Bristol 10-20-30 Years Ago September 11 1942
Bristol residents recall candidates and local politics with Wallis E. Howe filing for state representative on the Democratic ticket against Rep. Ralph T. Church. School enrollment noted at 1852, Gen Callan praised, and civic events including a large church tribute and PT boat commander Bulkeley coverage. Ads feature prices on coal, eggs, burgers, and car services.
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Wallis E. Howe
Ralph T. Church
E. S. Mapes
St. Mary’s Church
Luke H. Callan
Phoenix
John D. Bulkeley
Bristol
Gen. MacArthur
Corregidor
Anthony R. Parshley
Directors of
Public Aid
John R. Bernardo
the Phoenix
L. Callan
Democratic Town Committee
Democratic Caucus
Daniel W. Coggeshall
Callan
Providence
New York
Louis Tortorice
State Legion Convention Concludes in Kearney
September 3 1922 the state Legion convention ends its two day session in Kearney with Bertram W Wall post commander and Luke H Callan named as national convention leaders.
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State Legion Convention
Kearney
Bertram W. Wall
Luke H. Callan
Can a Catfish Talk Meow Like Fish Speech?
The World Book Encyclopedia notes some fish species emit sounds using organ systems similar to lungs and windpipes. Many possess strong hearing organs, making fish vocalizations and responses plausible.
Heart disease deaths higher under new death cause system
The Institute of Life Insurance reports 1950 mortality among life policyholders shows heart disease as the top killer appears higher under the new cause of death classification, with cardiovascular and renal diseases rising compared to 1949. Reclassification alone accounts for a large portion of the increase.
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Institute of Life Insurance
Eyeglasses Emerge as Fashion and Utility Force
The era of eyeglasses as minor tragedy is ending as fashion and science lift their status. Prominent figures from sports to politics embrace glasses as stylish accessories, while modern frames and precise lens fitting make eyewear a national favorite. Electric utilities may consume 108 million tons this year after 60 million in 1950.
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United States
Mupanding Electric Utilities
Largest known star eclipsing companion in Auriga identified
The text describes a giant star in Auriga and its companion, eclipsed every 27 years. The companion spans about 2.5 billion mules in diameter, roughly 3000 solar diameters, yet contains only about forty solar masses and emits mostly infrared. It would form a near vacuum if brought to Earth. The article also notes Queen Elizabeth I favored perfumed gloves and maintained a personal still room for fragrance making.
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Solar System
Saturn
Earth
Queen Elizabeth
England
Earl of Oxford
Mary
Insurance bids requested for Bristol driver training car
The Bristol School Department invites sealed bids for insurance coverage of the driver training car used at Bristol Senior High School for 1952 53. Coverage includes $100000 300000 public liability $5000 property damage and 580 deductible collision plus separate fire theft coverage. Bids due by 4 pm September 18 1952 in the Superintendent of Schools office. The committee may reject any or all bids and Edward J Fitzgerald is superintendent.
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Bristol School Department
Bristol
Asselin Chevrolet Company
Warren
American Automobile Association
Bristol School Committee
Bristol Schior Department
Superintendent
Nolds School
Commi
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