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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1950
Page
2
Acknowledges a nation's responsibility to defend liberty as war looms. Emphasizes shared sacrifice, government mobilization, and the desire for a future when individuals precede the state. Envisions a day when Russians also prioritize individual rights over the state and the Iron Curtain fades.
The Rotary Club hosts Rev. Granville Bennett speaker for the 17th annual Thanksgiving message. Newport broadcaster L LeRoy Grinnell appears on WRJM daily at 9 30 and 12 15. Bristol civic events include a Dutch Treat supper with a white elephant sale to support the Bristol Highlands Improvement Association. 65 attend. Several births engagements and military updates across Bristol, East Providence and Providence.
November 29 event listing items include Trinity Church Women’s Guild bridge party at Trinity Parish Hall at 8 p m. December 2 bake sale and ham and bean supper at Knights of Columbus Hall and First Baptist Church. December 7 and 8 Christmas bazaars at St Michael’s Church and Py rams Club. Dec 13 garden club decorations and Dec 14 15 senior class play Miss Jimmy at Bristol Senior High School.
Edward P. Travers of the Bristol Y M C A was unanimously elected president of the Young Adult Council of Massachusetts and Rhode Island for 1951 at the annual meeting in Newton on November 19 1950.
Lost or destroyed pass book number 38011 issued by Industrial Trust Co participation department. Please return to bank. Payment has been stopped and application made for issue of duplicate book in manner provided by law.
The First Congregational Church sets its annual fall bazaar for Wednesday November 29 with an auction and fashion show. A snack bar runs to 7 pm offering sandwiches coffee and dessert while various groups sell items and run activities including nursery management and decor. Mrs Raymond Gruenwald chairs the event.
Bristol Warren and Barrington planning boards schedule a joint session at Barrington Town Hall on Tuesday November 28 to discuss local highway needs. Norman E. McCulloch issued the invitation. They fault the State Highway Advisory Committee’s plan which omits Bristol County from ten proposed state projects over seven years.
An official health department order applies to Warren Rhode Island from November 16, 1950 onward, outlining a schedule of maximum rates or requirements as specified in the notice. The document declares regulatory limits and compliance expectations for the town under the department’s authority.
The writer questions how Christ eab funds will be distributed and urges directing money to productive uses and savings, noting inflation pressures and stock as inflation hedges. She argues one person can influence spending and highlights dividend yields and long-term stocks as good Christmas Club investments. ALICE B. MORGAN.
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps plans a town wide salvage drive next Sunday at 11 a.m. Residents should bundle and curb their paper and rags. Penny post cards or calls to 1213-1 or 910 arrange pickup for unbundleable items. Proceeds fund new drum corps equipment.
A family obituary note expresses sorrow over Assunta Andreozzi’s passing. It reflects on loss, love, and the hope of reunion, mentioning a daughter, son in law Michael and grandchildren.
Troop Four will meet this evening at 7 30 in Scout Hall to plan the troop's future and recruit new members. The First Bristol Troop Indian Lore class follows next Monday at 6 30 in Scout Hall with instruction in dancing and costume making by Roger Pereira. new members admitted but limited.
Plans for the annual inspection of the First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts and Sea Scout Admiral John R Edwards were made at meetings in Scout Hall. December 11 is set for the review with commissioners staff troop committee and officials visiting the troop. Mohawk patrol led with 48 points as a new inter patrol contest begins next week.
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