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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1941
Page
2
The piece argues current Washington proposals would raise payroll deductions, shrinking workers buying power and converting a savings program into a tax scheme. It warns the tax targets costs not profits, risking factory closures amid material shortages and unemployment.
Margaret Stillwell describes early printing progress to Bristol Historical Society at Guiteras House. A 500 year old authentic leaf drew attention as samples were shown. Members discuss permanent headquarters and bylaw changes. Nine new members admitted as board prepares for a December meeting and Halloween refreshments are served.
The Gremial Daughters of Portugal will raise money for its scholarship fund with a Kiddies Revue on November 14 at the Guiteras Memorial Junior High School auditorium. Mrs Mary Simmons chairs the arrangements and the show features children from the WJAR kiddies program.
A daughter was born today to Mr and Mrs Frank McKay of Bay View avenue. Another daughter, Gloria, was born last night to Mr and Mrs James Sylvia of 29 Usher avenue with Dr A F DAngelo attending. Amica Guild of First Baptist Church schedules White Cross meeting Monday at Mrs Stephen Daviss Locust street Warren. Navy Day observed at Bristol High School with a one oclock assembly featuring a speaker from Newport Naval Training Station. Bristol Children's Home gratefully acknowledges Harvest Festival donations from Trinity Church. Pinch hitter for Lt Governor J Edward McDermott spoke at Bristol Councils Knights of Columbus meeting. Mrs Francis Minot of Boston, formerly Ella Mae Lemaire, recovers in Hyannis after surgery. Miss Janice Carr elected to serve on the Council Government of Maror Junior College in Thompson, Conn. Rhode Island Institute of Instruction opening session October 30 in Providence with R S Bosworth as platform guest. Young People of the Congregational Church plan a dance November 7 at Guneras House. Anna Kebrek chairs with Albert Osterberg and Edward Silvia. Bristol Wallpaper Store advertises 50 room lots of wallpaper with prices from $1.29 and up at 295 Hope Street. Progressive whists for Boy Scout Band held at Mrs Frank Rena’s with 12 tables. winners were William Flanagan, Mrs Fred Foster, and Mrs Charles Mello. Next whist at Mrs Rena’s next Tuesday.
Free with October 26 Boston Sunday Advertiser. First in a weekly series of new smash songs with words and music included. Featuring Glenn Miller’s new tune Dear Arabella offered at no charge in the Sunday paper.
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