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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1941
Page
5
A compact compilation of quotes from Emerson Paxton Hood McCosh Eddy and Seneca praising books and the Bible. It contrasts college libraries with professorial neglect and underscores reading as a path to knowledge and wisdom.
The writer recalls a Saturday night bombing beginning at 11 10 p m with a bomber brought down on the road nearby It exploded later causing fire and house shaking We and others evacuated to a shelter and then moved back finishing repairs while reporting several deaths in the blast and continued bad weather and destruction afterward.
A letter from Bristol describes wartime life under air raids, including shelters, food shortages, and the resilience of civilians. The writer details canteen work, dishwashing, and ship shortages while noting attempts to stay hopeful despite flu, laryngitis, and ongoing sirens.
The piece argues that true activity is spiritual rather than material. It urges relying on God, Mind, and spiritual ideas to provide daily supplies, find work, and sustain usefulness regardless of age, with guidance from Jesus and Mary Baker Eddy. It emphasizes humble service, grateful effort, and trust in divine abundance.
A Bristol committee plans a Sunday inspection trip to study fire apparatus in other parts of the state while pursuing a $7500 pumper purchase for the Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company. The group met at Dreadnaught station to discuss proposed truck features and aims to align with National Fire Underwriters Association specifications.
Reba Rebekah Lodge I O O F hosted Neighborhood Night in Odd Fellows Hall with visitors from eight lodges and High street District Deputy Mrs Edwina Corcoran of Pawtucket honored. Ruth Lodge Providence members attended. plans made to visit Odd Fellows Home East Providence later this month.
Bristol Town Council weighs if Portuguese sausage odor from Manuel Viera’s Tupelo Street property, zoned residential, would depreciate nearby property values. Executive session discussed the issue prior to next week’s regular meeting.
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