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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1938

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Bristol School Grant Credit Disputed by Official

Charles B Rockwell, Bristol School Committee chair, says the extra 4950 federal grant for Andrews Memorial School should go to Supt. F S Mapes, noting Mapes first found the Trinity Church property cost and grant details. The Phoenix previously credited Rockwell with initiating the move for the additional grant.

Charles B Rockwell Bristol School Committee New Andrews Memorial F. S Mapes Mapes Trinity Church Ahve The Phoenix Rockwell

Pastor Rev Albert Clark Thomas To Speak At Men’s Rally

Rev Albert Clark Thomas DD pastor of the First Baptist Church Fall River will speak at the Men’s Supper Rally in the vestry of the First Baptist Church this town on Thursday evening November 10 under the United Protestant Men’s Group. Charles Otten Jr chairs the organizing committee and called a meeting for this evening in DeWolf Memorial Chapel.

Albert Clark Thomas, DD First Baptist Church of Fall River First Baptist Church United Protestant Men's Group Charles Otten, Jr DeWolf Memorial Chapel

Paull Forces Break Silence in Motorcade Rally

Paull supporters broke a campaign silence with a Saturday night motorcade led by a sound truck. The procession rolled through main streets, blasting messages urging votes for Prescott P Paull, praised as a benefactor of the Italian community.

Legion Marks 20th Armistice Anniversary with Address

Lt. Comdr. George Bradley, Medal of Honor recipient, will speak at Armistice Memorial exercises in Colt High School auditorium Sunday evening. Vernon A. Gray will sing, with plans discussed at the Past Commander Edmonds office. The Armistice Day program meets at Kearney Post headquarters tomorrow. Legionnaires receive commemorative coins for dues paid by November 11.

George Bradley Colt High School Vernon A. Gray A. A. Edmonds Kearney Post American Legion Franklin Street Bristol Legionnaires Rhode Island Department Legion Francis P. Cuomo

P T A Plans Fall Meeting At Reynolds School

The Bristol Parents and Teachers Association will hold its first fall meeting on Thursday November 3 at 8 o'clock at Reynolds School. Mrs Earl Sturdevant, president, will preside and introduce officers as the counting year opens. Speakers include Mr Fimner S Mapes superintendent of schools and area officials. Arda Connery will sing with Mrs Earl Rounds at piano. Refreshments served by Hospitality Committee chaired by Mrs Walter Kerr.

Bristol Parents and Teachers Association Reynolds School Earl, Sturdevant Willypreside Hem Jessie Molasky Fimner S Mapes Walter Kerr

Dr Martin to Lecture Series at R I C E

Dr Frederick Martin director of Martin Hall will lecture on speech correction at RJ College of Education. Lectures held each Saturday morning during the school year before teachers chosen by town superintendents. An innovation arranged by Commissioner James F Rockett aims to improve statewide teacher training.

Frederick Martin Martin Hall R J College of Education James F Rockett

Girl Scouts Plan Tea For Mothers In Bristol

Local Girl Scout Council hosts a Mothers Tea at the Burton School Scout Room during National Girl Scout Week. Mrs Samuel C Wardwell leads arrangements with help from Mrs J Floyd Huestis and Mrs Earl D Mathewson while troops donate proceeds from a cookie sale to support scouting programs.

Girl Scout Council Burton School Bristol Samuel C Wardwell J Floyd Huestis Earl D Mathewson The Scout Council William C. Macy New Bedford New England

Town Committee Leaders Rally Voters in Pre Election Statements

Democratic chairman Anthony Nunes defends Pasquale Pagnano and endorses Governor Robert E. Quinn while urging turnout and election precautions. Republican chair Dr. John R. Bernardo praises Bristol rallies and cites candidates Bertram W. Wall John R. Magee and Michael Pasquarelli as likely victors. Risk supports tariff protections. Forand criticized on tariffs and wage laws. Voters urged to mark an X to record their chosen candidate.

