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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1942
Page
2
Bristol taxpayers vote to approve 35000 for defense purposes with a proviso or so much thereof as may be necessary. They urge careful use, survey of equipment, and avoidance of private-sector purchases, citing wartime federal state and local tax burdens and urging prudent planning.
Ninety boys and masters from St Andrew's School Barrington dined Sunday as guests of 36 Bristol households, after a 1 o'clock St Michael's Church service led by Rev Anthony R Parshlewsky. Guests included Rev Irving Evans and a long list of host families with names across Barrington society.
National Defense Book Campaign prompts Bristol donations organized by the American Library Association and American Red Cross with United Service Organizations. A reception is set up at Holmes House and Rogers Free Library for donations of varied titles to support education and training, aiming for 1000 books in Bristol.
Dr and Mrs A F DAngelo move to new home on State Street Pvt Alexander Di Donna of Fort Bragg NC visits Bristol Life at St Andrews School Bar rington to be shown tomorrow at Rotary Club meeting Red Cross sewing rooms to open tomorrow at Holmes House and Trinity Parish House Frank Duffy enlists in US Navy stationed at Newport Naval Training Station Steve Romano returns home after Bristol weekend visit Chimney fire at Louis Giusti residence causes minor damage All four companies respond Rev Albert C Larned to reside at 500 Angell Street for three months Engagement announced for Mary Rose Gallagher to Henry F Fertigson Mary Rose is a nurse at Homeopathic Hospital Providence
The R I Reds hockey club meets two top American League rivals in a two game stretch. On Saturday they travel to Spring field to face the Indians led by Eddie Shore, then return home Sunday to host the Cleveland Barons on Auditorium ice. The Cook family hockey feud adds extra pace as Bun directs the Reds while Bill captains the Barons.
Dear Mr. Bosworth applauds Mr. Charles O Thompson for publishing his Bristol past stories anecdotes and historical writings. The letter urges Bristolians to support the project preserving local history for posterity and countering time's obliteration with a grand effort. Herbert D. Graetz signs.
Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella invites members to bring one guest to their meeting next Monday night at K of C Hall on State Street. A special program is prepared by co chairmen Mrs Ethel Connery and Mrs Elizabeth White with a committee including Mrs Catherine Bottomley Mrs Catherine Gibson Mrs Bertha Pivin Mrs Mary Guevremont Mrs Nellie Connery Mrs Nora Toolin and Mrs Lena McKennna ex officio Entertainment led by Miss Nora E Dwyer.
Henry Sanford, immediate past president, received a volume of Bird Life In America by Audubon at the Past Presidents Night. Carl Carlson showed motion pictures about Body Defense, Plant Growth, and A Green Plant. John Dimond, president, presided. Refreshments and a social hour followed.
Bristol police say they detained John Enos Sousa 21 of 3 Narragansett Avenue after days of searching. He was held in Bristol County jail and will be arraigned on a disorderly person charge.
Classified rental notice offering a wire-room house with a garage and a living room fireplace. Includes a bath with a shower and asks applicants to apply at 12 Constitution Pel 687.
Forms for filing 1941 income tax returns have been sent to last year’s filers. Filing is required by March 16 1942 even if a form is not received. Most must use Form 1040. those with under 3000 dollars income from specific sources may use Form 1040A.
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