Bishop McVinney Leads 75th Anniversary Mass at St. Mary's
The Most Rev. Russell J. McVinney will preside over a 75th anniversary solemn Mass at St. Mary's Church after a three day prayer period. The service includes processions, chaplains from area churches, and readings by clergy from Providence and North Scituate. A special requiem Mass for deceased parish members closes the observance.
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Providence
Russell J. McVinney
St. Mary’s Church
Phillip J. Kelly
CSC
Holy Cross Mission Band
Massachusetts
McVinney
Bristol Council Knights of Columbus
St. Mary’s Holy Name Society
Henrique Rocha
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Joseph Sorzana
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Ravenello
Gregorian
Benand
St. Mary’s Parish
Homemaker of the Week honors Mrs Bernardo
Mrs John R Bernardo of 342 High Street won a variety of prizes on the Homemaker of the Week program sponsored by General Mills. The Betty Crocker hosted show called The Magazine of the Air featured her, though an earlier appearance was missed due to an injury.
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John R Bernardo
High Street
General Mulls Corporation
Betty Crocker
Bernardo
Bristol
Bristol Historical Society Annual Meeting Slated
The Bristol Historical Society will hold its annual meeting Monday evening at Holmes House. President Hope M. Cote announced the election slate and annual reports. The Committee on Old Houses will display interior photos and brief sketches of historic Bristol homes.
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The
Bristol Historical Society
Holmes House
Hope M. Cote
Bristol
Holy Cross Music Clubs Set Concert at Andrews Memorial
The Holy Cross Glee Club and Philharmonic Orchestra perform May 10 in the Andrews Memorial School auditorium Bristol. A 46 voice chorus and 31 instrument orchestra directed by J Edward Bouvier will present varied programs with selections from French English Armenian American Italian Viennese Hungarian and Negro traditions. Tickets are on sale with strong demand and school involvement supported by Bristol Council Knights of Columbus.
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Holy Cross Glee Club
Philharmonic Orchestra
Bristol
Andrews Memorial School
Holy Cross
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
J. Edward Bouvier
The
Crusaders
Holy Cross Music
Glee Club
James E. Sullivan
Frederick T. Goff
Annual Cotton Ball Planned at St Elizabeth’s
Miss Alice Sousa announces St Elizabeth’s Annual Cotton Ball on May 27 at Midway Steak and Lobster House. Over 300 guests expected. arrangements committee includes Mary Viera Irene Correira Ida Sousa Dorothy Moran Philomena Costa Mary Rodrigues Lorraine Silveria Lydia Cabral Olive Correiro and other members.
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St. Elizabeth’s
Alice Sousa
Midway Steak and Lobster House
Miss Sousa
Mary Viera
On Piava
Mary Correira
Irene Correira
Ida Sousa
Dorothy Moran
Philomena Costa
Mary Rodrigues
Lorraine Silveria
Lydia Cabral
Olive Correiro
Marines Prepare Two Week Field Maneuvers At Quantico
The 3rd 155 Millimeter Howitzer Battalion of the Marine Corps Organized Reserve will embark on an annual two week summer training program starting July 9. Major Gordon L. Anderson USMCR of this town serves as executive officer. Maneuvers take place at the Marine Corps Reservation Quantico Virginia.
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Marine Corps Organized Reserve
Fields Point
Gordon L. Anderson
USMCR
Marine Corps
Quantico
Virginia
Bristol Garden Club Elects Paull To Third Term President
Mrs J Howard Paull was reelected to a third term as president of the Bristol Garden Club at the annual meeting held in Bristol with Mrs Edward L Leahy hosting. Officers include Miss Agnes Herreshoff vice president and Mrs Henry Wood treasurer, with Miss Mabel Salisbury recording secretary and Mrs Howard I House corresponding secretary. James Scott Providence florist led a demonstration on arrangements and corsages. The nominating committee was headed by Mrs Samuel B Ward.
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J. Howard Paull
Bristol Garden Club
Edward L. Leahy
Agnes Herreshoff
Henry Wood
Mabel Salisbury
Howard IL. House
James Scott
Providence, Florist
Samuel B. Wardwell
Sidney Herreshoff
Federation
Gilbert C. Hoover
Raymond Walker
J. Floyd Huestis
National Legion Commander Perry Brown visits Kearney Post No 6
National Commander Perry Brown signs the Dugout wall at Kearney Post No 6 during informal ceremonies with local Legion members and touring party. He notes that posts form the Legion and visits Rhode Island posts before a Providence speech and Soldiers Home tour in Mt. Hope Bridge welcomes.
