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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1940
Page
2
The National City Bank of New York monthly bulletin forecasts a favorable business year 1940, with December showing strong industrial production near a record high. It notes the 1929 peak was surpassed and stresses that renewed confidence should sustain growth, despite war orders playing limited roles.
The Bristol Troop began its Leap Year Inter Patrol contest at Scout Hall with Scoutmaster George R. Fish presiding. Vets Night was postponed due to weather. Patrols Panthers Beavers Flying Horses Supermen led in points as Green Bar Scouts planned activities for Boy Scout Week and Bridge of Honor next month.
The Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company held its 82nd annual banquet in Bristol Saturday night with State Senator Bertram W Wall as toastmaster. Fire Chief Fred Guevremont Police Chief Anthony Ferarra and John Palmer were introduced along with council members and other officials. The Miller Catering Company provided dinner and Joseph Venditto of Cranston led the program. Oscar Pivin chaired the organizing committee with aides including George R Fish and Gardiner West.
Bristol residents figure in local events from police connections in Detroit to Bristol fire companies receiving $10 acknowledgments. The Altar Society at Our Lady of Mt Carmel plans officer installations. Rotary speakers discuss England war experiences. Y M C A directors and Taft School Club meet. church services adjust schedules. social groups plan events. and Mary Louise O Gara marks her first birthday with relatives from nearby towns.
Matthew Capoile Seve was installed as president of the Cup Defenders Association at Sunday ceremonies in the organization's Wood Street headquarters. New officers include Antonio Cupolo as vice president Louis Alfano as treasurer John Scigiano as recording and corresponding secretary Joseph Sansone as sergeant at arms and Felix Langello as guard. Retiring president Michael W Pasquarelli served as installing officer and spoke briefly, followed by a social. Finance committee assignment and standing committee members to be announced at next meeting.
The Bristol Girl Scouts met at Mrs. Floyd Huestis home to review a profitable year. Highlights included incorporating the Girl Scout Council and doubling registered scouts, with six sent to Camp Hoffman. New trooping formed, and Mrs. Pettine reported community projects. The coming year’s budget was presented, hospitality chair named, and three new members joined. Tea followed. next meeting Feb 2 at the Girl Scout House.
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