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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1939
Page
2
The piece argues Republicans pressure to replace Democratic holdovers with a Republican appointees faces public sympathy. It notes that many Democrats voted for Governor Vanderbilt, praising his campaign and policy focus on business stability and debt reduction. It concludes keeping capable Democrats may be fair politics.
Sunday attendees Mrs John Tobin and Miss Catherine Levere mourn Charles H Thayer Plainville Conn former Bristol resident. Electrolux cleaner promoted by Earle W Ingraham ex McLellan Stores. St Marys Church horseshoe league opens 1939 season with matches at parochial yard. Rev Burdon to speak on The Voice Of The Red at 1030 service. Holy Name Society Mount Carmel to celebrate Mount Carmel feast July 16. Mrs Frances King recuperating after Rhode Island Hospital operation. Bristol Police Reserve Association holds 1030 Sunday meeting at Train of Artillery Armory State Street. Ladies Auxiliary Kearney Post Legion to speak at Little Rhody Girls Camp tonight Hidraulion Engine and Hose. Legion post holds monthly meeting in same hall. United Boys Club weekly meetings at Constitution Street Quarters. Two new members to join Junior group at tomorrow's meeting. Big feed postponed to Lad and Dad night at club quarters next Friday.
Robert F. Munro resigns after 25 years as Sunday School superintendent and C Clifford Wilson elected in his place at the annual meeting in Gunera House with Rev Herbert D Graetz presiding. Treasurers and clerks reelected, trustees named, and reports note a successful year.
Firemen battled a fire at the Palmer property adjoining the main building as a northeast wind pushed flames from a chimney linked to a furnace. The blaze, started after several days of nonuse in damp weather, caused about 1000 dollars in loss. Mr and Mrs Palmer praised the firefighters for limiting damage to a small area.
The Cancer Conts Fund gains new backers led by Mrs. John W. Haley with a long roster including Mr. Rudolph F. Haffen reffer Dr. Harold DeWolf Mrs. J B Herreshoff and many others. The list features individuals Couples and organizational supporters across local society.
Warren High led by Benny Ryan visits Bristol to face Colt in a key early season clash that could influence the Rhode Island class C title. Colt fields two strong pitchers and improved outfield, while Warren seeks to widen its league lead after beating Bristol in the opener. Bristol also plays North Kingstown today as Warren meets South Kingstown. The Garteras field is unavailable due to surface reconditioning.
Miss Rose Formisano was crowned May Queen at the annual Gremial Daughters of Portugal dinner dance held last night at the Bristol Casino. The event drew a large local gathering from Warren Providence and Fall River as the Casino Orchestra supplied music for dancing. Twelve contestants vied for the title with judges Edward I Leahy Dr A F Angleo and John A Victoria. Mrs Earl Cabral chaired the arrangements committee with members including Mrs Margaret Bernard Mrs Mary Alfred Mrs Luella Andrade and Misses Mary Andrade Olvia Andrade and Alice Sousa.
Cub Pack No 14 and den chiefs attend penny bazaar with Troop 1 while Pack meeting at Scout Hall and Troop 4 set for 7 30. Awashonks P O S meets 7 in Scout Hall then joins bazaar. Bugle Corps holds first outdoor rehearsal with another session Tuesday at 6 30.
Bristol High School students viewed the U. S. Maritime motion picture Good Neighbors in the auditorium. Rostrum Club members staged an unrehearsed question and answer program for Rhode Island Independence Day with two teams, one Bristol born and one outside the state. The Bristol team won by an average of 14.4 points, led by Anthony Ramos John Partington and Doris Martell with high individual scores, as Mary Santull Mary Rego kept score and Henry Iasiello directed the gong. The program included Arbor Day Rhode Island history and notable Rhode Island figures, followed by singing by the high school orchestra and a musical tribute led by Mrs M. Theresa Done.
A reader urges Bristol parents to attend the upcoming Parent Teacher Association meeting next Thursday to foster stronger home school relations. The writer praises PTA work in other towns and supports its role in improving student progress and community ties.
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