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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1944
Page
1
The School Department will ask for a 3.6 percent increase in the town appropriation at the March 13 town meeting. The total 1944 budget is $189,360 with a $168,435 town appropriation and a net $3,458.92 drop in other receipts expected.
The Bristol Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a George Washingtons Birthday luncheon Tuesday at the Hotel Belvedere. The event also features a cotton dress contest with dresses by Bristol High School pupils and a Warren student to be judged. The winner advances to a dress show at the State Convention.
Gordon R Brown and Fred M Straight were named a committee at the Doric Club meeting to work with Mt Hope Chapter Eastern Star on joint public auctions and entertainment. Secretary and treasurer reports were approved. Members are to report February 25 at 7 PM at the Masonic Hall to help repair tables. billards followed.
The article lists Ash Wednesday services across parishes. St Marys Church will bless ashes at 7:00 am with a 3:30 pm school service and a 7:30 pm sermon and distribution. Our Ladys of Mt Carmel offers 7:00 am blessing and a 3:30 pm school service, plus a 7:00 pm novena with sermon and ashes. St Elizabeths Church services are not yet announced.
Eric A Starbuck a longtime traveler and language expert will address the Y M C A audience on Russia Today and Tomorrow in a Rockwell Hall setting. The talk covers his years in New England schools abroad and firsthand observations of daily life, politics, and culture in Russia Germany and France.
Fire Chief Moses Moore reports a poor year but notes early fire discovery and quick response kept losses down. The department asks for the same $5,273 appropriation and a $1,165 request for two projects: exterior woodwork painting at four stations and tar and gravel roof replacement at Ever Ready station.
The Collins and Arkhman Guts Club organized a Leap Year Dance for servicemen with a committee of Tren Cabr and several members. Plans also included a Ca-Vel Pats event and a future social committee led by Mrs Emily Proto and others.
The Army Navy College Qualifying Test for the Army Specialized Training Program and the Navy College Program V-12 will be held March 15 at 9 00 A M in Bristol High School. Eligible are ages 17 to 21 graduates or to graduate by July 1. Applicants must notify Mr John L Burke to obtain forms and test materials.
Providence speaker at Rotary Club calls for a Children’s Clinic and a Juvenile Court run by a dedicated professional. She cites bills to appoint two juvenile court judges without Senate consent or with Senate approval and a Providence County court option, urging action this year.
The WAC sets up a weekly Bristol recruiting office from 10 am to 3 pm at Howe Memorial Library or the YMCA to boost interest among Bristol girls. Staff include Major Marjorie Ro Flagga, Sgt Althea Von Arx, and Corporal Eleanor Edwards. Reverend Anthony R Parshley to speak at Christ Church Providence Sunday morning and at St Pauls Church Bridgeport Monday for the boys club anniversary.
Washington’s Judge Fay Bentley marks ten years leading the District Juvenile Court. She reformed the system with an advisory group, created a social investigation standard, and expanded exclusive jurisdiction for children under 16. A new Congress 1938 law and a purpose-built courthouse followed, focusing on behind the offense causes and placing professionally trained staff in a modern, child-friendly environment.
The Bristol Republican Committee named State Representative Robert McCaughesy and Town Council President Jo Ployd Huestis as delegates to the Constitutional Convention to be held March 14. The convention aims to amend the State constitution to allow servicemen and women to vote in the November election without registering before June 30.
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