Navy Ship Rhodes Returns From Europe Visit for Bristol Fourth
The USS Rhodes DER 384 has just returned from Antwerp after a nine day port call and a three week North Atlantic picket cruise. The 161 crew members from 31 states Washington D C and the Philippines experienced liberty in Portugal Belgium France Germany and Holland. A Kinder event in Antwerp featured an orphan group with ship escorts and a movie outing. The Bristol Fourth of July parade will showcase the Rhodes as a main attraction with several Rhode Island crew members among their ranks.
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Rhodes
Bristol
Antwerp
Belgium
Newport
North Atlantic
Portugal
France
Germany
Holland
Lisbon
Estoril
English Channel
Schelte
England
Brussels
Rhode Island
Mass
Weekly Danice Teo Be Held On Common Tonight
The town common hosts the second weekly dance tonight from 8 15 to 10 15 p m under the Board of Recreation with Miss Frances Bullock and Artie Pansa supervising. A scavenger hunt at five playground areas offers prizes, and due to a holiday youngsters will not attend the town beach Thursday and Friday afternoons.
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Board of Recreation
Frances Bullock
Artie Pansa
Agatiello
Morrow
Anthony E. Agatiello
Fr Rocha and Mrs Thomas Honored by Bristol Eagles
Rev Henrique Rocha pastor of St Elizabeths Church and Mrs Anthony S Thomas were feted at a testimonial dinner by Bristol Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles. The event, tied to new officers installation at White Rail Restaurant, honored Rocha for civic service though illness prevented his attendance.
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Henrique Rocha
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Anthony S. Thomas
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
White Rail
Father Rocha
John L. Rego
Azores Islands
United States
St. Elizabeth’s
St. Elizabeth’s School
CYO
Holgary Sodality
The
Children of Mary Sodality
Holy Name Society
American Red Cross
American Doughboy
Page
Pimental wins soapbox derby in Bayview Ave event
Jack Pimental 13 of 49 Olver St wins the Soapbox Derby first prize of 125 dollars in the Fourth of July celebration on Bayview Ave before about 2,500 spectators. Peter DeFelice and Paul Morris finish close behind. An accident occurs when Peter Rawson loses wheels but receives aid for bruises. Pimental earns a parade float in the seventh division. all drivers will be towed in the parade.
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Jack Pimental
Olver St
Bayview Ave
Pimental
Peter DeFelice
Paul Morris
Peter Rawson
Town Divides Into Eight Voting Districts
The town plans to double its voting districts from four to eight to meet a state limit of 1,200 voters per district. Rep district one has 3,446 and district two 3,765 eligible voters. A new map and district mod erators will follow, with polling places to be chosen for traffic safety considerations.
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Board of Canvassers
C. Thomas Campagna
Campagna
Anthony J. Dennis, Jr
July 4th Ball Set as Gala Night Event
Final plans for a gala ball the night before the Fourth are announced by Na G an Metecom subcommittee. Governor Roberts and Senator Brightman will lead the Grand March with naval officers in attendance. Tony Abbott’s orchestra provides music and a professional organizer will line up the march. Committee members include Mrs Newbold and Mrs Sturdevant with co-chairs handling tickets.
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Gladys Brightman
Rhodes
Bristol Train of Artillery
Tony Abbott
Newbold
Joseph G. A. Riccio
Sen. Brightman
Margaret Morris
Agnes Beavis
Jeremiah Romano
Raymond Sartini
Anthony J. Ferrara
Frank L. Martin
David Ferris
Earl G. Sturdevant
E. Hugh Holmes
Rogers Library Building Fund Donations Report
Mrs. Barnes Newberry Jr. announced additional donations to the Rogers Free Library Building Fund. Contributions listed include Hopkins & King 25 dollars, Hannah Kiernan 7 dollars, John G. Stewart 1 dollar, Nelson R. Cherry 25 dollars, H. B. Rockwell 25 dollars, Annie McCaughey 5 dollars, Stuart Barr 10.09 dollars, Salvatore Maisano 5 dollars, Anine V. Seymour 5 dollars, and others totaling 3 dollars.
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Rogers Free Library Building Fund
Barnes Newberry Jr
Hopkins & King
Hannah M. Kiernan
John G. Stewart
Nelson R. Cherry
H. B. Rockwell
Annie McCaughey
Stuart Barr
Harry. ‘Kebrek
William MacPherson
Salvatore Maisano
Anine V. Seymour
Also Mentioned on This Page
Navy
Europe
Christopher C. Petroff
Washington, D. C
Phillipine Islands
Rocha
Thomas
Anthony Agatiello
Joseph P. Murgo
Hector Massa
David Miserandino
John Pacheco
Frank Rawson
Lindsay Pendleton
George L. Green
Rogers Library Building Fund
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