Battle over authority at Bristol new town beach activation
The dispute centers on who governs the Bristol town beach near Fall River visitors. Eight busloads totaling about 240 people reportedly used the playground, selling beer to party members and others, raising questions about permits, policing, and responsibility. The Board of Recreation seeks clear lines of control with the Town Council to avoid future confusion.
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New Town
Fall River
Bristol
Board of Recreation
Kearney Squadron installs newly elected officers
A large gathering witnessed the first installation ceremonies of the newly formed Kearney Squadron Sons of the American Legion at Koal Chome State street. William Conlay of Mendes-Hodson post served as installing officer with Adjutant James Fravers and Sergeant-at-Arms Wahror Browroot assisting. The newly installed officers include Captain- Rolandson, First Treasurer Michee Ruggi, Adjutant Harry H Bullock Jr, Finance Officer William Marshall, Sergeant-at-Arms Raymond L. Namara, Historian Edward L Leahy Jr, Executive Committee members and other posts from the region. The event featured presentations to the new officers and honors for former leaders.
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Kearney
Sons of the American Legion
Koal Chome
Illiam Conlay
Mendes-Hodson
Amer Legion
Maesville
James Fravers
Fparrlawn
Wahror Ft
Browroot Riverside
Joseph ME
Kearney Pestepoenea
Jeesenh
T Os
Harry H Bullock, Jr
William “Marshall
Raymond L.fo Namara
Returns from Motor Trip End With Some Names Mentioned
A fragmentary report notes Mr and Mrs Floyd Huestis and others returning from Zerwick ME after a week away. It lists several Misses and various names, but the text is garbled and includes unsafe phrases regarding an incident in the White Mountains.
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Mroa
Floyd Huestis
Cod Vernon
Zerwick
Ays
Mire
Mire Huestis
Lenora Wooder
Canora
Rae
Vernon
Rho Magee
Barara
Campo
Porey
White Mountains
Piazza Club Clambake Draws Local Friends
A sparse clambake gathering at the Piazza Club drew residents and locals for an informal seaside meal. Guests enjoyed seafood and socialized, with organizers reporting steady attendance and a relaxed community vibe.
Event Highlights at Cape Tee Nerve Meeting
The report details a local gathering with notable attendees and remarks on the Val event. Farm representatives and several figures such as Capt Northup John Parrs and William Cook led the arrangements for the horseshoe contest and related activities.
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Cape Tee Nerve
Laebehors
Ami
Capt Northup
John Parrs
Wileiam Cook
Bells toll with modern clock at Merton College Oxford
Ancient bells of Merton College Oxford ring more than at any time since their 13th century beginnings. They are linked to a modern quadrangle clock by wiring to chime quarters and hours.
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Merton College
Oxford
England
Prudence Island August news and Bristol social updates
Mrs F Reginald Dimond and family occupy Siegel cottage on Prudence Island for August. Hazel Nettleton returns from Shelton Connecticut. Hats sale at Blue Bird Shop. Families visit Brooklyn and Bristol. Fire and safety incidents across Bristol, Bay View tenement blaze contained. St Rita’s Girls Club outing planned for Aug 12. Kitchen shower for Miss Elvira Mello. Reba Rebekah Lodge August meeting reports. Various local visits, vacations, and deeds transfer to Highlands Realty. Public whist by Gremial Daughters of Portugal. Ice box leak triggers fire alarm. Verd Philodramatic Club outing at Bristol farm. Bristol social committees form for Sept 9 event.
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Bay View Ave
John Warren
Joseph
St Rita's Girls’ Club
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Eriid Delmonica
Theresa Turillo
Beatrice Ruce
Emily Morgo
Rose Dictanm
Anna Matrone
Central Twi League Preview and Lineups for Tomorrow
A windy roster filled with nicknames and matchups for the Central Twilight League. Warren faces Pawtucket with Nuts LeMaire on the mound and Teoanst catching, while Barrington hosts Mount Vine Bridge as Coach Priswell’s squad brings Gladys and Man to the field for an evening clash.
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Carrera
Warren
Bill Doran
Teoanst
Johnnie Young
Broadways
Pawtucket
Terene
Warren Weet
Staven
Mart
Worrettes
Wal’ Poe
Silvana
Oorreera
Wall
Medea Savio Verresta
le Maire
Arshal Desrets
Vlansi van Oast Riess
Dorin Borges
Salagen
Stanles Priswells
Mount Vine Bridge
Hames Memorial Park
Barrington
St Brendan's View
Riverside
Friswell Wall
Crooh
Pla Oes
Herzie
Rbiancuzzo
Gladys
Gladue Mott
Ouattaro Perrys
Moo Mans
Bill Doran Marsden
Honey” Menard
Hut” Corriera
Gone Forever Jud Tunkins Recollects Parachute Rodent Days
Jud Tunkins muses on bygone era when a stunt at a county fair could build a reputation. He recalls performers leaping from a balloon and landing with a parachute in Wink, a memory that contrasts with modern showmanship.
