Bristol marks 61st Independence Day with three day celebration
About 90 000 people watched Bristol New England's festivity as the town closed a three day Fourth of July program highlighted by a large Commonwealth fireworks display. Police reported two minor auto incidents and no major disturbances. The parade featured 11 divisions with military units, sailors from Newport, a national guard contingent, Boy and Sea Scouts, Portuguese American groups and many local clubs led by Col Merton A Cheesman.
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Bristol Common
Massachusetts
Anthony J. Ferrara
Norman Lowden
Thames Street
Newport
Earl Ko Lowden
Margaret Capazara
of & Gesler
Providence
John Capazaro
Staton
Silvia
High Street
Hludson Mass
Mary
Anthony Verrara
Grover Smith
Edward L. Leahy
Azelle, Marnee
Jean deRocha
John Church, Jr
Harry DeWolf Allen
Nancy Allen
O’brien
Ruth Palmer
Mary Mason
Allan Poole
James F Meiggs
Bristol Train of Artillery
Raymond Sartin
Col Cheesman
L. H Calland
William H Angevine, Jr
Bere Aline
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Saidyers
Fort Adams
Henry Hambrick
Newport Naval Training Station
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Newport Post
American Legion
George Long
USS Hamilton
Newport Sons of the Legion Bugle and
Harry Amery
Bristol’s National Guard
Jieut Bow Wall
Universal Fife and Drum Corps
Webster Mass
James Burke
243Rd Coast Artillery
Rhode Island
William Harrington
Daniel G Coggeshall
Stark-Parker Post
Dons Flynn
St Joseph’s
Westerly
Bernard Menigh
George B. Fish
St Charles Bugle
Donald Remington
Bristol Boy Scouts
Warren
Barrington
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Waitham Shield
Paartners
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Joseph Sousa
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Tiverton
Isabel Arruda
Ro Perron Bristol
Joseph Buecer Post
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West Warwick
Maurice Princess
Providence Aerie
Henry Foss
Central Falls Aerie
Hbaton
Thomas R Furey
Guiteras Memorial
Eagles
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Pat Horgan
William Pinch
George C Moore
Ruth Thompson
Fourth Ward
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Walter Munroe
William T. O'Donnell
Fred
Malafronte denies driving to endanger in fatal crash
Owney Malafronte aged 23 pleaded not guilty in Fifth District Court to driving to endanger life after his car struck and killed Mrs Mars Mendes Duarte 53 on Wood Street. The case was continued for trial with $2000 bail. Funeral services for Mrs Duarte were held at St Elizabeths Church.
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Mary Duarte
Fifth District
Owney Malafronte
Mars Mendes Duarte
Franklin Street
Tril
Duarte
Frankie Duarte
Colt Memorial High School
St Elizabeth's Church
Henrique Rocha
Antonio Rebello
Holy Rosary Church
Providence
Silvino Raposa
John Vera
Seraphine Rego
Manuel Olver
Joseph Sousa
William Pontes
Manuel Duarte
St Mary’s Cemetery
St Elizabth’s
Malafronte
Pasquale
John A. Mellone
Theodore Duarte
St Michael’s
Azores
Manuel Costa Mendes
Bristol
Frank
Manuel
Regina Santos
Phoebe Costa
Manuel C Mendes
Herreshoff Heads Bristol Nurses Drive Campaign
Moa Pita Ay Fierresiogi named chairman of the Bristol District Nursing Association drive to raise 1650 across a week starting Friday. Other committee members include Charles B Rockwell Wallis E Howe Mrs Nathaniel Herreshoff Norton Minderstein Judge Edward I Leahy and Edward J Fitzgerald.
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Moa Pita Ay Fierresiogi
Bristol District Nursing Assoration
Hoffias
Eostt Orbanieee
District Nurses Association
Charles B Rockwell
Bristol
Wallis E Howe
Nathaniel (. Herreshoff
Norton Minderstein
Edward I. Leahy
Edward J ¥Tzgerald
Calt Memorial High School
Bristol Colt Alumni Plan August Dance for Fund Drive
The Bristol Colt Alumni Association fixed August 6 for a dance at Colt High auditorium to support senior high athletics. Erik Bense chairs the committee with Mars Grimo Rose Fornusano Sylvia Pagnano Grenevieve Pagnano Laura Balzano and Josephine Cortelles named as members. An all male volunteer crew will be appointed at this week's meeting.
