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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1940
Page
2
Town relief officials announce WPA and SAR spending for the past year fell by 15000 from the prior year and nearly reached 40000 in a year with 41757 54 total. They credit fewer WPA cases and cheaper materials.
The Department of Public Welfare reports a $1,883.57 year end balance and seeks a $6,000 town appropriation, $1,300 less than 1939. Expenditures for 1939 totaled $10,223.74 with $12,107.31 available including town funds and reimbursements.
The Bristol Junior Basketball championship at the Y MeoC Saturday produced three winners. The 0 Juniors defeated Sto Elizabeth 38 to 16, the Snow Drops beat the Cup Defenders Jrs 25 to 21, and the Rucci Pressmen beat Warren 35 to 28. The Juniors will face the Snow Drops in the semi finals.
Canon Parshley rector of St Michael's Church will speak tomorrow at noon to the Bristol Rotary Club in the Y M C A in observance of Rotary's 35th anniversary. He will discuss his 20 years as a Rotarian and his leadership of clubs in Clinton Lancaster and Bristol. James S Carns Jr leads the Thursday night meeting with a broadcast of America's Town Meeting from Chicago.
We express appreciation for the public's patience during street clearance after the recent snowstorm. Thanks also to those who shoveled paths in front of their homes. Paul A. Herzig Commissioner of Highways Richard Connery Surveyor of Highways.
The Phoenix invites readers to send short items and local interest news for publication in the community column. Submit concise notes on events, people, or happenings suitable for a brief newspaper notice.
Mrs Michael Jamies leaves for a three week Miami Beach visit. A son born Saturday at Truesdale Hospital Fall River to Mr and Mrs Anthony DiPalma. A daughter Martha Jean born Feb 16 to Mr and Mrs Nester Cheesman. Dresses on sale at The Dress Shop Hope Street. Clam chowder sale by Hope Circle postponed to March 1. Mrs Catherine Brelsford hosts silver tea for Hope Circle. Edward S Kunz leaves for New York City for a week with relatives. Pedestrian safety urged as mud and slush lessen byways. Hope Circle social committee meets after church services. Gremial Daughters of Portugal to meet. spring and summer plans discussed. Mrs Annie Clark, 80, guest at 707 Hope Street birthday dinner. Catherine Elizabeth Cheetham second anniversary party at 34 Bay View Avenue.
A note explains that unsigned articles or letters sent to the Phoenix for publication will not be used. The paper asks contributors to sign their name, though publication of the name is not required. the source must be identifiable.
The Salvation Army plans an annual appeal targeting 750 dollars as collectors are named by chairman Robert W. Nelson. The effort funds the Evangeline Booth Home and Hospital and other services for the hungry, needy, and youth, with proceeds held locally and distributed to emergencies in the Bristol area. William Wood of Industrial Trust Co. Bristol leads funds, while William A. Nicol notes relief work during past disasters. Official collectors will wear uniforms and carry credentials signed by Nelson.
A Providence inter-racial conference featured a bright Negro schoolgirl who spoke frankly on race prejudice and proposed joint job-hunting efforts. She urged white and Black youths to pair up and seek employment with community group support, promoting inter-rationalism.
Warranty deed transfers list Pietro Vanare to John Fanara et ux for parts of the Gooding Manor Plat and land with buildings on the easterly side of Hope Street, plus a quit claim from Russell Vf Paull to Mathias Brito et ux for land and improvements on the north side of State Street.
Despite storm damage crowds filled Colt Memorial high school auditorium for two night performances of the senior class operetta Oh Doctor. Mrs M Theresa Donovan directed with school orchestra accompaniment by Nancy Bosworth and Earl Rounds providing incidental music. The cast listed includes many named performers and supporting roles such as Doctor Drinkwater Peter McClure Mrs Weakly Shirley Heibecker Doctor Cut ten William Conley Rainbow Henry Hambrick Madam Chere Agnes Andrade The Pilgrim Mary C Baker The Goddess Muriel Fiske Nymph Jean Malafronte Cowboys Maurice Caizzi Spanish Dancers Mary Palumbo Jean Malafronte and more in a lively school production praised as among the best in recent years.
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