Bristol July Fourth celebration draws thousands
Thousands of visitors witness a Bristol Fourth of July display with a fireworks show on the Common and a large bonfire at the town dump on Wood Street ushering in The Fourth. Open house events mark the holiday as bands, parades, and gatherings abound around Bristol Harbor and Mount Hope Farm.
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Bristol
Wood Street
Rhode Island Concert Band of
Providence
Bristol Common
Charles Butterfield
Pasquale Granieri
Political Groups Name District Committee Members Listed
Under the new caucus law Dr. John R. Bernardo and Anthony J. Nunes forwarded district committee selections to state chairs. Republican First District names include Bernardo Dixon Flint Newbold Sylvia Gladding. Second District lists Magee Johnson Mossop deCosta LaRuggiere Wylie. Democratic First District names Leahy Pagnano Estrella. Second District lists Fish Cotey D Angelo.
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John R. Bernardo
Republican Town Committee
Anthony J. Nunes
Democratic Town Committee
Dr. Bernardo
Wiliam G Dixon
Madeline Flint
Helen Newbold
Joseph Sylvia
Elizabeth Gladding
John R. Magee
Albert Johnson
Wallace Mossop
John deCosta
Vasta la Ruggiero
James F Wylie
Edward L. Leahy
Pasquale Pagnano
Anabel Estrella
George R Fish
Mary Cotey
A. F. D'Angelo
Funeral rites for Elizabeth V. O Connor at St Marys
Funeral service for Miss Elizabeth V. O Connor was held at St Marys Church with Rev Michael L Ryan officiating. Bearers Ed ward Quirk Bernard Breen Thomas Fae Inhn Taprnee need Take Or nor and Edward Mc Cabe. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery Warren.
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Michael L. Ryan
Teruiem
Elizabeth V. O'Connor
St Mary's Church
Edward Quirk
Bernard Breen
Thomas Fae Inhn Taprnee
Edward McCabe
Providence
St Mary's Cemetery
Warren
Annual Carnival on K of C Grounds
Upcoming event from August 1 to August 6 on the K of C grounds under the auspices of K of C No 379 and Hope Circle No 70 ZPD of I. Community activities and attractions announced for this period.
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K of C
K of C No 379
Hope Circk
ZPD of
Radio and TV Selections Shape Summer Broadcasts
Betty Lou Gerson and Joseph Ainley return from a Caribbean cruise to star in Win Your Lady replacing Tyrone Power. CBS picks up First Nighter on Sept 2 after NBC success. Actors and writers news include Kostelanetz and Pons in Buenos Aires, Arnold hosting with Ameche abroad, Burns and Allen with Casa Loma, and various radio moves and mottos across Chicago and New York.
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Betty Lou Gerson
Joseph Ainley
Betty
Tyrone Power
Joe
CBS
NBC
New York
Tom Howard
George Shelton
Edgar Bergen
Charlie McCarthy
Andre Kostelanetz
Lily Pons
Buenos Aires
Edward Arnold
Don Ameche
Ameche
Europe
Les Tremayne
Barbara Luddy
California
Lee Gillette
Lee Gotch
Bob James
Lee Laetyn
Feast of Our Lady Mt Carmel Celebration Program
The official program for the Feast of Our Lady of Mt Carmel lists events on Friday July 15 with a baseball game and evening concerts, and Saturday July 16 with Mass, parades, races, band concerts, and a fireworks display. Numerous named subcommittees and leaders are noted for decorations, doll carriage parade, finance, publicity, and sports, plus an honorary committee.
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Academy Hall
Ralph Simonelli
Francis P Cuomo
Eugene Mansi
Nicholas Ruggiero
Carl Russo
James Velleca
Ralph Salvaggi
Domenico Pascybheury
John Santulli
Vincent Brunelli
Frank Malafronte
Felice Langello
Elia Guasti
Antonio Nappi
Caroline Squatrito
Theresa Turillo
Josephine Russo
Bridget Nastni
Lena Cristiani
Ida Principe
Mary Turillo
James J. Velleca
Joseph Santulli
Michael W. Pasquarelli
Antonio Guida
Domenic J. Vitiello
Domenic DeRiso
Louis A. Guida
Joseph F. Pannone
Philip Nastri
Raymond J Cavallar
Joseph Castronovo
Paul Bruno
Carmine J Matsano
Aime J Forand
Girardo Codola
Nicholas Pirra
George Solomenese
Crescenzo Della Morte
Egista Gogha
Charles P Falugo
Tuccn Capone
Emilio DD Jannucculo
Lombard Pozzi
John la Fazia
Joseph J Perrella
Carmine J Mansana
Joseph P Quartaro
Michael
Joseph
Margo
Matteo Principe
Carlo Carrulli
Matthew Capone
Michael Siciznane
Edward Rinald
Neo Oddehn Salvapan
Tans Nastri
Nichola Woghtera
Michael Turdle
Miasorronte Pamgene Vana
Jedtn
Ralph Simondly
Pdi
Giastianed
Domenne de
First Balloon Flight Recorded in Paris 1783
The first ascent occurred on October 15 1783 when Pilatre de Rozier supervised captive ascents of a Mongolfier balloon in Paris. On November 21 1783 de Rozier and the Marquis d Arlandes achieved the first free ascent from the Chateau de la Muette lasting about 20 minutes.
