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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1939
Page
2
Citizens rally behind a Bristol hurricane tree replacement project. The Bristol Garden Club seeks donations toward a $625 needed to plant 250 trees including the cost of planting. A $2.50 tree sows lasting beauty and civic pride for generations to come.
The Bristol County Lions Club schedules two socials at the Bristol Casino. A Ladies Night next Wednesday 6 30 to 8 45 features a marionette show by Archibalds. A dinner dance on Friday May 19 raises funds for eye glasses for needy Bristol County children.
The Town Council seeks bids for the purchase and demolition of the old town shed on Wood Street. The move, made at a special session, aims to give all interested parties an equal purchase opportunity. Building inspector Otis MacBain will survey unsafe structures, including a condemned house on Third Street and several on Thames Street slated for WPA program action.
Readers of the Phoenix are invited to submit short items for publication. The Olympian Club will meet Thursday night in the YMCA building. Charles Sayles, a native of this town, is seriously ill at his Washington home. Alpha Delta Epsilon sports will meet at Miss Rhoda Levy’s home. Engagement announced for Evangeline Iona Young to Harry K. Aldrich. Delegates to conventions to be chosen at Friday’s Kearney Post American Legion meeting. James A McKenna elected president of the Southern New England Housing Guild. Bristol County Betterment Group to hold supper meeting at the Warren Hotel. Board of Governors to plan the season opening May 15 with a game between Olympians and Ever Ready Fire Company. Bristol relations to hold a meeting with Newport club at the Hotel Viking. Ann Catherine Bevan born April 23 in Providence. Charles Otten Jr. presented with 20‑year service pin by Narragansett Electric Company Bristol County Division.
Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella discussed forming a glee club to be ready before the State convention in Providence this summer. They pledged donations to Catholic Charity Drive and Cancer Control Drive and planned a rummage sale with Mrs Rose Preble in charge. The unit will hold a Communion breakfast May 14 at the Bristol Casino and attend a Holy Communion at St Marys Church. Preliminary plans for a May Social May 22 were made with a general committee chaired by Mrs Mary Kerr and members listed.
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