Bristol Fancy Fourth With USS Bristol In Town Again
Heavy naval turnout announced for the July Fourth celebration in Bristol as the destroyer USS Bristol DD-857 returns for a fifth time. Commander William S. Butler USN leads the ship with plans to host guests including the submarine USS Piper and the rescue ship Skylark.
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William S. Butler
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Turkey
Bethlehem Plant
San Pedro
Cal
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church To Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church plans a 50th anniversary with a June 25 banquet at the National Guard Armory Meta copy Avenue and a seven month calendar of religious and social events. The 1927 founding is marked by a July 16 celebration including a two day observance with parades concerts and an amusement midway. The Jubilee committee is led by James Velleca Jr and Frank Caruso with many local organizers and volunteers.
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Natonal Guard
Metacopy Avenue
Thomas Campagna
Kaser Aluminum Corp
Jose Botelho
Mary Cicciola
James Salzano
Mary Nenna
Dorothy Rupp
James J Velleca, Jr
Orlando J. Bis
Derby Entry Blanks At YMCA And Local Hotels
Entry blanks for the annual Fourth of July Orange Crate Derby are available at the YMCA or King and St George. Entries must be no more than 72 inches long, 36 inches wide, and 75 pounds. wheels limited to 14 inches. cars require a hand or foot brake. No repeat entrants from last year. professionally built cars face disqualification or a 1000 ft handicap.
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YMCA
King and St George
Col LaVallee to Swear in Cadet at West Point
Col Roland J LaVallee of the 385th Regiment 76th Division will swear in Bristol youth William H Correira at West Point before graduation. Correira, son of Mrs Charles Silvia of 1222 Hope St, will become a second lieutenant in the United States Army and enter the armored branch with a future tour of duty in Germany after a short leave. LaVallee’s son Roland attends West Point.
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385Th Regiment
76Th
Warwick
Bristol
West Point
William H. Correira
Charles Silvia
Hope St
LaVallee
United States Army
Germany
Col LaVallee
Roland
Guiteras Pupils Earn Honors At Awards Day
Four top awards were given at Guiteras Awards Day. Steven Rodrigues received the Edward Russo Memorial Award for scholastic achievement and character. Jane Rinaldi won the Rotary Medal presented by Rotary Youth Chairman Robert Fournier.
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Steven Rodrigues
Jane Rinaldi
Stephen DeRosa
Bernadette Francis
Salvatore Gianola
Edward Russo
Rotary
Robert Fournier
Freeway Debate Looms as Council Votes June 9 Meeting
The Town Council voted to petition the state for a 730 pm meeting on June 9 with state officials regarding the proposed East Shore Expressway. Council President William P. Sousa urged no official statement before the meeting. Councilman Frank Di Balzano, absent, said his prior remarks were misinterpreted and reaffirmed support for locating the expressway in their section, preferring not to displace long-time residents if it takes ten years to build.
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William P. Sousa
Council
Frank di Balzano
Metacom Ave
Bristol
Maxfield Parrish Exhibition Opens Bristol Museum Season
The Bristol Art Museum begins its 1966 season with a Maxfield Parrish exhibition starting June 9, running through June 23 and anchored by the Bristol Art Museum Ball on June 11. Parrish, famed for Old King Cole mural and children book illustrations, drew on European experience and refined glazing techniques.
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Bristol Art Museum
Maxfield Parrish
Parrish
Europe
St. Regis
New York
Knickerbockers History of
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