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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1938
Page
2
A newspaper reflection on how people treat Thanksgiving as a holiday activity rather than a sacred day. It laments forgetfulness of global suffering and urges churches to fill services and remind readers of spiritual gratitude beyond football games and turkey dinners.
Local notices report speakers for Thanksgiving events at Colt Memorial High School and Y M C A with Rev Arthur Burdon and Bishop Granville Bennett. Also Bristol Colt Alumni meeting planned, novena at St Marys Church, plus sales at Levy Block and local hospital recovery news for Daniel Knowlton.
The Garden Club of the ty side announces a Christmas party to be held Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Beauregard. Committee includes Mrs. Beauregard chair, Mrs. Ber nad Jr., Mrs. Hamill, Mrs. Connery and Miss Nora Dwyer. A previous meeting featured fruits and vegetables with prizes won by Mrs. Serbst, Mrs. Bertrand, and Miss Walsh. A December 3 gathering at Mrs. Bertrand’s home will focus on making Christmas greens led by Mrs. Connery.
Mourners including state and town officials attended the funeral of Mrs. Maria Carmela Maisano, grandmother of C. J. Maisano, executive secretary to Congressman Aime Forand. A high mass was held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. She died Sunday after a brief illness. Surviving are her son John and other relatives. Born in Scafati Italy in 1853, she settled in Bristol over 45 years ago.
A sequence of community events listed from November through December includes Sunday benefit bingo at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Parish Hall on select Sundays, a Colt Alumni annual dance, an Annual Police Ball at Bristol Casino, Christmas sales and tea at Congregational Club and Guiteras House, multiple Christmas card and food sales by local societies, and the Belle of Bagdad operetta at Colt High Auditorium on December 15 and 16.
Raymond Pitcairn reflects on a historic November morning and the enduring American spirit. He notes past threats from extremist ideas and political pressure, praising perseverance, labor, faith, and cooperation as the source of national strength and lasting Thanksgiving.
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