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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1938

Page

4

Scout Notes and Upcoming Holiday Activities

Awashdnk Hed Bou wes Lone hone society omits Saturday meeting before Christmas. A New Year Eve social next Saturday. The group will distribute toys to needy town children Friday. The final 1938 Honor Court session and Board of Awards meets tonight at 7 in Scout Hall. Sea Scouts of SS Admiral Edwards plan Sea Scout Night for Troop 1 and Narragansett Squadron banquet December 28 in Providence. Cub Pack 14 Christmas social at 6 15 then Troop 4 meeting.

Boy Scout Bou Wes Lone Hone Society Court of Honor and Board of Awards Scout Hall Sea Scouts Admiral Edwards Narragansett Squadron Providence

The Christmas Star By Raymond Pitcairn

The poem reflects on the Star of Bethlehem as a symbol of peace and hope through history. It traces how ancient myths sought guidance from stars and notes the Christmas message renews faith across lands. It links humble beginnings to altruism, mercy, churches, and acts of kindness as enduring outcomes.

Bethlehem

Cape Verdians Run Up Easy Win Over Walk-Overs

The Cape Verdians of New Bedford defeated the Walk-Overs A C of Bristol 22 to 2 WW in a Bristol YMCA contest. Verdians led 24 to 18 at halftime then widened the margin in the second half. Tops and Hutman each scored 23 for New Bedford, while Butler led Walk-Overs with 10 points.

Wus Fone Verdians New Bedford Bristol Bristol Y Mca Court Hameter Hen V Verdians Hutman Costa Tarvea Fonseca A. C Simmons Rf Fitzpatrick Securo Rf Rego Romano Holmes C Butler Pensa Rg DelPiano F. Securo Dryer O. Bisbano Aguiar E. Lavey

Bristol CYO Basketball Standings In Bristol County

St Marys Church leads Bristol County CYO with two wins in as many starts. Our Lady of Mt Carmel and St Elizabeths share second with one win and one loss. St Casimirs and St Marys of Warren and Holy Angels tied for fourth with no wins. Games are Mondays at the Intelliature Hall Warren. next Sunday games may shift due to Saturday event. Rev Weecest Jo Griffin oversees Bristol County CYO activities.

Bristol Bristol County St Mary's Church Our Lady of Mt Carmel Ced St Elizabeth’s Church Quintere Olea

Asselin Chevrolet Wins Bid for Department Vehicle

The United States Forestry Division will clear damaged properties after a gale. Asselin Chevrolet of Warren won the bid to furnish a department vehicle for 2951 dollars including tax, with TupLin’s Garage offering a 1939 Ford as an alternative. A separate report covers hurricane damage to the school department and local license renewals and events including a New Year’s Eve dance permit.

Cee Wee Eee Len Heere United States Forestry Division Asselin Chevrolet Company Warren Tuplin Elmer S Mapes Jane Charles F Burns Bristol

Memorial day? Clarion club names and staff details

The GCC Clarion announces its appearance with a Christmas cover drawing and mimeographed edition. Flora Fusco is editor in chief. staff includes E Doris Bullock Laurine Bradford as faculty advisors, with numerous editors reporters and committee members listed, plus Commercial Club officers Leonora Paiva president and others.

Chittatons Colt Racal Walter Winchell Flora Fusco E. Doris Bullock Laurine Bradford Marie Pacheco Mary Shaw Doris Martelly Jake Norman Byathotia Alice Castro Loretta Cy Actas Gabtro Philomena Anticel Tylveria Sousa Irene Cabral Mavie Schiniger Dorothy Paiva Heleni Vasconcelldi Dorothy King Margaret Accaro Lacy Carulli Loretta Morin LeRose Balzano Gladys Weavery-Matjories Taves

Government Would Consider Site Exchange With Post Office

Council learns from W E Reynolds acting Director of Procurement that Post Office officials may swap the present post office property for land suitable for a federal building. Town would use the building for municipal offices. WPA projects for razing remaining hurricane damage to be drawn. Licenses and highway openings also approved for local utilities and businesses.

SRSEA United States Post Office W. E. Reynolds Post Office Department Domenico Mascola Work Relief Bureau

Rhode Island 48 Hour Law Enforced for Women and Minors

The document clarifies that the Fair Labor Standards Act does not exempt Rhode Island workers from the 48 hour state limit. No woman or legally employable minor may work more than 48 hours weekly, with a maximum 9.75 hour day unless a five day work week is allowed. Violations incur penalties.

Rhode Island

Probate Court Hears Anna Middleton Estate Matter

The Bristol Probate Court set a hearing for December 5 1938 at 10 A M in Bristol regarding the estate of Anna Elizabeth Middleton. Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company as executor of Alicia H Middleton requests a writing or suitable probate action. notice to be published in the Bristol Phoenix for fourteen days, weekly.

Bristol Anna Elizabeth Middleton Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company Alicia H. Middleton Rhode Island Providence R.I Probate Court Room Bristol Phoenix John W. Church

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