Marshall 79th Chief Marshal Milestone Revealed in 1834 Records
Capt. Raymond J. Makowsky becomes the 79th chief marshal in the Fourth of July parade, a role held by many multiple times. The 116th parade marks 75 consecutive years of the event, with a lengthy list of marshals dating back to 1834 including Col. Samuel P. Colt and John Adams Esq. across numerous decades.
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Raymond J. Makowsky
James F. O’wolf
W. H S Bayley
David A Colt
John Adams
John Gladding
James F. D’wolf
James F D'Wolf
James F. D'Wolf
Ambrose E. Burnside
James H West
Charles Sherry Jr
Alexander D'W Perry
John Y Lawless
James D'W Perry, Jr
Walter C. Barclay
Charles F. Page
Charles Gibson
James Dew. Perry Esq
Lewis Richmond
William J. Bradfor
William. B. D’wolf
Raymond H. P
Mark A. D'Wolf
Samuel P. Colt
Allen
Isaac F Williams
John H. Morriss
Isaac F. Williams
Gilbert Wilson
Richard B. Frankli
J Howard Manchester
H. Maitland Gibson
John J. Christie
HL Maitland Gibson
Henry M. Thompson
Charles F. Chase
Charles B. Rockwell
W Fred Williams
L. Maitland Minsher
L Maitland Minsher
Town Beach Set for Midweek Opening After Delays
Dr. Samuel D. Clark announced the town bathing beach at the Herreshoff boat yard will open by midweek, likely Tuesday, after a week of near completion. Work covers sunbathing and youth areas, a boardwalk, new toilets, showers, a raft with diving board, and park space at Hope and Burton streets pending final fixes.
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Samuel D. Clark
Herreshoff Boat Yard
Willse
William A. Regt
R. F Haffenreffer
Haffenreffer
Hope Street
Hope and
Burton Streets
Hope
Clark
Desk Set Award For Bristolian Marching Fourth
An attractive two pen desk set will go to the Bristolian traveling the longest distance to Bristol for the Fourth of July celebration. Residents should notify the committee by submitting a registration card with name and miles traveled at local stores. Cards due by 2 PM Sunday July 3 to John G Stewart at 2 Central Street. winner to ride in the parade and receive the prize at patriotic exercises.
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Bristol
Mally's Drug Store
Giusti’s
Bristol County Past Noble Grand Association Meeting Notes
The Bristol County Past Noble Grand Association held its second quarterly gathering at Mrs Wallace Steere’s Beach Terrace home with supper and movies. Guests came from Warren Seekonk and Bristol. The next meeting is set for Mrs Gladys Lindell’s Seekonk home in August.
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Bristol County
Oliver-Serpa Wedding Unites Local couples in St Elizabeth Church
Miss Deolinda Perry Serpa and Gilbert Manuel Oliver wed in a Saturday double ring ceremony at St Elizabeth's Church. Officiant Rev Jose J Pimental led nuptial Mass followed by dinner at the White Rail Riding Club and a reception at the bride's home. The bride wore white satin with chantilly lace and a beaded crown veil. she carried white roses with an orchid center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deolinda Perry Serpa
Manuel P. Serpa
Rosella Avenue
Gilbert Manuel Oliver
Sophie Oliver
Woodlawn Avenue
St. Elizabeth's Church
Jose J. Pimental
White Rail Riding Club
Jane Serpa
Manuel P. Serpa Jr
Anna Peters
Anthony Nunes
Marriage of Miss Margaret Partington and John Riley Jr
Miss Margaret Partington daughter of Mrs Joseph H Partington of 98 Constitution Street wed John Charles Riley Jr hospital corps man USN son of Mr and Mrs John C Riley Sr of Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania. The ceremony at St Marys Church followed by breakfast at Hearthstone House Seekonk. Bridesmaid Regina M Partington and best man Edwin P McCauley Chelsea Mass. Couple to honeymoon in New York and Pennsylvania and reside here after return.
