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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1920
Page
4
A proposed national memorial in Washington would honor soldiers of 1917 18 and 1776. Plans call for a large convention venue funded with a landmark gift linked to George Washington who bequeathed $25 000 for such a memorial. The project aims to unite past and present military sacrifice in a single national tribute.
Washington funds a 7,000 seat convention hall to honor soldiers and Revolution heroes. A congress granted site near the old Pennsylvania railway station for a main hall 388 500 square feet, banquet rooms for 600, with permanent offices for patriotic societies planned.
An exhortation to observe May 30 as a real Memorial Day, urging the public to pause normal activities, bow heads in tribute to American valor, and avoid using the day as a holiday. The piece also reflects on war flags from Fort Moultrie to Richmond, symbols of national history marked by conflict.
Bristol's Trinity Church presents a large scale amateur musical comedy Oh Oh Cindy with a 300 cast and a Nat New Amsterdam inspired opening. Harrington Adams directs a polished ensemble including Leah Gardiner Minnie Franklin and Elizabeth Clowes as leading roles.
State militia, led by Adjutant General Abbot, arrived in Bristol to enforce order after a strike at the National India Rubber Co. Proclamations were torn and reposted, streets were guarded, saloons closed, and turnout was restricted. Business resumed with pay for about 600 workers under heavy guard.
Coming events list activities from May 28 to June 9 in Bristol. A 1920 class hosts a salad supper and fundraiser, Knights of Columbus present Marrying Mary at Pastime Theatre, Epworth League hosts chowder, and Excelsior Tennis Club and Trinity Church stages Oh Oh Cindy and a musical comedy sequence at the Pastime Theatre and Yacht Club House.
A wartime veteran presence renews Memorial Day observances and devotion. The article urges teaching the meaning of sacrifices at home, in schools, and churches to translate ideals into law and custom for mankind’s blessing.
In France today people lay flowers on new graves as tears of thanksgiving mark the end of the terrible conflict. The triumph of right brings fresh responsibilities and courage to build a better world for living and dying. Soldiers of all ages sleep sweeter for the tribute paid.
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