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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1941
Page
2
A column argues against immediate war declarations against Nazi Germany, warning that Congress will not pass a formal war vote. It contends a stalemate with Britain cedes time and costly weapons, urging decisive action only when peace is truly achievable. Rex Stout is cited to illustrate public ambivalence.
At a Rotary Club meeting, J L Strickland of Boston claimed over 500000 dogs and more than that number of cats are used annually for vivisection. He warned of a rack in stolen pets, with dog officers among the offenders, and described dealers from Newburyport to North Attleboro obtaining animals from questionable sources. He noted tactics using catnip and burlap bags to lure cats, and cited a Newburyport turnpike figure advertising a home for homeless pets. President V J deRocha presided and O Paul Herzig joined as a new member.
Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella schedules a regular Monday night meeting at the K of C Hall on State Street and a Tuesday afternoon card party at the same hall. Hostesses are Mrs Fra Burke and Mrs Helen Callahan. Card winners include Mrs Mary McHugh, Mrs Bridget Lewis, Mrs Mary Guevremont, Mrs J Rosa, Mrs Eva Burke, Mrs Johanna McClure, Mrs Catherine Gibson, Mrs Ethel Connery and Mrs Eva McLaughlin. door prize winner is Mrs Marie Vermette.
Manuel Marcial checked into U S Naval Hospital Newport for observation. Rhode Island Hospital Providence treats Frank C. Pearse. Miss Ida Puya traveled to Naugatuck with Josie Puya after Thanksgiving in Bristol. Ida returned home Sunday. Bristol Colt Andrews Alumni Association meets at Colt High School with President John Gray presiding. Lt. Matthew Capone from Camp Wheeler Georgia chosen to attend Chemical Warfare School in Baltimore. Mrs Capone and daughter reside in Bristol. Tony Almeida to fight Jackie Capparelli in Bristol Arena main bout next Tuesday. Mrs Pardee of Conyngham Pa and daughters visit Union Street family. Countryside Garden Club members toured Rhode Island School of Design. Bristol Colt High School Alumni officers to be elected at 8 pm in Colt Auditorium.
Help wanted for part time houseworker positions from 8 to 11 in the morning and 4 30 to 7 30 in the afternoon. Compensation is 10 dollars per week for a five day week. Apply to Mrs Stewart Cambets 225 Hope Street Tel Bristol.
Louis Alfano was elected president of the Colt Memorial High School Senior Rostrum yesterday. Officers chosen include Vice-President Mary A Santulli, Secretary Carol Gusti, Treasurer Paul Richards, and executive committee members Harold Dennis Yolanda Santulli John Hambrick Gladys Brightman and Joseph Cardoza. The Rostrum comprises seniors with an 85 percent average or higher in social studies, with Miss Annie D. Sisson as faculty advisor.
Anna Louise Strong, noted authority on life and conditions in Soviet Russia, will address a Tuesday evening rally at the Plantation Auditorium in Providence. The event is sponsored by the Rhode Island State Committee of the International Workers Order.
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