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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1940
Page
2
The piece argues against a presidential third term, praising tradition as a constitutional-like constraint. It questions the value of the current administration’s experience, citing unemployment, debt, government growth, defense policies, and policy advisors. It asserts preserving the tradition strengthens national unity and limits risky, untested governance.
Readers submit local items as the Town Council plans a Tuesday canvass meeting. Mrs George McCarthy is seriously ill at Truesdale Hospital. Social groups and church activities, rallies, and hospital news fill the column with names and dates.
The editorial announces a firm anti third term stance for the presidency ahead of Election Day. It asserts the newspaper’s duty to influence public opinion while inviting opposing views from readers to preserve respect and goodwill among the community.
The Bristol Home for Children board thanks Trinity Church for a generous donation. Mrs Harold C Peckham of this town is president of the Mothers Club of Alpha Tau Delta Fraternity, which will meet Sunday afternoon at RI State College Charles B Rockwell Jr and Woodbury. Polleys returned Wednesday from a two week Chesapeake Bay vacation aboard Mr Rockwell's yacht left in Annapolis boat yards for the winter.
Wendell L. Willkie warns that a third term threatens future generations and pledges relief for unemployed young people. He claims the administration fails to provide jobs and asserts his plan will create opportunities and jobs for youth. He invokes Lincoln to stress the need to reclaim government and preserve freedom.
The Young Ladies' Sodality of St Marys Church held its annual officer election in the church auditorium on Sunday October 20 Elizabeth Sylvia was chosen president Emmy Aliso as vice president Irene Head secretary Bertha Sampson treasurer Plans were made for a Halloween party Monday October 28 at 730 pm The party committee includes Finix Ahsio chatriads Shirley Flynn Elizabeth Sylvia Bertha Sampson Margaret Tramor and Josephine Coggeshall
W. Burdon appointed chairman of the annual Red Cross Roll Call. Mr and Mrs Glen Smith of Ferrycliffe Farm are visiting in New York State and Connecticut.
A bridge whist event in St Marys auditorium Wednesday evening, hosted by church ladies, raised funds for the Parish Fund. Winners at nine tables included Mrs Bernard Breen and Mrs Charles Coggeshall, with Miss Mary Walsh among top prize recipients. door prize went to Mr William Bottomley. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Edward Leclerc and others.
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