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American Legion
Perry Brown
Kearney Post No. 6
Perry
Beaumont
Texas
Kearney
Legion
Rhode Island
Narragansett Hotel
Providence
Brown
Chester I. Williams
Loyalty Sunday Planned at First Congregational Church
The First Congregational Church will observe Loyalty Sunday with the annual Every Man Canvass led by Norman E. Benard as board of trustees chair. A 22 member canvass committee will meet for a dinner after the 11 o'clock worship, listing members including Malcolm Clarke Fred P Stradling Guy A Sullivan and Archibald Dunbar Jr.
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First Congregational Church
Everyman
Norman E. Benard
Malcolm Clarke
Fred P. Stradlling
Guy A. Sullivan
Thoms V. Admus
Roberta Huerninkne
R. Moore
Charles F. Dimond
Robert, F. Munro
Norman Benard
Roswell S. Bosworth
Gordon Brown
Clyde Pendleton
Gilbert B. Shaw
Russell Bray
Kenneth Dunbar
Archibald F. Dunbar Jr
Raymond Gruenwald
Georges Spofford
Maurice C. Smith III
Howard L. House
Carl T. Carlson
Annual Spring Supper For Ivy Guild
The Ivy Guild of St. Michael's Episcopal Church invites members to its annual spring supper to be held in the parish house on Tuesday May 10. Arrangements committee members include Mrs. Vivian Booth and Mrs. George King as co chairs along with Miss Willette Friedemann Mrs. Calbraith B. Perry Miss Georgina Stenson Mrs. Robert MacFadyen Mrs. Myra Whitman and Mrs. Joseph Eckersley.
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Ivy Guild
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
Vivian Booth
George King
Willette Friedemann
Calbraith B. Perry
Georgina Stenson
Robert MacFadyen
Myra Whitman
Joseph Eckersley
Molloy To Face De La Salle Today
Coach Art Pansa named Molloy and Margo as the battery for today's game in Newport against De La Salle. The Green coasted to a win over Cumberland and have trained all week while Val Verna starts in left field for Ferreira.
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Art Pansa
Molloy
Margo
Newport
de la Salle
Cumberland
Pansa
Val Verna
Ferreira
Colt Fund Lists Additional Donors to Ambulance Drive
A Colt Memorial Ambulance Fund update lists numerous contributors led by Collins & Aikman Corp. and multiple individuals and groups donating amounts from 2.00 to 50.00. James E. Sullivan, Roll Call chairman, thanks captains workers and contributors for a drive totaling 4633.86, surpassing last year by 400.
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Colt Memorial Ambulance Fund
J. F. Connell
Roll Call
James E. Sullivan
Red Cross
Seven Decline In Face Of Legality Question
The town Council will appoint a five member Planning Board after seven men on a seven member board declined their appointments. Ex town Solicitor Lucien Capone cited alleged legal flaws in expanding the board and questioned authority from the March town meeting. Dr Samuel D Clark defended the action as lacking political motives, saying more hands would aid objectives.
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Samuel D. Clark
Lucien Capone
Planning Board
Henry Serbst
William D. Hall
Joseph L. Campanella
Roger W. Pigeon
Anthony J., Ramos
Maurice C Smith
Charles Dew. Brownell
Capone
Clark
Seven Man
Minturn Farm
Bristol Republican Women weigh joining Rhode Island federation
The Bristol Republican Women's Club debated affiliating with the Rhode Island Federation of Republican Women at a Wednesday meeting held at Miss Viola Palmer's home. Mrs. Joan B. Colt outlined federation rules and functions. The group set May 186 to act and named officials to study bylaws.
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Bristol Republican Women’s Club
R. I. Federation of Republican Women
Viola Palmer
Joan B. Colt
Providence
Federation
Train of Tomorrow trip thrills New London riders
A Providence to New London excursion aboard General Motors concept Train of Tomorrow wowed about 100 guests including journalists and officials. The Astra Dome observation cars offered high glass views, comfortable dome seating, afternoon coffee service, and speeds discussed by onboard staff, with the trip highlighting the train’s futuristic design and ride feel.
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New London
General Motors
Union Station
Providence
High Bridge
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Robert Stack
John Rodney
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Paull
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Albert A. Edmonds
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Lee Lemos
J. Raymond Reilley
Howard Pratt
George Anderson
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Washington St
Guiteras Field
Colt Fund
G. F. Marshall
Eugenia Mello
Henry Paquin
Pierce Family
Louis Pimental
Frank Pirri
Arthur Rae
Josephine F. Ramos
Walter L Rice
Silvia’s Poultry Farm
James Sisson
Edward Goulart
Knights of Pythias
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