Political scandal and local civic events prompt calls for reform
The column condemns long party control and high finance corruption led by Senator Fulbright and federal hearings. It cites state lawmakers raising salaries against voter will, then lists local events: a food sale by Mount Hope Chapter CES, engagement of Mary Gloria Rodriguez Costa, a Pro-Christo Society lecture, Easter remembrances, a diplomatic club gathering, a Rotary Club talk by Col. Martin, and a Fire Department and Fire Chiefs meeting chaired by Frank Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RFC
Fulbright
Senate
America
Washington
Kaiser Wilhelm Porcelain Plaque Table Displayed
A porcelain plaque table once owned by Kaiser Wilhelm will be shown among four notable possessions. The exhibit highlights historic artifacts from the imperial era.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Milestones in Marine Corps History
A summary of notable Marine actions and figures from 1815 to 1859 including Major Marmick at New Orleans, the Marines Hymn origin after the Mexican War, Perry expeditions to Japan, the rickshaw invention by Marine Goble, the 1868 insignia adoption, and Colonel Lee leading Marines to capture John Brown at Harper's Ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Daniel Carmick
USMC
Andrew Jackson
New Orleans
Genevieve de Brabant
Acques Offenbach
Commodore Perry
Japan
Orient
Jonathan Goble
Perry
Robert Elee
John Brown
Harper's Ferry
Boston Antiquities Exposition at Mechanics Building Opens
Milton Babcock directs the New England Antiques Association show expected to draw 50 000 visitors daily as 150 members bring vast collections of rare and valuable items to Mechanics Building in Boston.
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Boston
Officers Nominated For Historical Group
The Bristol Historical Society nominated Canon Daniel K Davis for president and Helen Horton for vice president. Other officers include Hope M Cote secretary and Charlotte A Young treasurer. Board members are Judge Edward L Leahy Earl Mathewson and Frank L Martin for three years.
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Bristol Historical Society
Daniel K Davis
St Michael’s Episcopal Church
Helen Horton
Hope M Cote
Charlotte A Young
Guy Sullivan
Edward L Leahy
Earl Mathewson
Frank L Martin
John W Wall
Nathalie Herreshoff
Clarence Smith
Leahy Young
Anne Seymour
Everett McMillan
Elizabeth Church Chase
Earl B Sturdevant
Miriam McCaughey
Catherine V Levere
Ethel F Blaisdell
Monterey Holst
East Greenwich
Nancy Allen
United States
Old Town
Obituary Dr Joseph Briggs Munro Veterinarian 68
Dr Joseph Briggs Munro aged 68 a veterinarian formerly of Warren died Monday afternoon in a Fall River hospital after a brief illness He was born in Warren February 13 1883 son of the late Jesse M and Nannie Briggs Munro He studied at George Washington University moved to this town from Warren a year and a half ago Surviving are his widow Florence Sherman Munro and a daughter Elmer LaLacheur Tilton New Jersey The funeral will be Thursday at 2 pm at the Wilbur chapel Warren with Rev Daniel Thompson Warren Baptist Church officiating Burial will be in South Cemetery Warren
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Joseph Briggs Munro
Hope Street
Fall River
Warren
Jesse M
Nannie (Briggs) Munro
George Washington University
Washington, DC
Florence (Sherman) Munro
Elmer LaLacheur
Tilton
Wilbur Chapel
Daniel Thompson
Warren Baptist Church
South Cemetery
Paper and Rag Drive for Kearney Legion Drum Corps
Kearney Post No 6 American Legion Drum Corps Committee plans a townwide salvage drive on Sunday April 15 to raise funds for additional instruments for the junior drum and bugle corps The unit expands to a 42 piece ensemble with 32 players a color guard of five and a drum major for parades and competitions The drive aims to purchase four soprano bugles two baritones two cymbal pairs and another lyra to secure scarce equipment The Women’s Auxiliary prepares bugle cases and new shirts for competition The next Auxiliary meeting is April 4 at Mrs Agnes Fojo’s home and the drum corps committee will meet April 11 in the Post Home dugout to finalize plans Members listed include Manuel P Goulart James A Sisson Joseph A Arouca William F Head Virgil M Arruda Robert B Suzman George Rush and Joseph G A Riccio ex officio
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Kearney
American Legion
Women’s Auxiliary
Women's Auxiliary
Agnes Fojo
Easterbrooks Avenue
Kearney Post Home
Manuel P Goulart
James A. Sisson
Joseph A Arouca
Willam F Head
Virgil M Arruda
Robert B Suzman
George Rush
Joseph G A Riccio
Public Hearing on Wardwell Plat in Bristol City Planning
The Bristol Planning Board announces a public hearing on Thursday March 29 1951 at 8 00 in the Burnside Memorial Building Council Chambers regarding the proposed plat by H C Wardwell et al at the corner of Metacom Avenue and Bayview Avenue. The meeting invites all interested parties to be heard. Smith IT Secretary.
