Cotton Ball Tonight Draws Broad Puerto Rican Social Tone
The Portuguese American Women's Civic League hosts a Bristol Casino Cotton Ball with standing room only. More than 400 reservations, visitors from Southern New England chapters, grand march led by the Cotton Dress winner and Judge Edward L. Leahy, and the Cotton Queen chosen at 10 30 p m amid entertainment by the Brito children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Leahy
Rodngo P C. Rego
Mary C. Mello
Attilio Viera
Fall River
Attorney Viera
Jamestown
Brito
Joseph
Kathleen
Joseph A Almeida
Helen Dennis
Rose
Judge O'Donnell Named Executor of Keeler Estate
Judge William T. O'Donnell has been named executor of the estate of James B Keeler the sewing machine man. The will filed with Town Clerk John W Church dated November 24 1936 names bequests to Etelvina B Lima Edward F Sullivan Elizabeth Mullen Madeline Lewis and others after provision for graves and markers. The will will be presented at the next Probate Court session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. O'Donnell
James B Keeler
John W Church
Arthur M McCaw
Bristol
Euclid J. Demars
Etelvina B. Lima
Edward F Sullivan
Portsmouth
Elizabeth Mullen
Montreal
Madeline Lewis
Polly'Swartswood
Pati
Delilah Keeler
James B. Keeler
Pobate Court
Bristol Phoenix
John W. Church
Bristol Clubs Invited to Warren PTA Meeting
Bristol Parent-Teacher Association members are invited to a Warren council program Monday night at Warren High School auditorium. Dr James F Rockett State Director of Education will headline with Mrs Clarence Bosworth and school superintendents Elmer S Mapes Leroy G Staples and Charles F Keves. A concert by the Warren High School orchestra is planned. In Boston on Thursday June 10 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Mark DeWolf Howe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Parent-Teacher's Association
Bristol County
P TA Council
Warren
James F Rockett
Clarence Bosworth
State Congress of Parents and Teachers
Elmer S Mapes
Leroy G Staples
Charles F. Keves
Barrington
Warren High School
Howf
Boston
Mark DeWolf Howe
Eagles Induction for Bristol Aerie Officers Monday Night
Newly elected officers of Bristol Aerie No 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles will be seated at ceremonies Monday evening in Eagles Hall Wood Street The induction will be led by State President Manuel Perry and staff Guests from across the State and Fall River are expected A social program will follow the installation by a committee chaired Francis P Cuomo with members Enes Medenes Massano Andrade and PhillipsMascola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
Eagles Hall
Wood Street
Manuel Perry
State Aerie
Fall River
Francis P Cuomo
Joseph W Enes
Manuel Medenes
Pasquale Massano
Joseph Andrade
Manuel Phillips
Domenick Mascola
Connery to Tour Europe with Three Sisters
Robert J Connery and his three sisters plan a Europe tour starting in Rome visiting sister Mother Marie Agustus, then Paris, Ireland, and other stops. Accompanying him are Misses Mary and Lillian Connery of this town and Mrs P W O'Neil of Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J Connery
Somagraur
Aftyr
Europe
Rome
Marie Agustus
Paris
Lyndon
Ereland
SiRge OF
Peake
Lainey Na Agate
Mde Cosgrave
Irish Free State
Connery
Mary
Lillian Connery
Town
P W O'Neil
Warren
Sopwith Visit Spurs Bristol Ties at Herreshoff Plant
Sopwith and party including Mrs Sonowith Sir Ralph Gore and Frank Murdock business manager for the sponsor of the two Endeavours paid their first visit this year to the Herreshoff plant in this town on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Sopwith
Sonowith
Ralph Gore
Frank Murdock
Herreshoff
Plans for Mt Carmel Feast July 16 17 Take Shape
Plans for the Feast of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church to be celebrated July 16 and 17 took definite steps at Wednesday night’s general committee meeting. Reports on fundraising and membership were heard as appointments were made by General Chairman James J Velleca. Additional subcommittees and chairpersons were named, detailing decorations, parades, bocce, religious activities, sports and public notices for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Carmel
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
James J Velleca
John R Bertarde
Antoine Fo Angelo
Joh A Mellone
Joseph Castronove
Polie
Anthony J Ferrara
Perron
John Roman
Pasquale Pagnani
Cararda Codola
Nicholas Pirri
George Solemmnese
Salvatore Della Morte
Crescenzo Della
Bristol Council 379 Knights of Columbus Nominates Officers
