Thousands in Town To See Ath Parade In Fine Weather
Thousands gathered for Bristol's 181st Independence Day parade with Mrs. M. Theresa Donovan leading the chief marshal's division. Fire engines started from Highland Church Street as spectators braved rain earlier but enjoyed ideal weather for the march. The procession featured military units civic groups patriotic floats antique cars cycles and a finale of fire engines with youngsters aboard.
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Bristol
M. Theresa Donovan
Highland Church Sts
Bristol Observance Highlights First Woman Led Parade
The Bristol observance featured Mrs Donovan leading the procession amid strong applause. Rotary Club members, including Emma Rounds, contributed musical support as aides. The Nike installation was officially named Mount Hope Battery, 739th AAA Missile Battalion, with Lt. L. Nelson presiding. Distinguished guests included Senator Theodore Francis Green, Maj. Gen. John M. McGreevy, and Secretary of State John A. Notte.
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Bristol
Pras
Donovan
Rotary Club
Emma Rounds
Mathias Brito
Mount Hope
739Th
AAA Missile Battalion
U.S
Theodore Francis Green
John M. McGreevy
Secre
John. A. Notte
Army
Navy
Nike Installation Named Mt Hope Battery At Ceremonies
State and local officials attended a public ceremony unveiling the Mt Hope name for the Nike installation. The 88th Army Band performed from Ft Devens while Chaplain Capt Mashburn gave the invocation. Lt Col Lawrence Ligon welcomed guests and Rudolph B Haffer introduced the guest of honor John W Haley, who reviewed Mount Hope’s history. Col Robert W Hainsworth, commander of 1$th AAA Group, read the order designating the new name and unveiled the sign. The national anthem followed. the ceremony closed with remarks by Capt John N Clair amid a parade noted for many military units and strong showings. Lt Col Edward J Fitzgerald, superintendent of schools, led the first division as parade chairman and received praise for his efforts during the 275th anniversary celebration.
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88Th Army Band
Ft. Devens
Mass
James T. Mashburn
739Th
Nike Bn
Lawrence Ligon
Rudolph B Hafferefer
John W. Haley
Mount Hope
Robert Ww. Hain
John N. Clair
Bristo
Amiens
Edward J Fitzgerald
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N. Ray
Mt. Howe
L. Nelson
Louise Bettencourt
St. Elizabeth St
Joseph Pannone
Lee
Nike
Mt. Hope Battery
Mt. Hope
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