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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1941
Page
2
The piece recalls historic ties with Bristol England from 1930 and Judge Edward L. Leahy’s ambassador role. It notes current brutal war’s toll on Bristol and London, urging a community fundraiser to aid victims and show solidarity with their UK counterparts.
Cecil B. DeMille’s Technicolor epic North West Mounted Police headlines Gary Cooper and Madeleine Carroll with a starry supporting cast including Paulette Goddard Preston Foster and Lynne Overman at the Pastime Theatre. The film is set during a Canadian Civil War era revolt and follows two Mounted Policemen amid romance and daring clashes with half breeds and a Gatling gun.
Local readers are invited to submit brief items for publication. The Ever-Ready Fire Company holds an officers election at 8:15 PM. Grémial Daughters of Portugal meet at Miss Mary Andrade's home tomorrow at 8 PM. Miss Alice Almy returns from Brooklyn tomorrow. January clearance sale at Blue Bird Shop features dresses sizes 12 to 14 and corsets. Mite Society meets at Mrs. Arthur Burdon's home this evening. Engagement announced: Florence Massa to John Viera Jr. Election of Chevra Agudas Achim officers postponed to Feb 2. Dr Fred Martin spoke on early Christian churches at Martin Hall. Monks and monasteries discussed at Guiteras House. Agatiello leads Sunday forum at YM. Senior–junior quiz results: Topazio seniors 384, juniors 314. Birth announced for a son at Truesdale Hospital. Scout House hosts Mariner Ship Vigilant meeting tomorrow at 7:30 PM. Ralph L. Foster to speak on Advertising at Rotary Club. Bristol Garden Club meets at Mrs. Merriman's tomorrow 10:30 AM. Taft School Club meets at Taft School. Rhode Island Civil Service talk planned. Mildred Dixon returns to Lincoln School after holidays. Town Council meets tonight. Planning Board appointment expected. Mr and Mrs John Marshall and daughters vacation in Florida. Cracker Box League basketball at Y MocA Wednesday at 3:45 PM. Crackers teams vie for league lead.
Mrs Earl G Sturdevant is installed Scout Commissioner at Scout House during a Friday afternoon meeting. Eight new council members join, plans announced for January meetings with Dr Margaret Lewis and Miss Thelma Trott, and a buffet lunch precedes the session.
The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and employee representatives have concluded negotiations granting wage increases totaling over 1 million dollars annually. About 15 000 operators, construction, installation and maintenance staff will receive raises up to three dollars per week, based on work type, training, and years of service, effective immediately.
The December 30 charity basketball game between Bristol High and Hillhouse of New Haven raised $516.05 gross with $145 expenses, yielding $371.05 for the Bristol England relief fund. A $1,000 check was sent to Bundles for Britain and Lord Mayor A M Burgess. Total local contributions approach $2,400 including air raid shelter cot funds.
The Spitfires captured all four points from the Hot Shots at High Street Alleys to move into first place the final match of the first Rotary bowling half. Gene deRocha of the Earwigs led early before injuring his foot and sitting as the scorekeeper while Captain Perroni’s Backfires won 3 to 1.
New Haven resident James H Woods writes about the fate of uptown or downtown mills and the National India Rubber Shop. He recalls past jobs, names former superintendents, mentions copper boilers moved from Bristol Sugar Refining Co, and notes his Branford address.
The writer Edmund S Rex asserts the President’s congressional message reflects strong public opinion and declares democracy in America is now on the march with resolve and conviction.
The Vikings defeated Consolation Athletic Club of Pawtucket 60 to 25 on the opponents floor to stay perfect in eight games. Arthur Arruda led with 24 points on 12 field goals as Vincent Santo and teammates added 36 in a late rally. They next host Washington Park Bears seeking ninth win.
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