Robert Connery visiting Ireland notes the social period of Bristol Council 379 Knights of Columbus. The lodge nominates officers for the ensuing year and grants use of its quarters to the Fourth of July committee for Independence Day celebrations. Officers include Grand Knight William T. Dwyer and Chaplain Rev. Michael J. Ryan among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Hammill
Augustin B. Nerone
James F. Wylie
Joseph M. Edmonds
Edward L. Leahy
Thomas Henry
Anthony Thomas
John L. Burke
Henry F. Serbist, Jr
James F. Connell
John G Desfauries
Michael J. Ryan
St. Mary’s Church
Popularity Contest At Colt Memorial High School Draws Forty Entrants
Thirty eight members of Colt Memorial High School’s graduating class enter a popularity contest run by Hope Drug Company. Contest began a week ago and runs until midnight July 3. A graduation doll will be awarded to the winner. Entrants include Isabel Bento Mariel Bullock Antoinette Campanella Constance Campanella Lucy Cassano Irene Cabral Ethel Connolly Almerina Correia Peggy Connors Jeanette Charette Ruth Demars Margaret da Rocha Frances Dolan Leah Eisenstadt Esther Ferreira Carmellina Formussano Antoinette Gapho Irene Gallagher Elsie Gilroy Rhoda Hobson Ruth Reade Ethel Kerr Madeline Kleig Rhoda Marino Gilda Mello Janet McCaw Audrey Newman Marie Quintal Shirley Rishe Amoin CK Teeth Bath Sanford Shirley Smith Lydwina Sousa Marx Velleca Peggy West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt Memorial High School
Hope Drug Company
Isabel Bento
Mariel Bullock
Antoinette Campanella
Constance Campanella
Lucy Cassano
Irene Cabral
Ethel Connolly
Almerina Correia
Peggy Connors
Jeanette Charette
Ruth Demars
Margaret da Rocha
Frances Dolan
Leah Eisenstadt
Esther Ferreira
Carmellina Formussano
Antoinette Gapho
Irene Gallagher
Elsie Gilroy
Rhoda Hobson
Ruth Reade
Ethel Kerr
Madeline Kleig
Rhoda
Gilda
Mello
Janet “McCaw
Audrey Newman
Marie Quintal
Shirley Rishe
Bristol Man Charged With Wilful Neglect of Children
In Warren Fifth District Court the case of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children against An thonsalante Valante of 18 Bays View Avenue Bristol was discontinued after six hours of testimony. Valante, father of 11, faced charges of wilful neglect. the oldest daughter Ruth, 16, was placed in the society’s custody, while the 10 younger children were to remain with their parents for six months and report back to the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secets
Bays View Avenue
William T . Dennell
Fifth District
Warren
Valante
Marita Mo Siedentopf
Eugene Lachappelle
Pawtucket
Ruth
Bristol
Flag Day 1937 Poem by Raymond Pitcairn
Flag Day 1937 marks a homeland reminder of the flag as a symbol of liberty and democracy. The piece recalls America's role in preserving freedom and urges citizens to stay true to the flag and defend rights for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Pitcairn
The Westerner Speaks from Beaver City on Western Life
Howard H. Brown writes from Beaver City Oklahoma detailing life in the western cow country. He recalls riding with his father, the open range, lawlessness of early days, and the West’s sense of freedom versus crowded cities. He emphasizes merit over birth and claims the Westerner is a distinct type.
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West
Pacific
Oklahoma
Kansas
Texas
New Mexico
United States
Nbcia
Howard H Brown
Beaver City
Okla
Boy Scout Notes Scout Troop 2 Meeting and Plans
Troop 2 met at the Scout building on Hope Street led by Scoutmaster Bruno Vollaro and assistants Michael Topazio and Joseph Vollaro. A first aid demonstration was given by Michael Topazio and William Ero. The troop plans an overnight hike meeting at Bradford and High streets at 6. The following week Dr Rodrigo P. Rego leads another first aid demonstration. On June 18 they perform an air show for Reynolds School pupils at Reynolds School Auditorium. Current contest leaders: Wolves 305, Lions 206, Lians 238, Skeletons 216. All junior officers have a week of special meetings.
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Wedenesdas Might
Hope Street
Bruno Vollaro
Michael Topazio
Joseph Vollaro
Willam Lero
Pat Mazza
Michael Topazo
William Ero
Prida Might
Bradford
High Streets
Rodrigo P . Rego
Revolds
Byfield School
Reynolds School
Wolves
Lions
Probate Grant Seals Barros Estate Appointment
The Probate Court approved the will of Rev Manuel Joaquim de Barros and named Rev Auguste Leal Furtado of Somerset as executor. Bond set at 15000 dollars without surety. John Silver appointed appraiser and Rhode Island estate agent.
