Churchill Chooses Florida on World Figure Visits Miami
A serialized tribute notes Winston Churchill selecting Miami for six weeks of rest after World War II. The piece recalls his leadership in Britain, his aging but vigorous health, and a crowd greeting him by Biscayne Bay as he tours sights without special security. It mentions the U.S. loan to Britain and Mrs. Churchill urging large families.
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Churchill
House of Commons
Napoleon
Austria
Miami
Biscayne Bay
Britain
England
Gardiner West Wins Poultry Honors at 98th Boston Show
Gardiner West of Bristol toped a field of over 6,000 birds from 32 states and Canada to win five first prizes at the 98th Boston Poultry Show. Grand champion waterfowl went to Charles McClare of New London Ohio. grand champion turkey to Mrs James G McLean of North Attleboro Massachusetts.
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Gardiner West
Bristol
States
Canada
Boston
Paul Ives
Charles McClare
New London
James G. McLean
North Attleboro
Mass
Andrew Christie
Kingston
T C. Richards
Rockland
Ellery Metcalf
Saugus
Rhode Island
Harry Rahm
Great Barrington
Norman Rockwell
W B. Archer
Cochitate
Man Hurt When Car Hits Tree Near Thames Junction
A coupe driven by William Doherty, 26, of 58 Child Street Warren, struck a tree on Hope Street near Thames Street junction Saturday night. Doherty swerved and climbed an embankment, suffering head back and scalp injuries and a man was taken to Truesdale Hospital by Colt Memorial ambulance. Capt Baker and patrolmen investigated.
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William Doherty
Child Street
Warren
Hope Street
Thames Street
Truesdale Hospital
Hubert Holdsworth
Colt Memorial Ambulance
William I Baker Jr
Frederick W Serbst
A. Michael Bullock
Doherty
Hope Circle Plans 29th Annual Banquet Details
The Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella held a meeting at the K of C Hall State Street planning the 29th annual banquet set for March 24 with Eileen Pierce as chair and Eva Burke as co chair. The group lists many officers and ex officio members and calls a special meeting for February 18.
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Hope Circle
Daughters of Isabella
K. of C Hall
State Street
Eileen Pierce
Eva Burke
Pauline Langello
Clara LeClercc
Alma Bailey
Catherine Francis
Loretta Connell
Margaret Callan
Winifred Sylvester
Bristol Historical Society Elects Officers For Year
The Bristol Historical Society re elected Canon Anthony Parshley rector of St. Michael's Church president at their annual meeting in the Holmes House Friday night. Also named were Charles O Thompson vice president Mrs. Leo G Cote secretary Mrs. Albert Batchelor treasurer J Winthrop DeWolf auditor and Miss Gladys E Paull Mrs Sebastian Bernard Jr and Arthur H Eastman as directors for three years. Dr Louis A Warren spoke on The Woman in Lincolns Life. Refreshments followed with arrangements by Miss Paull and others.
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The
Bristol Historical Society
Canon Anthony , Parshley
St. Michael’s Church
Holmes House
Charles O . Thompson
Leo G. Cote
Albert Battcher
J. Winthrop DeWolf
Gladys E Paull
Sebastian Bernard Jr
Arthur H. Eastman
Norton M. Zinderstein
Henry Wood
Samuel Kinder
Winston O. Fetherston
Agnes Herreshoff
Lillian T. Wuatson
Ethel Copeland
Anna McCaughey
Cora M. Hull
Evelyn Bache
John Brechin, Jr
Sarah Munro
Anne Herreshoff
Louis A. Warren
Lincoln National Life Foundation of Illinois
Lincoln
Warren
Brown University
Rhode Island Historical Society
Bristol Society
Paull
Arthur H. Carr
Miriam Skinner
Dorothy Holt
William J. Seymour
Frederick N. Palmer
Monthly Service At St Michael's Church
The Very Rev. Duncan Fraser preached at St Michael's Church during the monthly service and choral evening prayer. A social hour followed with St Michael's Quartet performing and readings by Mrs John Williams. Arrangements were led by Mrs Henry Wood with an assisting committee of several local women.
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St. Michael's Church
Duncan Fraser
St. John, Providence
Henry Wood
Wesley A. Armstrong
Clara—L Diman
Norton Minderstein
Chester Myers
Arthur H Carr
Earl G. Sturdevant
Janet MacDougall
Mt Carmel Denied Bristol CYO Championship Claim
Archie Cadillo assistant director of CYO athletics Rhode Island today denied a Bristol Phoenix report that Mt Carmel basketball won the Bristol CYO championship. He said Bristol CYO League could not operate this year and there is no Bristol CYO championship.
