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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1942
Page
2
The piece argues for efficient war spending and broad cuts to non-essential government costs. It notes public pressure for reduced expenditures while urging Congress to persevere despite political risks, citing potential savings of at least 200 million dollars annually and quoting Senator Tydings on the tax burden.
Dr C Paul Bruno announced the 20th Red Cross First Aid class in Bristol. The group of instructors includes numerous local participants such as Henrys A Street Miss Frances Brogden Miss Hortensen Burdon and Miss Regina Farley along with several others listed by name.
Saturday afternoon June 13 a local lawn fete at St Andrews grounds adjoining Holmes House invites community attendance with stalls games and refreshments.
Invited items include Billy Getchell and Mrs Walsh hosting visitors in town. Billy Getchell is at Truesdale Hospital with appendicitis. Mrs Shirley Rishe Staples plans to return home after treatment. St Mary’s Mothers Club meets at 2:30 PM with graduates and first aid class guests. Substitutes volunteer for defense center duty.
The St. Andrew's Club will hold its annual sale tomorrow from 3 to 6 PM on grounds beside the Holmes House and Rectory garden. Proceeds support the club summer program and St Andrew's School. booths led by Mrs Myra Whitman and others include Candy, Cake, White Elephant, Grabs, Tea, Ice Cream, and Flower. A pet menagerie and circus skits directed by Preok Pritchard and Winston Fetherston troupe will entertain, weather permitting at the Parish Hall.
The Bristolites meet the Cup Defenders in a Twi Leauge game on the Common at 6 15 Monday night. Colt High School opens state championship playoffs by hosting Sacred Heart Academy at East Providence this afternoon as both teams led their Class C divisions. Mrs Leonard Rawson has returned home from Wallum Lake Sanatorium on State street after several weeks away. Residents south of State street should have salvage materials ready for pickup by tomorrow morning.
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