Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival Opens With Salute
Italian residents of Bristol begin a two day celebration with a 6am salvo, a 10 30am mass at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, a street parade, baseball game, band concert, and vesper services. The midway lights up tonight and a 6pm parade forms to Hope and Franklin streets. Doll carriage and greasy pole contests headline afternoon events with multiple Bristol athletes in the races. Fireworks close the day with a $25 prize for the winners.
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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Our Lady of Mts. Carmel
Esisson
Bristol All Stars
Abbie
Band of
Providence
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Hope Street
Hope
Franklin Street
Hugh Street
High Street
Bradford Street
Bradford
Wood Street
Academy Hall
Valley School
Bristol
Henry Sylvia, Jr
John Sylvia
Henry J Sylvia
Bristol Police Force
LaSalle Trek
Tommy
Small) van Voast
Gilbert Aguiar
Red) Fitzpatrick
Louis Romano
James Butler
Angelo Mascena
Dissaraitve
Pearl Fireworks Company
Interstate Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co
Springfield
Mass
Pasquale Pagnano
Anthony J Ferrara
Joseph F Pannone
Colonial Band
Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Sons of Italy
Junior Holy Name Society
Santa Maria Maddelena Lodge
Holy Rosary Society
Altar Society
St Rita's Girls’ Club
State
Wood
Union Street
District nurses group extends annual drive with parade and events
The Bristol District Nurses Association plans to extend its annual fund drive to next week as only 400 of 1650 dollars are raised. The event includes a parade led by State Representative Pasquale Pagano and church and civic groups, plus various activities and a fireworks display.
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Bristol District Nurses Association
Evelyn Carter
Relief Board Meets to Discuss Soldiers Home Matters
The Rhode Island Division of Soldiers Relief advisory council met last night at the Soldiers Home to discuss general matters. Present were Commandant Lawrence Mooney Adjutant James T Pierce Richard E Winsor Theodore Knapp Captain William Shunney and Ralph A Macaruso with locations Providence Woonsocket and Providence listed.
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Advisory Council
Rhode Island Division of Soldiers Relief
Lawrence Mooney
James T Pierce
Richard E Winsor
Fast Providence
Theodore Knapp
Providence
William Shunney
Woonsocket
Ralph A Macaruso
Bristol Scout’s Jamboree Swaps Brim With Travel Trophies
Patrol Leader Harris Fonseca returns from the National Jamboree in Washington DC with a large collection of swaps. His exhibit features over a hundred items from 40 of 48 states and foreign sources, including animal skins minerals coins neckerchiefs flags and leather and wood crafts. Fonseca made many new friends and plans to mail souvenir cards in the coming weeks.
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Harris Fonseca
Bristol
Washington
Fonseca
John Freitas
Mount Hope Bay
Rhode Island
Union
Oregon
Idaho
Antona
Kansas
New Mexico
South Carolina
Alabama
Rhode Island Delegation Tours Capitol with Local Scout Help
The Rhode Island delegation toured the capitol and House office building led by Carmine J Matsano, secretary to Representative Amie J Forand. Fonseca outlines a Jamboree talk with trip snapshots, to be shown to local groups and in a downtown store window next week. Troop 1 plans Camp Yawgoog next week and a treasure hunt at Monday’s meeting.
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Rhode Island
Congress
Carmine J Matsano
Amie J Forand
Capitol
House
Congressional
House of Representatives
Fonseca
Girl Scouts Announce Dance Sub Committee
Plans advance for a dance to be held by Girl Scout Mariners Ship Vigilant on July 30 at Bristol Yacht Club. Mrs Esther Hazen, general chairman, names sub committees: Music Ruth Molasky. publicity Viola Leclerc. refreshments Sylvia Pagnano. posters Clara Herreshoff Eunice Marshman. decorations Rhoda Hobson. subscription list Ruth Sanford. favors Peggy Mathewson. patrons Leah Fisenstadt.
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Girl Scout
Vigilant
Bristol Yacht Club
Esther Hazen
Ruth Molasky
Viola Leclerc
Svylvia Pagnano
Clara Herreshoff
Eunice Marshman
Rhoda Hobson
Ruth Sanford
Peggy Mathewson
Ist
Leah Fisenstadt
Burnside Memorial Museum Opens Sundays in Summer
Bristolians and visitors are invited to tour the Memorial Hall in the Burnside Building on Sundays this summer from 2 30 to 4. Frank French of The Sons of Burnside will attend as the local organizing group oversees the hall.
Battery C Veterans Prepare for 15 Day Tour of Duty
Battery C 243rd Coast Artillery unit of Bristol sails for a 15 day tour of duty at Fort Wright New York with 14 veterans totaling 140 years of service. Leaders include Manuel Morris Joseph Ruggiero and George Moren. Captain Albert Moren commands. The unit assembles at the Bristol armory then travels to Providence and New London for government transportation to Fort Wright. Both veterans and rookies anticipate a productive camp and a hearty welcome upon arrival.
