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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1940
Page
6
A Bristol column recalls a Christmas season and a rare planetary display visible after sunset. The author, Helen Wo Holmes, captures Venus Mars and Jupiter shining in the sky and links the scene to a remembered poem about guidance for sailors, while noting street activity nearby.
Rev. Richard Mortimer-Maddox described European city experiences to Rotarians, noting hardware store clues to war conditions. He warned of incendiary bombs, gas masks, and air raid risks seen in Warsaw and other cities, comparing bomb effects to heavy loads and ground-level safety lessons from Spain.
The speaker warned that wealth disparity fuels socialist ideas as millions suffer in Europe and England evacuees face poverty. He lamented harms of war, urged sacrifices in trade, and stressed preserving daily life and freedoms like the electric light bulb in America.
John Angers contractor offers floor surfacing at $3.54 per room and up with all kinds of repair work. Located at 154 Wood St. Tel Conn.
In re Adoption of Joanne Shannon filed December 12 1939 in Bristol Court, John Aguiar and Marie Aguiar petition to adopt a female child born August 1939 residing with them since August 26 1939. James Shannon father resides unknown Maria Shannon mother resides Providence R I. Public notice orders publication in Bristol Phoenix for three weeks before March 4 1940. Maria Shannon consents to the adoption. Clerk John W Church presiding.
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