Bristol Fourth of July Parade Vies as Longest Yet
Community spirit shone in Bristol as the Fourth of July parade and related events drew thousands. A sunlit afternoon gave way to a brief hailstorm and light showers during ball games, while trains and cars brought crowds into town. The day featured a grand parade with police, Boy Scouts, firemen, Red Cross, and civic groups, a National Salute at 6:00 am, church bells, and concerts, leaving residents with a memorable Independence Day.
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Bristol
Trinity Church
Red Cross
James W Goff
Harold J Gross
Asa W Hathaway
Ponta Delgada Brass Band Leads Allied Nations Float
The Ponta Delgada Brass Band from the Portuguese societies joins the Seventh Division parade. Luigi Malafronte serves as marshal, with Banda Acoriana led by Antonio P DaSilvia and Banda Italiana representing the Italian colony.
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Ponta Delgada
Luigi Malafronte
Banda Acoriana
Antonio P DaSilvia
Banda Italiana
Military unit list and officers for first division parade
First Division officers and units listed include Col John H Bailey marshal for the First Light Infantry Band SA US Navy United Train of Artillery Providence Col M A Cheesman commanding Kentsh Guards East Greenwich Col M A Newtombe commanding Bristol Train of Artillery Major Stephen Bourn commanding Bristol Constabulary Capt W Fred Williams commanding Junior Navy League Capt Leo Carleton Colt commanding Guard of Honor The Colonial Coach
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John H Bailey
Sta First Light Infantry
US Navy United Train of Artillery
Providence
M A Cheesman
Kentsh Guards
East Greenwich
M A Newtombe
Bristol Train of Artillery
Stephen Bourn
Bristol Constabulary
W. Fred Williams
G “ Junior Navy League
Leo Carleton Colt
Guard of Honor
Colonial
Second Division First Sérat Boy Scout Band Detail
George R Fish marshal leads Bristol Troop No 1 in a parade of Boy Scouts from Providence North Providence Pawtucket East Providence and Cranston with William Amanna commanding.
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George R.fish
Bristol
Boy Scouts
Willam Amanna
Providence
North Providence
Pawtucket
East Providence
Cranston
Firefighting Officers Listed in Third Division Roster
Joseph E Simmons and Marshal King Philip Fife and Drum Corps Board of Fire Engineers Walter H Coggeshall named among officers. King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co Dreadnaught Hook Ladder Hose Co appear in the roster with leading roles.
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Joseph E Simmons
King Philip Fife and Drum Corps Board of Fire Engineers
Walter H Coggeshall
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co
King Philp Steam Fire Engine Co
Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder & Hose Company
Fourth Division War Service Flag Bearers Named
Mrs Elizabeth Gladding leads the Fourth Division while Marshal Herreshoff directs the Marine Band Service Flag Bearers. Relatives in the war are represented by Court Alice Foresters Miss Alice McHugh and Burnside Lodge K of P Stephen Hopkins acting as Commanding officers.
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Elizabeth Gladding
Herreshoff Marine Band Service
Alice Foresters
Alice McHugh
Burnside Lodge
Stephen Hopkins
Fifth Division Leads Parade of Local Organizations
Douglas Morey presides as marshal for a Bristol parade featuring National India Rubber Co units, the Red Cross groups from Junior Red Cross and National India Rubber Co, and a Bristol float highlighting civic charity efforts.
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Douglas Morey
Marshal Staff
National India Rubber Co
Bristol Red Cross National India Rubber Co Red Cross
Red Cross
Eighth Division Parade Honors National Service Members
The Eighth Division parade featured many relatives of National service members, with a large patriotic display. A 377 star community service flag was carried by 12 white dressed young ladies, and floats showcased Red Cross, Knights of Pythias, Portuguese and American-Italian colonies, plus Allied nations in themed tableaux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P Gladding
Order of Foresters
Red Cross
James F Lavander
St. Micheles
Don Luiz Felippe
Madeirense
Espirito Santo
Manuel Spinuel
Jose Bulhoes
Jose Cabral
Alexander Goulart
Victorino Tenxeira
Eliza Howe
Knights of Pythias
Uncle Sam
Goddess of Liberty
Andrew Campbell
Oscar Gablinski
Samuel Smith
United States Navy
Oliver J Lemaire
United States Army
P.flodt
United States
Portugal
American Red Cross
America
Liberty
Giuseppina Velleca
Sam
Rosa Palumbo
Italy
Memny Lombardo
United States of America
Antonietta de Gregorio
France
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B. V. D. Varsity
Cooper
Bates
Connery
Henry H.polytan Studio
State Street
Star Theatre
William Fox
Tom MIX
the House OF Hate
Triangle
the News
Matt and
Jeff
Ruth Roland
Phoenix
Manuel Spiauel
Willam P Paine
Marshal Automobiles Babbitt
GAR
George L. Drowne, Jr
Maus S Wheelright
John G Stewart
Fred Wilbur
Robert J Anderson
John G. Birtwistle
John W Church
John J Corcoran
Sergi Thomas Dwyer, Jr
James P. Fay
Ralph W Holt
Benjamin F Lindemuth
Walter E Munroe
Charles B Rockwell
Hope Street
Thermos
Edward D. Kunz Gonican
F. Tremieres
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Franklin Street Garage CO
Franklin Street
Tel
Bristol 339
R. A. Deslauriers
Autos and Supplies
Goodyear Tire and Service Station
Polarine
Axi
Metro Pictures
Viola Dana
Pathe Weekly
Triangle Comedy
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