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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1940
Page
2
The text urges life saving patrols for bathing and boating season. It notes no waterfront watch, no guards, and no boats at key harbor points. Suggests Boy Scouts may help and calls for coordinated plans to prevent accidents and improve preparedness.
The guide explains creating stark black and white silhouettes by placing the sun behind the subject, using underexposure, and framing with the subject in profile. It notes timing with low sun, backing objects to avoid lens flare, and using a box camera with slower film for clear silhouette results.
Local column notes hot noon temperature 94 and various civic updates. Residents including Robert J. Connery and Albert Boveaux return from trips. Mrs Ralph Flinder hosts Bristol Garden Club. Rev Leon F. Kenney to preach at Union Church Prudence Island. Altar Society meeting at Our Lady of Mt Carmel parish hall. Cape Cod and World’s Fair trips mentioned. Birth announced Stephen Moran, 94 pounds. Camp Hoffman visitors from Columbine Troop. School scholarship awarded La Salle Academy. CMTC Fort Ethan Allen officers and Second Lieutenant Balzano noted. Republican National Convention coverage via John McOsker leads to clambake at Martin Hall.
The Bristol Rotary Club hosts Rotarians from the 198th District for an Assembly on Wednesday July 31 at Colt Memorial High School auditorium. District officials, club officers, and committee chairs will meet with sight-seeing tours and a Bristol Casino banquet to follow.
The Bristol District Nursing Association issues its annual appeal to support its services and clinics. Miss Julia A. Herreshoff chairs the campaign, urging local residents to donate to sustain nursing care, baby clinics, education, and improved sanitary conditions for the townspeople.
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