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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1941
Page
2
The President asks Congress for extra powers to aid Britain and fight Axis aggression. A two year sunset is urged by many to prevent dictatorship optics, with renewal if still needed. The public largely backs Roosevelt’s foreign policy though some oppose it, and time is deemed crucial.
Arnold Dryer, headed for Providence for a year of military training, received a military set at halftime as the YMCA Vikings beat Company C 243d Coast Artillery 41 to 34 for their 10th straight win. Nunzio Asciola presided. Carvaturo led Army with 9 points.
Panther Patrol led by A I Walter Machado earned the honor patrol for the Bristol Troop and tied Black Hawk Patrol in a game period. The Panthers won the bowling event and finished second in compass relay and drilling. Wolf Patrol placed fourth and Black Hawks won the other events. Three scouts earned merit badges at the Court of Honor in Bristol County Court House.
Patrol leads with 1926 points as Boy Scout Week runs February 7 to 14. Program last night was led by Scoutmaster George R Fish with help from Assistant Scoutmaster Joeph Belanger Junior Assistant Daniel Freitas and Senior Patrol Leader Josph Marshall.
Members of the Home Demonstration Circle met at Mrs Oscar Pivin’s 680 Hope Street for a meat cooking lesson on English Kidney Pie. President Mrs George H McCluse presided and refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Manuel J Almeida and Mrs Vinian McFrann. Next meeting at Mrs James J Sylvester’s 941 Hope Street on February 13 at two o'clock to learn hooked rugs.
The Vikings won their ninth straight game beating the Washington Park Bears 57 to 34 at the V gym. Vincent Santo and Anthony Rodrick led scoring for the Vikings with 15 and 13 points, while Frederickson and Rent topped the Bears with 15 and 12 points respectively.
Walter and Lucien Capone announce new addresses and teaching plans at 110 High Street Providence. Charlene Elizabeth Buglio born January 7 at Truistdale Hospital to Guido and Mrs Buglio. Capt William Buffington and family welcome a second son at 1161 Hope Street. Rotary Club hosts Gurney Edwards to discuss Rhode Island Civil Service. Allan Walker, brother of Tan Walker, buried in Providence after sudden death in Fort Lauderdale. Ivy Guild meets at Holmes House with Rev Burdon speaking and tenor solos by Vernon Gray.
Used Florence oil burner in good condition offers at a low price. For details contact Michael Vaccaro at 20 Munro Avenue.
A new small home on Buttonwood Street offers 0.6 rooms with insulated walls tile bath steam heat and a cedar closet. Financing is easy and viewings are by appointment through Briato County Realty Cohone Belatol 191.
A rental listing notes remodeling work and kitchen tile updates. It mentions a stove, wood burner, and address fragments with contact information partially provided.
John J Gormally was elected president of the A and P Managers Benevolent Association for the lensuing year in a Providence meeting. John Cordell, F O and Lows, Durgin attended. A celebration for the late Thomas Wildey founder of the I O O F will be held by the Reba Rebekah Lodge at Lodge Hall on High Street Thursday evening following his birthday anniversary.
Mr and Mrs Frank Bruno celebrate a 25th anniversary at 157 Bradford Street Bristol with 25 guests including State Senator Pasquale Pagnano and Dr and Mrs Bernardo. Gifts include a chest of silver dollars and a coffee table. Pauline and Dorothea Bruno performed tunes and piano pieces.
January events at Martin Hall include the arrival of four internes from Ithaca College and Curry College who will study under Dr. Martin. A party January seventh featured singing games and a square dance. The Rhode Island Speech Association met at Narragansett Hotel with attendees from the Hall. The hall supports the Président's Birthday Ball and Bristol County efforts.
A compilation of aphorisms on moral growth from Fuller Helps Eddy Seneca Arnold and Mann. The quotes stress self mastery mental ascension over external reform and the role of education in attaining lasting enjoyment and knowledge.
Edmund R Viveiros aged 19 of 170 Metacom Avenue narrowly escaped a plunge into the cold reservoir on East State Street Friday morning when his car skidded and crashed into a surrounding wire fence. A bicycle rider seen nearby prompted the emergency stop. the vehicle was damaged but Viveiros and the boy escaped injury, police stated.
Miss Thelma Trott of the National Girl Scout Headquarters will speak to Barrington Warren and Bristol leaders at Warren Baptist Church. Mt Hope Brownie Leaders session runs 3 30 to 5 in the afternoon, and Intermediate Group Leaders meet 7 30 to 9 in the evening.
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