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Archie Cadillo
Fenner Street
Providence
Bristol Phoenix
Mt. Carmel
Cadillo
CYO Athletics
Rhode Island
Carmel
Bristol
Furniture Price Levels To Be Explained Meeting in Providence
State OPA Director Frank L Martin announced an OPA sponsored meeting to explain furniture price control provisions for Rhode Island manufacturers and wholesalers. Speakers include James H Noon and District Office specialists at the Providence Gas Company auditorium 100 Weybosset street.
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Rhode Island
OPA
Florida housing crunch and festive Rotary notes from Fort Lauderdale
A reader complains of a severe Florida housing shortage with reports of drastic conditions and a man living in a bought hearse. The letter praises the Over Seas Lodge Rotary club meals, notes punctual meetings, and highlights Florida’s warm weather while urging continued Bristol event updates.
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Ft Lauderdale
Florida
Sam Hall
Miami
Over Seas
Rotary
Fred Martin
Phoenix
Bristol
Amy Trudell Surprised On Birthday in Warren
Mrs Amy Trudell of Warren formerly of this town was surprised Saturday night when answering the doorbell. A group of friends greeted her with Happy Birthday Amy. She received gifts and a large cake with 29 candles. John Mello Jr won first prize in all games. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Joseph Ayres Mr and Mrs Michael Iacovelli Mr and Mrs John Mello Jr Mr and Mrs Frank Sousa Mr and Mrs Jesse Rebello and daughter Peggy. All had a good time.
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Amy Trudell
Warren
Amy
John Mello Jr
Joseph Ayres
Michael Iacovelli
Frank Sousa
Jesse Rebello
Peggy
Sousa Receives Army Good Conduct Medal
Mr and Mrs Joseph C Sousa Sr of 178 Bay View Ave announce their son Pfc Edward A Sousa in Tinian has been awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. Orders cite AR600-68 dated May 4 1943 for exemplary behavior efficiency and fidelity to duty for a year after wartime declaration.
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Joseph C. Sousa
Bay View Avenue
Pfc
Edward A. Sousa
Tinian
Army
First Bristol Troop Chooses Teams for Scout Week Events
In Scout Hall the First Bristol Troop split into patrols Panthers patrol scored 53 points to lead, with Bob Cat 43 Black Hawk 42 and Flaming Arrow 35. Panthers won inspection and took three firsts two seconds and two thirds in inter patrol events. A birthday party for Boy Scout Week is planned for Monday and troop re registration on February 18. Cubs Pack 14 plans gathering tomorrow at 6 30 pm in Scout Hall to finalize annual pack registration and den crafts with Den Chiefs presiding.
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Scout Hall
Bristol
Panther Patrol
Bob Cat
Black Hawk
Flaming Arrow
Panthers
Pack No. 14
Rev J W Haynes Speaker At Meeting Of Saint Michael's
The Benevolent Society of Saint Michael's Church held its regular meeting at the Holmes House with S Henry Wood presiding. Rev John Wilson Haynes, rector of Trinity Church Pawtucket, spoke on the American Occupation of Germany and the de Nazification program. Tea followed at the Rectory hosted by Mrs Anthony R Parshley and daughters.
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Benevolent Society
St. Michael’s Church
Holmes House
S. Henry Wood
Church of St. Michael and All Angels
Rumford
H. A. Jerauld
St. Michael’s
American Red Cross
National Infantile Paralysis
J. Ellery Ingraham
William Gordon, Jr
Point Hope
Alaska
Wood
John Wilson Haynes
Trinity
Anthony R. Parshley
Marjory
Natalie
Dorothy Parshley
Santos announce engagement of Irene Santos to Clarence Deem
Mr and Mrs Antone Santos of 5 E State Street announce the engagement of their daughter Irene to Clarence Eddy Deem son of Mr and Mrs Dewey Deem of Parkersburg West Virginia
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Antone Santos
E. State Street
Irene
Clarence Eddy Deem
Dewey Deem
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Bristol Rotary Retains Victory Over Providence in Bowls
The Bristol Rotary Club bowling team visited the Providence Club at Casino Alleys on Tuesday and again defeated Providence. Scores are listed from the night’s matches with the Bristol team maintaining the lead.
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Bristol Rotary Club
Providence Club
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