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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1946
Page
3
A Bristol District Nursing Association health column urges periodic chest X rays to detect tuberculosis in its early, treatable stages. Early screening reveals hidden disease and prevents extensive damage. wait for symptoms, and treatment becomes lengthy. Pneumonia will be discussed next.
The Red Cross rushed disaster relief across 11 states as floods and tornadoes in early January left 54 dead and 150+ hospitalized. Chapters provided shelter, food, clothing, and medical care while surveying rebuilding needs and securing building materials.
A historic Red Cross appeal lists numerous donors with specific gift amounts from $2 to $50. Names include Mr. and Mrs. E Wilbur Mason, Miss Florence, Mr. Robt Nelson, Dr. Samuel S Clark, Henry Wood, Agnes Herreshoff, Norton Zindertsein, Alexander Johnstone, Prescott Paull, Ethel Blaisdell, and many others along with organizations such as St Albans Lodge No 6 F and A M, Bristol Garden Clubs, Knights of Pythias, Rotary Club of Bristol, and Masons. The donations span individual gifts, club contributions, and organizational support.
The piece argues promotion is not mere material advancement but spiritual growth through living God's idea. It cites Mary Baker Eddy and Christ Jesus, urging humility, inward light, and consistent spiritual pursuit as true promotion. It emphasizes progress as expansion of spiritual understanding and daily demonstration of divine qualities.
Bristol kicks off March drive to meet a $1,500 goal for Camp Hoffman Improvement Fund after lowering from $2,000. Mrs. Earl G. Sturdevant reports over $1,100 raised with plans for rummage sales cookies and donations.
In New York's Broad and Nassau Streets finance leaders favor savings bonds for personal needs such as medical bills home improvements and a comfortable chair. The Treasury notes big buyers can afford long term bonds but still favor savings issues for everyday expenses.
The calendar lists events including a bean supper on March 20 by the Congregational Club at Guiteras House, Tulip Time operetta March 21 22 at Colt Memorial Auditorium, a April 20 dance by Our Business Club at Independent Hall, a April 25 Spring Fling by Hi Y at the YMCA, and a April 26 Girl Scout rummage sale at St Michael's Parish House to benefit Camp Hoffman.
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