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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1929
Page
3
A group enjoyed a bay voyage described as the best ever arranging a day out titled Down to the Sea. They wore white flannel trousers and blue coats, left their catch with Capt. Gladue of the Crest, and returned ashore with sunburn and fond recollections.
July events include a Thursday Bridge Whist and candy sale by Mt Hope Chapter No 23 at Bristol Yacht Club from 2:30 to 5. Ivy Guild hosts an August 8 garden party at St Michael's Church from 3 to 8. Babbitt Women's Relief Corps hosts a garden party at Mrs Frank Paull's home.
Arrangements are nearly perfected for a tag day this Saturday to raise funds for the Bristol District Nursing Association. President Miss Julian Herreshoff says a goal of 2000 dollars is hoped, following a 1800 dollar drive in fall 1926.
In this town on July 5 a son was born to Mr and Mrs James Raiola of Wood Street.
Fred L. Allen died July 8 son of Emma Sanford Allen and the late Charles H Allen formerly of this town. Charles B Walson formerly of this town died July 8 in Providence in his 65th year.
John Henry Duffy celebrated his 91st birthday at his home 326 Wood Street with many relatives and friends. A Bristol resident since 1848, he has witnessed major town changes over eight decades. The wedding of Miss Adalene R Flynn to Ernest R King occurred at St Marys Church with reception at the brides home and guests from Fall River Providence and Fairhaven.
Duffs, a long time Bristol resident born in Manchester England on July 6 1838, lived through Bristol's growth from a 4000 person town to a 13000 population with shipbuilding mills and a sugar refinery. He worked from infancy through retirement in Gun Shops bootmaking and shipping, and remained active in St Marys Parish and Holy Name Society. He married Annie Gay and celebrated a golden wedding in 1912 and left two sons three daughters eighteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He is remembered for a keen memory and an interest in local history and events.
Patrolman John McMahon of the Bristol Police Department is on a two week furlough for a motor trip that includes travel to the White Mountains.
The couple completed their wedding tour yesterday afternoon. The bride wore an orchid chiffon traveling ensemble with a matching hat. They will reside at 169 State Street after August 5 and host friends there. The bride worked in the stock room at National India Rubber Company and the groom aids his father in the florist business. He is a 1922 graduate of Durfee High School.
A committee of Madeira Colony residents from Madura Island Azores organizes a two day July 27 28 celebration. Events include St Elizabeths Church services on July 28 concerts by The Colonial Band of Central Ferry and The Portuguese Independent Band and a parade along Wood Franklin streets and Bay View Avenue. Members are Philp Motta chair Anthony J Nunes secretary Gabriel Andrade treasurer Frank Sousa and Manuel Castro.
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