Lincoln in Gettysburg Civil War pageant re-enacts arrival
Ray Middleton portrays Lincoln in a large 1863 style pageant in Gettysburg with 800 participants. The event mirrors Lincoln's 1864 visit as crowds, guards, and period costumes recreate the town's memory and the famous address amid a somber, melodic procession to the cemetery.
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Lincoln
Saturna
Gettysburg
Ray Middleton
New York
Beul
Baltimore Avenue
Red Feather Reaches 71 Percent of its Goal
The Bristol Red Feather drive reports $13 768 raised so far, 71 percent of the $19 300 quota, with Alfred E. Newton leading residential solicitors at Reynolds School. Volunteers aim to finish by week’s end and exceed last year’s totals. Local officials and visitors note strong community involvement.
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Red Feather
Russell W. Southwick
Bristol
Southwick
Alfred E. Newton
Reynolds
Harry B. Freeman
Community Fund
Freeman
Herve Robert
Carl Warmington
R. I Community Chest, Inc
Regina Charley
Mary Lou Malafronte
Bristol Charter Debate Draws Politicians and Clubs
Nunes denies race rumor and speaks to the Democratic Women's Club of Bristol at the Court House while Jannsen addresses the Women's Republican club and Dr. Clark talks to St. Michael's Men's Club. They debate a home rule charter framed as a declaration of independence from the General Assembly with pensions, town manager, and self governance as key issues.
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Nunes
Jannsen
Dr. Clark
Charter
Club
Democratic Women’s Club of
Bristol
Court House
Thomas C. Jannsen
Charter’ Commission
Women's
Republican Club
Samuel D. Clark
St. Michael’s
GOP
High Street
General Assembly
Clark
Vendorsémentizdt
Bristol Telephone Exchange Open HousePreview
Bristol residents get a backstage look at the origin of the number please phrase tomorrow and Thursday from 7 to 9 p m at the Bristol Telephone Exchange Open House on Court Street. A welcoming committee will guide visitors through the building and explain equipment and office functions.
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Open House
Bristol
Bristol Telephone Exchange
Court Street
Bristol PTA Opens Year With Dr Eli Rubin Talk
The Bristol Parent-Teacher Association holds its first meeting of the year with an Open House for all elementary schools from 7 to 8 p m. at Reynolds School auditorium. Dr Eli Rubin heads the psychology department at Emma Pendleton Bradley Home East Providence and will discuss The Emotional Mental and Social Requirements of the Elementary Child.
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Bristol Parent-Teacher’s Association
Reynolds
Eli Rubin
Emma Pendelton Bradley
East
Providence
Rubin
PTA
Frank T. Canario
Bristol Pta
Colt Memorial extends win streak with 12 6 league win
Colt Memorial defeated North Kingstown 12 to 6 at Wickford to claim a fourth straight win and third Class C league game of 1952. George Medeiros scored both Colt touchdowns in the fourth quarter after a 45 yard drive and an eight yard run set up by Joe Carvalho. North Kingstown scored on a 63 yard march in four plays, the first time they crossed Bristol in league play.
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Colt Memorial
North Kingstown
Wickford
George“Slapsie
Medeiros
Colt
Bristol
Joe Carvalho
Cavallaro
Caizzi
Dunbar
Vaccaro
Seamans
Cadile
DuPont
Feinberg
Matheson
Vendituoli
Ruggeiro
Ramos
Marshall
Serbst
Carvalho
Burke
Rubber Workers Get 10-cent Hike at Bristol Plant
A joint announcement from Local 339 United Rubber Cork Lino leum and Plastic Workers of America and United States Rubber Company management says the Wage Stabilization Board approved a 10 cent per hour raise for all production and maintenance workers at the Bristol Plant. The effective date is set for August 11, 1952, affecting about 1200 employees. The increase followed negotiations in New York City ending August 22, 1952, with retroactive payment details to be announced soon.
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United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America
C.10
Bristol
United States Rubber Company
New York City
Arga
Diplomatist Recounts Nazi Occupation Trauma in Europe
A survivor describes fear and reprisals facing her family under Nazi rule and later Communist oppression. She recalls the tavern scene and the dangers of speaking out. The appeal invites contacts to assist the girl through the consul to learn more about her case.
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Gred Rceit
Niet
Sritpel
C Cael
Hego S3
Chalenen
Dominos
Ont
Wade
Europe
Ee Club
Tavroe
Botdie
Thom Afi
Telephone wage rise negotiated by New England Tel Co
General wage increase of 7,000,000 dollars annually was negotiated by the New England Tel and Tel Company and union representatives after bargaining. The New England Federation of Telephone Traffic Workers covers about 19,000 operators and others, and the Federation of Accounting Workers represents 2,200 accounting staff. Proposals now go to local unions for ratification.
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New England Tel. & Tel. Company
N. E. Federation of Telephone Traffic Workers
N.E. Federation of Accounting Workers
Telephone Company
Accounting Deece
International Brotherhood’ of Telephone Workers
Teléshone
Field House Base Bid Awarded to Borges at Veterans Memorial Park
World War II memorial committee awarded the $4100 low bid to Joseph Borges for a 26 by 16 foot field house at Veterans Memorial Park. Raymond Construction offered $4286 and DeLeo Construction bids ranged from $4321 to $4879, with concerns about footing stress and foundation details.
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Veterans Memorial Park
Joseph Borges
Ais
Fragmentary OCR Notice Sparks Confusion in Naval Area
Disjointed text fragments describe a vehicle or driver incident near a naval area. Names appear garbled, with references to a driver possibly named John Scott, ages and locations unclear. The scattered lines hint at an ambulance involvement from Newpo but lack readable details.
Wage Adjustments Planned By Company In 1952
A new wage schedule affects phone craftsmen and the plant department with increases to $5 and other rates. Operators receive a schedule providing about $2, $2.50 or $3 per week. The adjustments align with similar skilled work in the area and will be submitted to the wage stabilization board for approval or take effect October 12, 1952.
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Wage Stabilization Board
Bristol Citizens' Charter League Seeks Endorsement
The Bristol Citizens' Charter League seeks support for the pro Home Rule Charter from Bristol town council members and six candidates for the General Assembly. Letter signed by president Charles B. Rockwell was sent to council president Capt. Paul A. Herzig and six officials and incumbents and challengers from both parties. Only Domenic P. Perroni showed prior support. others remained undecided.
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Bristol
Citizens’ Charter League
R. J. General Assembly
League
Charles B. Rockwell
Paul A. Herzig
John P. Marshall
Fred J. Guevremont
Henry F. Serbst
Paul C. Millémaggi
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Gladys M. Brightman
Henry Alfred
Domenic P. Perron
Manuel J. Cardoza
Norman J. Vermette
General Assembly
Domnic P. Pérroni
GOP
Ey Seas
PTA Sale Notices Art Auction Prospects
A community notice signals an owner will sell articles at a PTA auction on November 7 at 4 pm. The PTA retains 20 percent of proceeds while the article owner receives the remainder. Proceeds support school activities and parent-teacher efforts.
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Art Ces
Priien
PTA
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