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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1941

Page

2

Voices Unite in Patriotic Pledge and Social Gatherings

A civic piece echoes a call for loyalty and unity on a major American holiday. It urges devotion to the Stars and Stripes and government, support for leaders, and readiness to sacrifice for the American way of life. The article lists local residents hosting and visiting guests at numerous gatherings, naming individuals and addresses in Rhode Island.

United States Washington Lincoln Wilson United States of America

Fireworks injure Bristol residents during holiday display

Carl Russo on Church street suffered first degree burns to his arm while watching a fireworks show in front of Alger's news stand on Hop street. Others burned or injured include Genevieve Booth 11 Vincent Mescall 27 John Tuplin 14 Sibly Burnett 2 and Anna Francis 21. A Barrington truck skid caused a collision on Hope street. Police reported no disturbances with officers aiding traffic flow.

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

Garden Club Meeting Promises Exhibit Discussion

The Bristol Garden Club will meet tomorrow at Mrs. Carl W. Haffenreffer’s Ferry Road home. Each exhibit will be discussed to highlight fine points, with Mrs. William W Perry noting a summer display of flowers on Wednesdays at the Bristol County Water Company on Hope Street.

Bristol Garden Club Carl W. Haffenreffer Ferry Road William W Perry Bristol County Water Company Hope Street Fred Palmer Howard Paull Agnes G. Herreshoff Carl Haffenreffer Harold C Paull

Wm Hammill Improves After Fall at Plant

Former deputy sheriff William P Hammill injuries sustained on Saturday at Herreshoff Manufacturing Company plant. he is resting as comfortably as can be expected at Rhode Island Hospital according to latest report.

William P Hammill Herreshoff Manufacturing Company Rhode Island Hospital

Hopalong Wins 12 Footer Race at Bristol Yacht Club

Hopalong captained by Billy MacColl completed the 53 4 mile course in one hour 41 minutes to win the July Saturday series. Fourteen boats started thirteen finished with Bevis Baumara Papoose Frolic and other craft placing, led by Hopalong ahead of Bevis and Baumara.

Billy MacColl Hopalong Bristol Yacht Club Bevis Tony Zinderstein Baumara Eartha Brown Papoose Ann Leahy Nancy Freeman R I Red Ed Leahy Augustine Shaw Remora Martha Nicholson Fish Hawk Bettvy Wood Nancy Bell Teddy Congdon Widgeon Ruth Palmer Too Barbara Babcock Phantom Eleanor Martha Rockwell Cherry Gross

Obituary and court notes from Methuen and Bristol area

Obituary for Mrs Barbara A Stratton Anderson details her birth in Perth Scotland and life with her daughter Mrs Jane Conant in Methuen Mass with sons J Norman Anderson J Lawrence Anderson and James R Anderson. Funeral held at her daughter’s home and burial in Bristol North Cemetery. Also report of John E Chionchio fined $15 for driving without a license after claiming one week driving and police chief notes. Court action includes Cunningham v D Amico possession with two week stay of execution.

Barbara A (Stratton) Anderson Lewis H Conant Pleasant Street Methuen Mass Perth Scotland Bristol Jane Conant J Norman Anderson Textile Shield Co J Lawrence James R Anderson Gardiner Maine Barbara S. Conant R. N Eugene A. Conant Shirley Norma Anderson Barbara Skillings Viola Robert Anderson Egbert W. A. Jenkinson First Congregational Church of John E. Chionchio Sherry Avenue Fifth District Court of Chionchio Anthony Ferrara Chianchio Mary A. L. Cunningham Fortunato D’amico

Twilight League Schedule Changes After Withdrawal

The C A Club has withdrawn from the Twilight League and the second half schedule was updated. Remaining games involve U S R Ever Ready Carr with dates from July 10 through August 28.

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

Bequests in Rhode Island will establish Bowen Fund and gifts

The Rhode Island Odd Fellows Home is named residuary beneficiary of the Bowen Fund. Bequests include $1000 to Everett LeB. Church and wife, $500 to Jeanette Kirkwood Gorham, and $1000+ to various heirs. Industrial Trust Company named executor with bond set at $30,000. Other estate actions approved or continued, including guardian sales and deposits for monuments.

Idtaen Ber Cox Bowen the Odd Fellows Hone’ “of Rhode Island East Providence Ithe Frank Bowen Rosélina Wilcox Bowen Everett Leb. Church Jeanette Kirkwood Gorham Amos 5. Gorham Church Everett Peter Church Ralph Tallman Nathaniel] Church High Iret 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 James F. Dalrymple 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. Buxtes Agenor J Brouillard Charles P. Gordon

British War Relief Society reports relief flow to Britain

The British War Relief Society executive report notes more than 1.2 million individual supporters, 7.5 percent cash receipts, 6.1 percent expenditures to contributions, and 35 794 cases of clothing and supplies shipped to Great Britain totaling 3 304 068 pounds as of May 31 1941.

