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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1940
Page
2
The piece critiques New Deal deficits arguing spending borrowed money boosts growth but risks long term debt. It notes Roosevelt’s shifting stance from tax justice to large spending. It questions whether reliance on handouts harms the nation and warns of future fiscal consequences.
Awashanks Herd POW S the Scouting honor society in Bristol announces a kite contest for ages under 16. The event, at Metacom Avenue near Griswold, offers gold and silver medals for top kites home made with owner names. If no wind, it shifts to Sunday March 24 at 2 PM with herd members judging. Entry fees waived at Suzman Store Hope Street.
Providence College plans a March 7 dedication for Aquinas Hall a new half million dollar dormitory housing 180 students and 12 faculty suites with lounge chapel recreation room dining and cooking facilities. It was opened for student use this year.
Fall River residents announce marriage intentions of Laday Bassou and others with Town Clerk John W Church. Births connect Giglio and Rawson families. a 74th birthday for DeWitt Bolster in California noted. A St Patrick's Day Altar Society event and Rotary Club meeting are scheduled. vandalism reported on a 47 foot Government boat at State street dock.
Mrs Earl G Sturievant the Girls Scout Commissioner will speak tomorrow evening at the Marin ers meeting in Scout House. A full attendance of all members is expected.
Fire destroyed a two car garage in Bristol Highlands early Saturday. Damage was about 1000 dollars. The structure owned by Henry A Street of Pawtucket was almost completely gone before town volunteers arrived. The building was insured.
Miss Madeline Cortellessa is named chairman of the Italian Socialites Women’s Club Casta Diva committee arranging a motion picture entertainment at the Pastime Theatre on April 7 under club auspices. The film Norma from the opera Norma depicts the life of Bellini, the Sicilian composer.
Calendar listing multiple community events through April including St Marys School open days St Michaels Church film show Crown of Thorns at St Michaels Episcopal Church Pastime Theatre Casta Diva Italian Socialites Women's Club Turkey Supper at Guiteras House First Congregational Church Bean Supper Easter Sale Mite Society First Baptist Rotary Frolic New Bristol Casino Bridge at Guneras House First Congregational Church Girl Scout Bridge St Michaels Parish House Leap Year Dance Colt Auditorium Bristol Colt Andrews Alumni Association Vel Ball at Hotel Warren
The former president of the Town Council was yesterday re elected as a representative of the town on the Bristol County Water Company Board of Directors. The meeting in James G. Carns Jr.s office was attended by Town Council President J Floyd Huestis and Town Treasurer William H Angevine.
A collection of aphorisms from Kingsley to West praising example as the strongest teacher. Each line links virtue to action, urging personal conduct as the best moral guide for others.
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