Eisenhower Becomes President In Unified National Hope
Ike takes oath on the Bible marking a transition from Hoover and FDR to a new era. The nation enters a period of renewed teamwork and steady leadership amid the cold war as both parties unite behind a trusted, humble commander with vision.
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Dwight D Eisenhower
United States
Franklin D Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Harry S Truman
Fdr
Eisenhower
Washington
Russia
Obituary for John Nixon of Bristol and Tipperary roots
John Nixon 78 of 426 High Street died yesterday at the state infirmary in Howard where he had been a patient since last week. Born in Tipperary Ireland on July 31 1874 he was a longtime Bristol resident and local Democratic loyalist with strong support for athletic teams especially the Bristol Twilight League. He worked as a gardener at Herreshoff farm, for U S Rubber, and for the state public works. He belonged to Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Co and St Mary's Church and served briefly as dog damages appraiser and Democratic town committeeman. Survived by a niece Miss Sarah Trainor. Funeral tomorrow 815 am from J F Connors Funeral Home with high mass at 9 am in St Marys Church burial in St Marys Cemetery.
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John Nixon
High Street
State Infirmary
Howard
Tipperary
Ireland
Bristol Twilight League
James and
Rose (McKenna) Nixon
Bristol
Herreshoff
U S Rubber Company
State Department of Public Works
Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Co
St Mary's Church
Sarah Trainor
J. F. Connors
State Street
St Mary’s Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Bristol town council closes vession on meter bids and parking survey
Bristol town council reviews data from parking meter companies as fall town meeting weighs meter proposals. Town official and civic groups discuss the Alien Registration Act at Rotary Club, while postmaster Coggeshall speaks. Births include a daughter Sarah Baxendale and a son Robin Michael Powell. local residents receive hospital updates and honors.
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Bristol Town Council
Daniel W Coggeshall
Rotary Club
White Bar
Robin Michael
Robert L Powell
Mt Hope Avenue
Truesdale Hospital
Fall River
Frank Mansi obituary in Bristol services held
Funeral services for Frank Mansi 82 a Bristol resident for 40 years were held at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church with a solemn mass. Officiants included Fr Di Mattia and Fr James Leddy with committal at St Marys Cemetery. Bearers were all grandsons. Surviving are his wife three sons four daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Frank Mansi
Bristol
Wood Street
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Francis Mansi
Charles Mansi
William Nenna
Frank Nenna
Frank Marabello
Guy Marabello
Mr. Mansi
Italy
Benjamin
Katherine Mansi
Philadelphia
U. S. Rubber Company
Cup Defenders Association
The
Sons of Italy
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Carmela (Mancieri) Mansi
Martin Mansi
Eugene Mansi
Warren
Katherine Nenna
Mary Marabello
Victoria van Voast
Louis Valle
Tiverton
Martin
Joseph
Providence
Louis Mansi
London
Community thanks for sympathy and floral tributes
The family expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness during bereavement and for floral offerings and spiritual bouquets. Special thanks go to the Bristol County Water Co Sunset Bakery and the Pyramids of Charity Women's Club for support.
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Bristol County Water Co
Sunset Bakery
Pyramids of Charity Women’s Club
Funeral rites for Raffaelina Marasco at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Funeral services for 34 year old Raffaelina Marasco of 625 Wood Street were held with a high requiem mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. The Rev Emy DiMattia officiated the mass and conducted burial at St. Mary's Cemetery. Bearers included Domenic Murgo of Providence Michael Murgo of Bristol and Cosmo Castiglielo and other Bristol cousins.
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Raffaelina Marasco
Wood Street
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Emy DiMattia
PSSC
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Domenic Murgo
Providence
Michael Murgo
Bristol
Paul, Gaetano
Damian
Cosmo Castigliego
January events draw community groups to Bristol venues
A schedule lists the Defiance Hose Company banquet on January 24 and many charity and social affairs across Bristol. Notable events include the Snow Festival for Mary Society, Y M C A annual meeting at Rockwell Hall, March of Dimes Polo Auction, St Marys School fundraisers, and dances and dinners at venues such as Midway Steak and Lobster House and White Rail Riding Club.
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Defiance Hose Company
Children of Mary Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Rockwell Hall
St. Mary’s School
Midway
Trinity Womens Guild
First Bristol
State Armory
Church Street
Guiteras Auditorium
Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce
White Rail Riding Club
Altar Society
Our Lady Mt Carmel
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Bristol Phenix
Roswell S. Bosworth
Alden Poole
Bristol Phoenix Publishing CO
A. N. Nunes Agency
Vas Aries
Chuck Roast
Peperoni
Wey
Eneer ix George
Bristol, R. L
Ob John Nixon
Bristol County
Warren Post Home
Jefferson Street
Mro
Norman E Baxendle
High St
Sarah
Lying In Hospital
Baxendale
Mildred Dixon
Marion Blease
Union Street
Joseph S Qualey
Bristol Aerie
State Aerie
Order of Eagles
East
Rosemary Park
Connecticut College
New London
Mary Lee Cantwell
I. L. Cantwell
I. Leo Cantwell
Hope St
Charles B. Loring
Sowams Drive
Charles Brooks
Loing In Hospital
Burnside Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Odd Fellows Hall
Martin Nelle
Robert S. L. Kinder
Ralph F. Kinder
J.g
LST
Norfolk
Virginia
Hal Kopp
University of Rhode Island
Ymca Businessmen’s Club
Robert L. Power
Bristol Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Evergreen
Hich
Boston
Cave
Far North
Beanale
Josephine Sodini
Bristol Planning Board
Council
Burnside Memorial Building
DaPonte
Juniper Lane
Manuel
PRADA
Alves
Lawnmower Shop
Metacom Ave
Bowes
Molasky’s Store
Wood _St
Phoenix
Rhode Island Bookkeeng & Tax Service
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Rhode Island Bookkeep
Wood Ston
Frank R. Perry
John E Merella Warren
S F. Vinecan
Robeson St
Mass
Anderson
Orlando J Bishnoe
E. L. Watson Co Inc
Lonte
Hope Street
Tele
Wood St
Franklin St
Hope and
Hur
Bradford
Bath
Valentines
Laird C. Robinson
Blue Bird Shop
Andrades Gift Shop
R. A. Macdougall
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Paul's Diner
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