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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1939

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Senator Wall warns Bristol on un-American threats at Memorial Day

Senator Bertram W. Wall urged Bristol high school students to defend Americanism by rejecting subversive ideas. He cited the Dies Committee and alleged Communists, German Bunds, and the danger of enemies within the United States, calling for vigilance and citizenship.

Bristol High School Bertram W. Wall Senator Wall Edward J. Fitzgerald Bund United States Congressional Committee Congressman Dies Dies Russia Bunds New York Camp Upton Yaphank L. L ALE Cinly Potn

Memorial Day Address Urges Remembrance and Duty

Senator Wall urges May 30 Memorial Day observance to honor fallen patriots with floral tokens. He stresses national duty, citizenship, and upholding American ideals to repay the debt to those who sacrificed for freedom.

Wall

Defendant Confused as Court Extends LaRue Case

In Fifth District Court Judge William T. O'Donnell granted a two week continuance in the Al fred J LeRue case. LeRue, 47, of 1 Gibson Road, charged with being a disorderly person, pleaded not guilty on May 16 after arrest on a complaint from a Warren girl, but today he stated he did not want a trial and claimed innocence while requesting disposition of the case. The judge urged legal advice and issued the delay.

William T. O'Donnell Fifth District Court Alfred J LeRue Gibson Road LaRue Warren O'Donnell

Memorial Day Committee Keeps Bristol Traditions Alive

Robert J. McKay continues as Memorial Day committee treasurer while William Bradford served as secretary until his retirement. A ten-man committee, later expanded, oversees the annual parade and ceremonies honoring Civil War and World War II veterans.

Robert McKay Babbitt Sinc Ezra Dixonn Bristol Robert J. McKay William Bradford Bradford McKay Senator Dixon Committee of Sons of Union Veterans George W. McGann William H Walter T. Remieres Francis P Slade Henry H Bullock William G Ezra Dixon, Jr Eber Hill Hill William Dunbar Col Samuel A Hall

Those Who Prefer Foreign Isms Should Leave USA Says Pastor

Memorial service at First Congregational Church hears Rev Herbert D. Graetz warn against Nazism Communism and Fascism. He urges banning subversive ideas and sending proponents to Russia Germany or Italy. Rev Arthur W Burdon adds tributes and recalls duty to defend democracy and unity. Community groups attend and planning for an expanded yearlong program is noted.

Vernon A Gray Bristol First Congregational Church Herbert D. Graetz Anthony R. Parshley St Michael's Church Arthur W Burdon First Baptist Church Enoch Marsden Cora Shaw Anderson Russia Germany Italy American Legion Graetz Abraham Lincoln United States Swedish Society For the Stalin Hitler Mussolini France England Europe Babbitt Grand Army of the Republic Union America Burdon

Victoria Receives Navy Appointment for Junior Naval Architect

Jose C Victoria of 6 Doran Avenue learns of his appointment as Junior Naval Architect from Civil Service Authorities in Washington. He will start June 5 at the U S Navy Yard in Philadelphia. He hails from Bristol and is a Colt Memorial High School and Rhode Island State College graduate, Class of 1938.

Jose C Victoria Doran Avenue Civil Service Washington

Seek Enrollees For Civilian Camps

Bristol youths must submit applications before June 15 to enroll in Civilian Conservation Camps. Orlando J. Bisbane SAR administrator announced today that the boys will be shipped to the camps in July.

Bristol Orlando J. Bisbane

Feast Group Plans Carmel Feast Observance

Plans for the annual Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel to be observed July 14 15 and 16 will be advanced at a Feast Group meeting to discuss general arrangements and schedule.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

Italian stamp drives Olympic funds and Milan soccer draw

The American Olympic Committee sells a four color stamp sheet for 1 to raise part of the 400000 needed to field the US team for Helsinki and Lausanne. In Milan England and Italy share a 2 2 draw amid warm hospitality and cross national goodwill.

Italy American Olympic Committee Finland Switzerland Los Angeles Luigi Beccali London Milan England

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