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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1940

Page

2

Bristol Fourth of July Parade Keeps Tradition Despite Rain

Bristol’s Fourth of July celebration carried on with the parade and an oration by Judge Mortimer A Sullivan. Spectators showed reverence as rain reduced participation, but the event remained traditional. disorder from nearby firecrackers marred the day, yet the committee led by James F Meiggs earned credit for persevering.

Mortimer A Sullivan Sullivan Bristol James F Meiggs

Community club outings and society visits listed

A series of notes records holiday visits by families from New York and Providence to local residents in Hope Street and surrounding areas. Meetings include Hope Circle Daughters of Tobaballa at K of Hall and Countryside Garden Club at Mrs. James Connors on Hope Street.

Eerie Sereed Tecedays Bristol R. I Reewell Phoenix Bull PF KB Gitres LOG Raisin Jees Wood Btree Sale F. Xavier. Street Td Connery, Cor Wood & Beate Staaa Cormaz S._F. .Bowler Luther Rosemary Eleanore New Reédford Leroy Bell Hope Street Hope Circle Daughters of Toabella Hall State Street James Connors Countryside Garden Club LeBaron Grant Waterman Street Providence M. Stuart Barr Mary and Alice Conway Dorothy N. Gay YMCA William Lewis Alves, Jr Laura Lopes Bradford Street Bristol

The Wings of the Dragon opens in Boston Sunday Advertiser

The Wings of the Dragon a thrilling new novel of a secret plot to conquer the world and sinister intrigues of the Orient begins serialization in the July 7 edition of the American Weekly Magazine in the Boston Sunday Advertiser.

Boston Sunday

Town schedule set for July 29 special meeting on relief funds

The town council announces a special financial town meeting for July 29 to decide on a $20,000 relief appropriation. Finance Chief Orlando Bisband cites limited funds and ongoing National Defense impacts, with March’s $20,495.30 taxpayers’ total and $3,349.54 state reimbursements shaping the request.

Rowal Counciil Ueeday Wight Finiaixcial Orlando J.bisband Lucien Capone Joseph A. Hammill Council J. Floyd Huestis Hammill Capone

Recruits Sought for Fort Devens Infantry Battalion

Fort Devens Massachusetts hosts the Second Battalion of the 26th U S Infantry seeking about 100 recruits. Recruiting Officer Lt Col John L Rice notes a First Corps Area quota of 2045 men by August 31. Benefits include rapid promotion and pay up to 157.50 monthly with full sustenance and housing.

26Th U. S. Infantry Fort Devens Mass John L. Rice Cavalry Rice

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