Bristol 1880 Fourth of July Celebrations Open with Cannon and Parade
Bristol observed the 104th anniversary of Independence with a weeklong series of events. The Bristol Train of Artillery fired a 6 o'clock salute, bells rang all day, and a 10 o'clock parade featured 40 artillery troops and a cornet band. A baseball game between local clubs drew crowds on the Common, followed by another salute at 6 pm and harbor boat races. An 8:45 pm promenade concert on Col. Colt’s lawn lit the streets with candles, fires, and fireworks as residents waved flags and celebrated into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Light Infantry
Cahill
Donsocket
Bristol
Bristol Train of Artillery
Richard B. Franklin
Bristol Cornet
James Allen
Artillery
Bristols
Bristol Club
Providence
A . Arene
Col. S. ‘Fe Colt
Parade Lineup Details for Bristol Event and Veterans Groups
A long parade lineup lists police units, military bands, color guards, and veterans organizations from Rhode Island and nearby areas. Named groups include the Providence Marine Corps of Artillery Band, 152nd Fighter Squadron, American Legion posts, VFW posts, Forty and Eight Voiture units, and other entering contingents. The roster names multiple divisions, marshal roles, and associated lines of march for the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond A. Thomas
American Legion
Warren
Unclear historical note on Eugene Penty and associates
Fragmentary OCR text references Eugene C. Penty and several indiscernible names and terms. The lines lack coherent events, dates, or locations to identify a concrete news item or outcome. Further readable context is required to produce a factual headline and summary.
Warren Little League 12th Division Opens Play
Ralph F. Kinder serves as marshal for the Warren Little League 12th Division opening event featuring the Colt Band and antique cars in a community celebration.
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Little Bigger League
Colt Band
Warren Little League
Ralph F. Kinder
Marshal Antique Cars
July 3 Community Schedule With Concerts and Events
July 3 activities include a noon teen event and Haas Sr SP ree classification for officers. A 7 pm band concert at Colt Memorial runs to midnight, followed by a block dance on High Street near Reynolds School. A 10 pm dance at Vee Club honors ships, bonfire at Town Garage on Mike Hope Avenue, and a 6 am firing at Colf Menhil High School. Also mentions Koréan bribes case and New England veteran firemen meeting. antique and ee detect begins at Com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee
Haas
Colt Memorial
High Street
Reynolds School
Town Gerage
Mike ¢ Hope Avenue
Colf Menhil
Scheel
You‘ Eben Yang
Prince Jan Eet Tain
New England
Girls Welcome Navy Ships in Bristol Harbor
Two US Navy destroyers, USS Hazelwood and USS Charles J. Badger, anchored at Bristol Harbor for a four day Fourth of July celebration. Navy officials, local dignitaries, and eight young ladies launched from the ships at noon. Events include a block dance, formal dance at the Yacht Club, and a parade march.
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Badger
Bristol
Hazelwood
U. 8
Navy
Atlantic Fleet
Charles J. Badger
Tacoma
Paul A. Herzig
C. Paul Bruno
Phoenix
R. S. Bosworth, Sr
Ralph G. McCaw
Yacht Club
Ysis
Church Street
Theodore C. Aylward
Destroye
Richar Nilés
USN
John C. Borden
Dace
Finalive Agries
John Hazelwood
U. S. Naval Academy
Anonymous and Named Donors Listing Cash Contributions
A fragmented OCR list shows numerous donors including Mr Hope Brite Corporation Archie McLean Hawks Mrs Betty Colt Morey and others pledging amounts such as 100 5 and 8 dollars. The text mixes personal names organizations and sums with garbled fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie McLean Hawks
Mrs. Betty
Colt Morey
Also Mentioned on This Page
AIR Force
Shere
St. Michael's Bell Tower
America
Page
Motorcycle Police
M. D
Carmine J. Maisano
B. T. A. Destroyer Fleet
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Marine Corps of Artillery
Army Color Guard
Air Force Color Guard
25Th Signal Construction
Roswell
Bosworth, Sr
Naval
Uss Hazelwood
Uss Badger
US Coast Guard
Gol
Everett E. McMillan
243Rd Aaa Bn
152Nd Fighter Squadron
115Th Military
Police, R.ln.g
U. S. Rubber Co
Fire Dept
John Francis, II
Marshal Aides Drum Corps
V.F.W
Anthony C. Almeida Post
Pawtucket
Arthur Burton Post
Newport
Oliviera Post
Portsmouth
United Spanish War Veterans Veterans Home
Aid Areigh
FF & Bugle
Jae Orpen
Gisele Ios
Ile Bion
Daniel G. Sarah
Eugene C. Penty
Post’ Se Sexokeaters
Sympathy
Beadie
Bead
Owie Warnes Seer of
Egat
Bias Hyun ‘Dreuilion
A Coe
Ath Vents
Bristol Harbor
Hope Brite @ Corporation
Ma Ty
E. W. Beet Pay Bot Water Co
Ea Store, Inc
Bristol Mfg. Corp
Edith Howé DeWolt
Manny
R. Dimond
William
Marine. Corps
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