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Council
Burnside Memorial
H C Wardwell
Metacom Avenue
Bayview Avenue
Offder
Planning Board
Smith
Call to empower Rhode Island towns to choose local government
A letter argues taxes rise with state and national taxes while urging the legislature to permit local referendums and allow towns to adopt the council manager form or other recognized governance models. It cites efficiency gains, municipal credit, and widespread use in the United States, urging a constitutional local self rule.
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Roberts
Rhode Island
Legisature
United States
Maine
Kiernan
Ferrara
Institute of Public Administration
Mississippi River
In Memoriam 1950 Frank Trask 1951
Time passes and changes come but his memory lingers in the hearts of his wife and children as a memorial note from a newspaper obituary style item.
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Frank Trask
Community fundraisers and social events listing
A calendar of upcoming fundraisers and social gatherings includes March 30 food sale by Mount Hope Chapter No. 23 CES in Narragansett Electric Shop 2 to 5 p m and March 31 Tea and Food Sale in DeWolf Memorial room hosted by Women’s Guild First Congregational Church. Other events: April 10 Rotary Club card party at White Rail Riding Club April 11 Rum mage Sale at St Michael s Parish House by Ivy Guild April 23 Spring Bridge at Masonic Temple 8 p m April 28 dinner dance by Holy Name Society Mt Carmel Church Midway Steak and Lobster House 8 p m May 1 May Breakfast by Women s Guild Congregational Church in DeWolf Memorial Room.
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Mount Hope
CES
Narragansett
DeWolf
Auspices Women’s Guild
First Congregational Church
St. Michael’s Parish House
The
Ivy Guild
Spring Bridge
Auspices
Masonic Temple
Holy Name Society of
Women’s Guild of Congregational Church
DeWolf Memorial Room
Women's Guild
Chevrolet
Taplin
Thames St
Bristol
KRI
Tf Webster
Mt Hope Avenue
Pearse Avenue
Martin Street
Warren
R_ I
Louis Costa
Ivers & Pond
Winecombe
Robeson Street
Fall River
Chrysler
Southwick
Lost dog ad for white Spitz male near Munro and Franklin
Owner seeks dog return for a male white Spitz between Munro Avenue and Franklin. Ad offers to pay and asks eye contact at 14d Benitoaed Street 1st floor 23. Contact 937-1.
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DiPalmer
Benitocd Street
Munro Avenue
Franklin
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Mary Gloria
Ferdinand A Costa
Lavinia Costa
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Pro-Christo Society
Guiteras House
Thomas Jannsen
Charles Loring
Frederick F Driftmier
Ethel Copeland
Home For Aged Women
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British West Africa
Fall River Institute
Rego
Eduardo Roderiques
Civil Defense
Col
Paul T Martin
USA
Rotary Club
White Rail
Fire Department
Fire Chiefs’ Club of
Frank Lewis
U. S. Marine Corps
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Uncle Sam
Sete Che
U. S. Treasury
Legion
Drum Corps
Bristol Planning Board
White Rail Riding Club
Bristol Aquarium Tropical Fish and Supplies
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Studebaker
Taplin's
Thames Street
Taplin’s
Brad-Hi-Spa
Wood St
Helene Curtis
Verndale Circle
Bayside Shores
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Alfred N Nunes
Hope St
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William J. du Pont
J. Jato
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M. Albert Emery
Mt. Hope Ave
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Robeson St Fal River
Anderson
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E. L. Watson Co Inc
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MR. Rogers
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