November 5 1940 election and third term tradition debate
The piece reflects on the 1940 election and the looming question of a third term for the president. It argues tradition should hold and warns of future crises, urging Americans to accept the result and work toward a better America regardless of the outcome. It also references a potential Supreme Court expansion and civic resolve.
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Cather
Phooey
Oria
At Wall
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
US Senate
America
Building Inspector Reports New Residences
Building permits issued in October total 24 700 dollars in valuation for three new residences. Additional permits cover five garages one hen house and eight repair or improvement jobs. New homes listed include Dr A F DAngelo on State Street Owen Trainor Munroe Avenue and Ralph Delco Buttonwood Street.
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Otis
Bailey
A F D'Angelo
Ultra Modern Buses For Boston Providence Service
New Praeland Transportation Company will place in service on the Boston Providence route starting October 28 a new style inter city bus designed for long distance comfort. The bus features 29 reclining seats with 3 inches more leg room, interior baggage under seats, eliminated wheel-house seating, a large exterior trunk compartment, normal height destination signs, and an odorless flat type motor under the floor.
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New Praeland Transportation Company
Boston-Providence
Charlotte Frederick Observes 12th Birthday
Charlotte Frederick of 89 Court Street was treated to a surprise party for her 12th birthday on Sunday. Lunch and games were enjoyed with guests Lydia Santos Theresa Del Piano Mary Miranda Hilda Garafa Alice Shirley Lorraine Barbara Cadima Winifred Tello Eleanor Dorothy Cioncie Louise Santos and Robert Catzz1 listed among attendees.
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Charlotte Frederik
Court Street
Lydia Santos
Theresa del Piano
Mary Miranda
Hilda Garafa
Alice
Shirley Lorraine
Barbara Cadima
Winifred Tello
Eleanor
Dorothy Cioncie Louse Santos
Robert
Bristol Community Calendar Highlights Local Events
Local notes list a Trinity Chapel bridge party and Rotary Club talk at the YMCA. Meetings are planned for the Garl Scout Council and Bristol Parent Teachers Association, with postposed sessions and invitations to residents to attend.
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Borl Po Sturdevant
Bristol Garl Scot Council
Guirk
Bristol Parent Teachers Association
Reynolds
1939 Subscriptions Acknowledged Balance Totals
Acknowledged balance shows 1939 subscriptions totaling 46 dollars 29 cents with contributions from R Kearnes Post American Legion Rotary Club and other groups. The record lists 31 29 as part of the total.
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Kearnes Post
American Legion
Rotary Club
Battle of America Ends in Hard-Fought Victory
Edmund S Rex chairs Willkie For President in a closing crusade pledge. The message hails liberty as the priceless heritage and proclaims a hard fighting finish as the nation’s cause is won.
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America
Wendell Willkie
Legion And Auxiliary Hold Joint Installation
Mrs Anne Gablinske was installed as President of the Kearney Post No 6 American Legion Auxiliary in the Post Home Friday evening. Officers installed include Ethel Coleland Laura Martelly Anne Seymour Hope Cote Jennie Straight Elizabeth Gifford Annette Vona and more. Elmer McNamara was installed as Commander of the American Legion with officers Joseph Bruno Arthur Belmore Francis Cuomo William Bottomley Frederick Garvin America Vona. Installing officers were District Commander Vincent Rose and Carl Wesso with active Junior Vice Commander William Jackson and others.
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Anne Gablinske
Kearney
American Legion Auxiliary
Ethel Copeland
Laura Martelly
Anne Seymour
Hope Cote
Jennie Straight
Elizabeth Gifford
Annette Vona
Ruth Anderson
Auburn
Edith Mathewson
Elmer McNamar
American Legion
Joseph Bruno
Arthur Belmore
Francis Cuomo
William A Bottomley
Frederick F Garvin
America
Vona
Vincent Rose
Tiverton
Carl Wesso
Newport
William Jackson
William Hindle
Frank Folsom
Walter Briggs
Bristol
Bristol Branch B W R S Sells Distinctive Christmas Cards
Members of the Bristol branch of The British War Relief Society promote their own Christmas card proceeds to the society. A donor provided the cards, ensuring all funds go to aid war sufferers in Great Britain. Cards feature the British Emblem with holly and a King George VI quote from his Sandringham address. Delivery in days. seen at 328 Hope Street headquarters.
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Bristol
British War Relief Society
Stewart Campbell
Great Britain
George VI
Sandringham
England
Hope Street
Questionnaires Sent To Draftees In Rhode Island
Thousands of Selective Service forms moved to headquarters and will be mailed to twenty nine Local Boards in Rhode Island at fifty per day. Registrants must return completed questionnaires within five days of receipt, with extensions possible for illness remoteness or affidavits. Advisory Boards will aid registrants at no charge, with names and addresses published once distribution begins.
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Selective Service
Rhode Island
Vice Chairman Mentions Phone Line for Formation
The vice chairman stated formation can be obtained by telephoning 763 Bristol. The brief note provides a direct contact step for interested parties.
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Bristol
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