Webb Institute praised by Herreshoff Rotary speaker
Halsey Chase Herreshoff told Rotary about Webb Institute founded by William Webb, its naval architecture and marine engineering program, and its high standards. He noted student selection, scholarships, terms, and shipboard training with Navy sponsorship, plus a strong alumni network and close-knit campus culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Webb
United States
Webb
Webb Institute
Halsey Chase Herreshoff
Capt
Nat
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Webb Rach Semmoras
Young Herreshoff
Navy
Herreshoff
America
Nathaniel
William and Mary
Corps Won 32 Trophies In 52 Ends Series
Final retrospective by George R Fish on forty years with what is now the Kingsmen Bugles and Drum Corps recounts 1952 as a peak with 32 trophies and $750 in awards. The Bristol Boys Corps details early 1950s growth, new recruits, and a transition to regional competitions, noting hardships, past contests, and plans for 1953 as many members are new to competition.
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Box Scout
Kingsmen Corps
Corps
George R Fish
Kingsmen Bugles
Bristol
United States
Bay Staters
Massachusetts
Fife, Drum & Bugle Association
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Eastern Mass Junior Corps Association
White River Junction
Vermont
American Legion of Hartford Post
Legion
Newburgh
N. Y
Newburgh Junior Corps
Pappas
R. I. Association
Bristol Rangers
Stellio Pappas
Jamestown
Powers Star Harmony Corps
Worcester
American Legion
New York
A. I Association
Artillerymen to Discuss Fayetteville Anniversary Invite
The Bristol Train of Artillery meets Monday night to consider inviting the Independent Light Infantry of Fayetteville North Carolina to its 160th anniversary celebration. The train tied for the Maj Coulter Trophy in a high power rifle event at Sachuest Point range Middletown. A successor to the late Judge Edward L Leahy will be named Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BTA
Bristol Train of Artillery
Independent Light Infantry
Fayetteville
N. C
Maj. Coulter
Sachuest Point
Middletown
Edward L Leahy
C W Weaver Building Contractor Ad
Remodeling roofing and jobbing services offered by C W Weaver at 202 High Street Bristol. R L phone 1 0477.
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High Street
Bristol
R. L
Highlands Lobster Boil Set For Tomorrow Night
The Highlands Improvement Association hosts its 32nd annual lobster boil tomorrow at 6 PM on the Bayview grounds. Albert W Pearson and Joseph Freeman oversee arrangements with a Highlands committee assisting in planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Albert W Pearson
Joseph Freeman
Pearson
Highlands
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Rotary of
Webb Naval Institute
Edward L. Leahy
Howard R Newman
John L Burke
R_ S Bosworth
William H Angevine
George R. Fish
C. W. Weaver
BAKE
Mrs
Helen
LeClair
Bote! Yacht Club
Clambake V.opast
Fishhawk Farn
Phoenix
Ferris Dry Goods
Hope Street
The
Bristol Phoenix
Bristol, R.I
Skrs
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