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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1941

Page

4

Loyal Americans Pledge Allegiance in Speech at Celebration

The address urges unity and support for leaders and the armed forces, calling on all citizens to defend the American way of life. Attendees include John R. Magee Jr and various local families hosting guests from Taftville and Providence.

Paige United States Washington Lincoln Wilson United States of America John R. Magee Taftville Conn Central Street Everett J. Holland American Legion Héland Herbert F. Granshoff Angelo Pozzi State Street William J. Pierce Hope Street Isabelle Kellogg Georgiaville W. John Pierce Helen Fall River John Gilfallan Joseph Ann Mary Providence Patrick Keegan John Keegan Betty Ann Mulkern New Haven Barbara Kelloff Montpelier Vermont Martin Biancuzzo Franklin Street Thomas

Fireworks cause multiple injuries during Bristol holiday display

Carl Russo suffered first degree burns on his arm watching a display in front of Alger's news stand on Hope street. Others burned or injured include Genevieve Booth 11 Vincent Mescall 27 John Tuplin 14 and Anna Francis 21. Sibly Burnett 2 sustained a nose bruise in a Hope street auto collision. Police reported no disturbances during the two day celebration and controlled traffic with reserve officers aiding the event.

Carl Russo Church Street Alger Hope Street Bristol Genevieve Booth Wood Street Vincent Mescall E Street John N. Tuplin Bristol Highlands Sibly Burnett University Avenue Providence Michael B. Vaccaro Driscoll Lane Barrington Richard S. Burnett Burnett Paul Bruno Anna Francis Main Street Dighton Mass High Street William L. Serbst Anthony J. Ferrara

Garden Club Meeting and Weekly Flower Display

The Bristol Garden Club will meet tomorrow at Mrs. Carl W. Haffenreffer’s Ferry road home for an all-member monochrome arrangement exhibit with each piece discussed. President Mrs William W. Perry notes a summer flower display each Wednesday at the Bristol County Water Company office on Hope Street, with Mrs Fred Palmer as this week’s exhibitor, joining prior participants Mrs Howard Paull Miss Agnes G Herreshoff Mrs Carl Haffenreffer and Mrs Harold C Paull.

Bristol Garden Club Carl W. Haffenreffer Ferry Road William W. Perry Bristol County Water Company Hope Street

Wm Hammill Improves After Saturday Fall Injury

Former deputy sheriff William P Hammill injured Saturday at Herre shoff Manufacturing Company lies in Rhode Island Hospital resting as comfortably as possible. Bristol Troop scouts held camp meeting at Camp King Philip on Mount Hope Bay planning August Camp Yawgoog trips and local outdoor events with Troop 3 Warren. Billy MacColl won the Bristol Yacht Club July Saturday series by navigating Hopalong over 53 4 mile course in 1 hour 41 minutes amid 14 starters and 13 finishers with 13 boats listed in order.

William P Hammill Herreshoff Manufacturing Company Rhode Island Hospital Bristol Camp King Philip Mount Hope Bay George R. Fish Yawgoog King Philp Warren Panthers Walter Machado Billy MacColl Hopalong Bristol Yacht Club Bevis Tony Zinderstein Baumara Eartha Brown Papoose Anna Leahy Frolic Nancy Freeman R I Red

Obituary for Barbara A Stratton Anderson

Mrs Barbara A Stratton Anderson died last Wednesday at her daughter’s home in Methuen following a long illness. Born in Perth Scotland on June 9 1854 she moved to Bristol at eighteen and later taught in Methuen. She is survived by daughter Mrs Jane Conant two sons Norman Anderson and James R Anderson six grandchildren and other relatives. Private funeral at her daughter’s home conducted by Rev Egbert W A Jenkinson burial in North Bristol Cemetery. A list of floral tributes and sympathy cards noted.

Barbara A (Stratton) Anderson Lewis H. Conant Pleasant Street Methuen Mass Perth Scotland Bristol Jane Conant Norman Anderson

Twilight League schedule changes after team withdrawal

The C and A Club has withdrawn from the Twilight League requiring updated second half dates. Matches shown include July 10 USR vs Ever Ready and July 14 Carr vs Ever Ready among others with revised pairings through August 28 USR vs Carr.

U S. R Ever Ready Carr U.S R U.S. R

Bequests Named in Bowen Will as Rhode Island Charity Fund

Probate Court in Rhode Island yesterday admitted Roselina Wilcox Bowen’s will. The Odd Fellows Home of Rhode Island is residuary beneficiary through the Frank L. Bowen and Roselina Wilcox Bowen Fund. Everett LeB Church and wife receive 1000. Jeanette Gorham 500. Church sons Everett Peter and Ralph Tallman inherit the Nathaniel Church homestead at 385 High Street. Various cash bequests and named beneficiaries include Anna Diman Langley Edgard R. Fish Miriam Celestia Gladding and others. Industrial Trust Company named executor. bond set at 30000. Other probate actions include guardianship sales and museum fund deposits with July 21 continuances.

