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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1940
Page
2
A table estimates the number of civil employees and recipients of various federal aids as of 1939 1940, noting the combined total under the Federal Executive surpasses 12 million and implies the president’s influence over more than a quarter of the U S population through employment and benefits administration.
The second annual soap box derby will be held November 3 on Constitution Street Hill. Entries open each afternoon at the Common or the WPA office, with drivers and pushers up to 16 years old and home made vehicles. The WPA winter program opens soon at Guiteras Memorial School with basketball and volleyball teams aiming for the state finals. Bristol trailed Providence by one point in last year’s basketball final.
The New England Transportation Company operating buses in Southern New England has earned the National Association of Motor Bus Operators safety plaque for the best inter city safety record east of the Mississippi. During ten months ending July 31 1940 the fleet logged a high mileage with no fatalities or serious injuries and the firm conducts semi annual safe driving contests with trophies and driver bonuses.
Bristol residents note thanks to Trinity Church for a donation from the Bristol Home for Aged Women. Announcements include a Christmas card sale at Conley’s Jewelry and Gift Shop, a homecoming after an appendectomy, a birth announcement at Truesdale Hospital, and a staff transfer at Staples Coal Co. in Warren. A harvest dance hosted by the Netopian Society is planned, and a garage fire damages Joseph Campo’s Pontiac coupe on Thames Street with local responders assisting.
Trinity Church Men’s Club outlines plans for a bridge party in the Parish House on State Street, set for Thursday November 7. Avinthrop DeWolf is announced as speaker for the Rotary Club meeting at noon in the YMCA chapel.
Bristol elementary and high school students all participate in the school savings program. Superintendent E S Mapes notes only 22 systems nationwide match 100 percent participation, with Rhode Island communities accounting for five of them.
Employer faces a fine up to 10000 dollars or up to six months imprisonment for a second conviction if he fails to pay at least time and one half after forty hours per week when producing goods for interstate commerce. The Department of Labor urges clear accurate records to avoid inspections and court action.
Funds are needed to cover Armistice Day celebration costs and the Bristol Phoenix will publish subscriptions. Donors may leave subscriptions or mail checks to the Phoenix office. Acknowledged balances include 1939 balance of 3129 and Kearney Post American Legion 10.00. total to date.
The Class C schoolboy football clash at Guiteras Field pits Colt Memorial High School against Barrington Friday in a rain date contingent kickoff at 8 p.m. Bristol teams chase league leaders. Colt seeks form after a 0-0 tie with De La Salle and a 6-0 win over South Kingston. Barrington shows slow start but rising strength, with Barrington bands performing despite drum major Johnny Marshall hospitalized. If rain disrupts, game shifts to Saturday 2 p.m. kickoff.
St Marys Boy Scout Troop Six Siz met in Scout Hall Wood Street to plan their first anniversary on Monday November 4. The organizing committee includes Robert McHugh Charles McHugh Jr Jack Toplin Edward Sylvester Ralph Cirillo and Jack Cormery. They will meet Sunday at 1 30 to board buses to Providence for the C Y O parade and discuss a joint Halloween party with Troop 2.
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