Narrows Group hosts annual swimming meet trophy to Barbara Perry
Bristol Narrows Improvement Association held its second annual water carnival with over 400 spectators along the shore. Barbara Perry of Pawtucket won the trophy for most points after competing in four events and totaling 20 points. Final divisions list multiple winners across senior and junior girls and boys with Barbara Perry leading senior girls in points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Narrows
Alice Carpenter
Lucy _Nappi
Tames
S Syuiem
Heskes Yattr
Ivy Serafin Pires
Marc Pires
Daniel Riendeau
Edward Almon
Mary Foley
Marcella Fagan
Barbara Bliss
Robert Almon
Daniel Arnold
John Cashman
William Riendeau
Barbara Perry
Lucy Nappit
Lucy Nappi
Luci Nappi
Alice Carpen
Summer Town Mecca and Local Letters From Bristol
A Bristol column narrates a lively town scene with new cement sidewalks on State Street and extended Hope Street ready for completion. It recalls a near shipboard mishap with Oscar the cat, a blooming primrose, and summer concerts sponsored by the Bristol Train of Artillery Entertainment Association drawing crowds and out-of-town cars to the town events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staté Street
Alge Hage’ Street
Hope Street
Oscar
Alaska
Seattle
Ever
Kitty
Bristol Train of Artillery Entertainment Association
Bristol Water Carnival Announces Wide Range of Races
Senior and junior boys and girls compete in backstroke freestyle breaststroke and distance events. Notable participants include James Sylvia Chester Hill and Mario Pires with a Bristol rowboat win by the Rodland and Leor Bisbane team. A children’s peanut race and a dog race close the program with Narrows colony residents competing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sylvia
William Riendeau
Mario Pires
Chester Hill
Edward Almon
Serafin Pires
Mary Foley
Barbara ‘Bliss
Marcella Fagan
Barbara Bliss
Mar
William Mullen
Mildred Bliss
Eva Mello
Theresa Mello
Tony Nappi
Samuel Cashman
Edmund Pires
Russell Riendeau
Joseph Silva
Narrows Colony
Bristol
Frank Sylvia
The
Narrows Improvement Association
Thomas Brady
Christopher Brown
Ira Stanley
Fred Hochberg
Edward T Perrys
Chester Carpenter
John D Hill
John Bourne
Peter Almon
Frank J
Hugh Smith
John Wilmarth
John B. Hill
Edward T Perry
Wea
Gedney De Wolf Wedding in Wayne Pennsylvania
Isabella De Wolf daughter of Mrs Edward Chapman Smith and the late Philip De Wolf wed Dewaine Gedney of Syracuse at St Marys Church Wayne. Henry Mitchell officiated. Bride wore white satin with veil and orange blossoms. maid of honor Philbs De Wolf in light blue organza. bridesmaids in primrose yellow organza. flowers blue delphinium and roses. Best man Earl Gedney. ushers Frederick Gedney Charles Mills Lyle Blanding Kenneth Ryland. Reception at bride’s mother home. couple to reside in Wayne after wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella DeWolf
Fdward Chapman Smith
Wayne
Philp DeWolf
Dewaine Gedner
Syracuse
WNY
St Mary's Church
Patev
Henry Mitchell
Penman J Wood
Valles
Philbhs DeWolf
Blanche Atkinson
Slades
Griffith Mass
Ruth Rolf
Stewart McLean
Mary Anne Wood
Earl Redney
Frederick Gedney
Charles Mills
Lyle Blanding
Kenneth Ryland
Brooklyn
Gedney
Wayne Pa
Bristol
Funeral services for Antone Sousa held at St Elizabeths Church
Antone Sousa died at home on Kickemuttt avenue after a five month illness. Funeral services were at 9 am Saturday in St Elizabeths Church with Rev Manuel Barros officiating. Burial followed in St Marys cemetery. Sousa, 49, born in St Michaels Azores, resided in Warren 15 years, then Bristol. Survived by wife Mary, three daughters Mary Florence Ernie, five sons Joseph Antonio John Arthur William, one brother Manuel Sousa of Warren, and brothers-in-law Lewis Manuel Jesse Joseph John and Albert Tavares of Warren. He was active in Holy Ghost Society and the Portuguese Independent Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elizabeth's Church
