Bristol Keeps Fourth of July Traditions Amid Economic Struggles
Bristol welcomes back residents living elsewhere for the Fourth of July celebration with dignitaries Senator Jesse H. Metcalf and Representative Francis B. Condon attending. The town highlights ongoing industry recovery, unemployment concerns, and new plants, while praising civic groups and schools keeping traditions alive despite budget cuts.
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Colt Alumni Stages Fifth Annual Ball
The Bristol Colt Alumni Association held its fifth annual balloon at the Colt auditorium drawing 200 plus attendees. The grand march led by Herbert Burnham and Roberta Munro featured a spotlight by Harry To Young, with music by the Melodians of Providence and a large roster of alumni and guests listed among the attendees.
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Charles O'Keefe
Elizabeth Dwyer
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Bristol Resident Returns From Coast Trip and Legal Decree
Mrs Marguerite Plowers Till returned to Bristol Friday after an extended trip to the Pacific Coast. On June 6 in Reno Nevada she was granted an absolute decree for divorce from Harald. Mrs Pddlb spent several days in Pasadena California as the guest of Mrs Frank Forcheever. Mrs MeibKeever was formerly Miss Marie Church of Bristol and was for several years an English instructor at Colt Memorial High School. Mrs fill also visited in Spokane Washington and Detroit Michigan and attended the World's Fair at Chicago.
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Parade Invitation from Bristol Chief Marshal
The Chief Marshal of the Grand Military Firemen's and Civic Parade invites all Bristol citizens to join his dismounted staff or to ride in the parade. Due to tight timing this is the sole formal invitation extended.
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Holiday notices and greetings sweep Bristol area
The report lists residents visiting relatives over holidays and locals returning from Rhode Island camps. It notes a hospital transfer for Mrs. Frank Romano and a new hat shipment at Blue Bird Shop. It also mentions a deed transfer on Metacom avenue and an upcoming Reha Lodge social event on High Street.
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Add Fellows’ Hall
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Fannie Abbott
Mina Alder
Elizabeth Gladding
Lida Crown
Etta Luther
Elizabeth Pettine
Hattie Northup
Town Council Meeting Highlights and Italian Lodge Installations
The town Council met Thursday evening and Dr and Mrs A F S D Angelo entertained 17 guests at a luncheon bridge last Friday at Ann's Tavern Wilmington Mass Newly elected officers of the Santa Maria Maddalena Costiera d Aalfi Lodge Order Sons of Italy will be installed July 16 at the headquarters on East State Street Grand Lodge officials Luigi Conti and Adamo Aiello will be the installing officers
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Edna McMillan Weds Bristol Leader Harold Hill in Reno
In Reno on June 14 Rev Brewster Adams officiated the wedding of Edna McMillan to former Bristol Town Council President Harold E Hill. The ceremony followed by a Riverside Hotel breakfast sent the couple to San Francisco. Edna, daughter of Amanda McMillan, and Harold Hill, longtime Reno resident and Bristol Sewer Commission chair, were attended by Esther McMillan with best man Mitchell Armanko.
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Honeymoon Ends for A and P Meat Cutter Mr Carlo Ritorno
Mr Carlo Ritorno, a longtime A and P meat cutter at the uptown store, has returned to duty after a honeymoon tour including Niagara Falls and Montreal. He wed Miss Florence Moretti on June 17 at St Marys Church, Cranston, and hails from Warren.
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Brick weight and size estimation in a common brick
The article states common brick weighs about 120 pounds per cubic foot. It notes brick volume facts with a calculation showing 16 500 cubic inches or 914 cubic feet, yielding an approximate weight of 1 140 pounds.
Towering Waterspouts Reach Above Sea Surface
A reported sea phenomenon shows waterspouts averaging about a thousand feet tall, with rare cases extending more than a mile above the water. Mariners note these atmospheric columns form over open water and can drift with gusty winds offshore.
Circus Granted In Town For July 18 Show
World Brothers animal circus received town permission to perform on July 18. The event mobilizes 21 motor trucks and will net about $100 in revenue for the town. A $75 deposit was posted as good faith to restore the common after the performance.
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Water battle finalists named for Bristol County trophy
Ever Ready Engine and Hose of this town and the Massasoit Hook and Ladder of Warren will meet in the Bristol County water battle final for the Governor Green trophy after Saturday wins. Capt. Louis Cirillo leads Ever Ready, Massasoit is led by Lesle Howard with coach Leo Smith.
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Samovar Definition and Uses Across Regions
A samovar is a copper urn used in Russia and eastern countries to boil water for tea with live coal in a central tube. Similar vessels in China keep soups hot at table.
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Bristol School Painting Bid Notice
The Bristol RI School Committee invites sealed bids for Reynolds Byfield and Mason School painting work. Bids due by 5 PM July 10 at Reynolds School office. bids to include plaster repair painting ceilings and wainscoting with specified finishes and separate bids for basement areas and varnish. Separate envelopes mark Painting Bid. contract awarded as per committee.
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