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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1940

Page

2

The Impossible Has Happened Indispensable Man Question

A political essay argues that the United States faces a shift as a party promotes the idea of an indispensable man It warns this stance violates longstanding traditions of plurality and minority safeguards while comparing to European fears of Hitler and Mussolini and questions America’s future if the indispensable man fails to win.

Germany Hitler Italy Mussolini Europe America

Cup Defenders Reach Third Round in Boccia Tournament

The Cup Defenders Association from Bristol advanced to the third round before being eliminated by the Italian Dramatic Club. Bristol Counts with Barrington Democratic Club claimed third place after a play banquet planned for Sunday to present a loving cup to the winner.

Pawtucket Democrats Club of Barrinetos Gester Cate Act Providence Bristol Rocce Gester Cafe Rollers Mt Hope Mt Hope Bombers Loggia Vittoria Providence Mt Hope 4 C Warren Bocia Club Ramblers AC Warren Warren Boccia Workingmen's Club Woonsocket Ramblers Loggia Luce Moderna East Providence Principessa Elena Bocera Bristol Barrington Royals Barrington Democratic Club St Luccia Club Cup Defenders Association Principessa Elena Society Democratic Club Loggia Roma Rollers Dante Alighieri Democrat Club Barrington North Pro Rollers North Providence Dramane Club Tomrth Arstol Lads Democratc Club

Harvest festival and community notices from Phenix column

Local readers invited to submit short items. Various community updates include a Trinity Church harvest festival in the chapel on State Street Thursday at 8 pm led by Rev. John Beauchamp. St. Mary's League bowling moved to 7:30 pm. Italian Socialites plan a November 15 dance at the Casino. births and hospital updates for area families. rummage sale at St Michael's Parish Hall. multiple anniversaries and local meetings announced. students and staff at Colt Memorial High and St Michael's Church activities listed.

The Phenix Magid Doris Shree Trinlity State Street John P. Beauchamp

Amicae Guild Candlelight Banquet At First Baptist Church

The Amicae Guild held a candlelight banquet at 6 30 in the vestry of the First Baptist Church with speaker Mrs Madeleine Conklin outlining the White Cross and Red Cross work and reporting on Old Orchard Beach Maine. Other talks included addresses by Mrs W Raymond Dixon and Mrs Harold Pedley.

Amicae Guild First Baptist Church Witnesses of Light Madeline Conklin Warren White Cross Committee Old Orchard Beach Maine Red Cross W. Raymond Dixon Harold Pedley Olive Luther Warren Association Dorothy Mott Harry Bullock Jesus Hortense Burton Warren Sewing Day Club Stephen Davis Fred Mott Christine Young W Raymond Dixon Otis Bailey Llewellyn Conklin

Children’s War Relief Fund Names Donors

A wartime charity list shows Virginie and Jean Haffenreffer contributing $231 and W Fred Williams, 3rd, among donors to the Children’s War Relief Fund.

Children’s War Relief Fund Virginie Jean Haffenreffer Fred Williams

Bingo Party Every Friday Night at Fire Station

Under Ever Ready Engine and Hose Co. No. 2 Relief Fund auspices, a bingo night is held every Friday at the Thames Street fire station at 8 P M. Doors open with Kitty Specials, door prizes, 2 cards for 25 cents and extra cards for 10 cents.

Ever Ready Engine & Hose Co Relief Fund Thames ST

Apartment and room rental notices in Kingston area

Classifieds list six room apartment at 42 Cottage Street and six rooms with modern improvements in Kingston. A garage at 70 Church Street is offered and an eight room house at 91 Burton Street with two car outbuildings rents for 40 dollars monthly. Employment ads seek four young people for Advertising at the Exclusive Studios with interviews at Hotel Belvedere on Tuesday or Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m.

Cottage Street Burton Street Capt A Christensen R I Kingston Exclusive Hotel Belvedere

Political Advertisement Assertions On Defense Across Cities

A collection of political ad snippets from 1930s U S campaigns, criticizing the administration's defense funding and policy. Remarks from Cleveland Schenectady Boston Philadelphia Albany and other cities claim insufficient defense, urge rapid production, and accuse leaders of late action and misaligned priorities.

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