Democracy at Work in MacArthur Senate Hearing
Reader urged to study the MacArthur testimony before the Senate committee as democracy in action. The piece praises his vigor and knowledge, contrasts U S debate with Russian claims, and notes the partisan divide while urging thorough reading of published testimony as education and history in the making.
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Douglas MacArthur
United States Senate
Senate
Washington
MacArthur
Russia
Officers Nominated For Two Year Terms By Church Women
The Bristol County Council of Church Women met at Warren Baptist Church and accepted a nominating committee slate for two year terms. Nominees include Mrs Ralph Handy president Mrs Ernest Baxter vice president Mrs Roswell S Bosworth treasurer Mrs Frank Childs secretary and publicity Mrs Hiram Crowell corresponding secretary. Luncheon hostesses included Mrs Mary Mason with tables arranged by Mrs Clyde Barden Mrs Grace Withey Mrs George Abrams and Mrs Emma Cooper. Mrs Paul Gould spoke on Women at Work. Ushers were Mrs Clarence Martin and Mrs Grace Withey.
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Bristol County Council of Church Women
Fnday
Warren Baptist Church
Ralph Handy
Ernest Baxter
Roswell S Bosworth
Frank Childs
Hiram Crowell
Mary Mason
Clyde Barden
Grace Withey
George Abrams
Emma Cooper
Paul Gould
Clarence Martin
Nation forecasts 14 billion for new schools in decade
Citizens Federal Committee on Education estimates the United States will need more than 14 billion dollars for new school construction over the next ten years. It calls for 270000 additional classrooms at 30 pupils each, 150000 classrooms to replace unsafe structures, 60000 more for district reorganization, and 40000 more for 1.2 million anticipated enrollments in kindergarten and junior college programs.
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Washington, D. C
Citizens Federal Committee On Education
Federal Office of Education
Community notices and meetings fill local week
The Girl Scout Council plans a May 10 meeting at 2 p.m. at 176 Bayview Avenue. Daughters of Isabella sponsor a chowder sale with lunch at Knights of Columbus Hall. Various births engagements and club meetings are announced including St Marys Mothers Club and Pro Christo Society events.
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Girl Scout Council
Daughters of Isabella
Knights of Columbus Hall
Arthur Casse
St. Mary’s
Presentation Of Trophy To Local Battery At Governor’s Review
Battery C of the Rhode Island National Guard will receive the Eisenhower trophy for the third time as the state’s outstanding unit at the governor’s review at Roger Williams Park Providence on May 27. Eight noncoms and 11 privates were promoted. Marksmanship medals were awarded to 102 personnel for scores at the Sun Valley Rifle Range. The unit will drill May 6 and May 13 at Sun Valley starting 6 a.m.
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Local Battery
Roger Willams Park
Providence
Donald M. Dwyer
Sun Valley
Largest Christmas Tree Stands Tall in Pershing Square
One of the era’s largest Christmas trees, a 96 foot White fir aged 67 years, was brought from the forest and placed in Pershing square Los Angeles before Christmas 1948.
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Pershing Square
Los Angeles
Knights of Columbus musical "Going Places" preview
The Knights of Columbus musical show Going Places will be staged May 10 and 11 at Guteras Junior High School auditorium. Directed by Miss Frieda Nikolai, the production promises a lively school event.
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Knights of Columbus
Guteras
Frieda Nikolai
Dinner Held for Newly Elected Republicans
A testimonial dinner honored recently elected Republican officials. Gifts included pen and pencil sets for Town Council President Paul A. Herzig and councilmen John P Marshall Fred J Guevremont Henry F Serbst and others. New school committee members Francis J Murphy Alfred R Rego and Mrs Kathryn M Bray received items, as did Joseph L Campanella of the sewer commission and Louis Castriotta of the board of assessors. Councilman Paul C Millemaggi was away and to receive his gifts later. William J Thompson chaired the event with remarks by Dr John R Bernardo and Frank J Sylvia acting as toastmaster.
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Paul A. Herzig
John P Marshall
Fred J. Guevremont
Henry F Serbst
Francis J Murphy
Alfred R Rego
Kathryn M. Bray
Joseph L Campanella
Sewer Commission
Louis Castriotta
Board of Assessors
Paul C. Millemaggi
Millemagg
William J Thompson
Republican State Committee
John R. Bernardo
Frank J. Sylvia
May Charity and Community Events Listed For Bristol Area
May events include the Women's Pyramids of Charity Club hosting a second annual bridge at Midway Steak and Lobster House on May 8. May 11 features a rummage sale at Guiteras House by the Flower Committee and a Bristol Jewish Community Center food sale at the electric shop plus chowder and clamcake sales on May 11 and 18 at the K of C Hall. May 16 brings a Reba Rebekah Lodge annual bridge at Odd Fellows Hall. May 18 presents a Sophomore Hop at Colt Auditorium. May 20 offers a joint recital at St Michael's Parish House. May 22 mirrors a bridge party by St Michael's Couples' Club, Parish House, and May 25 ends with a Bristol Women’s Republican Club food sale at Narragansett Electric Office.
