Willkie Nomination Signals GOP Realigning Change
The speech highlights a swift shift in Republican politics as Wendell Willkie wins the party nomination despite opposition from old-line bosses. His rise from obscurity to presidential candidate is framed as a historic, national turning point with calls for unity and a program to restore balance and war readiness. Willkie’s post-nomination remark expresses humility and readiness to unite the country and aid the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Willkie
Whalskie
America
Julia Herreshoff Heads Bristol Nursing Drive Committee
Miss Julia Herreshoff is named chairman of the Bristol District Nursing Association annual financial drive starting July 15 with a goal of 1500 dollars She serves with secretary Evelyn Carter and a board of directors and nursing committee advisors including Charles B Rockwell Wallis Howe Norton M Zinderstein and Brig Gen Luke H Callan among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Herreshoff
Bristol District Nursing Association
Evelyn Carter
Charles B Rockwell
Wallis E Howe
Norton M Zinderstein
Robert J Conners
Andrew Arrone
Ernest G Brown
Luke H Callan
Arthur H Carr
John Condon
Halse
DeWolf
Ruth Graham
Rudolf F Haffenreffer
Nathanael G Herreshoff
Man Turns In 80 Miles Of Pennies Strips Record Set
Zacharias Antonio of Wood Street saloon reports 80 penny strips turned in for the Fourth of July Celebration Fund with goals to reach 125. Strips may be left at Alger’s Duffy’s Buffington’s stores or the Phoenix office for collection by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zacharias Antonio
Wood Street
Mr Antonio
William P. Gladding
Domenic Mascola
Alger's
Duffy's
Buffington's
Phoenix
State Civil Service Position Opportunities
The Department of Civil Service in Providence announces open examinations from June 24 to July 12 1940. Positions include Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent and multiple automotive roles with salaries from 50 to 74 cents per hour or yearly ranges up to 3000 dollars. Applicants must use official forms and include a stamped self addressed envelope. Individuals should specify desired positions and ensure they meet required training and experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Civil Service
State Office
Providence
Department
Automotive Electrician
Bristol notices and social events update
Local society and church notices from Bristol Colorado include Edith Totman visiting relatives on Wood Street, Suzman’s summer dress specials, and a Saint Lucia Filippini reception at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Bristol YMCA juniors plan outings, sports events, and Fourth of July dress preparations. Rotary highlights Cuba trip and Little Rhody Boys State selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Totman
West Roxbury
Mass
Henry S. Campbell
Wood Street
Sisters of the Order of Saint Lucia
Filippini
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Congregational Street
Bristol Ymca
Lawton's Valley
Portsmouth
Bristol Boys
Newport
Frankfurt
Earl H Hobson
Alexander Anderton, Jr
Burton Street
Bristol High School
Rotary Club
Little Rhody
Plenty of Baseball In Town Next Week
In the Bristol Twilight League the second half pennant race starts Monday on the Common with US Rubber facing Carr Mfg Corp. They meet again Wednesday to settle the first half. Rain postponed last night’s game. Collins and Aikman, strong for the first half, duel Ever Ready, 1939 champions, in a holiday clash likely to draw a large crowd during the Fourth festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr Mfg. Corp
Collins and Aikman
Voters Race to Register in Bristol Ahead of Deadline
Bristol registers 2703 names by closing time with 374 new registrations last night. Town Clerk John W. Church announces 9am to 9pm hours tonight and tomorrow for final voter accommodation. James T Pierce of the Democratic town committee notes close race against the Republicans and hopes to near the 1938 mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
John W. Church
James T Pierce
Democratic Town Committee
Kennel Club Sanctioned Show Planned in Bristol
The Providence County Kennel Club will hold its annual sanctioned show at Martin Hall in Bristol on Sunday June 11. The event draws hundreds of dog lovers and includes an obedient training exhibition by local dogs from a weekly class at Roger Williams Park. Proceeds benefit Martin Hall scholarship fund supporting speech correction for needy cases.
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Providence County Kennel Club
Bristol
Martin Hall
Roger Williams Park
Clothes Wanted By British War Relief Society
A wartime appeal describes British Tommies guiding wounded toward a station and refugees amid shelling, with a newborn on a roadside rescue. It urges readers to donate good used clothes for children and adults at 328 Hope Street Bristol.
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France
Paris
Tommy
Gare du Nord
England
Dunkirk
British War Relief Society
Hope Street
Bristol
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pes Iit
Bristol Phoenix Publishing Company
R. L
Roswell S. Bosworth
Joseph P. Quarta
Bradford St
Thames
Alger’s
George R. McCarthy
ILO. O. F
Jelio F. Xavier
Perry's Spe
P. F. Mahoney
James F. Duffy
Zat
Deane Black
John Massano
T. J. Connery
Cor
Wood & State
Sta
the People
Phesnix
Suzman's
Adv
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Madeira Colony
John T. Xavier
Jayme Cruz
Manuel Castro
Ada Pereira
Franklin Street
John Andrade
Cottage Street
Victor Andrade
Mary Camacho
Phoebe Fernandes
Respessa Elena ‘Society
Suz~Man’s
Arthur W. Burdon
First Baptist Church
Frederick C. Martin
Havana
Cuba
Rotary International
M. Kamen-Kaye
Caracas
Venezuela
Augustine B. Nerone
Woodlawn Avenue
A. Lincoln Bean
Assonet
Barrington
Joseph G. A. Riccio
DeWolf Ave
Joseph Sansone
Tel
State St
E. A. Mason
Walcott
Pawtucket
Warren
Church Street
A. L. Johnston Hardware Store
Bristol Phoenix
Kennel Club
Box L
Phoenix Office
Peggy Eisenberg
Constitution Street
Prudence Island
H. Wall
Town OF
Amos S. Gorham
Mount Hope Ave
Bruisers
Total
Japan
U. S
Ulysse Forget
M. D
Waeren
Dad
Pleasant ST
Fale River
Mat
J. J. Nascimento
Kwik Litte
Hope ST
ER. A. Skinner
Eeez Insurance
R. I
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