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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1936
Page
2
The editorial notes a peaceful transition after the vote with 25 million Americans satisfied. It cites cautious praise for Roosevelt and calls for balanced, constructive criticism, warning against overreacting to political shifts and urging steady adherence to the Constitution.
Girl Scout groups plan Armistice Day parade participation and November activities. The November issue of the Girl Scout reader features a blank verse protest against war and Armistice Day lessons. Bristol troops meet weekly as they prepare for the parade weather permitting.
Coming events include Battery C anniversaries at the armory on Nov 7 and 14, a Wednesday Bean supper by Units Club on Nov 18, and a Thanksgiving Dance on Nov 26. December features multiple Christmas Sales and a musical comedy by Colt High Senior Class on Dec 10–11.
A town hospital patient under observation. St Rita's Girls Club meeting. Bristol Train of Artillery battalion supper. students attend Army-Colgate game as guests of West Point cadet Allan Thayer. Local moves, Hallowe'en events at Colt Memorial High, bingo planning, student council chairs, and party honors. Also theft report of car heaters, Ever Ready Banquet Revue rehearsal, theatre ticket prizes, Pythian Sisters tea, and horse show notes.
The Democratic Town Committee extends thanks to all who helped in its recent victors at the poll. Anthony Jaunes, Chairman.
The report notes a single local unit under Commander G achieving a notable success described as coming through with flying colors.
A reader submission titled Give Youth a Chance is not published as the author remains unidentified. The Phoenix will consider publication once the writer reveals themselves.
State and national military officials are invited to attend Battery C’s 10th anniversary ball tomorrow night. The event honors the unit’s history and service with guests welcomed from nearby bases and defense organizations.
The Leaders Training Course held Monday at Mrs George Millard home with Miss Priscilla Marsden directing. They discussed practical teaching methods for outdoor thal signs and learning the Girl Scout laws and promise.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a public notice with unreadable names and details. It appears to reference a local official action or sale but lacks clear dates or places. The readable portions hint at a community event or proceeding described in terse terms.
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