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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1941
Page
3
This column sketches local concerns and timely commentary on town welfare and public interest, reflecting readers’ interest in civic matters and community life. It preserves a period voice and emphasizes practical issues facing residents.
A Bristol letter from Margaret and Ann urges immediate action to provide a dedicated venue for girls. They note boys and men have activities while no similar space exists for young girls. They propose a girls unit of the Y M C A with weekly evenings for educational and vocational activities.
A general alarm at 7 30 Saturday morning sent four Bristol fire trucks to Bristol Highlands. Two reached Highlands while two diverted to Beach Terrace road where a blaze was found in a home occupied by Mr and Mrs William Bacon. The misdirected alarm caused slight damage to the residence owned by Mrs Mary Coutanche of 702 John street East Providence.
The Ladies Benevolent Society outlines committees for its annual Christmas card and food sale set for December 6 at St. Michael's parish house. Volunteers are named for Cake, Candy, Tea, Christmas Cards, Holders, White Elephant, and Baked Beans and Salad, with Mrs Henry Wood as president.
Mrs. Mary Josephine Thompson Davidson aged 63 died at a Brockton hospital after a long illness. She was wife of Sydney A Davidson longtime YMCA secretary and a Porter Congregational Church worker. Survivors include daughter Dorothy Brewster and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Porter Congregational Church with burial in Union Cemetery. numerous local figures attended.
Washington DC reports over 1.2 million Red Cross volunteers are aiding national defense by producing 40 million surgical dressings for Army and Navy and expanding home service Gray Ladies canteen and emergency support programs. Volunteers also train in mass feeding nutrition and motor corps for emergency driving duties.
A collection of aphorisms from MacDonald Brotherton Hunt Gladstone and Eddy extols riches of self denial humble wealth and spiritual trust. It contrasts material possessions with power to forgo wants and to rely on divine provision, urging gentleness toward riches and cautious trust in wealth.
A long list of individuals and families contributing to a Red Cross roll call. Names include Condons Nastri Brelsford Steere Phillips Jenks and many others from families, clubs, and local organizations. The roll references multiple societies and local businesses supporting relief efforts.
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