Election reflections on 1950 results and Rhode Island shift
The piece describes mixed reactions to the 1950 election outcomes, praising voter independence and noting Truman’s challenge in replacing key leaders. It highlights Taft’s strong showing among industrial union members and celebrates John O. Pastore’s triumph in Rhode Island with hopes he maintains an independent record in the Senate.
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Truman
Lucas
Meyers
Tydings
Taft
John O. Pastore
United States
Senate
Washington
Rhode -Island
Winsor 64 Navy WWI veteran dies in Bristol
Windsor Winsor of Bristol, born February 4 1886 in Providence R I, died Thursday at the Boas Island Veteran Home. A Navy veteran, he served August 1918 to June 1919. Former Phenix National Bank clerk until 1946, he leaves cousins as relatives. Military funeral set for Sunday November 12 at 2 p.m. at J E Connors Funeral Home with Canon Daniel K. Davis officiating. Burial at North Burial Grounds, Providence.
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Winsor
Boas Island
Bristol
Mr. Winsor
Providence
R. L
Andrew
Ella Phoebe (Baker) Winsor
Phenix National Bank of
St. Andrew’s
All Saints Church
Cathedral of St. John
J. E. Connors
State Street
Daniel K. Davis
St. Michael’s Church
North Burial Grounds
Funeral for Francisco C. Santos at St. Elizabeth
Funeral services were held for Francisco C. Santos 59 of 52 Collins Street who died Sunday. A solemn high Mass of requiem was offered at St. Elizabeth Church following services from Charles M. Connery Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco C. Santos
Collins Street
Charles M. Connery
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Mass Celebrated by Rev. Enrique R. Hobhas Parish
The Rev. Enrique R. Hobhas celebrated the Mass with Father Luiz Pacheco as deacon and Father Jode Pimentel as subdeacon. Bearers included Edmund Costa Joseph Costa Manuel Tavares Manuel Pinheiro and Anthony Sousa. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery with Father Rocha reading the committal prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enrique R. Hobhas
Luiz Pacheco
Jode’ Pimentel
Edmund Costa
Joseph Costa
Manuel Tavares
Manuel Pinheiro
Anthony Sousa
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Father Rocha
Funeral rites held for George C Salisbury in Bristol
The funeral for George C. Salisbury a 69 year old resident of 96 Burton Street was conducted at his home on Wednesday with Canon Daniel K. Davis of St. Michael's Church officiating. Bearers included Walter Watson Harold Easterbrooks Fred McAdams Edward Bunn Clarence Smith and Reginald Easterbrooks. Burial followed at North Cemetery Bristol.
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George C. Salisbury
Burton Street
Daniel K. Davis
St. Michael’s Church
Walter Watson
Harold Easterbrooks
Providence
Fred McAdams
Fall River
Edward Bunn
Clarence Smith
Reginald Easterbrooks
Bristol
North Cemetery
Ferrara
Serbst
St. Mary’s Church
Stanley Gray
Congregational Street
Anna Caroteniti
State Street
Joseph Costa
Wolfe Avenue
Frank Garcia
Metacom Are
Six Countries Represented at Narrows Cocktail Party
Six countries will be represented at a cocktail party hosted by Alfred Raymond Rego consul for Spain and the Dominican Republic at the Bristol Narrows on Saturday evening November 18. Distinguished guests include Manuel Alves Carvalho Portuguese consul of Providence Joseph E. Dognin French consul Guido Martinez Italian consul Harold R. Semple Mexican consul and their wives. Other attendees include Daniel Rhee of Warren Judge Luigi Dé Pascale Dr. Edmund Pardee of Newport and Miss Aurel ia Faria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Raymond Rego
Spain
Dominican Republic
Bristol Narrows
Manuel Alves Carvalho
Providence
Joseph E. Dognin
Guido Martinez
Harold R. Semple
Daniel Rhee
Warren
Luigi Dé Pascale
Edmund Pardee
Newport
Aurelia Faria
Bristol Troop 3 Posts 82.3 Percent Rating in Inspection
Scout Troop 3 of Bristol scored 82.3 percent at annual inspection night held at Eagles Hall conducted by acting Scout Commissioner Howard L. House and district chairman Dr. Oscar M. Mersman. The troop also posted a 71 percent attendance rating for the year. Bristol Eagles Aerie sponsors the unit. Troops 1 and 4 are the only others remaining to be inspected.
