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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1941
Page
2
Two men discuss aiding England while weighing priorities at home. One argues for sending help to England despite poverty at home, the other urges focusing on domestic needs unless aiding England strengthens the fight against Hitler. They warn isolationist views and stress unity to avert economic collapse and slave labor abroad.
At a regular meeting only a partial council attended due to a death and illness. The council adopted a resolution mourning the death of Joao Peinera Machado father of councilman John P Marshall and adjourned the session to January 23 1941.
Pawtucket poet Samuel Jo Allard receives inclusion for his poem Finan cal Advice in Ted Malones Scrapbook a collection of Ted Malones favored poems read on radio and reprinted with permission from Rodeheaver Hall Mack Co. Philadelphia. The anthology compiles six hundred selections from thousands submitted and marks Malones sixth edition.
Dr Max B Grossman returns to work after illness. Dr John Al Melloné to leave for Fort Ethan Allen Vermont on Tuesday. Cancer Control Fund solicitors dined at the Biltmore Hotel. Regina Elena Society to meet at Italo Democratic Club Sunday at 2 30 pm. Rev Arthur W Burdon to preach Facing the Poets at 11 am and 7 30 pm services. Superintendent Mapes reports improving school attendance. Guiteras Junior High still sees 100 plus absences. Holy Rosary Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel to meet at church then visit Mrs Carolina Bifulco’s grave. Netopian Society to sponsor fish and chip supper for Bristol England Relief Fund. English entertainment planned. date TBA. Samuel Steen leads committee.
Mrs Sidney Herreshoff and a committee host a Bristol England war relief fundraiser with bridge games this afternoon and tonight at Holmes House for men only. Tables have been sold by many local residents and business leaders to support the Bristol War Relief Fund.
For rent lower tenement of six rooms with all improvements at 363 High Street contact 179 R. One furnished steam heated room near bath available at 623 R. For sale a Ford one ton truck in good condition phone 150 W. Six room bungalow with modern conveniences including steam heat located at 25 Charles Street.
Subdivision potential noted for the 24 story 14 room house with extra lot and central location. Modern improvements include a tile bath, Timken off burner, hardwood floors and weathering. contact Hope Realty Co at 539 Hope Street Room 32 by telephone 678 for further particulars.
Automatic heating and year round hot water offered in a weather stripped steel garage space. For details contact Hope Realty Co at 539 Hope Street Room 3 or call 678.
A fire at the Leviten residence at 227 Thames Street started from an electric floor plug in a baseboard and spread to the second and third floors of the two and a half story frame building. Fire Chief Fred Guevremont said defective wiring caused the blaze, which saw responders from all departments. Occupants included Mr and Mrs Barney Leviten, Manuel Cordeiro, and other residents on the second and third floors. Firefighters arrived after a general alarm as smoke was reported following an alarm by Miss Leviten at Ever Ready station.
The Senior Class of 1941 stages The Sunbonnet Girl an operetta directed by Mrs. M Theresa Donovan in Colt Memorial High School auditorium on February 5 and 6 at 8 15 PM Louise De Luca stars as Susan Glifton with Harold Sylvester as Bob Coleman and a large cast including Louise Ruggiero Arnold Waite Helen Almeida and many more The production features a full supporting company and musical numbers led by accompanist Earl Rounds and the High School Band under Mrs. Donovan’s supervision.
A narrator recalls a Washington parade with 418 identical Ford cars and anti aircraft and armored units. Lieut Angevine spots the narrator from a tank conning tower. After visits in the House Office Building and a Rhode Island governors reception, the party travels to Baltimore and New York, ending back in Bristol after 48 hours.
The Bristol Rotary Club sponsors a February 11 banquet for Colt High football team Class C champions. Supt FE S Mapes chairs arrangements and calls a meeting this afternoon for plan updates. Committee members include Dr William L Serbst Frank M Dimond John Andrade Frank Rene Stephen W Hopkins and RS Bosworth. The event is expected at the Colonial Hotel with a popular college coach as speaker.
The undersigned announces admission to probate of the Last Will of Emma C Newton late of Bristol Town and the executor’s qualification by bond. All persons with claims against the estate must file them in the clerk’s office starting January 24 1941.
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