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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1939

Page

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Increased drills ordered for Bristol National Guards

The Rhode Island National Guard Battery C of the 243rd Coast Artillery will double drill activity to twice weekly with weekend maneuvers at Fort Adams Newport and winter camp duties. Enlistments rise toward 88 man strength as two prospect officers advance toward academy entry and a raised rifle team competes in state matches.

Bristol 243Rd Coast Artillery Rhode Island National Guard Roosevelt Army Navy Battess Fort Adams Newport Fort H G Wright New York Albert A Moren Frank Corretra Colt Memorial High School Battery C National Guards Examining Board West Point Moren Fogorge My Primete Adres Peertcde National Guard Candidate Officers’ School Sgt United States Officers Reserve Corps Bisbane John N. Bisbane Anthony George Moren George Bates Manuel Morris Capt Moren Sgt Pacheco Company D 118Th Engineers Rumford Rifle Range Syarcinsiotry Moren Rhode Island Camp Perrys Ohio Rumford Pacheco

Armistice Memorial Services Planned in Bristol Colt Auditorium

Plans for Armistice Day observances in Bristol advance at a meeting of the acourg leting. The program for Sunday November 5 includes Memorial Exercises at Colt High School auditorium with musical numbers American Legion ritual a speaker and a minute of silence. A military parade on November 11 is led by Chief Marshal Francis Cunha with participation by local groups. Funds total about 500 with donations to come for final budgeting. Dr M B Grossman to speak at the Mens Linen meeting on Sunday at 9:45 at the Guiteras House on A Journeys Through The Hels Land

Orlock Colt High School Amercan Legion Exerecises American Legion Amnshars Francis Cunha Kearney No 6 Domenic Mascola Kearney Post William J. Seymour Eydext -Monley Department Albert A Edmonds George R Fish Robert Nelson Ther Samuel J Smith Charles E Burns James WooSahsbury Walter J Bnees Bristol The Brasted Phoenix M B Grossman Mens Linen Guiteras House Hels Land

Plans for new plat system advanced by Bristol Council

Bristol plans an updated plat system to manage tax records. The town invites estimates from Rhode Island firms including The Title Guaranty Company Providence Title Company and Mortgage Guaranty and Title Company with results due by the November 7 meeting. Council member A Richmonds pushes for revision citing widespread dissatisfaction and a Warren Barrington East Providence style system.

Bristol Providence Title Guaranty Company of Rhode Island Providence Title Company Mortgage Guaranty and Title Company Francis P McGovern Daniel G Coggeshall William W Perry A Rihmonds

Ledoux Escapes But Is Recaptured

Harold Ledoux a 17 year old Bristol youth, committed to Lockanosset by Judge William T O'Donnell to await trial in Superior Court for breaking and entering in the daytime and larceny. He was one of five youths who escaped from the institution yesterday and one of two caught in North Attleboro last night in a stolen automobile. Ledoux began his escape weeks ago after wrecking the General Ambrose F Burnside home with five others and stealing $2400 in jewelry from Rev Albert Larned's Boston visiting home, which he later admitted to police.

Harold Ledoux Bristol Lockanosset William T O'Donnell Superior Court North Attleboro West Warwick Ledoux Ambrose FF. Burnaide Albert Larned Boston

B. T. A. Plans For Social November 18

Plans are under way for a social hosted by the Bristol Battalion of Artillery on Saturday November 18. Sergeant Joseph Doran leads the arrangements committee with Sergeants J Sylvia and Clarence King and Corporal William Rherman. Music for dancing will be provided by the BOT A Band.

Bristol Tram of Artillery Joseph Doran J Sylvia Clarence King William Rherman Musi

Parents Urged to Back Police Youth Cyclist Safety

Bristol Police Chief Anthony J Ferrara urges parents to cooperate in a fall safety program for child cyclists. He warns that dim days and night riding without lights pose dangers, and that riding on sidewalks or with a friend on handlebars is risky. The department will enforce rules, but parental guidance is crucial for youths' safety.

Dectared Anthony J Ferrara Bristol Mes&y Ferrara

Series of Sunday Evening Union Services Announced

St Michael's Church hosts a November 5 to December 10 series with speakers and musical programs. Sponsored by First Baptist First Congregational and St Michael's, clergy include Burdon Graetz and Parshles. Concerts feature Ruth Moulton Walter Angell Margaret Prent and others with sermons by Williams Pool Stafford Preston.

St Michael's First Baptist First Congregational Arthur W Burdon Herbert D Graetz Anthony R. Parshles Providence Oratorio Society William H. PeRain Ruth Moulton Harriet Tacolett Walter H Angell Charles H Willhams Community Baptist Church Whiteheld New Hampshire Guupsac Ipeuneua Staton Xiamn Harry Raymond Pool Christ Church Hamden Connecticut Moulton Sacolett Angell Russell H. Stafford Old South Church Boston Patt James W Claypool Methodist Church Margaret J. Prent Dana R Bellows Richard G Preston All Saints Church Worcester Mass

Reorganization Begins for Bristol Safety Council

Secretary Michael W Pasquarell leads a push to expand the Bristol Safety Council. He mails invitations to local organizations asking each to appoint a member and join ongoing daily safety efforts without financial motive.

Bristol Safety Council Michael W . Pasquarell Partiular Safety Council Altenor Motve Pasquarella

Romano resigns from Bristol Democratic Town Committee

Jeremiah W Romano resigns from the Bristol Democratic Town Committee effective immediately amid Hatch Act concerns over Federal employment and political office. Secretary James F Pierce notes others connected to WPA projects may face resignations by January 1, while Republican chair Dr John R Bernardo says no Federal employment among Republicans.

Jeremiah W Romano John W Romano Democratic Town Committee James F Prerce Romano WPA Bristol State Board of Public Roads Thomas eGrath Pierce Mary Corey Old Age Pension Bureau John R Bernardo Republican Town Committee

Holy Rosary Society Communion at 7 30 Mass

Members of the Holy Rosary Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church will receive Holy Communion in a body at the 7 30 oclock Mass Sundays morning. They assemble in Parish Hall 645 am and reassemble at 2 30 for a regular meeting. A social follows the business session.

Holy Rosary Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Congregational Street

Ross-Loos Medical Group: A California Model Clinic Network

The Ross Loos Medical Group in Los Angeles began when Dr H Clifford Loos proposed a $150 monthly plan for comprehensive care for regular patients. By year eleven the group serves 60 000 patients with 677 313 annual cases and over 2600 operations while maintaining a staff of 65 physicians and 18 senior doctors sharing profits as bonuses.

Los Angeles The American Mercury H Clifford Loos Troos Donald E. Ross Ross-Loos Medical Group Ross Ross-Loos California Ross- Loos

California Group Health Plan Expands to 4300 Subscribers

A Southern California medical cooperative grows from 500 to 4300 subscribers across the Bureau of Water and Power and other groups. It includes 2500 school teachers, police, firemen, 1700 telephone workers, plus 50 other corporate subscribers and university affiliates. Patients pay a flat monthly fee with extensive services and low per service charges for dependents.

Blue Cross Bureau of Water and Power Telephone Company University of Southern California California Institute of Technology Huntington Library Milwaukee Seattle Southern California

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