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Pilatre de Rozer
Paris
de Rozier
Marquis d'Arlandes
Chateau de la Muette
Rowan Tree Powers Dismissed Amid Changing Beliefs
The article notes that rowan trees were once credited with extraordinary powers by uneducated people. Modern understanding rejects these beliefs and suggests the many uses of the rowan fruit should be forgotten alongside old superstitions.
Funeral Rites Held For Amasa C Williston
Delegates from local fratern al organizations and the volunteer fire department attended funeral services for Amasa C Williston who died Friday afternoon after a two weeks illness Rev Charles E McKinley officiated at the Williston home 17 Constitution Street Burial followed at North Cemetery Six members of United Brothers Lodge O O F served as bearers Gladding Cheesman Card Coggshall Remieres and Dimond Williston a Bristol native and longtime resident was known for community work and minstrel days Born June 19 1855 he worked at National India Rubber Company and Bell Furniture Company retiring 13 years ago He was affiliated with United Brothers Lodge 55 years and with Wampanoag Encampment He also served in Bristols fire department Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company More recently he is survived by his widow Metta Dreyer Williston a son William R Williston of New York City a daughter Mrs Vincent J Pettine two nieces and two grandchildren
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Volunteer Fire Department
Amasa C. Williston
Charles E. McKinley
D. D
Congregational Conference of
Rhode Island
Williston
Constitution Street
United Brothers Lodge, O. O. F
William P. Gladding
Merton A. Cheesman
Raymond A. Card
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Walter T. Remieres
John G. Dimond
Bristol
Mr. Williston
Job
Elizabeth
Randall) Williston
Old Bristol High School
Old National India Rubber Company
Bell Furniture Company
United Brothers Lodge
Wampanoag Encampment
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Metta (Dreyer) Williston
William R Williston
New York City
Vincent J Pettine
Town
Best Musical and film lineup at the Ritz and 20th Century Fox
A mixed film slate featuring Reckless Living with Robert Wilcox and Nan Gres, Kentucky Moonshine with the Ritz Brothers, and Easy Come Easy Go. Also highlighted are Fred MacMurray in a swing band story with a coupe of stars and a Paramount musical set with Cocoanut Grove guests and The Yacht Club Boys.
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Universal
Robert Wilcox
Nan Gres
Jimmie Savo
William Lundigan
Fred MacMurray
Hornet Hilliard
Yacht Club Boys
Ben Blue
Paramount
Fred Mac Murray
Cocoanut Grove
Harriet Hilliar
Rufe Davis
Billy Lee
Harry Owens
Royal Hawaiian Orchestra
Local Ball Club Defeats House of David Nine 3 to 0
Foxy Marshall pitched and batted for Lincoln Hall as they blanked Grover Cleveland Alexander's House of David 3 to 0 at Guiteras Athletic Field. The floodlight game drew 609 fans after rain interrupted play with two bearded giants on base in the seventh.
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Foxy” Marshall
Grover Cleveland Alexander
House of David
Michigan Outfit
Guiteras Athletic Field
Jack Viera
Lincoln Hall
Pittsburgh Hoboes
Sea Scouts Form Beach Patrol Crew for Bristol Summers
Sea Scouts assign a three member beach patrol to monitor Narragansett and Mount Hope Bay shores this summer. Skipper Arthur J. Belmore says all are qualified life savers ready to render first aid.
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Ae Aie
Bristol
Arthur J. Belmore
Narragansett
Mount Hope Bay
Belmore
Sidney Herreshoff
Vigilant Mariners Plan Bristol Boat Cruise Dance
Vigilant ship members prep an annual dance set for July 22 at the Bristol Yacht Club. The Bristol mariners will host plans with Ruth Molasky as chair and a committee handling publicity tickets orchestra posters subscriptions and refreshments through July events. Boat owners Mr and Mrs Irving Johnson consent to allow the crew a cruise aboard the Yan kee with the Bristol group to come aboard soon.
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Bristol
Irving Johnson
Johnson
Bristol Yacht Club
Ruth Molasky
Peggy Mathewson
Viola LeClerc
Sylvia Pagnano
Clara Herreshon
Jessie Sanford
Antonette Campanella
Natalie Herreshoff
Fautha Brown
Hall
Barbara Huestis
Peggy Gonnors
Rhoda Levy
Rhoda Hobson
Leah Eisenstadt
Ruth Sanford
Constance Campanella
Caroline Salzano
See nee Elizabeth Roderick and John Borges Wed
Miss Elizabeth B. Roderick daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Roderick of 8 Jewett avenue this town and John Borges of Naugatuck Conn were united in marriage Saturday morning at St Elizabeths Church Rev Henrique Rocha officiated The altar was decorated with red and white roses Maid of honor was Miss Bertha D Roderick Best man Daniel Rade Ushers were Arthur Roderick and J F Sousa The organist Anna Peters sang and played traditional wedding marches The bride wore white chiffon with train and veil and carried a Colonial bouquet Guests were served a wedding breakfast at the Warren Hotel and a reception at the bride’s home The couple will reside in Naugatuck where Mr Borges works for United States Rubber Products Inc
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Elizabeth B. Roderick
Frank Roderick
Jewett Avenue
This Town
John Borges
Naugatuck
Conn
Anthony Borges
Doran Avenue
Bristol
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Henrique Rocha
Bertha D. Roderick
Daniel Rade
Arthur Roderick
J. F. Sousa
Anna Peters
Anthony J. Nunes
Warren Hotel
New Hampshire
White Mountains
Mr. Borges
United States Rubber Products, Inc
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