Antone Sousa
Kickemutt Avenue
Manuel Jo Barros
St Mary’s Cemetery
Lewis Manuel Jesse
Joseph John
Albert Tavares
Warren
Mr . Sousa
St. Michael’s
Azores
Bristol
Mr Sousa
Holy Ghost Society
St Elizabeth’s Church
Portuguese Independent Club
Mary (Tavares) Sousa
Mary
Florence
Ernie Sousa
Joseph
Antonio
John
Arthur
William Sousa
Manuel Sousa
Warren All Stars blank Bristol in benefit game at Burrs Hill Park
Alex Fish starred with a perfect day at bat as Warren edged Bristol 1 to 0 in a Sunday charity tilt at Burrs Hill Park Warren's Donat Brochu supplied the decisive infield grounder scoring Hebert for the only run Five Warren hits to seven for Bristol and strong defense highlighted the low scoring affair Fans cheered Sunny Hebert and a crowd of locals for the cause supporting injured players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Fish
Howie Martin
Warren
Dom Vtangello
Bristol All Stars
Burr
Hill Park
Donat Brochu
Hebert
Coxie Fortier
Joe Sagan
Ardy D'Ambrosio
Stanley Tupaj
Bristol
Tony” Perry
Nuts Lemaire
Fish
Sunny Hebert
Bud Congdon
Raly
Polak
Frankie Mello
Brochu
Congdon
D’ambrosio
Sagan
Ambrosia's Defiance Clashes With Ever Reads Downtown Showdown
Ambrosia's Defiance and Ever Reads clash tomorrow evening with both teams aiming for first place as the downtown firemen pace sets the race. Oscar Herzig, ex RI State College athlete, will cover the initial sack for the Defiance outlet while manager D'Ambrosio plans decisive moves to trip up the Readys if in form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrosia
Defiance
Conine
Oscar Herzig
R I State
D'Ambrosio
Tver
Warren, Plenty
Twi Game Thursday Firemen vs Bristol Train of Artillery
Dr Charles E Callery's Ever Ready Fire Co. faces Dr D'Angelo's Bristol Train of Artillery in a scheduled Thursday game. Starting pitcher decision rumored between Jackie Marsden and Whiter Mello. Jim McGrath to pitch for the Smoke-eaters with Nuts Lemaire catching. Previous meetings show BT A won 8 3 while Firemen took two 10 9 and 11 6. leaders aim to maintain form against full strength opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy
Warren
Callery
Hut” Correira
Jimmie McGrath
Nuts Lemaire
Leo Mansi
D'Ambrosia
Ever Readys
Firemen
Charles E Callery
Ever Ready Fire Co
D'Angelo
Bristol Train of Artillery
Jimmie
Anzire
Jackie Marsden
Mello
Lemaire
Johnnie Andrade
Chartered Command Nine
D’angelo
Lanzire
Sousa to Face Fall River in Friday Night Pitch Bout
Frankie Sousa will start on the mound Friday evening against Fall River’s Ford V-8 lineup. Alphonse Rebello’s Portuguese team sends Amine Andrades to catch with Joe Urban Crateau Demoe and Bournakes in the Fall River roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Sousa
Ford
Fall River
Sousa
Alphonse Rebello
Amine Andrades
Joe Urban
Crateau
Demoe and
Bournakes
Reliance Captures First Half Bochia Title in Close Contest
Reliance defeats America to claim the first half Bochia title in a tight duel witnessed by a large crowd. John Barry dominated the markmen ball while Frank Lanello and Mathew Capone contributed key hits. Albert Quito and Martino led America with multiple points as Jerome Cadile led the losing team with three crashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny - Pinellots Reliance
Pacalu
Pbanienshegi
Boccia
America Crew
Pnor
Bocia
John Barry
Frank “Chee-Chee’ Langello
Mathew Capone
Albert Quito
Martino
Felix Prezioso
Jerome Cadile
Pappoose Edges Phantom in Saturday 12-Footer Race
In a tight four and three quarters mile course from the yacht club to Mount Tomboy and back the Pappoose skippered by Ed Leahy crossed first in 31 42 a mere two seconds ahead of Rockwell s Phantom. Other finishers included Black Marta Remora Alouette Little Rhody Gloria Fist Doldrum Poppy and Nancy Bell with standings showing Pappoose leading the series with 12 points and Phantom at 8.
