Rites Honor Blessed Virgin Draw 6000 to Parade
More than 6000 participants joined a Fatima observance by St. Elizabeth's Church. Rev Irving A Georges O P opened the event at Guiteras Field, then a candlelit procession moved to the church where the image of the Blessed Virgin was consecrated. Priests from various cities attended as lay worshipers filled the crowd.
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St. Elizabeth’s Church
Irving A. Georges O.P
Providence College
Guiteras Field
Henrique R. Rocha
Bristol Philatelic Society Opens Year With Meeting
The Bristol Philatelic Society will hold its first meeting of the year on Thursday at 8 pm in the kitchen of the Congregational Church. Juvenile guests are welcome to attend the pre session with Mr Elwin A Hill and view bourse books.
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Bristol Philatelic Society
Congregational Church
Elwin A. Hill
Bristol Tax Study Committee Report Pending Town Meeting
Robert L Goodrich of the Rhode Island Public Expenditures Council met with the Bristol Tax Study Committee at the Hotel Belvedere. The 15 member panel discussed the local tax situation and planned to submit findings to the town council on Thursday evening for action at the October special town meeting.
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Robert L Goodrich
Rhode Island Public Expenditures Council
Bristol
Belvedere
J Francis Connell
John Andrade
Frederic A. Cornell
Francis J Murphy
Maurice Smith
Albert A Edmonds
Lucien Capone
Joseph Accardi
John R. Bernardo
Daniel W Coggeshall
Edward D Kunz
Salvador Nunes
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Francis P McGovern
Louis Castriotta
Board of
Home Rule Charter Model Resolution Issued by R J Association
The Rhode Island Home Rule Association releases a model resolution for election adoption of a home rule charter. The Legal Committee led by Daniel J Murray notes prior models and cites Armando Cote Secretary of State on ballot printing. The resolution frames the question as Shall the home rule charter of the City or Town be adopted.
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R.J. Association
Rhode Island Home Rule Association
Daniel J Murray
Charter Commission
Armando Cote
Study of War Cycles Predict Major Conflict by 1960
Riverside based Foundation for the Study of Cycles reports a 22 year recurrence pattern for major wars. Edward R Dewey warns yearly tensions rise, predicting active international conflict by 1960 if past trends continue. The study aims to illuminate causes of war and periods of instability.
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Foundation For the Study of
Riverside
Conn
Edward R Dewey
Fionndation
Dewey
Charter publication plan for seven Rhode Island towns
The legal committee notes adequate publication of a proposed charter by the city or town clerk in a newspaper serving the community and the availability of the charter at town or city halls for all voters. Copies have been sent to clerks in Bristol Woonsocket Central Falls Pawtucket East Providence Newport and Jamestown for the November 4 general election.
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Bristol
Woonsocket
Central Falls
Pawtucket
East Providence
Newport
Jamestown
Ewing Defends Tax Burden As Campaign Focuses On Liberty
In a campaign speech Ewing criticizes federal deficit spending and high taxes on groceries and cigarettes, urging women to back Eisenhower and the Republican ticket. Local party leaders introduce Bristol candidates and outline plans, including a luncheon with Mrs Ivy Priest and fundraising ideas for the Women’s Republican Club of Rhode Island.
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GOP
Ewing
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Thomas Hayes
Alberto Earle
Bristol
Domenico Perron
Norman J Vermette
Manuel Cardoza
Germaine Belmore
Fred J Guevremont
Roger Pigeon
James McKenna
Albert O. Earle
Earle Sturdevant
Ivy Priest
Washington, D.C
Kingsmen Triumph in Tournament and Parade Celebration
The Kingsmen earned a sweeping victory in the competition and drew a large crowd at the parade. Under director Hermann Wilbur they performed Italian Medley and plan a victory parade through downtown. They will compete next Saturday at the Northeastern States Championships in Westfield Mass.
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Hermann Wilbur
Wilbur
Kingsmen
Tonere
Scout Hall
Westfield
Mass
Whip City Eugle and Drum Corps
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Virgilio Oliveira
Rey Luiz A. Pacheco
Mariano Rodrigues
Raymond Rodrigues
Manuel Lima
Manuel Rodrigues
Philatelic Club
Eeee
Warner Bros. Cartoons. Inc
Sister Kenny
Polio Fund Appeal
Warner
Cartoons, Inc
Sidney Herreshoff
Ways and Means
Jamestown Gurls
Housewares Supply CO
Caveler
Mrs. Dresser
Axminster
Has Magazine
Deena
Samyon Silk
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Clanprich
Hollywood Bed
Glenwood Oil &Gas Combination
Speed
Admiral Refrigerators
Florence
Space Heaters
Bolta-Flex and
Duran
Philco
Admiral
Glenwood
Blue Cross
Emerson
Philco Refrigerator
Market Street
Warren
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