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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1940

Page

5

John LaFazia's Academic and Sports Career Highlights

John LaFazia graduates and earns degrees from Hughesdale Grammar, Providence English High, and Rhode Island College of Pharmacy from 1908 to 1932. He teaches chemistry, coaches baseball and basketball, pitches for local teams, directs athletics at RI College of Pharmacy, and later serves as a Bristol milk inspector. Married Kathryn Sweenes in 1920 with two children, Kathryn and John.

Hughesdale Grammar School Town of Johnston Providence English High School R. I. State Board of Pharmacy R I College of Pharmacy R. I. College of Pharmacy Providence English Rhode Island Bristol Kathryn Elizabeth Sweenes Providence Rkathryn Elizabeth Patrin Root School of Design John Francis Colt High School

Sunday School Pupils To Hold Hallowe'en Party

St Michael's Episcopal Church hosts a Hallowe'en party for Grades 4 to 5 in the Parish Hall tomorrow evening. Committee: Mrs J H H Paull Mauss Laurine Bradford Miss Eleanor Dunstan Canon Parshley.

St Michael’s Episcopal Church J HH Paull Mauss Laurine Bradford Eleanor Dunstan Canon Parshley

Henry Alfred Seeks Re election for First District GA Seat

Henry Alfred, current Representative from the First District, seeks reelection after two years in office. A young American of Portuguese extraction, he rose as a leader among associates. Formerly with U S Rubber, he now works with an insurance firm and serves in multiple fraternal and civic organizations in positions of trust.

Alfred General Assembly U S. Rubber Company

Children’s War Relief Fund Contributions Noted

The record lists Virginie and Jean Haffenreffer contributing $2.31 to the Children’s War Relief Fund and Fred Williams, 3rd giving $1.00. This compact entry records these donations and donors in a local philanthropy ledger.

Column on unemployment and New Deal critique

The writer argues unemployment soared over years and condemns the New Deal for economic theory failures, court clashes, and hostility to business. The piece cites Roosevelt, Tugwell, Churchill, and argues production holds the key to defense and prosperity, urging voters to beware Republican missteps.

New Deal Harry Hopkins Carly Tugwell Russia Supreme Court Eve NRA Washington New Cfect United States Britain Americans Edmund S. Rex Bristol Willkie

Republicans Have No Real Issue

A Phoenix reader chides the Republican Party for lacking a concrete platform against Franklin D Roosevelt and Willkie during the current presidential race. The letter criticizes fears of the survival of the fittest and warns that a Republican victory would claim spoils and undermine the living standard under the present regime.

Democratic Party Denies Mud Slings and Praises New Deal

The Bristol Democratic Town Committee argues the party is not a mudslinging entity and highlights Roosevelt era successes. It contrasts Hoover Willkie Republican promises with New Deal gains including housing aid unemployment relief Social Security and wage improvements while criticizing smear tactics by opponents.

Democratic Town Committee Democratic Party Roosevelt New Deal Hoover Willkie Republican Party United States General Assembly People's Party

Altar Society Plans Hallowe'en Party at Mt Carmel

The Altar Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church moves forward with a Hallowe'en Party to be held in the Parish Hall on October 30. Chairwoman Genevieve Pagnang led the planning meeting with committee members Josephine Bruno Rose Campanella Nancy Turcarolo Virginia Solzano Mary DeFelice Frances Principa Ann Santulli Mary Rich and Anna De Rosa.

Altar Society Our Lady of Mt Carmel Genevieve Pagnang Josephine Bruno Rose Campanella Nancy Turcarolo Virginia Solzano Mary DeFelice Frances Principa Ann Santulli Mary Rich Anna de Rosa

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