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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1942
Page
2
A illustrated public letter condemns elected officials for delaying the draft and tax measures, urging voter action to fund the war. It argues citizens must approve a $600000000 tax bill and impose wage and price controls to sustain wartime efforts.
Local notices report the Bristol area preparing for Labor Day with Red Cross room closures. Several residents, including Charles Coggeshall Sr and various families, are noted for hospital visits and guests visiting in town. Community meetings and club events are scheduled ahead of the holiday.
The Beristal Carden Club met with Mirs Lemuel Co Wardwe at her home on Poppesenry 5. This year the club judged two classes for vegetables and arrangements. Prizes awarded to multiple members for best specimens and arrangements. firsts to Mrs Bernard Jr and Mrs George Lyons.
Memorial services for departed family members will be held at midnight on Saturday September 5 at the Chevra Agudas Adam Synagogue on High Street. Members of the US Army and Navy forces stationed near Bristol are invited to attend the services in the synagogue for Shooths and Rosh HaShonna.
War Bond Rally opens Sunday at Independent Hall Wood and Rama streets to urge payroll savings growth to 10 percent of gross pay. Speakers include Billy B Van and Louis Cappelli with screenings of Pearl Harbor and Lidice bombing footage and servicemen tribute films.
Washington on September 3 1943 issued a stark Labor Day message noting UN setbacks and American casualties while urging full support from labor and management for a long offensive war effort. The note calls for the Army Navy and production workers to unite to destroy the enemy.
By direction of the Democratic District Committee of the Firstly Representative District of Bristol Rhode Island a caucus is called for September 23 1942 at 10 AM at the Elks Auditorium Providence to elect delegates and alternates to a state convention and to nominate party candidates for U S Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State General Treasurer Attorney General and Representative as well as delegates to a congressional district convention and to elect a state committee member. Robert Jo Anderson chairmen Democratic Town Committee.
By direction of the Democratic District Committee of the Second Representative District of the Town of Bristol Rhode Island electors are notified to assemble at Reynolds School Bristol on September 23 1942 at 10 o'clock A M for caucus purposes. later September 28 1942 at 8 PM to nominate party nominees and elect a committeeman and district officers. The caucus will also consider an Elks Auditorium convention and district matters. Chairman Robert Jo Anderson.
Notice to qualified electors of Bristol Town outlines a September caucus schedule at Bristol County Court House and office of R W Wall for 1942. It covers electing delegates and alternates to state and congressional conventions, nominating Republican candidates for state offices and general assembly, and related business chaired by John R. Bernardo.
Qualified electors in the Second Representative District are called to a caucus at 10:00 AM September 21 1942 at Reynolds School Bristol to elect state officers delegates and alternates and address other lawful business chaired by Mrs Grace Huestis. The meeting will be held at Elks Auditorium Providence and at 11:00 PM for the Senatorial Convention delegates and alternates. The office of B W Wall 4539 Honestreet Bristol RI will host related business following adjournment.
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