Dynamic Leader Eisenhower Praised in Post Editorials
Ben Gibbs in the Saturday Evening Post lauds General Dwight D. Eisenhower as a dynamic leader who inspires optimism and resolve. The editorial cites his 1950s rallying call to act like Americans and his ability to confront tough national and international challenges with courage and determination.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ben Gibbs
Saturday Evening Post
Eisenhower
Washington
Ike
White House
Births and Weddings Roundup From Local Notices
Mr and Mrs Joseph Brown announce the birth of daughter Patricia at Lying-In Hospital Providence. Mr and Mrs Biagio Del Toro announce birth of son Biagio III May 5 at Truesdale Hospital Fall River. Miss Louise Williams Lewis of Richmond Virginia wed Ensign Zach Toms Jr US Navy at St Pauls Church May 10. Mr and Mrs William Carroll and two children arrive from Seattle to settle in Bristol. Mrs Carroll is Genevieve Saucier. Miss Jessie Molasky named correspondence secretary for NE School Library Association meeting May 17 at Choate Wallingford Conn. Lt Col Thomas A Marsden URI will report on Korea at Rotary Club noon at White Rail. Memorial Day Committee meets Wednesday 8 p.m. at Kearney Post American Legion Home for local observance planning.
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Joseph Brown
Roma Street
Patricia
Lying-In Hospital
Providence
Biagio del Toro
Biagio, III
Truesdale Hospital
Fall River
Louise Williams Lewis
John Taylor Lewis Jr
Richmond, Va
Zach Toms, Jr
US Navy
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
William Carroll
Seattle
Bristol
Jessie Molasky
Guiteras Memorial School
N. E School Library Association
Choate School
Wallingford
Conn
Margaret Scoggin
New York Public Library
Thomas A. Marsden
University of Rhode Island
Rotary Club
White Rail
Korea
Kearney
American Legion
Franklin Street
Good Citizenship Pin Awarded at Bristol Chapter DAR
Miss Cornelia A Iannuccillo received the Good Citizenship Award at an all day Bristol Chapter DAR meeting in the chapter house on Franklin Street. Mrs Malcolm McNaught Sr awarded the pin to the Bristol Senior High School senior.
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Iannuccillo
Cornelia A Ianmuccillo
Bristol
Dar
Franklin Street
Malcolm McNaught
Bristol Senior High School
Two New Hampshire Vermont Trip for Bullock Usher Couple
Elizabeth A Bullock daughter of A Michael Bullock Paris Va and Mildred Bullock and Aaron F Usher Jr son of Mr and Mrs Aaron F Usher married at St Marys rectory with Rev Clyde J Walsh presiding. The bride wore embroidered organdy with a shoulder veil and colonial bouquet. They will reside at 974 Hope Street after a reception at 7 Fort Hill Road followed by a trip to New Hampshire and Vermont.
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Elizabeth A. “Bullock
A. Michael Bullock
Paris
Mildred M. Bullock
Constitution Street
Aaron F. Usher, Jr
Aaron F. Usher
Hope Street
St. Mary’s Rectory
Clyde J. Walsh
Asher
Diana Cantwell
James J. Bullock
Bristol Bride Weds Watertown Groom In St Elizabeths Church
Rosemarie Francis daughter of Anthony V. Francis weds Darrell Lee Nelson son of Mr and Mrs Walter E Nelson at St Elizabeths rectory Rev Henrique Rocha officiates. Bride in white satin gown with lace and seed pearl designs. Reception at the bride’s home and plans for a New York state and city honeymoon. The couple will reside at 398 High Street Bristol.
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Rosemarie Francis
Anthony V. Francis
Francis
Oliver Street
Darrell Lee Nelson
Walter E. Nelson
Watertown
S. D
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Henrique R. Rocha
Cecilia Medeiros
Anthony Francis, Jr
New York State
New York City
Miss Esther Mathias Weds Manuel Francis at St Michael's
Esther Patricia Mathias daughter of Mr and Mrs John Aguiar and Manuel Francis son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Francis married at 7 pm May 6 at St Michael's Church. Charles Simao acted as father of the bride and best man with Oliveira Simao as maid of honor. The couple will reside at 46A County Road Barrington after a Florida wedding trip. The bride, a Somerset High School graduate, works at McLellan's Bristol. the groom at the U S Rubber Company.
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Esther Patricia Mathias
John Aguiar
Metacom Avenue
Manuel Francis
DeWolf Avenue
St. Michael’s Church
Charles Simao
Oliveira Simao
Florida
County Road
Barrington
Somerset High School
McLellan’s
Bristol
U. S. Rubber Company
Funeral services for William F. Smith held at Warren chapel
Funeral services for 89 year old William F. Smith of Smith street were held yesterday at the George M. Wilbur Jr Memorial Chapel Warren. Rev Arthur M Dunstan of St Mark's Episcopal Warren conducted. Bearers were William Gardiner Harry Redfern Amos Denno Spencer Ross William Flanagan and Samuel Sherman Burial was in North Cemetery.
