Girl Scout Week Celebrates Citizenship and Cookie Sale
The Bristol Girl Scout Council marks October 27 to November 2 as Girl Scout Week with a wartime themed emphasis on character and citizenship. Brownies learn self reliance and discipline, while the annual cookie sale runs Friday through next week led by Mrs Charles Otten to fund local Girl Scouting expansion.
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United States
Sturdevant
Bristol Girl Scout Council
Bristol
Juliette Low
Charles Otten
Otten
Girl Scouting
The Post Rejects Third Term Principle in Presidential Campaign
The Post opposes a third term for any president arguing it undermines democracy and risks entrenching a ruling class. It praises Franklin D Roosevelt’s legacy but insists no leader should hold office beyond two terms, citing New England tradition and the 1775 precedent.
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the Post
Franklin D Roosevelt
Roosevelt
America
Washington
Lincoln
New England
Hoover critique chain letter sparks town column response
A reader letters page praises Hoover while debunking claims from a New Deal propaganda piece. The writer asserts Hoover did not incur debt, did not profit from public funds, and contrasts family actions with political attacks. Editorial by Wallace Miner, Wallace Idaho.
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Hoover
Herbert Hoover
New Deal
Rapidan
Congress
Supreme Court
Europe
Girl Scouts of America
White House
Wallace Miner
Wallace, Idaho
Alumni Association Presents Briesing Broadcast at St Marys
About 300 attendees enjoyed a 12 act program by Sun day alumni and Boy Scouts at St Marys Church auditorium. Performers included drum corps, Frank Sousa 10 Eastern States Bugle Champion, a tap duo, Juvenile Star singers, Irene Doran and Rita Serbst solos, piano by Doris Favreau, and magic by Professor Colmanski.
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Boy Scouts
Regina Farley
St. Mary's Church
John Freitas
George Morris
Frank Sousa
Manuel Sousa
Domenic Turillo
Russell Gray
St Mary's
Lorraine Burke
Viola Lewis
Oh Johnnie
Andrew Francis
Genevieve Saucier
Irene Doran
John Duffy
St Thomas’ Church
Bless
Frances Dunbar
Grace Byrnes
Ruth Kerr
Ruth Tattrie
Raymond Sartini
James Tooth
John Partington
Flying Cadet Exams In Fall River Set For Oct 30 31
A traveling Flying Cadet examining board will visit Fall River on October 30 and 31 to conduct physical examinations for candidates meeting preliminary requirements for Army Flying Cadet appointments. Criteria include un married US citizenship two years of college and age 20 to under 27. Candidates must bring birth certificate college evidence and three letters of character. The nine month training yields $75 monthly pay plus expenses. The course costs $20 000 and leads to commission as a second lieutenant in the Air Corps Reserve. Capt Clarence A Tinsman Capt William J McCracken Lt Sidney Luria and Lt John J Vander Zee oversee examinations from Selfridge Mitchel and allied fields.
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Fall River
Charles E Hastings, Jr
Air Corps Reserve
Clarence A Tinsman
Tinsman
Selfridge Field
William J. McCracken
Sidney Luria
Mitchel Field
John J Vander Zee
Army Air Corps
Michigan
Holy Name Bowling League Opens 1940 41 Season
The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church begins its 1940 41 season tomorrow at State Street Bowling Alleys. Four teams compete with temporary captains. a 24 week schedule features 12 matches per half and a championship playoff if halves are won by different teams. Lead players include St John Nastri, St Mark Vitiello, St Luke Bisbano, and St Mathew DeRiso along with listed teammates. Opening matches pair St Mark vs St Luke and St John vs St Mathew with cross-alleys.
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The
Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
State Street
St Mathew
Risk And Watts Rally Warn Of Roosevelt Third Term
Congressman Charles F Risk told a Poli Hall Sunday crowd that a Roosevelt third term would bring war and dictatorship and threaten jobs for youths. Assistant Attorney General James O Watts warned that Armand Cote of Pawtucket could become Secretary of State and that Democratic power would end honest elections in Rhode Island, citing past convictions by Attorney General Louis V. Jackson.
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Roosevelt
Charles F Risk
Poli Hall
James O Watts
Armand Cote
Pawtucket
Rhode Island
Lous V. Jacksony
First-Time Voters Entertained by Women's GOP Club
A rally and dance at the American Legion Headquarters in Providence featured Harry J Main of Pawtucket as speaker urging first-time voters to vote with conscience for Wendell Willkie. Miss Margaret Hagan and Mrs Albert H Flint Jr amplified the message, praising free enterprise and critiquing Roosevelt, with songs by John Joseph and plan for future GOP activism.
