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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1938
Page
2
The Bristolians celebrate Independence Day proudly every year. A town committee relies on small donations from many residents to cover expenses, but this year many cents to two dollar gifts are missing. The appeal asks those who can afford it to contribute a dollar or two to maintain the tradition.
First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts staged an indoor camp meeting at Scout Hall with a dress parade drill led by Albert Vasconcellos and patrols led by Anthony Balzano and George Morris. Scoutmaster George Fish outlined summer camping at Camp Wampanoag and Yawgoog with plans for attendees.
Wooden clocks have been crafted for about two and a half centuries, reflecting a long history of clockmaking. The article notes the enduring use and evolving styles of these timepieces across generations.
A busy week reports show Chief Anthony J Ferrara returns to work after his annual vacation. Carnival Committee of K of C and D of I to meet at K of C Hall Thursday evening with a strawberry supper after the meeting. United Brothers Lodge hosts a social at Odd Fellow's Hall on High Street tomorrow night to benefit the Chicken Salad Supper Committee of St Marys Church led by Miss Margaret McCarthy. Eileen Demers, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walham Demers, was featured in the Smith Dance Recital in Taunton Massachusetts. Friday, Mr and Mrs Thomas Roberts and daughter Dorothy Roberts, a local teacher, moved to Hudson Massachusetts. Anthony J Nunes born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Anthony Nunes at St Josephs Hospital with both mother and child reported well at home. Mrs Nunes formerly Miss Mary Fernandes, who chairs the Democratic Town Committee. A Fourth of July parade participation was approved by Haly Name Lovers of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church after a Sunday Parish Hall meeting on Congregational Street. Plans for their annual outing were also advanced.
An advertisement offers a nearly new $700 player piano for an unpaid contract balance of 43.65. Write Edgar O. Nettow in the Department of Accounts at 4743 North Sheffield Avenue Milwaukee Wisconsin to arrange viewing and obtain references.
Bristol residents are invited to contribute letters by July 20 for the Better Homes contest. Up to 110 cash awards totaling 15009 dollars include a 10000 dollar top prize. Local backer Mr McKenna of Wardwell Lumber notes the aim to evoke sincere American sentiments reflecting home and family.
Miss Dorothy Antonelli received a thes organ? at the Gower Names competition of the Brutal Girl Scouts project, sponsored by the Countryside Garden Club, at Miss Jean Millard’s home. Anna Ferraro took second prize with a bouquet of flowers, as judges led by Mrs Sebastian Bernard and others directed the event at the Mass meeting. The garden project members plan another meeting within the month.
Beginning July 5 a new series titled Attorney at Law will replace Fibber McGee. Co stars include Henry Hunter and Betty Winkler with scripts by Milton Geiger. Other notes mention radio figures and upcoming TV and stage projects across Hollywood and NBC CBS and sponsors.
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