Pasquale Pagnano Senate Anthony J. Nunes Democraticer Committee Thomas H. Byrnes Pagnano Nunes Democratic Party Henry Alfred Charles L. Davis Nealeeh Hughly Ms. Nunes Taupe Rikiea Aeg Jethy Robert E. Quinn Nsnelay Columbia Hall Wood Street Bristol John R. Bernardo Republican Town Committee William H. Vanderbilt Bertram W. Wall John R. Magee Michael Pasquarelli Charles F Risk Congress Ameriat Odet Aime J. Forand New Ho Srred Ts Bgs New England Bernardo

Early Start For Basket Funds by Italian Women’s Socialites Club

Italian Women's Socialites Club launches fundraising drive for Christmas baskets with events planned. Social committee chaired by Mrs Josephine Calvino includes Miss Mary Salzano Miss Sadie Russo, Mrs Marian Sousa, Mrs Rose Correira, Mrs Anna Josephs, Mrs Minnit Nappi, Mrs Vasta LaRuggiero and Mrs Nancy Viticcllo.

Middlesex University Corrects Student Year Status

The Middlesex University in Waltham Massachusetts advised this paper that Anthony S Thomas Jr. is a third year student in the College of Arts and Sciences, not a second year pre-medical student as previously reported two weeks ago.

Middlesex University of Waltham Mass Anthony S Thomas, Jr College of Arts and Sciences Mr Thomas

Fruit Trees In Blossom Reported At Local Homes

A telephone tip from the matron at Home For Aged Women on Franklin street notes pear trees in bloom this morning. Henry Sandford of Noyes avenue says his apple trees are showing the same blossom pattern.

Franklin Street Henry Sandford Noyes Avenue

Holy Rosary Has Busy Season

Members of the Holy Rosary Society attended Holy Communion at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in the morning then gathered in the parish hall on Congregational Street for a meeting and social. Refreshments were provided by a committee led by Mrs Rosario Digati with members including Mrs Elsie Cappolyno and others.

Holy Rosary Society Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Congregational Street Rosario Digati Elsie Cappolyno Mary Malafronte Emily Langello Antonetta Campanella Felicita St Angelo Philomena Aniccello Rose Alfano Margaret Cappola Frances Pagnano Angelina Mansi Frances Principe

Bristol SPCC Committee Meeting Postponed

The Bristol Advisory Committee of the SP CC meeting at Mrs Charles B Rockwell's home was postponed to a later date. Arrangements for the annual financial drive will be delayed until January.

Bristol SP. CC Charles B Rockwell

Town Council to decide on hurricane rehab bills

The council meets tomorrow to possibly authorize payment of bills from the rehabilitation work after the hurricane. The session will also canvass and correct the voter list for the upcoming state election next Tuesday.

Shis and a hat Here and Shere Shis and a hat Here and Shere

A parent reflects on the struggle to motivate children to practice music lessons. The piece notes that many youngsters prefer immediate activities like football or arts and a threat of losing Friday movie night or a Halloween party can motivate practice.

Hbor Hallowe’en

Musicianship Shown By Leaders Prompts Child Music Study

A speech excerpt argues that music education shapes notable figures. It cites George Eastman funding a Rochester music school, Charles M. Schwab once a teacher, and leaders like Dawes Longworth Balfour Mussolini Painleve with musical training. It also mentions Alfred Einstein Ralph Modjeski and authors Wister Sinclair Hughes Erskine as practicing musicians.

George Eastman Kodak Rochester New York Charles M. Schwab Bethlehem Steel Company Charley Schwa Dawes Nicholas Longworth Earl Balfour England Benito Mussolini Premier Painleve France Alfred Einstein Ralph Modjeski America Owen Wister Upton Sinclair Rupert Hughes John Erskine

Music as a Career Insight From a Businessman

A businessman recounts seven years of piano study and credits music with shaping rapid mental processing. He notes training in music forces the mind to think faster, due to playing thousands of notes in minutes, fostering a “super-mental state.”

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