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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1949
Page
2
The passage argues that despite high performance, civilian federal workers are laid off not due to poor work or lack of jobs, but to give veterans preference amid drastic military economy. It predicts private New England industry will hire many top prospects, noting the value of such manpower and the eagerness of personnel chiefs to place capable veterans.
The Bristol Women s Republican Club plans a Christmas music rehearsal at Mrs Lucien Capone s home 110 High Street tomorrow at 8. The Madrigal Singing Group rehearses for a December 18 performance at the Yacht Club under L Wilbur. Several parish and civic events follow including a bridge sale at Our Lady Mount Carmel Church and a Christmas drawing by the Pyramid Charity Women s Club. Canon Davis addressed United Brothers Synagogue members on Thanksgiving with refreshments served afterwards.
Business firms on Hope and Wood Streets unite for the Community Christmas Observance with street illumination Christmas tableaux carol singing and a community program. The lighting and tableaux committees include local business leaders and civic officials and the musical program is being organized by Mrs. M Theresa Donovan and Mrs. Millard.
DeWolf shan hosts a church bazaar at First Congregational Church in NF sow with decorated chapel in pink tones. The event begins tomorrow at 2 and offers ham and turkey supper at 5:30 and 6:30 with groups selling country store items, handmade crafts, grab bags, and a candy bar.
Harold Beauregard heads the installation of officers for the Disabled American Veterans chapter in Kearney with state DAV commander John Welch as installing officer. Key speakers included Welch and Rhode Island veterans leaders, with William F. Head stepping down as outgoing commander.
The Douglas fir is named in honor of David Douglas, a Scottish botanist who introduced the tree to Europe in 1827.
A short in memoriam tribute honors Theresa V Cavillaro with a heartfelt poem on motherhood. The piece notes a devoted mother who offered patient kindness and asked nothing in return, urging remembrance at her grave with a token of love from husband and children.
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