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Scouts of
Bristol
Eagles Hall
Howard L. House
Oscar M. Mersman
The
Bristol Eagles Aerie
Bristol notices and personal items highlight Armistice Day events
Ruth M. Benson, listed among students in Who's Who, hails from Bristol and Sigma Kappa. Canon Larned to give the Armistice Day invocation in Providence. Bristol school committees meet to approve bills and plan events. Amicae Guild and missionary society activities noted. Employment changes and a twin birth at Truesdale Hospital are also listed. Bristol Girl Scouts invited to Memorial Mass for WW veterans.
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Ruth M. Benson
Charles V. Benson
Williams Street
Sigma Kappa Sorority
Miss Benson
Bristol Senior High School
Canon Larned
Griswold Ave
Providence
Memorial Square
St. John’s Cathedral
Bristol
St. Mary’s Church
Letter seeks American pen pals from Nigeria
Two Nigerian men Sa Adeleke and Lahan request the publication of their names and addresses to exchange letters. They state ages 19 and 18 and express willingness to correspond with all genders and ages, hoping for air mail replies and gifts, closing with thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammy Adeleke
Ojo-Giwa St
Lagos
Nigeria
Sammie Adeleke
Sammie Lahan
Town Council to Act on Liquor License and Hunting Complaints
Bristol Town Council plans a Monday vote on a single Class A liquor store license for 12 311 population plus 15 applicants led by Manuel F Sylvia. Also on the agenda are hunting complaints totaling about 15, with Dr Samuel D Clark proposing a survey of hunting areas to guide potential restrictions.
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Bristol
Paul B. Millemaggi
Bureau of Census
Washington
John O. Lawrence
Manuel F. Sylvia
Democratic Town Committee
Charles Dew. Brownell
Hope Street
Anthony M Carvalho
Giovannina Ferrara
Bradford Street
S. Wesley Gladding Jr
John O Lawrence
State St
Manny
Edward Roderick
Wood St
Domenic Rodrigues
Second Street
Laureno Rodrigues
Franklin Street
Louis Tortorice
Thames St
Adeline Verna
Samuel D. Clark
Sherry Avenue
Clark
Bristol Community Holiday Events Next Two Months
A schedule lists November events including a food sale at the Electtie Shop from 11 to 2 sponsored by St Marys Mothers, a Rum mage Sale by Hope Circle at Knights of Columbus Hall, and town waste paper collection by Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps. December features Christmas Sales at the Knights of Columbus Hall, an Mug Society beneficiary supper, a First Baptist Church bingo, and a Senior High School play Miss Jimmy.
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Bridays
Nartaggase “Electtie
St. Mary's Mothers
Hope Circle, Daughters of Isabella
Knights of Columbus Hall
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps
The
First Baptist Church
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
St. Michael’s Church
Bristol Senior High School
Jimmy
Armistice Day Service and Events Schedule
A 7 30 a m Armistice Day service at St Michael s Church honors those who died in World Wars I and II The every member canvass is set for November 19 The Holmes House Committee presents a Colt auditorium musical Friday evening November 17 at 8 15 featuring Emma and Earl Rounds on piano and organ with a barber shop quartet.
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St. Michael’s Church
Holmes House Committee
Colt Auditorium
Emma
Earl Rounds
Bristol announces intoxicating beverage license applications
Town Clerk lists applications for licenses to keep for sale and to sell intoxicating beverages under General Laws 1938 as amended. Names include Campanella, Mello Inc, Mancieri, Benevides, Cardoza, Castiglego, Morte Bros, Silvia, and multiple clubs and associations at numerous Bristol addresses. Town Council to hold hearing November 20 1950 at 7 30 PM. remonstrances must be filed with plat by then.
