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Funeral of Walter DeForest Brown Held in Rehoboth
The funeral for Walter DeForest Brown who drowned when his canoe overturned last Friday was held yesterday. The service at his home on State Street began at 10:80 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Locke, many attendees, and a hymn. Bearers and attendees, including National India Rubber Co. officials and local workers, lined the procession. Burial followed at Rehoboth Cemetery beside his relatives, with a large floral tribute from U.S. Rubber Co. directors and many local groups.
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Walter DeForest Brown
Barborn
Charles A. Emerson
New York
U. S. Hubber Co
George Schlosser
Woonsocket
Alicea
National India Rubber Co
Wendell RK. Davia
William McCaw
National India Rubber Company
Albert B. Pratt
Lindenville
George Carpenter
Providence
Rehoboth
Mr. Brown
Strauta
Brown
Temple Quartet
LeBaron B. Colt
LeBaron C. Colt
Homer B. Sawyer
U. S. Rubber Co
Shoe Room and Wire Department
Republican Town Committee
Bristol Yacht Club
Board of Managers
Bristol Y. M. O. A
Bowling League
Hustlers
Moellifluants
Bristol Camp Modern Woodmen of America
Lewis Lodge
Ancient Order of United ‘Workmen