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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1942
Page
3
Workers covered by the Rhode Island Unemployment Compensation plan will see a 1 percent deduction for cash sickness starting June 1. The total 2 percent deduction will fund both unemployment and sickness benefits, with no change to overall tax amounts. The act was passed April 29, 1942, and benefits begin April 1, 1943, with payouts based on earnings and a one week waiting period.
The Bristol Girl Scout Council held its final meeting of the season at the Girl Scout House. Miss Rhoda Levy resigned as Brownie Leader and will marry soon, moving to Newport. Madeline Neiderer becomes Brownie Leader with Mrs Raymond Makowsky assisting. Mrs Archie Allen leads the Senior Troop. A sympathy card was sent to Mrs Edward Adams and Mrs William LeClair was notified of her council membership. Regional meeting in Boston discussed. Officers for Mount Hope Leaders Association: President Mrs Francis Doyle, Vice President Mrs Stannard Sylvia, Secretary Treasurer Miss Kathleen Mughes. Only three meetings next year approved. Yolanda De Los will address mothers at 3:30 pm tomorrow. Camp Hoffman selections listed for several troops with more names pending. Camperships offered. Senior Troop plans weekend trips. Memorial Day events invited participation and acceptance. Hostesses: Mrs C Paul Bruno, Mrs Robert Balfour, Mrs C H Peckham.
Reba Rebekah Lodge No 12 held Neighbors Night on Thursday at their High street lodge rooms. Members from nine lodges attended and enjoyed an evening of entertainment including a trio medley cornet piano solos by Anna Kebrek Elmer Angell Earl Rounds readings by Marjorie Sutton Chase dancing and a committee of Mrs Raymond Brightman Mrs John Stewart Mrs Ernest Alder and Mrs William Gladding organized the program.
The Bristol Branch American Red Cross reports March and April garment completion totals directed by Mrs. William Pinch. March totals include socks sweaters caps helmets dresses and other knitwear totaling hundreds of items with 5090 hours worked. April shows fewer hours due to yarn shortages but adds dozens more sweaters socks and rompers. Volunteers are invited to sew at the Eugenia Paull House daily 10 to 4.
American women are urged to boost morale through appearance and home life as the nation gears up for victory. The piece links beauty, home comfort, and garden activity to courage and resilience, promoting spring redecorating and summer outdoor living as symbols of American strength.
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps plan 7 pm practice in Scout Hall. Thursday drum corps committee to measure for new uniforms. Ice Cream Social Wednesday at 7 30 pm in Scout Hall with patrols making ice cream and troop committee judging. Memorial Day marching practice noted. Den Chiefs rally dens for session. Court of Honor postponed to next Monday 4 pm Andrews School. Civilian Defense training for scout emergency units held at Warren High School.
The Daughters of the Revolution held their annual meeting on Franklin street with Regent Mrs. Samuel S Hall presiding. Mrs. John T Gardner was elected Vice President General at the 51st Continental Congress in Chicago. Board members for three years include Mrs. Charles O F Thompson Mrs. Charles R Blackman and Miss Mabel B Salisbury.
August Mello died suddenly while at work at the United States Rubber Company. The 56 year old former Azorean immigrant was honored with a funeral at his residence then a requiem mass at St Elizabeth's Church. Burial followed at St Mary's Cemetery. He leaves a wife, two daughters, three sons, a sister and three grandchildren.
Mr Matheson formerly of Bristol died at his Springdale Connecticut home on May 5. Funeral services were held May 8 at Renton and Reynolds parlors in Stamford conducted by Rev Albert Cooper. Pallbearers were Stamford Shipbuilding Co. shipmates. Burial at Lake View Cemetery New Canaan. He was 69, born in Prince Edward Island, survived by wife Annie and three children Grace Donald and Mrs Theodore Mable, a grandson, sister Mary Matheson and several nieces and nephews.
St Elizabeths Church marked the Feast of Ecco Homo with two services and a 3 pm sermon by Rev Joseph Valerio of New Bedford. A procession followed, carrying the Christ statue on a platform funded by parishioners, with committee members Manuel Texeira, Manuel Sousa and John Almeida.
Mothers attended a Sunday Altar Society party at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Parish Hall. Rev. Sorzana and Rev. Donanzan praised the turnout and program, as Sister Mary received a rose bouquet from Mrs. Rose F Ayres. Soloists and ensembles performed, with Panis Angelicus sung by the chorus and refreshments served by the committee.
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