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Silva
Rosa
Silva, Rose
Mary Medeiros
Ct.a
Munro
Robert F
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company
Times
Burnes
Dennis
Guardian
Irene
Emily
George
Bristol
R. I
John W. Church
Samuel Campanella
Wood Street
John C Mello
Bristol Athletic Association
Bradford Street
Car Defenders Association
Wood Stree
Bristol Yacht Club Club
Constitution Street
Portugeneuene Colonial Santo Christo Club
Portuguese Independent Band Club
Portuguese Recordacoes da Patria Club
St Elizabeth Street
Bristol Rainbow Club
Mount Hope Athletic Club
Center Street
Provincia DiFoggia Citizens Club
Mt. Hope Community Club
Mt. Hope Avenue
Victory Club of
R. L
Franklin Street
Buffington
John W Church
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Bristol Phoenix
Cottice
Berekee
Roswell S. Bosworth
Russell C. Hawkes
Lewis Rego Puller
Ellis Ave
Warhen
Telcon
Narrows
Boy Scout
Rockwell School Building Committee
Colt Memorial High School
Amicae Guild
First Baptist Church of
Otis Bailey
Ralph C. Bevan
Congregational Missionary Society
Guiteras House
Annie McCaughey
Sara D. Bosworth
Charles F. Fay
Collins and Aikman Corp
American Legion Baseball Committee
Post
Donald Osborne
Anp
Truesdale Hospital
Osborne
Millie Squatrito
Anthony J. Ferrara
Frederick W. Serbst
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
Van’s Variety Store
Coast Guard
Herreshoff
Valley School
Bristol County Court House
Sthey ‘Want
Sammy Lahan
Ojo-Giwa
St. Teagos
Charles de Wolf Brownell
Masonic Temple
Mt. Hope
Order’ of the Eastern Star
First Congregational Church
Bristol Branch
Sunshine Society
Knights of Columbus
Mug Society
Benefit of the Blessed Sacrament Committee
Independent Hall
Helen Wilson
Bristol Garden Club
St. Michael’s Parish House
ST. Michael’s
Industrial Trust Co
Ancora Hefey
Amos S. Collsdor
Oyrenee
State OF
Rhode Island
Probate Court
Town OF
Burns
Joan C
Doran
Genevieve M
Doran, Genevieve N
Doran Genevieve
MRCP
Sapeat
Cory
Hope Or
Yurton
Stold
Howard
Ian
Metal Avenue
Gooding’s Lane
Studebaker
Fras
Vinecombe
Robeson St
Healey
Frantin Street
Dupe ‘S
Thames Street
Capehart
Philco
Hallicrafters
Admiral
Teletone
Olympic
Motorola
Olliance
Me Electric Go
Street
Modern Omiiate
O.K
Ead
Wheélock Ave
Washington Lake Shores
Phoenix
Locust St
Locust St. Warren
Suice
Gacahesquenie
Warrenster Co
Memoriam
Fred E. Suzman
Cornelia Gomes
Yacht Club
Hope Drug
Val
Housewives
Avon Gifte
Broideee
M.emery
Mt. Hope Ave
Walt
Redmond Warren
O Turing
Stead
Eeak
Masa
Anderen
Bob Jackson
AP High St. Tel
le — Congregational St. — Teil
B. Spicurza
King St
Providence Union
Hope
Council Chamber
Burnside Memorial
Maurice C. Smith
Intoxicating Beverage License
Town Clerk's
Bristol, R. L
Frances Bottiglieri
Colonial
Ward D. Kunz
Belvedere
Joseph Medeiros
Town Tavern, Inc
Town Tavern
Victualer Zacarias Antonio
Bristol Sea Food Inc
Aenenee Dew Brownell
Hope Sebastiano Cannizzaro
Manuel Ferrera
Everett T Francis
Anna V. Martins
Anthony J. Marine
Midway Steak & Lobster House
Cor Hope Street
Avenues Rodrigues
Maniohn Vargas
J Street
White Rail Riding Club Inc
West Side
Metacom
Avenue
Victualer
Pantaleone Mancieri
Cione F. Benevides
Bradford Treet
Antonio Cardoza
Nicholas Castiglego
Bradford St. Della
Franklin Morte Bros
Luigi Eaporly Gambardella
Mt. Hope Avenu
Manuel P Silvia
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