Lord Mayor Reception Committee Sees War Fund Aid Rise
The Bristol Rhode Island War Fund raised 5000 by February for the Bristol Hospital project. The War Fund Sale on January 11, 1941 yielded 1759.07 under Mrs. Herreshoff's leadership, with notable items from Rev. Frank Crook’s papers. Local groups like the Kearney American Legion and Rotary Club contributed to relief efforts for Britain.
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Bristol
England
Rhode Island
University of Bristol
Kearney
American Legion
Films Wanted for Fourth of July Parade Film Collection
Joseph G. A. Riccio the marshal asks anyone with 16 mm reels or slides of the parade to contact him. He aims to compile a film of the celebration and notes the request was made last night.
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Joseph G. A. Riccio
Rocha Reception Committee Sets Tomorrow Event
Raymond Rodrigues announces the sub committee members for the reception welcoming Rev. Henrique R. Rocha back from the Azores. The event will be held tomorrow evening at St. Elizabeth's Auditorium with Mary Bettencourt in charge of refreshments and Frances Machado heading the ticket committee. Honorary chairs include several clergy and local leaders.
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Raymond Rodrigues
Henrique R. Rocha
Azores
St. Elizabeth’s Auditorium
Mary Bettencourt
Merces Martins
Rose George
Mary Francis
Estafania Bettencourt
Valentina Garca
Rose Bento
Elizabeth Aguiar
Frances Machado
Emily da Ponte
Angelina Pacheco
Rose Dias
Mary Correiro
Barbara Alves
Alice
Beatrice Menezes
Lorraine Martins
Dolores Rodrigues
Dorothy Cordeiro
Roseline August
Messy-But-Fun Pie-Eating Contest Sets Records
The pie-eating event drew 158 children, a record, with 58 pies consumed 52 small and 6 large. Winners include Gilbert Ferreira and others across age groups, while Carol Ann Criscuola, Marie Cavallaro and Pauline Alves led girls divisions. Next event is a talent show on July 28 on the Common. driver Anthony E. Agatiello seeks transportation help.
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Anthony E. Agatiello
Agatiello
Gilbert Ferreira
Joseph Asciolla
Frank Almeida
Emilien Desmaris
Carol Ann Criscuola
Marie Cavallaro
Bristol Harbor Regatta sets start for S boats and others
The Bristol Harbor Regatta schedules a 2 o clock start with 32 o clock first S boat departure from center Bristol Harbor near Yacht Club. Boats divided into five groups with diverse classes Stars Navy Knockabouts Indies Herreshoff ships and more. Races run at 3 minute intervals for trophies based on class size. Mermaid commanded by Jesse Cayton hosts the starting and finish line with a committee including John R. Watson and Virginia Stevens among others.
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Vincent Fasano
U. S. Navy
Shriner
Fasano
Shriners
William Remington
Frank J. Miserandino
Charles E. Luther
State S. Wharf
Navy
Zitish
St. Judica
Bristol ‘Harbor
Yacht Club
Newport
Herreshoff
Navy Rhodes
Jesse Cayton
John R. Watson
Robert V. Elder
W. Norton Grubb
F L. deWolf
F. L. deWolf
John W. Tiplady
Chester E. Gilroy
Virginia Stevens
A. Sidney Herreshoff
Alfred R. Meyer, Jr
Swordfish saga on Sakonnet shores shocks harbor tale
A vivid Sakonnet harbor account tells of a 185 to 225 pound swordfish chased by Gil Manchester and crew from the docks to shallow water where it was driven onto the beach. The nearshore giant, rare for the area, underscores a fisherman’s legend involving Nate Atwater and Tony Phillippi amid a season of luck and daring.
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Sekonnet
Gil Manchester
Gil
George Davol
Nate Atwater
Sakonnet
Bud Phillips
Nate
Tony Phillippi
Tony
Sailor recounts voyage to Sakonnet with many tows
Dave Atwater describes launching from Barrington and sailing the Sharpshooter to Sakonnet, detailing several towing rescues along the route. He notes the harbor’s growth, a record striped bass at Sakonnet, and predicts Tony’s chance at first prize at the Fishermen’s Ball. He praises friends including Gil Low and Herb Holmes who aided the trip.
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Sakonnet
Tony
Foc
Li's
Barrington
Sakonnet Point
Gordon Benjamin
Randy Locke
Smith Cove
Bristol Highlands
Poppasquash
Newport
Gil Low
Bristol
Tiverton
Gould Island
Herb Holmes
Seapower Point
Gul Low
Dave Atwater
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Rocha Reception
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John Francis
Jesse Sousa
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Arthur Samson
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Manuel M. Lima
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Planning Board
Vance Fowler
William P. Sousa
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Mancieri
Raiola
Tut Carulli
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Kaiser Aluminum
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Teenoon
Beding
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