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Bristol Colt Alumni Association
Colt High School
Erik Bense
Mars Grimo Rose Fornusano
Sylvia Pagnano
Grenevieve Pagnano
Laura Balzano
Josephine Cortelles
Two Accidents Mar Clean Bristol Holiday Record
Two minor crashes mar Bristol police records for Oliver Patnaude and Michael Guglielmo on State Street and Church Street. No injuries reported. Crombeau and Nsstrom vehicles sustained slight damage to fenders and bumpers.
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Bristol
Oliver Patnaude
Hope Street
State Street
Michael Guglielmo
Randall Street
Cranston
Lucien Crombeau
Wendell Street
Pawtucket
Church Street
Wood Street
Carl Haystrom
Read Street
Riverside
Crombeau
Nsstrom
Health unit to hold vaccination clinics for school entrants
Dr John Castronove director of the southeastern district health unit will give vaccinations to local children entering school this fall. Clinics are scheduled for next Monday and Tuesday mornings at 9 o clock.
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Thet
John Castronove
Southeastern District Health Unit
Town announces two clinics for smallpox vaccination
Dr Castronovo says state law makes immunization compulsory for school entry. Parents who want children in fall classes must vaccinate.
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Castronovo
Officers to be named by Kearney Post American Legion
Commander Charles E Burns announced Bertram W Wall will head a three member nominating committee for October elections. The panel includes Past Commander Joseph W Enes and Joseph Bruno. The first slate will be presented at the September meeting.
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Kearney
American Legion
Charles E. Burns
Bertram W Wall
Joseph W Enes
Joseph Bruno
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Outing at Fort Phoenix Mass
The senior choir will hold its annual outing on Sunday July 25 at Fort Phoenix Mass. Private cars will convey picnicers. A basket lunch, sporting activities and bathing are planned. Chairwoman Mrs Dora L Iannuccillo leads the arrangements with Miss Mary Santo John P Marshall James Salzano and Michael W Pasquarelli assisting.
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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Fort Phoenix
Mass
Dora L Iannuccillo
Mary Santo
John P Marshall
James Salzano
Michael W Pasquarelli
Hut Correira to Hurl for Ever Readys Thursday
Hut Correira, longtime star of the Ever Ready pitching staff, will begin the season Thursday evening on the Common against Defiance. He will be opposed by fellow ace Andy D Ambrosio, promising a battle royal for local fans.
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Hut Correira
Firemen
Andy D'Ambrosio
Know New England Contest Sees Wide Entry Drive In Week Two
The Know New England contest by the New England Press Association attracts thousands across New England with many aiming to prove knowledge of regional facts. entrants are urged to print legible names and include a 10 cent entry fee weekly with options to obtain last week’s questions by writing to the Contest Editor in Boston or the paper.
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New England Press Association
Boston
Beacon Stret
Massachusetts
Mon day parade lights up town in sun after rain breaks
Citizens enjoyed a classic old time celebration with a large parade fife and drum corps and a ball game. The weather cooperated after several rainy days attracting thousands to watch the event and participate in the street festivities.
Former Bristolians Return for Grand Fourth Celebration
The article notes many former Bristolians visiting home for the Fourth festivities and more who wished they could join. A non resident observer adds she believes Bristol's celebration surpasses any she has seen.
Bristol program praises longtime pageant leader's work
Speech by John Adams attributed to Daniel Webster drawn from memory, received as one of the finest examples of its kind. The event credited a key organizer for vast preparation and staging of historical features, including a noted performance by Lucien figures.
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Crtvars
Lucien
John Adams
Chaniel Webster
Bristol
Noise Disrupts Local Pageant Hurting Miss Spooner
A reader complains about loud firecrackers near a pageant causing distraction and anxiety for Miss Spooner and the performers. The note urges action to stop the disturbance and protect the program’s smooth running.
Pageant Noise Control Urged At Guiteras Memorial School
A columnist urges outdoor pageant use to reduce firecracker noise on the Common. They call on Chief Ferrara to warn against unnecessary noise during the Fourth of July celebration and to mass police presence if needed to ensure the pageant remains crackler free.
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Guiteras Memorial School
Ferrara
Firecracker tradition sparks Fourth of July reflections
The speaker recounts contrasting celebrations in Virginia and New England. He notes Christmas Day noise from firecrackers and describes practices near churches, suggesting national holiday customs vary by region and time.
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Methodist Church
Virginia
Newport News
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