Taft Delegates in Texas Face Corruption Claims
A Houston attorney card, Joe Ingraham, accuses Taft supporters of derailed precinct conventions and bolting credentials in Harris County during Taft's Houston visit. He details precinct by precinct irregularities, noting small bolting teems and widespread unease among party officials as the Republican convention nears.
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Truman
Robert A. Taft
Texas
Joe Ingraham
Houston
Ingraham
Taft
Harris County
Eisenhower
State Committee
Pulse of Industry Survey On Free Matches By VEND Magazine
The Pulse of Industry survey by VEND Magazine finds that 60 percent of full time vending operators give free matches with all or some cigarette purchases. The report frames the gesture as a marker of goodwill and American thoughtfulness.
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Vend Magazine
Molasses Sugar From 12 Tons of Douglas Fir in 1930 Plant Work
Report notes a Springfield Oregon wood plant used 12 tons of chipped Douglas fir in 1930 to produce 4 tons of molasses sugar and a neutralizer for acta sail.
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Springfield
Oregon
Acta Sail
Nursing Diploma Awarded to Lionel R. Mello at Carney
Lionel R. Mello son of Mrs Jo seph O Mello Jr of 140 Bay View Avenue was graduated from Carney Hospital School of Nursing Boston on June 15 Commencement exercises at St Clement Archdiocesan Shrine saw Most Rev Richard J Cushing Archbishop of Boston present diplomas and deliver the baccalaureate address Mello plans further nursing studies next fall specializing in anesthetics
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Lionel R. Mello
Joseph O Mello
Bay View Avenue
Carney Hospital School of Nursing
Boston
St. Clement Archdiocesan Shrine
Richard J Cushing
Mello
If There Were Less Jaywalking We’d Save Acquaintances
A terse line reflects on social friction from jaywalking and its impact on forming or preserving acquaintances. It hints at preventable mishaps affecting relationships and daily interactions.
Local Births and Honors Highlight Bristol Notices
Dr and Mrs Anthony Ramos announce the birth of a fourth son John Paul at Lying-In Hospital Providence. Joseph G Kinder named to the Dean's List at the College of William and Mary studying law entering junior year. Venerable Anthony R Parshley to speak at Bristol Historical Society meeting Monday evening. George E Dion home from Truesdale Hospital since May 29. Edward E Mosier and wife visiting Bristol from Deer Lodge Montana. Alfred M Hill and daughter Cynthia travel to Schenectady for Beverly Hill’s graduation at Ellis Hospital Nursing School. Mrs Isabel Bento Xavier resting at Truesdale Hospital Fall River after second operation. Fifth anniversary mass of requiem for Arthur J Belmore at St Mary’s Church tomorrow at 7 30 AM.
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Anthony Ramos
John Paul
Lying-In Hospital
Providence
Joseph G. Kinder
Ralph F. Kinder
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg
Alfred M. Hill
Union Street
Cynthia
Schenectady
N. Y
Beverly
Ellis Hospital School of Nursing
Union College Chapel
Miss Hill
Bristol Senior High School
Isabel Bento Xavier
Truesdale Hospital
Fall River
Arthur J. Belmore
St. Mary’s Church
Obituary of Julia Verne Valante
Mrs Julia Verne Valante 82 died at 22 Bay View Ave after a long illness. Funeral from her home at 9 15 am followed by a solemn mass at St Elizabeths Church at 10. She was born January 22 1870 in Pico Azores and moved to Bristol in 1887. She leaves Manuel Valante Bristol John Valante Providence and Helen Borrello Smithfield 18 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Burial in St Marys Cemetery.
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Julia (Verne) Valante
Bay View Avenue
St Elizabeth’s Church
Valante
Manuel Valante
Pico
Azores
Joseph
Catherine Verne
Bristol
John Valante
Providence
Helen Borrello
Smithfield
St. Elizabeth’s Church
St. Elizabeth's
Holy Rosary Society
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Freeman Named R. I. Chest Head
Harry B. Freeman, Phoenix National Bank president, is named general chairman of the Rhode Island Community Chests 1952 Red Feather Campaign. Bradford H. Kenyon notes Freeman’s lifelong Chest involvement and calls for broad cooperation from thousands of fund workers.
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Harry B. Freeman
Phoenix National Bank
Rhode Island
Red Feather
Bradford H. Kenyon
R. I. Community Chests, Inc
Freeman
Mr. Kenyon
Harry Freeman
Agency Federation
Letter to Bristol Friends About 4th of July Wishes
A Brooklyn reader sends a $3 money order to renew the Bristol Phoenix and expresses regret at missing Bristol's 4th of July celebration. He praises Dr C Paul Bruno and Carmine J Maisano, recalls meeting Senator John O Pastore in Washington, and asks the editor to publish the note to share his regards with Bristol friends and the local police chief.