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Roosevelt
Harry J Main
Pawtucket
Young Republicans Club
Rhode Island
American Legion
Franklin Street
Bertram W Wall
Republican Party
Wendell Willkie
Treasury
Margaret Hagan
Providence
Associated Willkie Clubs
United States
Germany
Europe
England
Shylock
Willkie
Albert H Flint, Jr
Women’s Republican Club
Theodore Francis Green
John LaFazia
Vanderbilt
Ralph T Church
Legion Hall
America
Wall
Bill
Bristol
Jack
Ralph
State House
Helen W. Church
Martha Baird Allen
John Joseph
Lucien Capone
Mae Bailey
Arthur Cordeiro
William P. Gladding
Charles T Heilborn
John Sylvia
Walter Kerr
Don Santo
Colt Wins Tough 6 0 Victory at South Kingston
Colt overcame a stubborn South Kingston defense to win 6 to 0 at the latter’s field. Tug Whaley’s punt return setup Teet Topazio’s late TD after Norman Rene blocked a punt. Colt remains undefeated but must further improve for remaining games.
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Colt
South Kingston
South
Bristol Boys
Wuith
Tug Whaley
Norman Rene
Topazio
Kingston
S. Kingston
Toews
Dorare Felix
Kain Vaccaro
Jacques Massa
Cec Blount Marino
Hopkins Bowron
Rt Rt
Bateman Rene
Munroe Topazio
Ben Curtis Russo
St. Germaine J Cordeiro
Jackson Margo
Colt Memorial
New England Days Promotes Local Products Across States
October seventeenth to twenty sixth marks New England Days the third annual event by leading distributors farmers and manufacturers. Stores across the six New England states will showcase goods from regional factories farms and fisheries with emphasis on quality and attractive prices. Rhode Island textiles foods silverware jewelry and other items will be heavily represented as school children tour participating retailers.
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New England
New Fneland
New England Council
Rhode Island
Learning voting machines urged at county court house
Dr John R Bernard of the Republican Town Committee urged all voters to learn the updated machines at the County Court House. He noted the latch must be operated by the voter and that only two minutes are allowed per voter. Two machines were on display 3 to 9 pm to inspect and practice.
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John R Bernard
Republican Town Committee
County Court House
Bernardo
Court House
Mystery Ride and several charity events listed
October 23 a Mystery Ride from First Baptist Church at 7 30 pm under Amicae Guild. October 24 the Fourth Annual Police Ball at New Bristol Casino to benefit the Police Pension Fund. October 29 Military Whist by Ivy Guild of St Michael's Church. November 2 Bean Supper by Mt Hope Chapter No 23 at Masonic Hall 6 pm. November 5 Turkey Supper in the vestry of First Baptist Church.
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First Baptist Church
Amicae Guild
New Bristol Casino
Police Pension Fund
Ivy Guild of
Mt. Hope
Masonic Hall
Highway Department Reports September 1940 Town of Bristol
The Highway Department's September 1940 report to the Bristol Town Council notes repairs including a fence on Fitzgerald property broken by a town truck two years prior. It details street patching, oiling and sanding 11,783 sq yd of roads, curb and drain work, and material costs totaling $162.68 for oiling and sand. The Dr Merriman Memorial Fountain work finished, plus sewer and wood-cutting duties, are listed with man hours and expenses.
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Highway Department
Bristol
R. I
Tanyard Brook
Fitzgerald Property
Second School Street
Mt. Hope Avenue
Highland Road
Bristol Highlands
State Street
Thames
Wood Street
M. C
John Street
Hope
Thames St
Bradford Street
Thames Street
High Street
Department of Public Aid
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Boston Post
Colurain
Jack Ross
Briesing Broadcast
Holy Name Bowling League
St John
Louis Nastri
Antonio Anannia
John Santulli
John A Ruggiero
Frank Malafronte
James Salzano
Felix Pasquarelli
Domenic Pasquarelli
Joseph Campanella
Joseph F Pannone
St Luke
Carl J Bisbano
Joseph Massa
Anthony Carlone
Angelo Mascena
Frank Bruno
Dr C
Paul Bruno
Jerry Russo
John Sicignano
G R Perrom
Raymond J Cavallaro
Risk
Watts
Ever Ready Engine & Hose Co
Relief Fund
G. O. P. Club
Colt—Topazio
Aguar
Alfano
Catalfano
Goglia
de Seo South Kingston
Curtis
Whaley
Whitting
C W Merrit
J W. Brady
E. Luther
J H Reed
Hope ‘Drug Co., Inc
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