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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1941
Page
2
Bristolians learn the meaning of hostel as Bristol Rhode Island funds a hostel in Bristol England. The shelter offers overnight rest to travelers from bombed areas as trains and stations suffer war damage. The project, praised in Len nard’s letter, embodies enduring ties between the two Bristols and features a coat of arms sign.
First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts meet in Scout Hall for Paper Night and Be Prepared contest wrap up. Black Hawk patrol led by Joseph Belanger wins with Panther, Flying Horse, and Wolf close behind. Weekend Camp Yawgood plans and March 8 9 hikes noted. 1941 Registration Night set to secure eighth Ten Year Program Award. Green Bar Scouts finish with Friendship Circle.
The Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella held a Valentine card party at the K of C Hall on State street with prizes. Miss Margaret Callan won the heart prize and several winners received dinner and door prizes including Mrs. William Byrnes and Mrs. William Burke.
Mrs Manuel Almeida Mrs Witham TI Baker Mire Joseph Pivin Jr Mrs Fred Guevremont and Mrs Charles Richards provided refreshments. The serving was organized by a committee with co-chairs Mrs James Sylvester and Mrs Wilfred Piva.
Local residents include First Lieutenant James J. Garvin visiting from the 243rd Coast Artillery in Bristol. Florida trips for Mr and Mrs Henry Wood and Mr and Mrs Charles Liscomb. A War Relief bingo party planned at G A R Hall. Jerry Bernstein returns from Parrigan Toys trip to New York City. Mrs J Williams resumes duties at Stephen W Hopkins electric shop after illness. Brig Gen L H Callan returns from Washington DC. Mite Society hosts at 101 High Street. Jewish service at Chevra Agudas Achim Synagogue Friday 8 PM. Bridge event by Men’s Union at Guiteras House tomorrow at 8. Mite Society Easter supper April 3 in church vestry. Mystical Troop Scout girls attend Holy Communion at St Mary’s Church.
Superintendent Elmer S Mapes presented to the budget committee a proposed 1941 42 town appropriation rise of 12 000 plus for the school department to restore a 3 percent salary cut and cover costs in textbooks repairs salaries and general operating expenses. The total requested increase over 1940 expenditures is 11 491 06 with a 162 950 00 total budget for 41 42 including general control instruction maintenance and capital outlay. Unpaid bills for the present year amount to 874 84 in instruction I 4 85 71 in instruction II B 438 in co ordinate activities 150 in maintenance.
Bristol has raised 488 toward a 550 quota for the annual Boy Scout financial drive. Committee chair W Fred Williams said the drive closed last evening but hopes contributions will reach the full amount. The top team was led by Charles Otten Jr with Carl Carlson Leon McCaw and Roswell Bosworth. Williams asked captains and workers to submit cards and invited others to donate to Narragansett Council BSA.
Miss Nancy Sisson of Fall River and Miss Marjorie Emerson of that city were weekend guests of Misses Dorothy and Evelyn Lemaire, daughters of Mr and Mrs Oliver J Jeemaire. Catherine Elizabeth Cheetham celebrated her third birthday with a cake and gifts at 34 Bay View Avenue.
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