Night On Common Bai and Concert at Bristol Bandstand
The Bristol Portuguese American Independent Band directed by Joseph A Sousa performs Sunday 8 to 10 PM at the Common bandstand in the first concert of a series. John A Sousa composed pieces and Manuel Castro will solo on trumpet, with Al Silva and other town musicians contributing.
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Bristol
Joseph A. Sousa
Rhodea Island
al Silva
Prescott B. Paull
WPA
Providence
Paull
Anthony Almeidas
Manuel Castro
James Cruz
James Rebello
John Castro
Joseph Cas- Abe
Mervek Meriers
Myre
Tohn
Thriarola
Arthur
Mello
Jrne Frank
Fratus
Motta
John
Lodge Outing Set for August 22 at Bayberry Farm
Police Chief Ferrara announced the annual lodge outing will be held August 22 at Bayberry Farm Pappasquash. Antonio Guido is general chairman of the arrangements committee with Rep. Pasquale Pagnano Town Councilman John Romano G R Perroni and Frank Bruno on the panel.
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Antonio Guido
Rep
Pasquale Pagnano
John Romano
G. R. Perroni
Frank Bruno
Jerry Hopkins gains Civil War pal at Soldiers Home
Jerry Hopkins, 97, the lone G A R veteran at the Soldiers Home, welcomes Louis Buley, 91, Civil War veteran from Cranston, as a new resident. Buley is invited to join a fishing trip next week, sparking talk of battles and old comrades.
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Jerry Hopkins
Soldiers Home
Jerry
Hame
Bull Run
Louis Buley
Cranston
Buley
Jery
Alumni group names committee for dance event
The Bristol-Colt Alumni Association forms the arrangements committee for a dance on August 6 at the Colt Memorial High School auditorium. Thomas Fitzpatrick chairs the committee with Elmer Rounds Edward E Levy and several committee members including Mary Grimo Laura Balzano Genevieve Pagano Rose Formisano Sylvia Pagfiano Viola Leclerc Ruth Molasky and Ann D Alessio.
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Ant Ee Bariteetheepee
Bristol-Colt Alumni Association
B. T. A. Band Concert Set for August 8 at Colt Memorial High
Dr. Alfred M. Meriman announces the Bristol Train of Artillery Band will give the first concert on August 8 in front of Colt Memorial High School. Tentative plans also call for a second concert Friday night August 13 in conjunction with the American Legion Department Convention here.
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Alfred M. Meriman
Bristol Train of Artillery
Colt Memorial High School
American Legion Department
Girl Scout Dance at Bristol Yacht Club Planned
Mariners Shop Vigilant announces a prize waltz and spotlight dances for July 30 at the Bristol Yacht Club. Miss Esther Hazen chairs the event with Rhode Island orchestra providing general dancing. Patrons include Mr. and Mrs A Sidney Herreshoff, Mr. and Mrs J Harleigh Tingley, Mr. and Mrs George Cote, and Miss Agnes Herreshoff.
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Mariners Shop
Vigilant
Bristol Yacht Club
Esther Hazen
Rhode Island
A. Sidney Herreshoff
J. Harleigh Tingley
George Cote
Agnes Herreshoff
Bristol Mariner Skipper to Demonstrate Rescue Arts for Girl Scouts
National officer Olive McCormick will visit Bristol's Yacht Club on Friday afternoon to lead a Mariner Water Sports program for Girl Scouts. She will demonstrate canoe handling including capsizing and righting, plus life saving and resuscitation methods. The event also features diving exhibitions and a comedy life saving skit as part of a weekly July cruise series aboard the Schooner Liberty from Gloucester.
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National
Mariner
Girl Scout
New ‘York
Olive McCormick
Bristol
Bristol Yacht Club
Miss McCormick
Miner Osborn
Region 2
Sidney Herreshoff
New England
Liberty of Gloucester
Marimners
Tay
Liberty
Rane Cafeonife
Perry
Wococomn As
Italian Colony Plans Aug 14 Madonna Assunta Celebration
A group of Italian residents and Bristol businessmen organize an August 14 observance of the Madonna Assunta Feast. They aim for a larger, better event than past Italian celebrations with a fireworks display, parade, and band concert. John Castriotta of Providence will provide the fireworks, competing against a Boston firm, while Michael Sicignano is named chief parade marshal.
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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Madonna Assunta
John Castriotta
Providence
Springfield
Boston
Michael Sicignano
Bristol
Parade Marshal Named For Bristol Italo American Parade
The Bristol Italo American committee plans a parade with marchers from most local Italo American groups. The planning board is led by Antonio Guida with officers and members listed, including Ehigista Goglia secretary Ponte Leone Mancieri treasurer and many Mancieri Castigliego and Goglia family members.
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Bristol
Antonio Murgo
Angelo Panzarella
Peter Goglia
Torquato ‘Goglia
Gerlomo Squatrito
Matthew ‘Squatrito
Joseph Sqatrito
Joseph Pirsi
Frank Borgia
Matthew Borgia
Gaétario Cirillo
Louk” Cirillo
Stephen ‘Securo
Raynor
Cavallaro
Frank 'Cuomo
Joseph Murad
Fittubcilco ‘Mondi
Antonio Buttliglierio
Lois Ascoli
Italian Feast Closes With Brilliant Fireworks Display
Bristol's Italo American community capped two days of Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel celebrations with a crowd around 40 000 for a fireworks finale at Callan lots. The event included bombs volleys at dawn, a parade led by Rep Pasquale Pagnano, a solemn Mass at Our Lady of Carmte Church, and an afternoon sports program with races and prizes.