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William F. Smith
Smith Street
George M. Wilbur, Jr
Bristol Club Event List Highlights Local Gatherings
A schedule of charity and community events in Bristol includes May 13 charity bridge for a free tonsil clinic at Midway Steak and Lobster House 8 pm. May 16 rummage sale at Guneras House 9 30 am. May 20 spring bridge at Masonic Temple 6 pm Mt Hope Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. May 20 New Aububon Club meets in DeWolf Memorial Room. June 5 World Affairs Council annual meeting at YMCA with Sir Olaf Caroe. May 23 St Elizabeths Cotton Ball at Midway House. May 24 Bristol Yacht Club first event. May 25 Blessed Sacrament feast celebration at Independent Hall 2 pm.
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Pyramids of Charity Womens Club
Bristol
Spring Bridge
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
New Audubon Club
DeWolf Memorial Room
World Affairs Council
YMCA
Olaf Caroe
Letter to the Editor on 1952 GOP and New Deal politics
A reader critiques Republican strategy and Democratic burden bearing in the 1952 political landscape. The note cites the New York Herald Tribune headline U S Steel Stockholders Blast Seizure as context for ongoing party maneuvering and public sentiment.
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Thomas
N. Y. Herald Tribune
U. S. Steel
Kingsmen Drum Corps Paper Drive Delayed by Weather
High winds and cold rain stopped the Kingsmen Drum and Bugle Corps paper drive yesterday. George Fish said trucks will run tomorrow and Friday to collect paper from cellars and garages. The food sale was a success, selling out. Mrs. Victoria Vona chaired the sale with auxiliary help.
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Kingsmen Drum and Bugle Corps
George Fish
Fish
Victoria Vona
Mothers and Fathers party hosted by Marigold Troop 2
Girl Scout meeting May 5 set plans for a Mothers and Fathers party held May 6 at the YMCA. Twelve fathers attended along with mothers. prizes went to Fulton Farrell Frank Phillips Mrs Ennis Allaire and Mrs Head. door prizes to Mrs David Ferris Judith Mona han and a father winner.
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Marigold Troop
YMCA
Patrol
Fulton Farrell
Frank Phillips
Ennis Allaire
Head
David Ferris
Judith
Edward Monahan
Patricia Phillips
Scribe
Diplomatist Club Hears Latin American Expert
The Diplomatist Club of Rhode Island met at the International Institute Providence to hear Senorita Flora Sternberg discuss Latin America travels and the ruins of St Augustine Columbia. She compared living conditions in various countries and currency differences. She will be in Venezuela May 17 and promised to correspond with the club. A canasta prize event followed with Miss Nadrowski Azarian and Oliver as winners while the Dominican consul presided.
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Diplomatist Club of
Rhode Island
International Institute
Providence
Senorita Flora © Sternberg
Latin-America
St. Augustine
Columbia
Senorita Sternberg
Venezuela
Jennie Nadrowski
Senorita Maria Azarian
Cuba
George L. Oliver
Card of Thanks for Mary P Tavares bereavement
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the recent bereavement. Gratitude extended for spiritual bouquets and floral offerings from the U S Rubber Co Co-Departments Collins Alkman Corp and others.
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U S. Rubber Co
Lant J
Collins & Alkman Corp
Bids Sought for Road Materials in Bristol Rhode Island
Sealed proposals will be received at the Town Clerk's Office in Bristol Rhode Island until 4 PM on Thursday May 15 1952 for asphalt cut back road oil tar emulsion asphalt bank run gravel washed sand bank sand pea gravel and gravel and sand bids must include delivered prices. The Town Council reserves the right to accept or reject bids for the best interest of the town.
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Bristol
Rhode Island
Bivistén
R. L
Dept. of Public Works
Mt. Hope Ave
John W Church
R. I
Dept of Ke Works
Mt Hope Ave
Briso
Pep
Fable Works
John W. Church
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Indianapols
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Nelson—Francis
Francis—Mathias
Marshall's Tree Service
Goulart
Towser
Vnd A . Jo
Hookers
Flower Committee
First Congregational Church
Guneras House
St. Elizabeth’s
Midway House
Bristol Yacht Club
Kingsmen
Girl Scouts
Chile
Warren Tek WA
WaArren
Tuplin
Thames
Diplomatist Club
Mary P Tavares
J W. Church
Bristol Phoenix
Box C
F. J. Stoughton
Ferry Road
Sun Br
Bourn Street
John Francis
Com
Tel Aign
John E. Merolia
Warren
St Fal River
Mass
Anderson
Orlando J ‘Atsop
Alfred Yrmes
Gray Street
Bristol, R. L
W. Weaver
Edward Dallaire & Son
N. Main St. Warren
Family Cleansers Cleansers
DYERS
Bradford St
Sam del Piano
Joseph Gama, Jr
Franklin & Wood
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