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Bristol Phoenix
Bristol
Dr. Bruno
Carmine J. Maisano
C. Paul Bruno
Washington, D. C
John O. Pastore
Senate
Massano
Washington
Funeral services for Walter H Coggeshall
Funeral services for Walter H Coggeshall aged 85 of 198 High Street were conducted at his home yesterday afternoon by Canon Daniel K Davis and Canon Albert C Larned. Bearers were John W Church Robert J Anderson Jefferson Goff and Frank Rawson. Burial was in North Cemetery.
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Walter H. Coggeshall
High Street
Daniel K. Davis
St. Michael's Church
Albert C. Larned
John W. Church
Robert J. Anderson
Jefferson Goff
Frank Rawson
North Cemetery
Bristol Probate Court Notices Estates of Antonio Perry and James Scott
Bristol Rhode Island probate court announces executor appointments and estate actions for Antonio Perry also known as Antone Perry James Scott estate seaman appointment hearing set for July 7 1952 and Francisco Franca also known as Frank Francis estate sale of Bristol real estate. Harriet West will for probate letters details listed with dates June 27 1952 and other docket notes pending proofs creditors claims and notices.
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Perreira
Antonio S
Antone Perry
Frank J Sylvia
Frank Silvia
Pease
Pure Clerk
Times Rea
Scott
James
Seaman
Franca
Francisco
Frank Francis
Bristol
R. L
West
Harriet
Bazaar and Supper by First Congregational Church
The First Congregational Church Bazaar Committee hosts a Saturday bazaar and buffet supper at the DeWolf memorial room. A Mt Hope state tour is included with the event set for June 28 from 5:30 PM onward.
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First Congregational Church Bazaar Committee
DeWolf Memorial
Mt. Hope of State
First Congregational Church
Man offers rewards after wallet loss in crowded auditorium
A man in an auditorium loses a wallet containing about $500 and offers a $50 reward for its return while a voice nearby adds a $100 reward. The incident reads as a simple, cautions appeal for help in locating the lost item.
WANT ADS LOST IN SHEARING VARIOUS ITEMS
Classifieds list items for sale and services including a 1535-2 door Plymouth with good motor and tires, a 8 ft skiff sailboat, red pullets and goats, a 1949 travel trailer, a 37 milk goat and kids, a land lot near H Street, a 12 ft sailfish hull, a damaged house after fire with 18 lots, and new 1951 sedans and convertibles from Center Motor Sales. Contact details appear for each item.
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Plymouth
DeWolf Avenue
J. G. Estrella
Williames
Barnes Street
Providence
Jackson
Guisti's Spa
Austin
Center Motor Sales
Child Street
Warren
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Bristol Phonix Publishing CO
Bradford Street
Roswell
Bosworth
Alden Poole
R. 1
Turkeys
Broilers
Dupont
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E’s Poultry
Carney Hospital
Warrens
Frank Canario
Main St
Tel
Parent
Anthony R. Parshley
Episcopal Diocese of
Bristol Historical Society
Mr. Parshley
George E. Dion
State Street
Edward E. Mosier
Deer Lodge, Mont
Mrs. Mosier
Louis H. Gallo
Franklin Street
R. I. Chest Head
Providence Community Fund
Children's Friend and Service
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
R. J. Child Service
Children’s Friend and Service
S.P.C.C
Providence Tuberculosis League
Young Women's Christian Association
Council of Community Services
St Mary’s Home For Children
North
Community Chest
Joseph Ragusa
Wilson Ave
Brooklyn, N.Y
Town OF
State OF
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FORD
Brite
Hope Street
Regal
Tuplin
Thames
Brigtol
Bristol Ph
Phoenix
A. N Nunes
Sam Farara
Avon
Krawczyk
Dyer St. Warren
Lohmer
Hardman-Mehlin & Son
Apnee
Dufour
Pasqua’s de
Metacom Avenue
Call
John Francis
Com
Town Finance Corp
State
Fr. Perry
Wood Street
J. Hain
John
Merclis Warren
Winecombe
Robesen
Mass
Anderson
Insurance
Ohianiel Bisbane
E. L. Wa Bg Co. Inc
Violence
R. L Tel
A. N. Nunes
Bradford St
Sree
Oly Fine Cats
Y Fisher
Fisher
Amecica
Assel Chevolet. Co
Child and
Cutler
Walley and
Burton
Andrews
Superintendent of Schools
Reynold Shoo
al Boids
Edward J. Fitzgerald
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