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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1940
Page
2
The speech to the House of Commons lauds the English ability to absorb bad news and keep fighting. Churchill notes Germans publish unverifiable claims. British press repeats war communiques openly, preserving faith in leadership and preparing for united effort to turn bad news into good.
State Deputy James W McCormick outlined a five point membership plan and five new insurance options at the Knights of Columbus Open House in the K of C Hall on State Street. Coach Warren L Huston spoke on carrying out assignments stressing football teamwork blocks tackles and discipline for the upcoming Friday night game.
Wes and family express thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy and floral offerings during their bereavement. Gratitude notes include the Holy Rosary Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and the Loggia Principersa Elena of the Order of the Sons of Italy.
St Elizabeth's Church hosts a three evening bazaar at Independent Hall starting Thanksgiving night November 28 through November 30. Proceeds support church work with entertainment and dancing by Joe Russo's orchestra each night and a door prize.
Benjamin Greenstein of Boston and Miss Rhoda Levy spent the holidays together. Herbert Tarker of Providence visited Hilton Levy at 145 High Street. Mrs T A Johnstone returned from Baltimore after two months away. Agnes Fojo of 11 Third School Street also came back from Truesdale Hospital improved. Naomi Alter of New York City visits Mr and Mrs Samuel Naroditsky on Hope Street. Mary McCarthy of 326 Wood Street returns from Truesdale Hospital after surgery. Annie J McCarthy of 37 Lincoln Avenue rests at Truesdale Hospital after a hip and pelvis fracture. Rev Arthur W Burdon spoke at Rotary Club as Red Cross Roll Call chair. Mite Society of First Baptist meets at Mrs Otis Bailey on Collins Street. Margaret Rodrigues of Newport Fish Market taken to Truesdale Hospital for an operation and resting comfortably. A fire at Rodericks Bar 164 Bradford Street caused small damage. four fire companies responded. The Sun fights clouds revealing a weak sun as water was temporarily turned off. A meeting to organize a local unit of the League of Women Voters is set for Thursday November 2 at 2 30 pm in St Michael's Parish House. Mrs Wm Foster to speak on Democracy Defense.
Bristol County Council of P T A to hold a conference after its business meeting at West Barrington Elementary School Tuesday evening. Speakers include Mrs Newton Leonard on The P T A and the Community and Mrs Paul Gould on The Value of a Congress Unit. Mrs W R Hartland speaks on Elementary and High School Program and Mrs Larden Capone on The P TA Magazine. Mrs Francis Doyle will preside. Building open 7 30 to 8.
In sad memory of Fred E Suzman husband and father who died November 14 1937. When days are dark and pleasures fail dear father how we think of you. Thoughts return to scenes long past. Years roll on but memories last.
Edward I. Wurtz, former commander of the American Legion Auxiliary, spoke at Taft School Club on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and defense needs. Music by soprano Mrs. Raymond Noren, accompanied by Mrs. Wurtz. refreshments by Mrs. El dina Beals and Mrs. Alder.
Edward Lawrence of 288 Maple Avenue Barrington and Loretta Botelho daughter of Manuel Botelho of 20 Thompson Avenue will marry tomorrow at St Elizabeth Church at 8 o'clock. Lawrence Kinne Carpenter of 518 Srwano Place Pellham Manor New York will wed Fern Lenais Salisbury daughter of James Witham Salisbury of 96 Burton Street this town at St Michael's Episcopal Church on Thanksgiving Day.
Town Clerk's Office informs that under the will of Louisa M. Corcoran the Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company is trustee for two parcels on Beach Terrace, including all buildings and improvements.
BeVORE te Rev presides at Rhode Island Historical Society meeting in Providence on Tuesday evening. The subject is Anglicanism In Early Rhode Island. The program includes a Life magazine illustration from Roosevelt era and references Rev. George Lyman Locke.
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