Bristol Man Named United States Senator From Rhode Island
A Bristol man is named United States Senator from Rhode Island, joining three prior Bristol natives who have held the post. The appointment is interim, with Judge Leahy moving to Washington in days, and townsmen plan a heartfelt tribute this evening. Governor Pastore endorses the choice, praising thirty years of state service.
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Bristol
United States
Rhode Island
Leahy
Washington
Pastore
Democratic Women's Club
Edward L. Leahy
U. S
Fragmentary Column Snippet Mentions Use Your Will Phrase
A brief OCR fragment from a column references a phrase Use Your Will and mentions Vicinity but the readable text is incomplete and lacks clear events or identities. The item appears as stray notes rather than a complete article.
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An Tol & Vicinity
Engagements and local notices fill Bristol area columns
Mr and Mrs Charles Favreau announce Evelyn Favreau's engagement to Pfc Joseph Masousa of 168 Mt Hope Ave. Mr and Mrs Edward Laucier announce Marie Mae Laucier's engagement to James Sylvester of 33 St Elizabeth St. A pilgrimage to Shrine of St Teresa is planned by Our Lady of Mount Carmel Holy Rosary Society for August 28. The Sunday Bowling League bake sale is set for August 28 with Frank Puniello as bake master. Miss T Maine Normandin's engagement to Angelo Ferri is announced. Private John B Sylvester is home on leave from the Army Chemical Center Maryland. Birth announcements: Armand Hamel Jr and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Armand Hamel at Truesdale Hospital. The D A R Bristol Chapter to mark Rhode Island Battle anniversary August 29 at Mrs John Palmer III’s home. Rev Arthur B Mercer substituted at First Congregational Church after Rev Robert Little fell ill. Swallows count at Frank Pearse's chimney reaches 75.
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Charles Favreau
Mt. Hope Avenue
Evelyn
Pfc
Joseph Masousa
John Sousa
The
Holy Rosary Society of Our Lady of
John B Sylvester
Harold T. ‘Sylvester
St Elizabeth Street
Army Chemical Center
Maryland
Bristol
DA. R
Rhode Island
John S. Palmer
Harbor Oaks
Arthur’ B. Mercer
Greenville
R. L
R. I. Bible Society
Robert Little
First Congregational Church
Mr. Little
Prudence
Bayside Shores Improvement Association Formed
Bayside Shores residents formed the Bayside Shores Improvement Association to participate in Bristol community life. Irving Fain elected temporary chairman with a constitution and by laws approved. Next meeting set for Sunday August 28 at Fain’s Brookwood road home with Mrs. Arciero as secretary.
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Bayside Shores
Bayside Sores Improvement Association
Bristol Community Ife
Irving Fain
Fain
Brookwood Road
Scouts to Boost Philadelphia Fund with Paper Drive
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps will hold a townwide paper collection on Thursday August 24 to support the Philadelphia Fund. Paper tied in bundles at the curb will be collected.
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Philadelphia
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle
In Memoriam Gordon Harris Tillman
In loving memory of my husband Gordon Harris Tillman who died August 23 1941. Eight years today since you closed your eyes to rest. I miss you most because I loved you best. Your end was sudden you made me weep and cry. God gave me strength to bear it until we meet again in heaven. Mary West Tillman
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Gordon Harris Tillman
Harris
Earth
Pal
Mary West Tillman
Ernie
E. G Cleminson
Savannah
In loving memory of Our Nephew Harris
A family keepsake memorial notes Harris's passing with lines about loss, memories, and faith. Auntie and Uncle Ernie and Mr and Mrs E G Cleminson of Savannah Georgia sign the remembrance.
Guilty Plea In Undersized Quahaug Case At District Court
Ray mond G. Gladding and Antone Sousa were fined for possessing undersized quahaugs. A special session of Truth District Court heard that more than five percent of quahaugs in their stock measured under the legal size. Wardens led by Senior Warden Arthur Burke raided the dealers after state fish and game officials reported undersized shellfish shipment to New York and Philadelphia.
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tRuth District
Raymond. G. Gladding
Church Avenue
Antone Sousa
Warren
James B. Linehan
State’ Fish and Zame Division
New York
Philadelphia
Arthur
Burke
Gladling
Gladding
Lineham
Percy R. Brownell
Archibald Arnold
Robert Broz
Walter Kenyon
Charles A. Higgins
Rev R A Tourigney Named Episcopal Youth Director
The Rev. Robert A. Tourigney, formerly of this town and St. Michael's Church, has been named director of Youth for the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles California. He now resides at 33 Las Flores Avenue Altadena California and sends regards to friends here.
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Robert A. Tourigney
St. Michael’s Church
Episcopal Diocese
Los Angeles
Calif
Appalachian Mountains
Las Flores Avenue
Altadena
Garage Fire on Tower Street Quenched Before Noon
A general alarm was sounded shortly before noon today to tackle a garage fire on Tower Street off Metacom Avenue. Firemen arrived after the blaze had been partially doused with a garden hose and determined the start was an overheated stove in a garage owned by Thomas Balzano.
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Tower Street
Metacom Avenue
Thomas Balzano
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Bristol Phoenix Publishing Co
R. IL
Gtzbe
Bradford St. Corner
Thames
Roswell S. Bosworth
Bristol, R. II
Hope Street
Narrows Road
Church Street
Tophuis
New Trinity Church
A. A. Edmonds CO
Bristol, R. I
Victor
Shade and Blind CO
Annabell’s Fur Shop
Gaspee
Washington St
City Hall Hardware
Warren Memorial CO
Tel
Jerome M. Donovan
Bristol Council Knights of Columbus
K. of C. Hall
Edward Laucier
Thames Street
Daugher
Marie Mae
James Sylveser
Harold Sylvester
St. Elizabeth Street
Adm
Guibert C. Hoover
Frank Puniello
Jerry Botelho
Tmaine Normandin
Dennis G. Ferreira
Oliver Street
Angelo Ferri
Thomas ‘Ferri
Main Street
John Castro
Arlee
Truesdale Hospital
Fall River
Castro
Helen Martin
Armand J. Hamel
Franklin Street
Armand, Jr
Hamel
Mary Proto
Giusti
Jacqueline D'Aico
Frank Pearse
Hope and
State Streets
Frank
Biota Trademarks
Bayside Shores Group
Improvement Assn
Memoriam
India
Bristol County Water Co
R. A. Tourigney
Episcopal
Lionel” Carréiro
R. T
Elmwood Monumental Works
Main St. Warren
Bendford St
Call
Albert Emery
Mt. Hope Ave
John E. Merella
UTO
Ket St
Redmond
Warren, R. I
Turing
Gale
S. Winecombe
Robeson St
Mass
Jarvalho
Pontiac
Thompson Avenue
Arco
R. I
Tel. Williams
Box
Phoenix
State Street
GAS Service
Boyle & Fortin
Portsmouth
Tiverton
Mit
Hope Liquor Store
Wondertub
Warragansett Electric
Weybosset Street
Arctt , Econica
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