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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1933

Page

2

Community Chest proposed to unify Bristol fundraising drives

The article argues Bristol needs a central Community Chest to coordinate annual fund campaigns. It notes current overlapping drives by District Nursing Association Armistice Day Committee Community Athletic Field Association and upcoming Red Cross and Kearney Post appeals. It urges a united campaign run by a grand committee under local groups to distribute funds to participating organizations.

District Nursing Association American Red Cross Kearney Post Community Athletic Field Committee Boy and Girl Scouts YMCA Colt Ambulance, Inc Bristol

Legion and Auxiliary Plan Armistice Day Observance

Legions Post No 6 and its Ladies Auxiliary met to advance Armistice Day plans in Grand Arms Hall. They approved a charity drive for Christmas dinners, re elected Bertram W Wall as National Executive Committeeman, and arranged church attendance and Red Cross donations. They also set bowling league plans and memorial square dedication events with multiple committee appointments announced by Miss F E Doris Bullock.

Kearney Post No 6 American Legion Grand Arms Hall Bertram W Wall First Congregational Church Bristol American Red Cross Bristol Y M¢A Memorial Providence Little Compton Tose Theep Dimards Marshall Cornelus P Head Samuel Jo Smuth Pdward M Kavanaugh Doris Bullock Ladies’ Auxiliary Unit Walter H. Carr Hope M Cote Pauline Bullock Nora F Dowver Alisy

Y M C A Notes Bowling Attracts Praise And New Features

The Y M C A bowling alleys receive praise for waxed lanes and white walls with black trim and strong lighting. Richmond Gorham leads bowling with Ganda DeCristofare assisting while the new entrance is moved near Darling's store and the Post One¢. A fresh set of red striped pins and a new Brunswick ball are in use as Nut League basketball resumes under John Marshall and the business men's volleyball class begins with strong turnout each Monday and Thursday at 5 30.

Richmond Gorham Ganda Darling's Nut League John Foxy) Marshall Wll

Local Social Notices and Community Meetings

Miss Ella May Lemaire of Boston visits her mother on Cottage street. Stormy weather adjourns school sessions. Altar Society and church school meetings planned for Our Lady of Mt Carmel and St Michael's. Rotary speaker James F Rockett to address Woonsocket club. Various local societies hold events and gatherings across Bristol and nearby towns.

Ella May Lemaire Boston Edmund Lemaire Cottage Street The Altar Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Congregational Street

Six Room Modern Tenement at 48 Charles Street

For rent a six room modern tenement at 48 Charles Street with beautifully grained wood work and recent renovations. Steam heat electricity and gas included. Apply 50 Charles Street or call 623 R for details.

Charles St

Town Council to set date for sewage plant funds hearing

The Town Council plans to determine the date for a special town meeting to approve a $200000 federal allocation to finish the sewage disposal plant. After its regular session, the council will act as a Board of License Commissioners to schedule a public hearing on 3.2 beer license applications.

Board of License Commissioners

Country Squires of England Social Rank and Roles

The country squire ranks below knighthood and above gentleman. Typically a landed proprietor with long-held lands, he served as a justice of the peace and wielded local administrative power.

Country Squires England

Card of Thanks for Bertha M. Howarth bereavement

The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and relatives for kindness during the loss of Bertha M. Howarth and for floral offerings Especially the Railway Express Agency office in Providence. Husband and Son Brothers and Sister.

Railway Express Agency Providence Bertha M. Howarth

Annual Report of the Travelers Aid Society Update

The report lists aid from multiple organizations including Rhode Island Hospital and St. Vincent de Paul Home Providence. It notes hospitalization for two patients and care for two children, and laments NRA and public aid not meeting needs while inviting public support in the roll call.

Travelers’ Aid Society Rhode Island Hospital U.S. Navy Associated Charities of New London Providence Family Welfare Society State Hospital For Mental Diseases and Social Service Bureau of Newark N. J St. Vincent de Paul Providence Howe NRA Department of Public Aid State Relief Commission

New Officers Installed by Hope Circle D of I Bristol

The newly elected officers of Bristol Council No. 70 Daughters of Isabella were installed at the K of C Home on State Street with Miss Agnes Conley presiding. Officers include Regent Mary Callan, Vice Regent Nora Dwyer, Chaplain Rev Thomas Gillan, and other roles, followed by a musical entertainment and refreshments. The circle pledged $5 to both Bristol Red Cross and Bristol District Nursing Association and plans a bingo party on November 20.

Hope Circle D.of I Bristol Council Daughters of Isabella Alice Sylvia Mary A. Lannon Marguerite Walsh Emma Young Nellie Connery Eva Burke Helen A. Condon Geraldine Marino Bertha Dwyer Elizabeth Dwyer Regina Marcotte Catherine Gibson Mary Collins Ethel Connery Charles M. Connery Mary McHugh Eliza White Eliza Dwyer Bristol American Red Cross Bristol District Nursing Association

Fire damages roof at three story building on Third Street

Early Sunday morning a chimney sparked a roof fire at 14 Third School Street. Four local fire companies responded, extinguishing the blaze with booster and hose lines. Damage estimated at $100. The Alvin Bullock estate owns the building.

Third School Street Alvin Bullock

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