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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1940
Page
2
The editorial asserts a clear choice in the 1940 election urging support for Wendell Willkie. It condemns a third term and argues private dollars should return to private industry while praising defense unity and bipartisan knowledge sharing beyond party lines. The piece calls for open discussion and adherence to democratic tradition.
Readers of the Phoenix are invited to submit short items of local interest. M A DeW Howe of Boston is guest of Mr and Mrs Wallis E Howe at 221 Hope Street. Bristol Girl Scout Troops begin Fall sessions. Mite Society meets at First Baptist Church with Mrs Fred Mott on Church Street. Regina Society meets at Ersilia Cappolino 20 Pier Street. Third anniversary Burnside Social Club Bingo at G A Hall. Norris family occupy Norris homestead at Hope and State. Barr child returns from hospital after minor injuries. Bristol Rotary Fall Conclave attends Poland Springs Maine. Zinderstein and Eartha Brown race for second place in the Bristol Yacht Club August series 128 footers. Race held Sunday at 2:30. starter Skipper Arthur J Belmore.
Town Clerks Office announces canvass session in Memorial Building Bristol on October 4 to review property voters lists for the Special Municipal Town Meeting. Personal property assessments must be on file by canvass day to qualify to vote. John W. Church Town Clerk.
Samuel J Steen of 1014 Hope Street is connected by telephone about roasting chicken and fowl. The brief item notes a 6 pound average ton as part of the discussion.
In good condition this four burner Tappan gas range features an insulated oven heat control broiler and utility drawer. Cash. Reasonable. Call Bristol 185 M.
Miss Thea Luise Melchior a technician for Dr Samuel D Clark and daughter of Mrs Walter R Melchoir wed Dr Robert Whitmarsh Drew son of Mr and Mrs Jerry D Drew in a 4 PM ceremony at Dr Clark's home. Rev Anthony Parshley officiated with about 80 guests.
A reader asks how to remove wood stains with oxalic acid and how to prepare rusted garden furniture for painting. Advice covers acid wash steps, drying and sanding, rust removal by wire brushing, priming with red lead, and finishing with paint or enamel. Additional notes include concrete floor thickness and window screen mesh guidance.
District Deputy John Gill and staff installed Bristol Council No. 379 officers at State street headquarters. Rev. Edward F. O Neil and Rev Michael Ryan spoke. New officers include John L. Burke Grand Knight and George T. Ingram Deputy Grand Knight. Refreshments followed and plans were made for an upcoming informal dance at the Bristol Casino.
The town Hi Y Club restarted sessions at the Y M C A after a summer break. Nine new members joined Paul Richards Pasquale Raiola David Goglia Joseph Catal lano Raymond DeLeo Michael Rucci John Cordiero Louis Stanzione Samuel P Mascena Vincent Vaccaro is president and named the initiation committee Dante Pansa chairman Attilio Topazio Joseph Camera Albert Velleca Frank Murgo Plans for a Halloween party at the Y M C A on October 24.
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