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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1941
Page
2
The school report highlights an employment placement service linking high schools with local employers. Superintendent Mapes envisions operation of the system to boost pupil motivation and job prospects, while Principal Fitzgerald notes benefits for students and the town through stronger school community ties and curriculum evaluation.
No criminal cases were heard yesterday in the Fifth District Court. Birth announced for Reynolds G. Northup’s son on March 10. Mariner Ship Vigilant meeting set for tomorrow evening at the Scout House. Pro Cristo Society to meet at Mrs Arthur Rae’s home Thursday at 730. Mrs Joseph Alfred hosting Gremial Daughters of Portugal at 27 Cottage Street tonight. Mrs Margaret B Andrade named chair of Bristol Portuguese American Womens Civic League Cotton Ball committee. Mrs James Bullock resting comfortably after operation at Truesdale Hospital. Bristol quota reached for Boy Scout fund drive with $558 raised of $530 goal. Taft School Club marks 24th birthday Thursday at Hope Street school building. Frederick Sutcliffe to speak on Colorado Rockies. Rotary Club to view film Colorado-Wonderland of the Rockies at tomorrow’s YM C A meeting. Elmer McNamara and Mrs Anne Seymour attended a testimonial banquet for Edwin Zowkr and Ruth Anderson at Narragansett Hotel, Providence.
A Bristol group of women voters heard Mr Mapes discuss school budgets and funding. He cited a state report urging higher state appropriations to ease local taxes and maintain home rule, and noted Bristol’s loss of $7,000 in state aid amid needs for textbooks and repairs.
Workers of the Best Made Dress Company finalize arrangements for their second annual banquet on March 29 at Artillery Hall State Street. Committee members include Anna Romano Virginia Massano Mrs Anna Curt Conie DiMezza Beatrice Friedman and Mrs Jeannette Panzarella.
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Funeral services for Mrs Catherine Elizabeth Meiggs 77 widow of James F Meiggs former sheriff were held at St Marys Church Bristol. She died Saturday at 14 Franklin Street and is survived by son James and six grandchildren. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery. She was born in Warren December 26 182 and lived in Bristol most of her life.
The Bugle and Drum Corps plan multiple rehearsals this week at Scout Hall Pawtucket for a parade and competition next Sunday. Scout events include Cub Pack 14, Troop Four Leaders, Sea Scouts, and a National Emergency Unit award for Bristol County scouts with Emblems presented by Commissioner Fish.
The Providence Council of the United Commercial Travelers honored retiring counselor Carmine Cimino for leading memberships and national recognition. At Arcadia Hall 41 candidates were initiated and officers were elected and installed by Grand Conductor Harold Pilsbury.
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