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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1939
Page
2
A controversial reflection questions whether peace with Hitler would improve global security. It probes whether Britain and France should trust Hitler despite disarmament, and whether a new peace treaty could restore confidence, trade, and credits amid ongoing crises and world powers' hesitations.
First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts presented Fire Prevention Week events last evening at Scout Hall. Patrols named their favorite fire companies and leaders led by Captains. contests and games followed including a dramatic four act play "Caught at Last" about trapping a firebug. Plans for Camp King Philip weekend and October programs were announced by Scoutmaster George Ro Fish.
Mrs William E Marshman visits New York while Bristol groups plan harvest suppers card parties and meetings. The Ivy Guild hosts a Halloween themed charity event at St Michael's Parish House with a palmist and a Bristol PTA joins Rhode Island Congress sessions.
Armistice Day Committee appeals to Bristol residents to donate to a fund honoring the Armistice anniversary. Contributions will be acknowledged in the program of the observance. The 1939 Hydraulion Fire Co donation of 3592 is noted among acknowledged devisions.
Mrs James Cheesman Providence State PTA Parliamentarian will speak at the first fall meeting of the junior and senior high school PTA with Ian M Walker as president. The event in the Visual Education room Andrews Building at 8 o clock includes an agricultural exhibit by students.
Columbus Day events fill Columbus with a football game and closing of municipal offices factories and schools for the day. Bristol Rotary Club plans a Y dinner with Luigi Scala as speaker. Loggia Santa Maria Maddalena and Sons of Italy also observe the anniversary with program at State Street quarters.
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