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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1940
Page
2
Town Clerk John W Church promotes early voter registration urging citizens to register by June 29 to qualify for voting. He is aided by workers from both parties and stresses the importance of participation in a representative democracy.
Mrs Cary Wilson of Belmont opens Linden Place for summer. Mrs Arthur Northup of East Brain tree visited Byfield Street. Miss Antoinette F Peterson from Washington spends the summer with the Slades at 254 Hope Street. Miss Jeannette McCaw and Miss Ruth Sanford attend Bates College Ivy Day events. Our Lady of Mt Carmel Celebration Committee to meet. Dr Joseph DeLuca graduates Maryland and will intern at St Mary’s Waterbury. Kearney Post American Legion to hold monthly meetings. Rhode Island delegates to Protestant Episcopal General Convention named from Bristol. Netopian Society hosts a Weenie roast at Ferrycliffe Farm tonight. Bristol Girl Scout Council meets Friday at Scout House. Intercession service for Peace With Righteousness at St Michael’s Church. Mariners group discusses year’s work. Alan P Thayer of Riverside to graduate West Point. Miss Marguerite Brogan elected RI Principals Treasurer. George S Pailthorpe reelected St Andrews League President. About 175 children tested for diphtheria at Rockwell House clinic. next clinic planned.
The Bristol Girl Scout troop held a ceremony where members earned badges including Flower Finder Weaving Foot Travelers Cooks and Child Care. Winifred Aiello received Tenderfoot status and Dorothy Antonelli received a council gift of appreciation for two years service as First Lieutenant. A Camp Hoffman scholarship was awarded to three scouts. Ice cream ended the meeting. Ernie Johnson, formerly of Bristol, visited town.
A tribute to a neighbor described as good and kind who loved children flowers and sports. Friends recall his gentle smile and friendly greetings as years pass, leaving them to miss the man across the way.
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