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Jud Tunkins
One of Nation's Outstanding Guardsmen First Sergeant Morris
First Sergeant Manuel Morris of Battery C 243rd Coast Artillery has a 100 percent drill and pay attendance record since enlisting in 1923. He earned rifle and pistol marksman titles, gold medals, and led Battery C to multiple clean area ribbons while managing office duties and unit discipline. At 5 feet 4 inches, he is one of the regiment's smallest yet most influential leaders.
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Manuel Morris
243Rd Coast Artillery
Morris
Outfit
The
Battery
Rumford
Adjutant General's
Rhode Island National Guard
Rhode Island
Cyril L. D. Wells
Merton A. Cheesman
Bristol
Militia Bureau
Providence
K.P
Sergi Morris
Edward Bradshaw
East Greenwich
Umpire dispute ends Italian Portuguese All Star clash
In a frenzied World Series exhibition the Italian and Portuguese All Star teams tied 3-3 after darkness halted play in the 8th. Umpire John Josephs and Dom Langello conferred and abandoned the game with 3-3 score as crowd of about 3000 urged continuation.
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Umpuire
Johnnie Josephs
Josephs
Dom Langello
Alr
Josenhs
Feld
Speeml
Consteve
Wallan
Sammons
Aristo Police
Maanagers
Philip Sansone
Alphonese Rebelo
Rasze Mbaneme
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H. M. Darling
P F Mahoney
Wood St
Daniel G Coggeshall
New Legion
Insunguis
Chaz Tvin
Tuam Perry
Edward L. Leahy
Pxecutwe Committee
Waiham Ss
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Ho Catan
de Worihnam
Jo Cashin
Robert H Sar
Faye Bodir
Prigader
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Nata
Comertteen
Piazza Club
Clambake
Parry Someubers
Othe Parra
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Washington Street
Pel” Whos ‘ E
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Prudence Island
Hazel Nettleton
Francis I. Nettleton
Shelton, Conn
Blue Bird Shop
Josephine
Marvy Philips
Brooklyn
Manuel Stevens
Barak Phillies
Wright's Cash and Carry Tobacco Store
Bristol Common
Dorothea Bruno
Frank Bruno
Bradford Street
John R. Bernardo
Elvira Mello
Miss Mars Estrella
Hone Street
Miss Mello
Rane Guhoc
Saint Elzanerh’s& Church
Reba Rebekah
Odd Fellows Hall
Vace Grand Irs
Miabelle Kemteres
Irs
Meta NeVe
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Vlabel Dunbar
Tuehi Reane
Seere
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Mass
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N. H
Claude Hazeldine
Ruth
Mr. Hazeldine
Patchogue, LL
Albert Johnson
J. Harold Newman
Ethel Blaisdell
Collins & Aikman Mills
Saverio Rinaldi
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Congregational Street
Helen Riang
Charles J. Langello
Antonio Langello
Union Street
US Navy
Washington, DC
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Highlands Realty Company
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Gremial, Daughters of
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Hope Street
Ada Sylvia
Rose P Pawa
Mary M Nnnes
Mary Faria
Margaret Rego
Wood Street
Manuel Sylvia
Verd Philodramatic
Carmine Langello
Philip Lupo
Joseph Pacheco
John Perrs
John Motta
John Almeida
John Carraturo
Dane Tan
Wold Avenue
Ferry
Manuel
Mendez
Fox Hill Avenue
Ristel
Bay View Potters Farm
Roya and
Wakefield Entract
Sanbornville
Walla
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Louis Tortorice
State Street
DE Wolf Farm
Jersey
Bristol Neck
F R. Dimond
Hope
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Pozzi
Colt
H Dew Allen
Walter T
Remieres
Church St. Tel
Central Twi League
James B. Lee
Fox Point
Fulton St
U.S
Newport
Buffington’s Drug Store
Massano's
R. L
Tonin Tees
Terrye Uy
FET
Gale Si Ine
Teo Manzi
Sousa
Marty Briancuzza
Russo
Oliver
Paul Bruno
Biancuzzo
Italans
Devantars
ST. Mary’s Church
K. of C
Phoenix News Stand
Bristol Phoenix
Patrick F. Mahoney
Telephone
Boston
Samuel Steen
A. L. Clark
Chestnut Street
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