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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1940
Page
2
Councilman Edmonds presents a town lands study deeming most leased lands and buildings yield less income than their costs including tax exemptions water assessments and maintenance. He urges selling or improving properties to improve annual returns and treat town ownership as better business practice.
The Bristol Garden Club took 1st in Class 3 with Shadow Box led by Mrs Stanley E Friswell. Other winners include Mrs J Howard Paull 3rd in Class 4, Mrs Sebastian Bernard Jr 1st in Class 9, Mrs Fred N Palmer 2nd in Class 9, and Mrs Melvin W Bair tied for 2nd in Class 12 with Mrs Howard IL Merrill. Judges were Mrs Carl W Haffenreffer and Mrs William W Perry with Mrs Sebastian Bernard Jr. as third judge for hat exhibitors.
The Bristol Garden Club met at Redcrest the home of Mrs Samuel C Wardwell to exhibit flower hats and floral arrangements in metal containers. Prizes included one first, two seconds, two thirds and a special prize for best metal container exhibit, with winners named among 12 exhibitors.
The September issue highlights a complete war events section titled The First Year of the War and previews the American Weekly Magazine novel The Table Talks. It promotes two major features in the September 1 issue, published by the Boston Sunday Advertiser.
Visits to the New York World’s Fair by Tet Booth Paul F Thompson and Irvin M Porter are noted along with Mrs Anthony S Thomas of Hope Street. Local clubs meet or plan events including the Bristol Train of Artillery gathering, the Eastern Shore Stamp Club, and various garden and social gatherings across Bristol and surrounding towns.
The Democratic District Committee of the 2nd Representative District Bristol R 1 calls electors to Reynolds School Bristol RT on September 20 1940 at 10 00 AM EST to elect Delegates and Alternates for State and Congressional Conventions and to nominate federal and state officers. Also to elect Delegates and Alternates for a Senatorial Convention and to select a Representative candidate and Committeemen and Committeewoman. Caucus hours 9 00 AM to 9 00 PM.
An ad offers a representative post for managing magazine subscriptions in Bristol Rhode Island and nearby areas. It notes families order many subscriptions each fall and winter, with free instructions and equipment, and promises the lowest rates on domestic and foreign periodicals. Moore Cottrrell Inc invites interested parties to start a growing business from Naples Road North Cohocton NY.
The Republican District Committee of the 1st Representative District Bristol Rhode Island calls Republicans to Bristol County Court House on September 17 1940 at 1000 AM EST to elect delegates for a State Convention in Providence and to nominate statewide candidates including U S Senator Governor and other offices. Delegates also chosen for a Congressional District Convention and a Senatorial Convention with additional business as permitted.
Town of Bristol Rhode Island notifies voters of the September 1940 caucus to elect delegates and alternates for a State Convention at Elks Auditorium Providence and to nominate Republican electors and officials. Also delegates to a Congressional and Senatorial Convention and a candidate for Representative. Caucus hours 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
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