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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1942
Page
2
The Bristol Red Cross denies paying staff beyond the executive secretary and states all others work as volunteers. The note notes the rumor harmed the War Fund Drive and confirms Bristol is near its $5,100 quota.
Miss Mary C Casey announces a public training course for volunteers to support Bristol day nurseries and future nursery schools. Lectures and field trips run January and February at 7:20 to 9:00 pm with a 50 cent registration. first session January 22 led by Dr James J Hank.
Sea Scouts of SS Admiral Ed wards meet at Scout Hall at 7 45 to review Emergency Rescue work and equipment plans and the unit's role in defense. Troop Four and Drum Corps rehearsals continue twice weekly with a Sunday business meeting and an inspection scheduled for February. Bristol County District leaders visited Camp King Philip for winter camping preparation led by Field Executive Arthur H. Leidman.
A busy week with Edgehill Temple Pythian Sisters planning a regular meeting in Grand Army Hall. Rotary Club events feature Dr Fred V Martin and Harold C Johnson speaking on fruit handling with film. The Mossop family wintering in Providence at 429 Morris Ave. A Countryside Garden Club gathering is set for 7 30 pm at Mrs William L Serbsts home. Miss Pauline Brelsford hosts a silver tea at Mrs Anna Steere s 17 Milk St for Edgehill Temple. A son Peter Frank was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Joseph Sansone at Providence Lying In Hospital. Mrs Sansone is the former Phyllis Ueci of West Warwick.
Dear Editor, Private First Class Joseph of Bristool stationed in a southern camp has been sent to Fort Sill Oklahoma for a three month course in the technical performance of the Army’s latest radios. Private Alexander Di Donna is upbeat after visiting home while Pfc James Puya and Pfc Clarence King are noted in varying moods amid news from the unit.
The newly organized St Marys Couple's Club will hold a dance on February 6 at the Colonial Hotel. The Amicae Guild plans a rummage sale Saturday at 10 AM at the Y M C A block. Brig Gen L H Callan will speak at the Far River Lions Club meeting on World Wars One and Two.
Newly elected officers for Councils 15 and 23 of the A P U M E C Madeirense Society were installed at Independent Hall. District Deputy Manuel Fernandes and Supreme Marshal Evo Alexander presided as Council 15 seated Manuel C Correia as president and Mrs Mary Motta leading Council 23 as president.
January 24 and 25 in Lincoln Hall Ush er street host a rummage and chicken supper by Amicae Guild and Ladies Auxiliary Don Luis Filipe Society. February 12 turkey supper by Congregational Club and February 21 bean supper by Mt Hope Chapter O E S follow.
The Revenue Act of 1941 introduces a simplified tax method for individuals with income from salary wages and other specified sources. It uses a per block tax table with a $400 dependent allowance and a 10 percent automatic deduction for charitable contributions and taxes paid. Eligibility depends on last day of year status, with different exemptions and credits for single, married and living apart or together. An irrevocable choice applies for the year, with a new election allowed each subsequent year.
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