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Yacht Club
Mount Tombuoy
Ed Leahy
Rockwell
Phantom
Black Marta
Remora
Alouette
Little Rhody
Gloria
Fist
Doldrum
Poppy
Nancy Bell
Arruda Denies Assault Appeals Fine of $15 and Cost
Marion Arruda 26 of 16 Third street known as Buffalo was found guilty of assaulting Joseph Morris of Wall street at the Fifth District court. Judge William T. ODonnell imposed a $15 fine and costs, which was appealed. Bail of $500 was posted by his father in law. Arruda admitted striking Antonio Almeida and showed wounds. Almeida was fined $10 for assaulting Arruda last week. The article notes prior arrests and a crowding of violations, including an intersection stop sign crackdown with three fined and one continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Arruda
Third Street
Buffalo
Joseph Morris
Wall Street
Fifth District
William T. O'Donnell
Arruda
Morris
Antonio Almeida
Mount Hope Avenue
Almeida
Almedia
Joseph A. Hammill
C. Paul Bruno
Hammill
O'Donnell
Antonio Buttiglieri
John Xavier, Jr
Bristol
Max Legorwitz
Providence
Thuis Sousa, Jr
Frederick
Mary T. Goggins
William Sullivan
Personal Finance Co. of Providence
Beatrice S. Aguiar
Victor Aguiar
Baptist Sunday School annual picnic and Bible exercises
First Baptist Church Sunday School held its annual picnic at Ferrycliffe Farm with about 50 attendees. A Weenie Roast and field events led to prizes for Henry Hambrick and Marjorie Taves among others, followed by vacation Bible school exercises and displays of boats and dolls. Rev. C J Yeomans spoke to conclude the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrycliffe Farm
Same Church
First Baptist Church
Dorothy Batley
Fred Mott
Harold Slater
Dorothy Mott
Otis Bailey
Harold Pedley
Pedley
Baptist Church
Henry Hambrick
Jackie Hambrick
Harold Pedley, Jr
Monroe Taves
Earl Rounds
Sinelair MacDonald
Marjorie Taves
Ruth Alger
Shirley Pickett
Margaret McGann
Helen Alger
Stanley
Dean
Cynthia McCaw
Esther Luther
Evelyn Pedley
Robert Martin
Margaret Hibbert
Eileen Lawrence
Grant Ford
Joseph
C. J. Yeomans
School Teachers Named in Providence Listing
The gathering notes Miss Mary R. Sn of Providence as a teacher at the local school. Other teachers listed include Mrs Harold Pedley Hope Mowry Doran Bailey and Dorothy Mott, indicating a staff roster.
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Mary R
Providence
Harold Pedley
Mines
Hope, Mowry
Doran Bailey
Dorothy Mott
Will Rogers in Doubting Thomas and The Girl From 10th Avenue
July 24 25 program features Will Rogers in Doubting Thomas with Bille Burke Alison Skipworth Sterling Holloway Gail Patrick and Frances Grant A second feature The Girl From 10th Avenue stars Bette Davis opposite Ian Hunter and Colin Clive with an all star supporting cast including Alison Skipworth John Eldredge Phillip Reed Katherine Alexander Helen Jerome Eddy Gordon Elliott Adrian Rosley Andre Cheron and Edward McWade The Davis vehicle presents a tense drama with touches of humor and a strong ensemble showcase.
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Will Rogers
Thomas
Bille Burke
Alison Skipworth
Sterling Holloway
Gail Patrick
Frances Grant
Rogers
10Th Avenue
Bette Davis
Iss Davis
Bette
Miss Davis
Ian Hunter
Colin Clive
John Eldredge
Phillip Reed
Katherine Alexander
Helen Jerome Eddy
Gordon Elliott
Adrian Rosley
Andre Cheron
Edward McWade
Barber Shop Moves to New Belvedere Location
Due to changes by new management at the Hotel Belvedere the barber shop will relocate starting July 29. The new address is in the Mello Block directly over MeBo's Markets.
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Hotel Belvedere
Pew. Mello
MeBo's Markets
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Narrows Group
Barbara, Perry
Pawtucket
al Truistic
Dewolf
BY James B. Lee
Fortier
Indo Sagan
D’ Ambrosia
Tupay Tin
Perrs
D Abbruzzi
Ferreira
Lematre
Tupaj
Heuberger and
Sippen
Warren Ahr
D. Abbruzzi
Greenwoedd
Burdge
Abbruzzi
Mella
Hanley
Brochnu
Fortier P 'Agen
Bristol Ait
Abr Poa
Perry m
Ferrera
Borges
Reliance
Barr
Langello
Capone
Principe
America
PMB
Matrone
Quito
I Prezioso
Il Cadile
Ludovigo Ascola
Felix Langello
Pappoose
Herreshoff
Footers
Black Maria
Wall Pappoose
Leahy Remora
Nicholson Phantom
Rockwell Little Rhodv
Tillinghast Jloria
French Fit
Low Ho
Congdon Alouette
Steele. . Doldrum
Danforth Poppy
Freeman
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Boston
B. L. Watson Co., Inc
Weybeaser Street
Baptist Sun
John Vaccaro
Ter
Tave Leclair
BUD Benson Proprietors
Main ST
Warren-Bristol
Albert M. Remieres
Tel
RCA Radiotron
Warner Radio Service
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
Williem Street
E. W. Weaver & Son
High Street
Nursing Association
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