Names and meanings in a curious name filled tale
A rambling essay explores why families name children John Pearl Ruth and Margaret, tracing origins from Greek and Latin roots to meanings like beauty and pearl. It notes historic pearls and touches on how names shape identity, with digressions about famous Johns and a lingering question about a figure linked to a murder mystery.
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John
Mary
James
Joseph
John the Evangelist
Pearl
Margaret
Margarita
Venezuela
Harry
Nellie
Helen
Eleanor
Ae Rad
Ruth
Residential Campaign to canvass Bristol town for Red Feather Drive
Thomas D. Adams Jr. announced a one day Town Residential Division canvass with a $2800 quota. Bristol origination claims a unique single day effort. Volunteers are urged to report to Reynolds School Sunday at 1 p.m. for kit distribution and district assignments.
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Thomas D. Adams, Jr
Red Feather
Rhode Island
Bristol
Adams
Reynolds School
Lester Gurney
Reynolds
Eas
Ualtors
Gary
Albert Battcher
Artan
Gurney
Tribute dinner honors Accardi at Fifth District Court clerk event
Dennis J. Roberts and other dignitaries spoke at a testimonial dinner for Joseph D. Accardi, newly elected clerk of the Fifth District Court, held at the Midway House last night. Speakers included Judge Pasquale and Judge Bjarti.
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Dennis J. Roberts
Fifth District Court
Joseph’ D.’ “Accardi
Midway House
Pine Fick C Pasquale
Sears
James Bjastri
Eo Carmine Na al
Coast Guard Auxiliary Aims For Boat Safety Flotilla
The text notes Coast Guard safety goals to promote efficiency in boat operation and law compliance. A flotilla requires at least ten motorboats and members must obtain district approval before training and function.
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Saat Gaieek
Coast Guard
Halloween Parade Plans By American Legion Post 6
Plans are under way for the annual Halloween costume parade party and dance sponsored by Kearney Post 6 The American Legion on Halloween Night Saturday Oct listed events and a master board meeting are noted Murphy says Auxiliary membership does not bar joining naval or military groups News members are accepted provisionally before full status after training courses carbs and Coast Guard communications and pilot problems noted
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Kearney Post
The
American Legion
Priva Gastar
Murphy
Coast Guard
Nhcen Unicationg
Ana Pilotir Brgblems
Bishop to Confirm 150 at St Marys Seminary Gift Planned
More than 150 children and adults of St Marys parish will receive Holy Confirmation Sunday at 5 p.m. from Bishop Russell J. McVinney. The class grew after the death of former pastor Rev Charles Curran. The parish plans a gift for the seminary expansion fund and honors the bishop on his fifth episcopal anniversary.
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St Mary's
St. Mary's Parish
Russell
J. McVinney
Providence
Charles H. Lynch
Charles C. Curran
Lynch
Robert J. Connery
Mary
Msgr. Lynch
Pittichuck
Patsa
St. 'S
Coriheniti
Mgr Bondage Ning
Msgr
Lyn
Sacre
Union Victory at Carr Co. Election Amid Disputed Ballots
The union won 174 to 101 in a Carr Manufacturing Co election observed by Michael Tamburro for the NLRB. Forty ballots were challenged, with 23 challenged by Watterson and four by the CIO. The post election statements disputed the outcome, noting previous NLRB concerns.
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Carr Manufacturing Coration
Chas
United Rubber, Plastic,Chair and Linoleum Workers
O “Hone Ia Cio
Herbert Watterson
Field
National Labor Relations Board
Watterson
C A
CIO
Michael A. Tamburro
We Cro
Education Week Observance Set for Bristol Area
Week of November 8 to 14, 1953 designated as Education Week by national sponsors including the National Education Association and American Legion. Bristol Teachers Association and Bristol Parent-Teacher Association lead Bristol observance with the theme set for this year.
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The
Naonal Education Association
American Legion
U. S. Office of Education
National Congress of Parents and ‘Teachers
Bristol Teachers’ Association
Bristol Parent-Teacher Association
Bristol
Red Cross Exhibit Slated At Bristol Historic Society Rooms
An exhibit of work by Red Cross volunteers connected with the organization will open tomorrow at the Bristol Historical Society rooms. Mrs Sidney Herreshoff chairs the executive board with Martha and Ruth Graham among members. Miss Margaret Nerone leads the exhibit with Charlotte Young directing the Junior Society display.
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Athi SidHal
Gill Bator
Bristol
Red Cross
Srawide Ghar Ieee Te
Say, Sens Society
Fragmented OCR Narrative Of A Street Accident And Trial
An OCR damaged text fragment references a street accident and a trial or inquiry involving Joseph F Rivel and others. It mentions a Wednesday event, a Nikeey die, and various garbled terms suggesting municipal or legal proceedings and comments on proper conduct. The excerpt is unclear and lacks coherent timeline or outcome.
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Joseph F. Rivel
Joseph
Welfare meeting voucher dispute elicits council clash
Mrs Pereira supports paying a 14850 voucher for steaks and drinks used by the R I Association of Public Welfare Directors at a September meeting. She argues the town benefits from the exchange of ideas and backs past practices under GOP leadership, while the council blocked payment Wednesday night.
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R. I. Association of Public Welfare Directors
Cocueim
Teale Millemitten Weitire
Aie
Mary ‘Welfare
Berar
GOP
Orlando J. Bis
Cbaids
Bisbane
Unclear OCR Text From Local Page
Fragmentary OCR reading shows jumble of names and phrases with no coherent event. Readable bits include scattered references to people and places but lack a complete report or outcome.
School Board Eyes Revamp and Future Needs
The Englehazardt School Board debates district changes and future junior-senior high needs amid fiscal concerns. A packed meeting weighs whether planning should precede immediate tax considerations and property tax impacts.
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Englehazardt
Stu
Bristol
Fitzgerald
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