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Women’s Pyramids of Charity Club
Midway Steak & Lobster House
Guiteras House
Flower Committee
First Congregational Church
Bristol Jewish Community Center
Electric Shop
K of C
Reba Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Colt Auditorium
St Michael’s Parish House
St. Michael’s Couples’ Club
Parish House
Bristol Women’s Republican Club
Narragansett Electric Office
Miss Gilda Proto Weds Alfred Asciola in Morning Church Ceremony
Miss Gilda Proto daughter of Peter Proto 232 Wood Street wed Alfred Diminick Asciola son of Louis Asciola 7 Siegel Street Sunday at 8 am in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Rev Joseph Sorzana officiated. Bride wore blue and white check suit with Navy accessories and red rose corsage. Best man Peter Quito maid of honor Angelina Proto. Wedding breakfast at the bridegroom’s home. Couple to live at 7 Siegel Street and travel to Boston.
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Asciola — Proto
Gilda Rose Proto
Peter Proto
Wood Street
Alfred Diminick Asciola
Louis Asciolla
Siegel Street
Joseph ‘Sorzana
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Angelina Proto
Peter Quito
Boston
Deaf couples wed in joint ceremony at St Marys Church
In Pawtucket two deaf couples tied the knot at St Marys Church with Rev Everett W McPhillips officiating in sign language. Madeline Desmarais married Samuel Scola while Gilbert Desmarais wed Rita LaRoche followed by a reception at G A R Hall and wedding trips to Chicago and Washington DC.
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St. Mary’s Church
Everett W. McPhillips
Pawtucket
Rhode Island School For the Deaf
Madeline Desmarais
Samuel Scola
McPhillips
Cambridge
George Desmarais
Constitution Street
Gilbert Desmarais
Albert
Frank
Madeline
Rita
Leo LaRoche
Chicago
Mrs. LaRoche
Washington, D. C
Darling and Francis Wed in New York Church Ceremony
Miss Marion Darling and William A. Francis married in The Little Church Around the Corner New York City at 10 o clock. Attendants were Miss Marion P. Paull and James Watrous. After a Bermuda honeymoon they will live at 701 Hope Street this town.
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Lillian Meiggs
Marion Darling
William A. Francis
New York City
Marion P. Paull
James Watrous
Bermuda
Mrs. Francis
Hope Street
Don t Fence Me In Wide Open Spaces by State
Nevada offers more than 400 acres per resident followed by Wyoming with 220 and Montana with 180 acres per person within state borders, highlighting vast public lands in the western U S.
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United States
Nevada
Wyoming
Montana
Driving experience linked to fatal accidents across U S
A study finds ninety eight percent of drivers involved in fatal automobile crashes in the United States last year had at least one year of driving experience. The finding highlights risk factors across age and exposure levels.
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U. S
Softball League Opens June 12 With 24 Games Scheduled
The YMCA Softball League announces 24 game schedule starting Tuesday June 12 with playoffs planned a week after the final date. Alexander Anderton named secretary, Arthur Cabral treasurer, Ralph Peters reappointed scorer. May 28 rosters and $20 application fee due for team certification. 1951 rules apply.
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Alexander Anderton
YMCA
Charles F. McHugh, Jr
Arthur Cabral
Ralph Peters
Lost wallet with driver’s license and papers in Phoenix
A wallet containing the driver’s license and valuable papers was lost on Colt’s Drive Saturday. A reward is offered. Inquiries directed to Box D, Phoenix. Also damaged skiff found. another inquiry in Holbrook, Judence Island on the 25th.
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Holbrook
Judence Island
Leo Cantwell Dies After Long Illness at 51
Leo Cantwell of this town died at home after a long illness at 51. He worked 24 years with U S Rubber Co in sales and production roles and three years with a Providence textile firm. He served on the local school committee and Board of Recreation, was a former Rotary member, and belonged to St Mary’s Church Friendly Sons of St Patrick. He leaves Mary G Cantwell widow and two daughters Mary Lee and Diana, plus siblings. Funeral from his home Wednesday at 8:30 am with a solemn Mass at St Mary’s.
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Leo Cantwell
Hope Street
U S. Rubber Co
Providence
Recreation
Rotary Club
John F
Lynn
Mass
James E. Donnelly
Fall River
James Geigis
Boston
St. Mary’s Church
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Elizabeth W. Campanella
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Mt. Hope Ave
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Market St
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