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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1940
Page
2
The piece recalls the famous line shall not have died in vain as it laments wartime losses and argues nations must act to defend rights. It warns of appeasement and compares war to a mad dog while urging resolve to end suffering and create a better world.
Rev Anthony K. Parshles announces the Pistel Branch of the American Red Cross will sponsor a children’s fund funded only by children and used solely for child refugees on Furcape. He describes it as part of a nationwide Red Cross effort and says children may give as much as they wish or as little as they desire.
The American Legion Kearney Post No 6 marks its first anniversary by dedicating the new headquarters on Franklin Street. Department Commander Gordon T Miller plans to attend with other officers. A 5 PM clambake is a highlight of the celebration.
A Sunday memorial at the First Baptist Church drew members of patriotic groups including Box Scouts Girl Scouts and Mariners. Rev Arthur W Jordon urged uprooting fifth column elements and voiced opposition to pacifism at any price. Mrs Robert M Drake sang God Bless America and The Trumpeter was performed by Ro Bosworth with daughter Nancy on piano.
Troop Six held a weekly meeting and announced their first parade on Memorial Day. They will gather at 8:30 in front of St Marys Church and march to Grand Army Hall. A Monday bicycle hike to Swansea follows the meeting.
There will be a meeting of the Colt Alumni Bridge Committee tonight in the Y M C A building at 7 o clock. William M Fischer of New York who has been visiting in Bristol for the past ten days left yesterday for his home. Mrs Fred M Straight reports that the Pappy Sale on Friday and Saturday was very successful and she thanks all those who helped in any way. Col Samuel A Hall assistant to the commandant of the Rhode Island Soldiers Home is under observation for a stomach ailment at the Naval Hospital Newport. The salvage sale postponed to June 8 announced today. The annual sale of St Andrews Club will be held Saturday on the grounds of the Holmes House.
Former head of the Bristol and Bristol County PTA Associations receives appointment as State Chairman of Child Welfare in Rhode Island Public Welfare, Department of the Rhode Island Congress, Parent Teacher Association.
A daughter named Dorothy was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. John Bisbane of 17 Congregational Street. Mrs. Lillian Arone attended the event. Miss Mary I Matheson of Providence, formerly local, has returned from Kansas City Mo where she attended the International Convention of the Public Employment Service.
George L. Brown of Woonsocket and Myron Bento of Tiverton were fined $5 and costs each for violating a town ordinance by driving the wrong way on a one way street. Neil Neilsen of New Bedford was fined $25 and costs for failing to keep his car under control after a May 12 accident that injured Miss Madelyn Sylvester and involved Edward J Boulais. A two week continuance was ordered in the civil case Robert J McKay vs Mary Littlefield. Adelina Balzano vs Gabriel Accardi was reported settled.
Mrs Bartolo Scolaro marks a 25th wedding anniversary. They were married in Philadelphia and have resided in this town since. Mr Scolaro serves as president of the Nea iilia Society of Bristol.
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