pupils and organizations plan Christmas events from Taft School Club’s Thursday afternoon party to Mothers and Friends meetings at St Michael's Parish House. Amicae Guild First Baptist and Rotary Club also host Christmas parties with gifts, entertainment, and meals.
A high mass of requiem was celebrated Saturday morning at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church for Frank Cassano, a High Street shoemaker, who died Thursday. Rev Emilio Donanzon officiated. Bearers were Michael Antinucci Andrew Vorro Peter Cristando George Mello Geloramo Cardillo and Louis DiLello.
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