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Bristol
Callan Lots
Academy Hall
Pasquale Pagnano
Our Lady of *Carmte
Anthony
Eugee McElroy
Providence
Lester Vanessi
Bernard Quartaro
Frank Nenna
Attilio Topazio
Albert
Negro Singers to Give Benefit Concert from Jenkins Orphanage
Charleston event features the Jenkins Orphanage singers and instrumentalists led by Mr Holland Daniels, with Lewis H. Simmons on program, plus vocal and brass quartets. Endorsements from Rev Samuel M. Lindsay and Alicia Middleton highlight the charitable aim and historical ties to Mrs N R Middleton. The concert occurs in St Michael's Parish House on a Thursday evening in July 1937.
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Jenkins Orphanage
Charles Top
Caralina Wil Sorneer
St. Michael’s Parish
N. R. ‘Middleton
Alicia Middleton
Charleston
Girls’s Friendly Society
Lewis H. Simmons
Holland Daniels
Samuel M. Lindsay
Brookline
Mas
Daniels
Jenkins Orphange
S. C
Jenkins
N. R. Middleton
Attlantic
Pierce Testimonial Banquet Arranged In Rhode Island
State and town officials and party leaders will attend a testimonial reception and banquet for James T. Pierce newly appointed Adjutant of the Rhode Island Soldiers Home at the Hotel Bellevue on August 26. Paull named general chairman of arrangements with former associates of the adjutant present. A former commander of Kearney is involved.
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Jeaders
James T._ Pierce
Rhode Island
New Adjutant Named for Soldiers Home in Local Election
Post No 6 American Legion and Democratic town officials appoint Pierce as adjutant of the Soldiers Home on June 15 succeeding Emil Klein. The arrangements committee includes Dr A F DAngelo Police Chief Ferrara Postmaster Coggeshall and others. Pierce a Bristol native and 67 High Street resident, graduates of local schools and served as a corporal in the service.
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Democratic Town Committee
Pierce
Soldiers Home
Emil Klein
A. F. D'Angelo
Dfhes
Anthony J. Ferrara
Daniel W. Coggeshall
Anthony J. Nunes
Lawrence
Lawrence, €Obh Mooney, Commandant of the Homies and Joseph P. Quartaro
Wittiad
E Pierce
High Street
Bristol
Get Acquainted Supper at M. E. Church
Parishioners of the State Street M. E. Church and new pastor M W Topping plan a 6 30 pm get acquainted session in the church vestry. The covered dish supper is sponsored by the Ladies Aid Society with all members invited to attend and bring a covered dish. Willizem Remietés is in charge of arrangements.
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M. E. Church
State Street
M. E
M. W. Topping
Ladies Aid Society
Willizem’ Remietés
Firework crowds headline Saturday parade display tops in town
The Saturday night fireworks show drew a tremendous crowd far outshining the daytime parade. Two companies competed to stage the best display and the result drew cheers and plenty of local chatter.
Forty Six Individuals Travel from New York Raising Delayed Group
A diverging caravan arrives in New York on Monday July 12 and brings varied impressions. The travelers insist they act as individuals rather than as part of a group of about five hundred, with forty six girls displaying distinct personalities and pacing. Some dress quickly, others slowly, yet none progress until the last member moves, illustrating a playful contrast to a wife lingering at a store or display window while waiting for all forty six to depart.
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Rochettes
Paris
iSaacapelss
Pasis
Storks
Amusing Tour Sleep Delays Among Rockettes
Describes a tour where Rockettes and staff shared restaurants buses and hotel rooms. The morning routine caused repeated oversleeping as an operator and a manager failed to coordinate wake up calls, leaving cast members still asleep while others hurried to prepare.
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G C
Rockettes Triumph in Crowd Pleased by International Act
The Rockettes wowed a large audience in a twenty minute act competing with groups from six other countries. Although no prizes were awarded, applause surpassed that for any other group. A giant American flag displayed before the audience sparked cheers and a surge of excitement as the act ended.
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Seth Ote
Rockettes' Purchases Reveal Fashion Focus and PerfumeTrend
Women readers learn that the Rockettes purchases leaned toward gloves and perfumes rather than Parisian dresses. The column notes these favorites reflect current style habits among the group.
Aeerie's Cup Trial Stirs Front State Debates
A fragmented report details a controversial trial tied to a Cup event. Officials and local figures dispute procedure as key witnesses recount the incident. The owner faces questions over handling and charges while investigators seek clarity on the sequence of events.
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Arthur Mello
John Perry
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Committee For Dance
Parnell
Clark Gable
Myrna Loy
King OF Gamblers
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Lloyd Nolan
Akim Tamirfoff
Larry Crabbe
Helen Burgess
Porter Hall
Virginia Bruce
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