Religious best sellers and enduring novels shaped American taste
The article surveys top books and authors from Uncle Tom's Cabin to Gone With the Wind, noting religious and ethical themes as driving forces. It cites Dr. Frank Luther Mott on factors like sensationalism, self improvement, adventure, vivid character, and humor shaping enduring favorites.
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America
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Maine
U. S
Lew Wallace
Charles M. Sheldon
Jesse Lyman Hurlbutt
Lloyd C. Douglas
Frank Luther Mott
Shakespeare
Scott
Thomas Frec
Margaret Mitchell
Defoe
Dickens
Stevenson
Dodgson
Cooper
Mark Twain
Marion Hargrove
Hargrove
Betty Smith
Brooklyn
Wendell Willkie
Mrs. Stowe
Uncle Tom
Boston
Washington
Coast Guard clears wreckage hindering navigation after flood
Debris from Hurricane Diane floods clogs bay passages near Conimicut and Sabino as the Coast Guard removes obstructions and tugs haul in a 40 foot dock section from the Providence River mouth. Fishermen report strong currents and officials warn of pollution and possible bay closures.
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Winslow E. Kelsey
Coast Guard
Bristol
Providence River
Kelsey
Conimicut
Sabino
Conimicut Point
Quahog
Commicut Point
Red Cross Flood Aid Fund Launched By Bristol Branch
The Bristol Branch of the American Red Cross opens a flood relief fund seeking money to aid victims. Albert F. Means urges cash donations via the local office or Phoenix Office. The national Red Cross allocates two million dollars for early rehabilitation and notes funds will be earmarked for the flood area.
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Bristol
American Red Cross
Albert F. Means
Red Cross
Clara L. Diman
Phoenix
National American Red Cross
New England
The
Playgrounders to Entertain at Awards Night on the Common
Judith Almeida John Raymond and Anthony Josephs will entertain at the second annual playgrounds award night on the Common announced by recreation supervisor Anthony E Agatiello. The event features a 7 pm games and races display, a handicraft exhibit, and more than 250 awards with trophies and plaques for top playground youths.
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Judith Almeida
John Raymond
Anthony Josephs
Anthony E. Agatiello
Judith
George Almeida
N. E
Josephs
Raymond
Veterans’ Memorial Park
Sowams Drive
Rockwell School
E. Hugh Holmes
Michael J. O’brien
Gladys M. Brightman
David J. Ferris
C C. Cirulo
Joseph S. Qualey
Catherine Bray
Vincent M. Securo
Agatiello
Craggent Park
Naom, Sousa
Carol Magee
Pet Show Postponed to Tomorrow at Town Common
The pet show scheduled for the Town Common today is postponed to tomorrow at 2 p.m. on the Common. Recreation supervisor Anthony E Agatiello announced the delay due to weather.
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Anthony E. Agatiello
Fales Rd Residents Drop Plan for New Water Main
Residents of Fales Road abandoned a proposed 1600 foot eight inch water main after only 11 of 30 potential users signed on. Frank Balzano announced the decision to Bristol County Water Co manager Fred Stradling, blaming the 19 nonparticipants. The plan, financed by Industrial National Bank, would have shared costs and offered reimbursements to signers.
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Fales Rd
Fales Road
Frank Balzano
Bayside Shores
Fred P. Stradling
Bristol County Water Co
Balzano
Water Company
Stradling
Jerome M. Donovan
Industrial National Bank
Wide Sports Program Set For Celebration
The athletic committee plans a celebration week with a football game and two baseball games. Rogers High Newport faces Bristol Senior at Guiteras Field on Sept 17 at 2 PM. Baseball games include Sunday Sept 18 and Wed Sept 21 with times 5 PM and 2 PM. An afternoon of track for youths in three age groups is planned with date undecided. Volleyball exhibition on Monday Sept 1L is also possible.
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Rogers High of
Newport
Bristol Senior High School
Guiteras Field
John L. Burke
Democrat Club Hosts Hot Dog Roast and Meeting
Mrs Gladys M Brightman welcomed 30 members of the Women's Democratic Club for a hot dog roast and meeting. Hilda Ferris was named publicity chairman. other captaining board members include Josephine Gancz Lucy Gravath and Sylvia Hall. The club offered services to the 275th event committee and Brightman, who will run a food sale for anniversary committees. The annual bridge event is set for Monday Oct 24 at Midway Steak and Lobster House with Mary Dennis and Theresa Souto as co chairmen. Additional committees cover tickets refreshments prizes candy door prizes and accessories with Peggy Connors and Vasta L Ruggiero named among organizers.
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Gladys M. Brightman
Usher Terrace
Women’s Democratic Club
Hilda Ferris
Osalind Pontes
Osephine Gancz
Lucy Gravateh
Sylvia Hall
Brightman
Midway Steak and Lobster House
Mary Dennis
Theresa Souto
Lucy Grabert
Josephine Quataro
Ferris
Josephine Pante
Vasta L. Ruggiero
Peggy Connors
Students Save on Romeo and Juliet Screening
The Bristol Women's Club offers students half price to view Romeo and Juliet at the Pastime Theatre on Monday Aug 29 at 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit the civic betterment fund as club presidents announce the plan and nomination of ticket helpers. The film features an English cast and was shot in Italy.
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Bristol Women’s Club
Raymond J. Makowsky
Doris E. Bullock
Bristol Senior High School
Pastime
Civic Betterment Fund
Bristol District Nursing Association
Italy
Parents’ Magazine
Life Magazine
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Woonsocket
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Luther
Deserk Blackstone River
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Deppty
C. D
Norman Sousa
Ict Sxkui
Lenwood Babbitt
Bertram West
Felix Scott
Harry Hadfield
Edgar C. Turcotte
Frank Sunday
Moody
Bristol Squad
Precious Blood Cemetery
Lauzon Funeral Home
Jason
Herman Grabert
60Th Infantry
Goeppingen
Germany
Grabert
Army
Donovan
Daniel Costa
Edward S. Almeida
Gabriel M. Ruggieri
Elizabeth GambardeNa
Ralph K. Nash
Edward M.karoli
Marshall Bourdeau
John G. Stone
John A. Ruggieri
Thomas Silveira
Democrat Club
Laurence Harvey
Susan Shentall
Flora Robson
Norman Woodand
Mervyn Johns
Bill Travers
Venice
Verona
Sienna
N. Y. Times and Herald Tribune
Saturday Review
Joseph J Velleca
Joseph
F. Bruno
Maurice Hall
George
Ly MiNard
Roger Pigeon
G. Sturdevant
James McKenné
Miss Bullock
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