Ierican Taeee Offreliek Britain Fifth Avenue Winth Aldrich British War Relief Society Great Britain

Fourth of July Parade Delight and Dangers in Bristol

The Bristol Fourth Parade featured General Callan’s horse slipping but no injuries, Betty Colt Wilson piloting the Dreadnaught truck, and a lively crowd. The Colt High School Band earned praise, Senator Green skipped a national radio hookup to stay in Bristol, and police kept the Common clear. Bert Wall rode in his first post-accident parade amid "HrYa-Bert" cheers, with Italian veteran Matteo Damiano marching at 92. The event showcased Battery C and Company G’s drill, earning broad acclaim as a colorful, community-wide celebration.

Theodore Francis Green Washington Monument Bristol Rhode Island O. K Carr Defiance Engine and Hose Company Narragansetts Warren New Era Bugle and Drum Corps Providence Warren Safety Patrol 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 Fall River Arthur W. Burdon Mac Andrade Bristol Casino New York City Bristol Common

Bristol Fourth of July Parade and Veterans Procession

A massive Bristol Fourth of July observance featured a grand parade with divisions of Veterans Sailors and Army units, Scouts, firemen, and Italian Portuguese societies. Marshals led each division with music from local bands and bugle corps, followed by a two day program ending with concerts and community celebrations.

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John R. Magee, Jr Taftville Conn John R. Magee Central-street Everett J. Holland American Legion Hollland Herbert F. Granshoff Angelo Pozzi State Street William J. Pierce Isabelle Kellogg Georgiaville W. John Pierce Helen John Gilfallan Joseph Ann Mary Patrick Keegan John Keegan Betty Ann Mulkern New Haven Barbara Kelloff Montpelier Vermont Martin Biancuzzo Franklin Street Thomas Balzano East Providence Anthony Paiva Naugatuck Samuel Aquino Ernest Castilano Boston Joseph P. Quartaro Coe Garden Club Wm. Hammill BOY Scout Camp King Philip Mount Hope Bay George R. Fish Yawgoog Panthers Walter Machado Scout Hall Sea Scouts Sea Scouts of S. S Admiral Edwards Windmill Point Poppa Amon Jamiel John Freitas Camp Yawgoog St. Elizabeth's Church Yawgood Councilicamp Rockville Barbara A. Anderson Epg Telephone Cos Kearney Post No. 6 Amer Legion Relief Fund Legion U. N Franklin ST Erna Callan Betty Colt Wilson Aiger Linden Place Russell Colt Colt High School John P. Marshall Highway Department Bertram W. Wall Cooke Street Bert Ralph T. Church Senator Wall R. S. Brightman Huston Colt Memorial High School 243Rd Coast Artillery Unit State Guard Uncle Sam Company G Battery C Matteo Damiano Zi Pep Marshial Maley Col. Samuel Samuel DC Clark John’ W L. H. Callan Fort Adams Fort Wetherill Harry I. Young Harry I. Young, Jr Naval Training Station Albert Hartley Bristol Train of Artillery Belhumeur-Duhamel Post Amercan Legion Charles T. Heilborn Mantel Morris Luke H National Executive Everett S. Holland Edward Granstaff Howard Mathewson Walter Briggs Legionnaires Auxiliary Newport Post Starke-Parker Ladies Auxiliary Daniel G. Coggeshall M. Theresa Donovan Moses M. Moore Board of Fire Engineers Coggeshall Defiance Engine and Hose Bristol Fire Department Warren L. Huston George R .Fish St John’s Parochial School Band Central Falls St. Matthew's Boy Scout Y. D New Bedford Old Ironsides Uxbridge Kearney Mariner Ship Vigilant Warren Girl Scouts John Arridrade Henry Alfred John P Marshall John Cordeiro Leferbre Post Les Dames du Conseil Jeanne de Valois Emilio Donanzan Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Michael W. Pasquarelli Louis Nastri Marshall Colonial Eeire Society Raymond S. Brightman Warwick F. C. E. Bugle R. S. Bosworth 10Th Army Navy Henry R. Bullock Warren Ulysse Forget M. D Aim OH B. L Hyee Othee Mousse Robert Makay G. W. Simmons Willem Street Tal George Mr. Whlbur & Sons CO. Incorporated Main St. Warren Constitution Briatol Tel. Br Dorchester Illinels L, Watson, Co, Inc
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