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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1941
Page
2
The piece argues that U S cooperation with the League of Nations could have altered postwar history. It lauds Wendell Willkie for his honesty in supporting President Roosevelt’s policy while political opponents resist, noting Willkie’s stance without public endorsement.
Senior class of 1941 presents The Sunbonnet Girl operetta at Colt Memorial High School auditorium on February 5 and 6 at 8 15 p m directed by Mrs Theresa Donovan with Louise De Luca in the lead Susan Clifton and a large cast including Harold Sylvester Jerry Jackson and Barbara Coleman The production features a chorus of students and a full crew of stage managers lights scenery and makeup under the supervision of Mrs Donovan and Earl Rounds as accompanist
Officials from state and town attend the funeral of Joao Perre ia Machado father of Town Councilman John P Marshall and Dog Officer Manuel Machado. He died Saturday night at his daughter's home and a high mass was held at St Elizabeth's Church. Burial followed at St Mary’s Cemetery with bearers from town. He was born in St Machawel's Aveares and moved to Pristed in 1893. He worked 18 years at United States Rubber Co before retiring in 1930. Survived by three sons and two daughters with several grandchildren.
Sea Scouts meet after Drum Corps rehearsal while plan discuss for Boy Scout Week activities. Bristol Boy Scout honor society held Winter ceremonial with 15 candidates, five initiated. Cub Pack 14 meets to plan achievement work and re-registration. new Den-Chiefs introduced by Cubmaster William F. Head.
Mrs Frank M Perry of Elm Farm undergoes an operation at Jan Brown Hospital Friday. Mrs Lucien Capone resumes teaching voice and piano at 110 High Street Bristol. IOOF officers install this evening on High Street. Mite Society meet at Mrs Joseph Hoyle 90 Union Street. Mrs Sebastian Bernard Jr returned from New York after attending a garden clubs course. Jamies family motor trip to Miami Texas New Mexico for eight weeks. Rev Frank Crook to speak at Bristol Rotary tomorrow noon. Draftees and volunteers from Court Pee, 62 Court and Ryan Avenue leave for final physicals. Colt High School principal arranged radio access to the President's Inauguration. Mrs Henry Wood chairs bridge and fashion show committee for April 30 at St Michael's Parish Hall. Daughters of the American Revolution delegates to Continental Congress April 14-19. Mr and Mrs Michael Turillo attend testimonial for Larry Bolvin in Providence. Larry, Bristol native, rated among top boxers by NAB and Ring Magazine.
We extend gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives of the late William N LePage especially to members of the Kearney Post and Auxiliary of the American Legion 40 and SJ and staff of schools for their kind expressions and floral tributes. Mr and Mrs Adethert FO Plage.
Representatives from Portuguese communities in the state and southern Massachusetts joined Bristol officials at the Colonial Hotel for the installation of the Bristol Portuguese American Women's Civic League. Mrs Naomi Jacome presides with officers and a board of directors listed, toastmaster Peter G Pimental introduced speakers including Judge Edward L Leahy and Bristol leaders.
Ice Follies of 1941 arrives at the Providence RI Auditorium for a week long engagement starting Monday January 20 through Sunday January 26 with a 65 member cast and 25 new acts. The show features 30 000 in costumes and top names from Duluth and New York organized by Oscar Johnson Roy Shipstad and Eddie Shipstad. Performances include comedy by Frick and Frack and a lineup of rising stars such as Bess Ehrhardt Evelyn Chandler Bruce Mapes Colson and Claudet.
Funeral services were held Sunday at McKay Funeral Home for Lawrence McKenzie five months old son of Mr and Mrs Joseph McKenzie of 41 Gooding Avenue. He died Friday at Truesdale Hospital. Rev Anthony R Parshley of St Michael's Church officiated. Burial followed in North Cemetery.
Town Clerk records show transfers from William Perrys Buffington to Agnes Elizabeth Fay for a west Main Road strip to Warren Highlands Realty, from Highlands Realty to Fay comprising southeast Lot 30, from Bernard Morris and Marie L Morris to Catherine Vobeere for lots and Improvements on Church Road, and Felipe DeMotta to Mary S Camache for lot eight on Parker Borden Plat with a free right of way over an adjoining lot.
John van Guilder explains practical bulb and time exposures for night outdoor scenes. He lists typical times for street scenes floodlit buildings and moonlit landscapes, plus tips on support shutter speed and avoiding moving subjects.
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