Firemen Bring Community Clambake To Mt Hope Bay Shore
Nearly one hundred members from Hydraulion Dreadnaught Defiance and Ever Ready fire companies plus invited guests attended a Sunday clambake at Leahy Farm near Mt Hope Bay. The event featured games, sports, a clam chowder lunch, and a Rhode Island style bake with Jim Munro’s dug dish and fixings. Organizers Russell Coggeshall Oscar Pivin James Lee Robert Anderson James Meiggs Fred Guevremont Arthur Manchester Charles Pendleton Joseph Paull Wilfred Lemaire Joseph Cunha William Simmons led the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydraulion
Dreadnaught
Defiance
Leahy Farm
Mt. Hope Bay
Jim "Munro
Rhode Island
Russell Coggeshall
Oscar Pivin
James B Lee
Robert J Anderson
James F Meiggs
Fred Guevremont
Arthur H. Manchester
Charles L. Pendleton
Joseph C Paull
Wilfred Lemaire
Joseph P Cunha
William Simmons
Bristol Man Struck by Auto Near Taunton
Dr John R. Bernardo treated Manuel Arruda of Third Street Sun day for a fractured leg and other injuries after an auto struck him while a Bristol party paused on the highway near Taunton Mass early that morning. Arruda was taken back to Bristol for further medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Bernardo
Manuel Arruda
Third Street
Arruda
Taunton
Mass
Bristol
Kearney Unit to Celebrate Tenth Anniversary of Auxiliary
The Kearney Unit Ladies' Auxiliary to the American Legion marks its tenth anniversary with a 7:30 p.m. gathering at the Hillside Tea Room hosted by Mrs. Fred W. Luther on Bristol Neck. A roast chicken dinner for 45 will be served as guests include Mrs. Sarah Kearney and Commander James T. Pierce among others, with Department President Miss Helen A. Condon expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Ladies’ Auxiliary
American Legion
Hillside
Fred W. Luther
Bristol Neck
Frank Paull
Radon Anh
Sarah Kearney
James T. Pierce
B. W. Wall
Winthrop DeWolf
Vernon A. Gray
Fred Deitz
Roswell S. Bosworth
Helen A. Condon
Bristol County League Tonight Postponed Game Rescheduled
The Bristol County League baseball game between Kelley A A and Portuguese Independent Club, postponed Saturday due to wet grounds, will be played this evening at 6 o clock on the Common. Battery for PIC is Gallagher Andrade. Kelley A A features D Ambrosio Biancuzzo with most Kelley players drawn from Colt High. umpire present. Also the White Sox of Warren meet Warren Town Team at Burr s Hill Park in a County League game postponed from Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley A. A
Gallagher and Andrade
D’ambrosio
Biancuzzo
Colt High
Kelleys
Sylvia Ib
DeLeo
Salzano
Desilets
Lemaire
Mott Jf
Baker
Perry
Majorano
White Sox
Warren
Warren Town
Burr's Hill Park
Oclock
Friday and Thursday Social Events at Local Venues This Month
Dancing every Friday at the Bristol Yacht Club under Val. Games Orchestra on Aug 21. Aug 28 marks the 10th anniversary observance by the Kearney Unit Legion Auxiliary. A testimonial dinner honors Dr. Ralph J Petrucci at Hotel Belvedere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Yacht Club
Val. Games Orchestra
Kearney
Legion Auxiliary
Ralph J Petrucci
Hotel
Belvedere
Regatta Entries Grow for Bristol Yacht Club Event
Entries from 1930 Bristol Yacht Club Regatta on Saturday September 6 push total boats to 108. Star class lists include Rhody I and Sirius among others. Conanicut Triangle features Cub II and Metik. Class I entries list Surprise Silver Heels and Vindex. Cruising class includes Augusa II Sea Witch and Privateer. pageant invitations and Bristol England greetings noted for Founders Day events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Yacht Club
Star
Eversary
Ben Comstock
Rhody I
R. IL Yacht Club
John R. Lynch
Sirius
Byron Waterman
Red Wing
Warwick Country Club
Murray W. Keeler
Conanicut Y
Ida Lewis
Man Hurt and Held on Multiple Charges in Providence
Manuel Foster alias Faustino, 20, of 8 Bourne Avenue, was held in Providence Sixth District Court on three charges from Providence police. He faced counts of carrying a revolver in a car, possession and transport of liquor, and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended operator’s license. Bail set at 5000 dollars. trial scheduled for September 28. A pistol and moonshine were found in the car after police halted him at Gano and Wickenden streets. His license had been suspended since June after two prior charges and a getaway from a Wood Street incident earlier this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Manuel Foster
Manuel Faustino
Bourne Avenue
Perry Plat
Foster
Faustino
Precinct 3
James R. Crosby
C J Lyons
L. W Carberry
W R McCoy
Gano
Wickenden Street
Fifth District Court
Wood Street
Albert C Earle
State Board of Public Roads
K O C Outing Plans Clam Bake Set for Aug 24
