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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1934
Page
2
Editorial argues Bristol recover from industrial loss with sustained unity and a formal Planning Board. It proposes a semi official panel, protected from political shifts, plus a paid executive to drive economic growth, housing, and factory and job development.
Veterans at the Soldiers' Home received Christmas cheer from 35 members and guests of the United Spanish War Veterans' Auxiliary Department at Rhode Island. They distributed gifts and provided entertainment led by Mrs Andrew Doherty with James Cotten as master of ceremonies. Performers included Mrs Walluim Poatt Fenner Brown Jeanam Prawn Bernadette Bermans Clare Lawlor and Mrs Lydia Andrews.
The Dew 24 Ninas Pee Dance at Hall Wood Street on December 25 marks a Christmas afternoon event. The Olympian Club hosts a February 7 gathering with the Bolon Watera entree association providing entertainment.
Seventy one children of Namquit Mill employees attended a Christmas party in the plant hall. Santa Claus gave gifts as music and refreshments followed a program arranged by Tonanson and a committee including Heyra, Peterson, Rockwell, Vibert, and others.
Local readers invited to submit news. Betty Leviten and Rebecca Larice visit family during holidays. Diphtheria cases confined to one Bristol family. health officer underlines isolation. Oberlin student Herman Wilbur performs at recital. Factory Council of Paramede Shoe Company to meet. bylaws discussed. Bingo parties hosted by Colonial Companys and Holy Name Society. various committee chairs named. Holiday sales and student returns noted.
The Wheel Chair Fund reports near completion for a crippled mother of four as Christmas approaches. The total needed is about 45 dollars with 37.67 raised to date from Rev A C Larned Mrs N G H Bristol Garden Club Capt James W Goff memorial gifts Roberta and Dorinda and local supporters. Contributions may be sent to the office and acknowledged in the column.
Mathew G Maetoza elected president of the Bris tol Portuguese-American Athletic Association at a Makowsky building meeting. Manuel Perry steps down. The club plans a smoker next month and to buy new equipment. Officers: Vice-President John Andrade Treasurer Salvadore Nunes Secretary John L. Rego Sergeant-at-Arms Frank Vera Executive Committee Manuel Perry Alfonso Rebella Anthony Nunes Daniel Vargas John du Pont.
Christmas Day at the Bristol Post Office notes no mail collection or delivery by city rural carriers. General and Stamp windows closed all day along with money order registry and postal savings divisions. Lobby hours listed 7 am to 6 pm. acting postmaster William J McShane.
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