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Margaret
Frances Partington
Joseph H. Partington
Constitution Street
John Charles Riley Jr
L c
USN
John C Riley Sr
Wilkes Barre
Penna
St Mary’s Church
Austin J. Smith
Hearthstone House
Seekonk
John R Partington
Regina M. Partington
Edwin P McCauley
Chelsea
Mass
Henry F. Serbst
Margaret O’brien
New York
Pennsylvania
Lavoies Celebrate Golden Anniversary in Church and Hall
Mr and Mrs Charles Lavoie of 106 State Street observed their 50th wedding anniversary with about 300 guests at a reception in K of C Hall on Sunday. They renewed vows at 9 AM Mass at St Mary's Church where a letter from Apostolic Delegate Cigognani conveyed papal congratulations. The couple, married in Fall River in 1899, previously lived in Warren and now reside here with their family including four children, 13 grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
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Charles Lavoie
State Street
K of C Hall
St Mary’s Church
Charles C. Curran
A. G Cigognani
Washington, DC
Pious XII
Lavoie
Fall River
Warren
New Haven
New London
Conn
Vermont
Rhode Island
Bristol Scouts and community groups join town parade
A detailed page lists Bristol County Scout troops J A S M units and troop leaders, Girl Scout groups, drum corps, bands, veterans and emergency services, parade divisions and marching formation from High street to Reynolds School reviewing stand, with floats and antique car group included.
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Bristol
Michael Flynn
Virgil Almeida
Joseph Almeida
Foster Price
Howard House
Bristol County
Margaret Guevremont
Patricia Foster
Ann Carreiro Arnold-Zwi
Harry R Gray
Board of Fire Engineers
Roger Willams
Bugle & Drum Corps
Bristol Fire Department
U. S Rubber Company
Fire Department
Bristol Emergency Rescue Squad
High Street
Hope
Hope Street
Franklin
High
Reynolds School
Court and
State Streets
State Street
Church Street
July Fund Acknowledgments Include Numerous Donors
A list of contributors to a July fund shows amounts from $5 to $15 donated by individuals and local businesses. Notable names include Mrs Lucy Annarummo, Gertrude D Drury, Earl P Mathewson, Russell G Colt, Marjorie van W Lyons, Joe Varro's Bakery, Midway Steak and Lobster House, and Antonio Rucci. Total recorded: 6-17-24 to 7-1.
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Kearney Post
The
American Legion
T P Warren
Lucy Annarummo
Gertrude D. Drury
Anne R Herreshoff
Earl P. Mathewson
Russell G. Colt
Marjorie van W. Lyons
Midway Steak & Lobster House
Joseph Sausone
William B. Farnsworth
Charles J Falugo
Antonio Rucci
Notice for bids on library painting and floor work
The Trustees of the Rogers Free Library will receive sealed bids by July 10 for painting and floor covering work at the Rogers Free Library. Contractors should apply for specifications at the library between 3 to 6 or 7 to 9. Secretary Board of Trustees of the Rogers Free Library.
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Rogers Free Library
Engagement announced in Allegan area
A notice reports Irene Hardie of Allegan Michigan engaged to Ferdinand Rezendes son of Joseph C Rezendes of Bay View avenue The amid social news notes a Past Noble Grands association gathering at Mrs Anna B Steere summer home with 22 attendees and a Frankfurt roast played games and watched movies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reba Rebecca Lodge
Anna B. Steere
Frankfurt
T. A. Hardie
Allegan, Michigan
Irene
Ferdinand Rezendes
Joseph C. Rezendes
Bay View Avenue
Estate sale hearing set for Bristol real estate
The estate of Mary A Galvin lists a sale of Bristol real estate under the petition of Administrator John W Church. A hearing is scheduled for Tuesday July 5 1949 before Clerk John W Church in the matter of the estate.
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Frank
Felicio
Louisa
Fflicio
Louisa C
David M. Felicio
Gano St
D.b.nct.a
Seeneir
Galvin Mary A
Bristol
Admirc T A
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Josephine Dod
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Joe Varro
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Manuel V Rego
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