A meeting of the K O C committee prepared for a Sunday outing and clam bake on August 24 at Slocum's on the Kirkemuit River near the Warren Bristol line. Reports from subcommittees indicate a large turnout and a sports program with prizes for winners. The panel includes Robert J. Connery chairman Thomas J Tobin Joseph F Lewis D J McCarty Thomas P Connery and J Francis Connell Grand Knight ex officio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slocum’s
Kirkemuit River
Warren-Bristol
Robert J. Connery
Thomas J. Tobin
Joseph F .Lewis
D. J McCarty
Thomas P. Connery
J. Francis Connell
Bristol Fire Department praised for Ferrycliffe Farm blaze
Dr. Halsey DeWolf and Mrs. DeWolf express gratitude for the Bristol Fire Department and citizens who helped control a major Fire at Ferrycliffe Farm last Friday. A $100 check is enclosed for the members to be used as deemed appropriate by Chief John Grabert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grabert
Ferrycliffe Farm
Halsey DeWolf
Bristol Fire Department
High St
Bristol
DeWolf
Bristol Aviator Wins Cross Country Air Race
Joseph Chinder of Bristol, the town's only licensed aviator, won a 15 mile cross country race Saturday afternoon. He completed the course from Providence airport through East Providence, Barrington, Warren, North Swansea Massachusetts, and back to the airport in 12 minutes 48 seconds piloting an Aeronco motored Wright monoplane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Joseph Chinder
Providence
Barrington
Warren
Swansea
Mass
Kinder
Will of Helen B Munro admitted to probate in court
The semi monthly probate session presided by Judge E L Leahy admitted the will of Helen B Munro also known as Eleanor B Munro to probate. Rebekah W Church named executrix without an executrix named in the will. Bond set at 10000 with Anna M Church as surety. F Reginald Dimond named appraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Probate
E. L. Leahy
Helen B Munro
Eleanor B. Munro
Rebekah W. Church
Anna M. Church
F. Reginald Dimond
Annual Playground Pet Show and Closing Day Contests Friday
Tomorrow afternoon on Bristol Common a pet show for children will award prizes for pets and birds with six prizes. Exhibits on leashes or in cages. Next Friday afternoon the annual closing day races and athletics for boys and girls will draw a large crowd with ribbons for winners. Doll carriage show is omitted this year due to decoration by older participants. Bath house to stay open for two more weeks, says George R. Fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Common
Boardrah Retreation
Sit
George R. Fish
Lathes and Boy Scout Notes at Camp Takarest Camp
The Bristol County District Boy Scout Camp Takarest on Mt. Pleasant Bay hosts two weeks of varied activities. Scout Test Work earns special pay while patrols begin pioneer projects for the upcoming 250th anniversary program next month. Visitors include state and town officials and local fire companies. The district plans an annual outing and barbeque next weekend, with a closing party and farewell banquet on Saturday August 3. Labor Day ends the season. Troops meet this week to finalize plans for the 25th anniversary. The Sea Scouts met. Troop 1 will meet Wednesday, Troops 2 and 4 Friday, and Troop 5 Monday evening in the Scout Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takarest
Bristol County
Mt. Pre Bay
Sea Scouts
First Series Game Delayed by Rain Whirlwinds Cranstons Reschedule
Rain forced postponement of the Little World Series opener between the Whirlwinds and Cranstons. Managers Marshall and Alesio moved the game to Wednesday at 6 15 PM with Bussy Brown likely to pitch for Whirlwinds and the Cranstons fielding their usual lineup. The match features several strong semi professional players and a heated rivalry expected to draw patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whirlwinds
Cranstons
Cooper
Brown
Crans
MLS Deans
Bayery
Joe Marshall
Sab Alesio
Butsy
Providence
Cranstoffs
Stevens
Grego
Sousa
Bail
Menard Brothers
Sal. Sevigny
Joe Kelley
Carpi
DiAngelo
Jim
Mirsch Gallagher
Chantone
Casper
E. Menard
Ethier
L. Gladée
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Companiae
Doorty
Shore of
Lédhig
Fates
Susiday
AUTO
Hillside Tea Room
Mae McMillan
Elmwood Beauty Shop
Elmwood Avenue
Tel
Broad
Providence, R. I
Pastime Theatre
Lawrence Tibbett
The
Metropolitan Opera House
Talking Picture Horizon
Catherine Dale Owen
Stan Laurel
Oliver Hardy
Warner Baxter
Pathe News Pathe
Dorothy Mackaill
FOX News
George Bancroft
Mary Astor
At & P
Woolworth’s
Alice White
Wm. W. Perry
Hezekiah Usher Munro
John Usher
St. Michael's
DeWolf Hopper
Hotel Ansonia
New York City
Mrs. Perry T
England
Chamber of Commerce
Ernest J. Taylor
Taylor
Bristol Max
Jan My
Probate
BOY Scout
Bristol Phenix
Yutat At
Edward D. Kunz
Optometrist
Colt Farm
Jersey
Coltviakari
Ric Colt Farm
H. Dew
Allen
Ion
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