Tribute to Dr Merriman Leads Town Fourth of July Program
Councilmen Paull and de Wolf named Dr Alfred M Merriman as general chairman for the Tercentenary Fourth of July events in Bristol. He organized the four day program with minimal initial funding, relying on local volunteers led by Mrs Fred M Dixon Jr. The community honors Merriman and Dixon for selfless service and successful celebration efforts.
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Paull
de Wolf
Alfred M Merriman
Merriman
Bristol
Salli Ln
Brodraby Thes
Fred M Dixon Jr
Dixon
Ap Ae
Belvedere
A M Merriman
Wil Preside
Borges Signs Ever Ready Contract in Baseball Preview
James Bobec reports that Manny Borees a Providence College standout signed with Ever Ready. The piece details roster notes for the OV oclock clash against Eddie But looks BOTAN, with Hut Correnra to pitch and Babe b thier catching. Manager Bulock plans strong vaulters as the tire men seek wins and a meeting on the beacon.
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Manny Borees
Colt Wemenal High School
Providence College
Jean Columbia Ball
Horans
Brenchy
Dare
Vanuel Morris
Tire
Povermors
Otine
Theo Sen
Vi Stars
Borges
Duke Nbbrusar
Warren
Amual
AllStars Cavallare
Ancient cliff dwelling hints at ancient apartment houses in Utah
A three story cliff dwelling with hundreds of rooms discovered in Utah suggests that ancient Indian races used apartment style housing. The find implies early urban living and complex architectural planning in prehistoric Southwestern America.
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Utah
Bennett Family Welcomes a Son on Sunday Morning
A son was born Sunday morning to Rt Rex and Mrs Granville G Bennett of Providence. Clarence Herreshoff of Washington D C visits his parents Mr and Mrs N G Herreshoff for a week. Mrs K R Moore and family of Bronxville N Y occupy a cottage on the South Warren shore for the summer. Mid-summer sale dresses $3 29 at Max Makowsky and Son Hope Street. Hope Wilkinson to George Spager engagement announced by parents Mr and Mrs Thomas W Clark of Orono Maine. James F Casey appointed cashier Bristol County Water Company local office succeeding Harris Murray. Casey resides at 706 Hope Street. Mrs Fred Brownell returns to Lydia Va from visit with son and daughter in law.
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Rex
Granville G. Bennett
Providence
K R Moore
Bronxville, N. Y
South Warren Shore
Max Makowsky and Son, Inc
Hope Street
Thomas W Clark
Orono
Maine
Hope Wilkinson
George Spager
New York City
James F. Casey
Bristol County Water Company
Harris
Murra
Casey
Fred Brownell
Lydia
High Stret
Local notices and social items from town and region
Births engagements travel plans and club meetings populate this civic round up. Maria Santos announces the birth of daughter Loraine while Mary L Breen heads for Hampton Beach for a 10 day vacation. The Countryside Garden Club and Trinity church groups plan gatherings and events.
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Mary L. Breen
High Street
Hampton Beach
N. H
Rising Portuguese-American youth leads July Fourth civic parade
A prominent young member of the Portuguese-American community led a grand civic parade on July Fourth, guiding veterans, firemen, and civic groups in a display of unity and pride within the town.
Bristol School Board to Meet for High School Renovation Bids
Bristol School Committee will open bids at its regular meeting Thursday night for major improvements and renovation work at Colt Memorial High School. Superintendent Elmer S. Mapes noted other school business will be discussed at the session.
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Bristol
Sternar
Colt Memorial High
Elmer S. Mapes
In Memoriam Died July 6 1924 Remembrance Verse
In our home he is fondly remembered sweet memories cling to his name Those who loved him in life love him in death the same Sal is remembered with affection by family and friends in this memorial note.
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Sal
Sailors Attend First Service Aboard Man of War
An on board Independence Day devotional aboard a ship drew sailors and officers to a chaplain led service. The setting sun sky and distant motor boats framed the scene as the crew listened and the benediction ended the memorable ceremony.
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Scribe
Wile Uth Rey
Maat
John Mederios Funeral Held in St Elizabeth’s Church
Funeral services for Joseph Mederios were conducted at 9:00 this morning in St Elizabeth’s Church. The Bristol resident for 26 years died Sunday at his home 13 Rock Street after a six month illness. He was 46, born in the Azores and worked in the National India Rubber Company wire division for nearly 20 years. His widow Mary Mederios and three daughters Dolotey Mello, Miranda Mederios and another unnamed daughter survive, along with two brothers in Portugal.
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St. Elizabeth's Church
Joseph Mederios
Rock Street
Manuel J Barros
Burras
St Mary’s Cemetery
Mederios
Azore Islands
Bristol
National India Rubber Company
Philips
Ba Ae Aatmay Bromatades Acyears
Mary Mederios
Dolotey Mello
Hriskés
Areéiina
Miranda’ Medérios
Portugal
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Bristal
Ian
Bristol Phoenix Publishing Company
R. L
Roswell S. Borworth
Joseph P. Quartaro
Bradford St
Thames
Phoenix News
Alger’s
Y. M.C A
F. Mahoney
Wood
George R. McCarthy
James F. Duffy
Easterbrooks
Julio F. Xavier
Wood St
John Maisano
Perry’s Spa
Hope
J. Connery
Corner Wood
State Streets
Susie Percart
R. I
James Bobec
Bristol Taxi CO
Hope & Bradford Sts
Dally
The
Phemix
Clarence Herreshoff
Washington, D. C
N G Herreshoff
EPH
Eee Directory
Bristol Phoenix
Joseph F. Pannone
Vigan
Jane Er ““McKenna
Gamp ‘Hoffman
Kingston
Ala
Loraine
Antonio Santos
East State Street
the Countryside Garden Club
Charles M. Connery
Burton Street
Elizabeth Watts
Hindman
Kentucky
Parish Aid Society of
Trinity Church
William T O'Donnell
Union Street
Cape Cod
Percy Boyton
Chicago University
George Boyndton
Boston
H. W Boynton
Anne Brelsford
Gladys
Charles T Lindell, Jr
Charles T Lindell, Sr
Seekonk, Mass
Edith A Debeaux
Peck Avenue
Truesdale Hospital
Fall River
Emmanuel Milone
Princépesa Elena Lodge
Sons of Italy
Academy Hall
Wood Street
Joseph Viera
State Street
Memoriam
George F. Munroe
Wardwell Farm
Metacom Avenue
Benjamin Hazen Roo
Inc
Frank Howe
Walter
Renneres
Church Street
Motornx
John Ezikovich
Lincoln Avenue
Keeler Sewing Machine Store
Constitution Street
Cottage Street
Mr Childs
Industrial Truist Co
Hydraulion Engine and Hose CO
Franklin Streets
Capital Prize
Carter
Mildred E. Smith
Warren Town Hall
New York
Suelo Brug
Bristol Colonial Steamship Line
Industrial Trust Company
Hope and
Frank M Dimond
Pini i Bristar Sake Girar
State St
John Mederios
Newport Casino Theatre
Actor-Managers, Inc
Rachel Crothers
Doris Dalton
Stephen Ker Appleby
Elizabeth Cerf
Hayden Rorke Fitzabeth
Dean Farrar
Philip Tonge
Charles Trexler
Newport
HOTEL
Marlton
Fifth Avenue
Washington Square
F. W. Hatfield
E. A. Skinner
Hope St
BOWEN
Bowen Motors
Market Street
Warren, R. I
A. J. Ratier
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