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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1940
Page
5
A stranded pair endure a brutal night on a lonely coast as bombs light the sky above the Solent. Norah and the narrator face fear, darkness, and restless chatter while awaiting dawn and safety. The bomber sights rise to a dramatic, perilous horizon.
A collage of Broadway light gossip mentions Jack Bennys delay with the stork Mary Livingston Sonny Boy and Al Jolson. It notes Wendell Willkie Roosevelt photos on the farm, public support in Wall Street, and Quent Reynolds conflicts. Includes punchy asides about Marlene Dietrich, Xavier Cugat delays, and industry humor.
Republican delegates and alternates from Bristol attended the State Convention in Providence. Governor Harold E Stassen of Minnesota delivered the keynote. Leaders included Wallace L. Mossop and members from First and Second Districts with swapped roles for Congressional delegates and alternates.
William G. Troy a Providence attorney and U S District Attorney temporary appointee will deliver the keynote at the Democratic State Convention. Delegates from the First District include Pasquale Massano and Daniel Coggeshall as alternates Daniel Vargas and Joseph Nastri Second District delegates include Vincent A Campagna and George R Fish with alternates Edward J Quirk and A Frank Usher. Congressional delegates from the First District are Thomas H Byrnes and Mrs Margaret R B Andrade with alternates James Fay and Mrs Anna Trudell. Second District delegates include Rev Anthonys R Parshley and Joseph F Pawnoe with alternates Marys Macias and James T Fierce.
The Alpha Delta Posi lon Sorority opened its season at Miss Antoinette Race home. Plans for development and winter activities were discussed. YMCA secretary Earl Hobson spoke as guest and offered useful guidance. Next meeting set for October 10 at Miss Rose Tufarola’s home.
Trinity Church will resume services at the chapel on State street Sunday morning at 9 30 led by Rev John Beaucham rector. A men's club meeting Wednesday evening will feature Rev Russell S Hubbard rector of St Martins Church Providence as speaker.
Councilman John P Marshall presided at the final Republican bake committee meeting held last evening in the Mello Blork. Reports show the balance after expenses was turned over to the general treasury. Entertainment and refreshments were provided for workers with brief remarks by Ralph T Church and others.
John van Guilder offers guidance on making photographs more pointed by capturing clear action, choosing camera angles, removing distractions, and shooting a second or multiple frames to improve storytelling. He argues the first shot seldom finalizes the idea and suggests practical tips for better composition.
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