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243Rd Coast Artillery
Ft Ht
Wright
Manuel Morris
Joseph Ruggiero
George M Moren
Albert H Moren
James J Garvin
Bristol Battery
Nawrence Ascoli
Eugene Moura
Henry Corea
John Bribane
Jeo Sevigney
John Silvia
Frank Ferrara
Domenic Cinllo
Anthonys A Moren
Michael Carmone
Anthony Paya
Battam Tma
Armory
Church Street
State Armory
Cranston Street
Providence
Earl C Webster
Union Station
New London
Conn
New L&don
Ft Wright
Long Island Sound
Connecticut
Long Island
Anhpon Paiva
Brun
Cathy
Bristol
Capt Moren
New England Newspaper Word Puzzle Contests Stir Interest
A reader notes $3000 in multiple contests across New England papers, with $2000 prize for rearranging mixed letters into words. The writer laments employee entry bans but hints subscribers may seize the chance, enjoying the puzzle challenge.
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New England
Aswers
The
Phoenix
Rook ies to Attend Yearly Camp Names Mentioned
John Sousa, John Patra and Joseph Pimental completed two year terms. Two year men include Paul Bruno, Sam Bruno, Joseph Ferreira, Ambrose Head, Edward Lavey, Edward Rodricks, Charles Silvia, Joseph Tavares and Charles West. Seventeen rookies will attend their first camp this year.
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Paul
Sam Bruno
Joseph Ferreira
Ambrose Head
Edward Lavey
Edward Rodricks
Charles Silvia
Joseph Tavares
Charles West
Pri
40 & 8s Horribles parade set for Legion convention week
A committee of the 40 & 8 plans a Mardi Gras style Horribles parade for Friday August 13 during the State Department of the American Legion convention August 12 13 14 in Warren Rex L Lawin serves as committee chairman Floats will imitate locomotives and freight cars Prizes will go to best clown bands drum corps and funniest groups Also a Mutt show for dogs of all pedigrees will be held on the Common with prizes for best dressed homeliest trickiest and other classes.
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State Department of the American Legion
the Legion
Rex L. Lawin
Warren
la Francais
Crew Passes Apprentice Test on Narragansett Bay Cruise
Six members of the Kearney Ship of Sea Scouts aboard the Narragansett Bay cruise completed apprentice requirements. Skipper Arthur J. Belmore announced the passing crew: Arthur Arruda Norman Belmor Eugene Clark Buster Moren James Perry and Anthony Roderick. They demonstrated boat drill boat handling life saving compass bearing buoy types ship time watches first aid grappling gear and logging procedures.
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Kearney
Ship of Sea Scouts
Narragansett Bay
Arthur J. Belmore
Arthur Arruda
Norman Belmor
Eugene Clark
Buster Moren
James Perry
Anthony Roderick
Phantom Wins First Race of Wednesday Series
Phantom, skippered by Paul Rockwell, sailed the five mile course in 1.19:55 to win the Wednesday afternoon mid week series opener. Fifteen knockabouts entered from the clubhouse to the Portsmouth Lumber Yard Buoy and Hog Island return, marking the Rockwell craft’s second victory this year.
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Paul Rockwell
Portsmouth Lumber Yard
Hog Island
Young Paul
Governor’s Day Planned as Battery Opens to Visitors
Officially set aside for Governor’s Day on Sunday July 25, the regiment will host visitors and friends from the town. A special program of army manoeuvres will give guests a new thrill, Capt. Meren said.
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Meren
Milk Truck Crash in Bristol Neck Injures Driver
A three ton King milk truck overturned after colliding with a smaller Sibielski vehicle at Church road and Hope street Bristol Neck. King sustained a head bump and was taken to Dr A F DAngelo's office. Sibielski and Wendoleski were not seriously injured. Road was wet and slippery and police investigated.
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Louis King
South Water Street
Warren
Church Road
Hope Street
Bristol Neck
Francis L. Sibielsk
Covell Street
Providence
King
A.F D’angelo
Bradford Street
Joseph Serpa
Sibielski
Anthony Wendoleski
Sonoma Court
Hope
Sibielsk
William T. Cashin
Frederick W Serbst
314th Infantry Vets to Hold First Outing at Rocky Point
Bristol veterans of the 314th Infantry plan the first annual gathering this Sunday at Rocky Point. An afternoon sports program will precede a clam bake with all the fixings. The 314th Infantry served in the 7th Division during World War I.
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314Th Infantry
Bristol
Rocky Point
Curtains for Amelia and Her Navigator in Pacific Flight
A lament for Amelia and her navigator lost in a South Pacific flight. The piece reflects on their courage and intelligence and urges better contact with available aid. Readers hope for word or discovery of the wreckage, with families awaiting news.
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Amelia
Pacific
Hope Lingers for Missing Navy Airmen on Island
Rumors persist that the missing airmen may still be alive on a small island, despite low odds. Family members clinging to the belief keep vigil with the search teams.
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Navy
Senator Robinson Remembered as a Two-Fisted Leader
The speaker recalls Senator Robinson as a fiery, energetic fighter who gave his all for every cause. He contrasts Robinson with Hiram Bingham noting Robinson’s blunt, powerful rhetoric and visible passion in the Senate chamber.
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Robinson
Senate
Washington
Hiram Bingham
Connecticut
Bingham
The Senate Leader Passes In A Summer Valediction
In the days before his rise as Democrat leader in the Senate a strong man seemed destined for the Supreme Court. His death interrupts a path seen as nominating him by the President, even as Republicans joined in praise. Congress remains in Washington through a long session amid the Court bill fight.
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Senate
U. S. Supreme Court
Congress
Washington
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