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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1943
Page
2
A Bristol County poll asks regular bus commuters whether they prefer rail service to Providence, seeking counts, peak travel times, and views on adding more buses. Officials hope the survey reveal demand and justify improved service.
The Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella delayed their regular Monday session until Monday February 1 due to fuel oil shortages.
Bristol taxpayers would benefit if proposed measures on state aid and school governance are enacted. Superintendent E S Mapes outlined Rhode Island Commission provisions, including an equalization aid formula, minimum per pupil costs, and separation of school from municipal government with home rule for schools.
Bristol Teachers Association schedules a regular meeting Tuesday afternoon at Reynolds School 345 with Superintendent Elmer S. Mapés speaking on Recodification of Rhode Island Educational Laws. Reports from committees will be given and refreshments served by Guiteras Junior High faculty including Helen Howard Frances Horton Genevieve Pagnano Miriam McCaughey Rose Ayres Ellenora Swanson and Emily Leonard.
The Junior Senior High Schools Parent Teacher Association gathered in the Colt Memorial Auditorium for its monthly session. Speaker Hubert F. Hill urged family recreation amid stress from speed-up production and limited car use, sharing home entertainment ideas and games. Mrs Norman Vermette was named delegate to the State Congress in Providence.
The Gremial Daughters of Portugal held installation exercises Wednesday evening at 7 30 followed by dinner at the Lobster Pot. Mrs Joseph Marsh all was installed as president. Other officers inducted were Mrs Ada Perreira vice president Miss Pauline Perry secretary and Mrs Helen Brown treasurer. The Board of Directors includes Miss Mary Andrade Mrs Louella Andrade Mrs Mary Perry Mrs Mary Alfred and Mrs Mary Nunes.
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