Wilcox Bowen Benjamin E.lindemuth Odd Fellows Home of Rhode Island East Providence Frank L. Bowen Roselina Wilcox Bowen Everett Leb. Church Jeanette Kirkwood Gorham Amos S. Gorham Sheriff Church Everett Peter Church Ralph Tallman Church Nathaniel Church High Street Lincoln Avenue Burton Street Bristol Henry Bradford Diman Melrose Mass Clara Louise Diman Anna Diman Langley Edgard R. Fish Tiverton R. I Ladies Benevolent Society St. Michael’s Church Ivy Guild Bristol Female Charitable Society Francis E. Mackie Norwood Miriam Celestia Gladding Rome N. Y Florence V. Tinkam Plymouth Edith May Pratt Campelle Ella T. Pikcington A. Richmond Gorham Lillian Elizabeth Mossop Jeannette Kirkwood Nancy Langley Industrial Trust Company Ernest B. Waitt Richard Byron DeWolf James F Dalrymple Bessie J Crowley James William Crowley Archibald M Miller Roswell S. Bosworth Emily French William A. Doran Leiphalet C Horton Lewis E. Buxtey Agenor J. Brouwillard Charles P Gordon

British War Relief Society hits ten million dollar cash mark

The British War Relief Society announced at its 730 Fifth Avenue headquarters that cash contributions reached ten million dollars from over 1.2 million supporters. Donations in kind totaled two million dollars in value, mainly warm used clothing. Since December 1939 the group reported seven and a half percent expense rate on cash, six point one percent including in kind gifts, shipping 35 794 cases of clothing and supplies weighing 3 304 068 pounds to Great Britain by May 31 1941.

Lief Societys Britain Fifth Avenue Winthrop Aldrich Aldrich British War Relief Society Great Britain

Bristol Fourth Parade Highlights and Surprises

Sidelights on the Bristol Fourth Parade recall General Callan’s horse slip but safe outcomes. Betty Colt Wilson piloted the Dreadnaught Ladder truck as crowds enjoyed Linden Place and the Colt High School Band. Senator Green declined a national radio hookup, preferring Bristol. The parade featured police commendations, a strong City effort, and 92 year-old Matteo Damiano marching in the Italian division.

Betty Colt Wilson Linden Place Russell Colt Bristol Colt High School Theodore Francis Green Washington Monument Rhode Island Matteo Damiano Zi Pep

Bristol Gathers for Historic Independence Day Parade

A two day Bristol celebration culminated in a grand Independence Day parade with brigades of veterans scouts police and civic groups. Brig Gen Callan led the first division with Fort Adams troops while Naval and State Guard units marched in later divisions. The event featured multiple bands bugle corps and a large crowd before a concluding concert and community luncheon at Linden Place.

Seph Texeira Marshal Haley Samuel A Samuel Die Clark John W. Church, Jr Nancy ‘Allen Janet Peters New Canaan Belhumeut-Duhamel Post Amercan Legion State Guard Charles T. Heilborn Manuel Morris Luke H. White George T. Boutilier Fred Macauley John ‘Sylvia Legionnaires Auxiliary Colt Memorial High School M. Theresa Donovan Moses M. Moore Board of Fire Engineers Coggeshall Defiance Engine and Hose Company Bristol Fire Department Warren L. Huston Warren Safety Patrol George R .Fish Sea Scouts St. John’s Parochial School Band Central Falls St. Matthew's Boy Scout Y. C. Chapter New Bedford Old Ironsides Ship Uxbridge Mass Kearney Bristol Mariner Ship Vigilant Warren Girl Scouts John Andrade Henry Alfred John P Marshall John Cordeiro Leferbre Post Les Dames du Conseil Jeanne de Valois Warren Emilio Donanzan Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Michael W. Pasquarelli Louis Nastfi Providence Rhode Island New Era Eeire Society Raymond S. Brightman West Warwick F. O. E R. S. Bosworth Y. D. Bugle and Drum Corps Army Navy Thiba Colt Linden Place Colt High Bristol Boy Scouts Donovan Reynolds School Mary E. Spooner Spooner Mary Kinsella Margaret Doran Lucien Capone Kipling Aida A. ‘Connery Earl G. Sturdevant Sebastian Bernard, Jr Herbert B. Burnham, Jr Anita Jarvis Fail River Arthur W. Burdon Mac Andrade Bristol Casino New York City Bristol Common

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Judge Harthear Alice OE Garden Club Wm. Hammill BOY Scout Scout Hall Sea Scouts of St. Admiral Edwards Windmill Point Poppasquash Amon Jamiel John Freitas Barbara A. Anderson John E. Chionchio Sherry Avenue Fifth District Court of Chionchio Anthony J Ferrara Chianchio Mary A. L. Cunningham Fortunato D’amico Fund Legion Franklin ST Callan John P. Marshall Highway Department Bertram W. Wall Cooke Street Bert Ralph T. Church Senator Walson R. S. Brightman Huston 243Rd Coast Artillery Unit Uncle Sam Company G Battery C Asee Odlie SL Henry R. Bullock Warren Ulysse Forget M. D Matino B. I Wearen Uc Estate G. W. Simmons ANS Funsral, Digagtor Wiliam Sérpet Tel Comm Tel George Mr. Whlbur & Sons CO. Incorporated Main St. Warren Constitution St Boston Arézis Bristol District. Nursing Association
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