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Sesson
John W Church
Auguste Leal Furtado
Somerset
Manuel Joacquim de Barros
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Fr Furtado
John Silver
Rhode Island
Manuel Joaquim de Barros
Manual J. Barros
Bristol
R. I
Manuel J Barros
Hope Street
John W.eynan
Augusto Furtado
P. O. Box
Swansea
Mase
Children's Day Service at First Baptist Church
A detailed program for the Morning Service at 11:45 Sunday at First Baptist Church is arranged by church school supervisors and teachers. it includes songs readings and recitations by named children and groups, with a short address by Rev. H. P. Francis and an offering for window boxes and neighbors.
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First Baptist Church
Church School
Youth For the Kingdom
Temple Bells
Mother Nature
Sunbeam
Barbara Campbell
Gordon Luther
Kent Luther Raindrop
Francis Bullock
Evelyn Pedley
Dorothy Freitas
Esther Luther
Isabel Vieira
Alice Freitas
Doris McPhearson
Harold Pedley, Jr
Edward Silva
Joseph Silva
George Luther, Jr
Frank Costa
Helen Alger
Barbara Butcher
Alice Viera
Dorothy Silva
H. E. Pedley
Mark Clinton Luther
King
Rev
H. P. Francis
Christ
Baseball Sunday in Warren at Burr's Hill Park
The Portuguese-American team led by Johnnie Josephs travels to Warren’s Burr's Hill Park on Sunday afternoon for a 3 o clock clash with Left Greenwood's Warren Fawn Team. Sousa and Marshall share pitching duties with Andrade and Sevigney behind the plate for the home team.
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Johnnie Josephs
Burr’s Hill Park
Warren
Greenwood
Warren Fawn
Frankis Sousa
Foxy Marshall
Tohnnia
Andrade
Contests and Mail Labor Boost in Lorillard Campaign
The Lorillard Company expanded operations with two full floors of New York offices and a large postal setup. The Varick Street post office handled about 350 bags daily, rivaling Boston's mail volume. Old Golds sales rose 40 percent nationally, with 90 million wrappers sent and $13 million in sales, yielding a $900,000 potential profit and $360,000 in new business after prizes and ads are considered.
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Lorillard Company
Manhattan
Varicke Street
New York
Boston
United States
Prize hopes rise for Bristol contestants
Brief note hopes high in Bristol as competitors seek top prizes across events. Local participants and organizers watch results closely amid competitive field.
Cubs Meet For First Outing And Drum Corps Evening
Cub Pack No 14 holds its first outdoor meeting after the Bugle and Drum Corps rehearsal. They assemble at Scout Hall under Cubmaster William F Head for a backyard meeting and invite all members and prospective recruits to attend. Drum Corps meets tonight at 7 at Scout Hall with final instructions for the Firepigns Parade. Camp-o-ree prep begins for Newport event and Court of Honor next Friday. If weather turns foul the troop will meet indoors at 7 p m.
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Scout Hall
William F. Head
Poccursar
Bristol Houdacout
Dru
Marandaja
Bristol
Newport
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Charles Mello
Joseph Dennis
Mary Victoria
Juliette Cardoza
Wilhemina Silvia
Leonora , Roderick
Mary Rose
Margaret Cabral
Gilda Mello
Jennie Silvia
Mary Mello
John Terra
Manuel Tavares
Rose M. Sousa
Josephine Mello
Joseph F. Pannone
Mary George
Gloria Cabral
Theresa Repoza
Joseph Veira
Valentina Garcia
May Brito
Georgianna Brito
William Rego
Anthony J. Nunes
Joseph V. Medeiros
Silvina Marshall
Mary P. Sousa
Arnie Coite
May Vargas
Lillian Camara
Lucy Pannone
Mary Boardman
Mary R. Nunes
Lucy Castro
Mary Carval
John Xavier
Josephine Correra
Helen Roderick
Stella Barboza
Dorothy Correira
Frances Correia
Eva Nunes
Mary Rogers
Georgianna Terra
Warren P. T. A
James F. Rockett
Eagles
Sophwiths
Bristol Casino
Bristol-Colt Alumorr Association
Vincent Saviano
Vincent Brunelli
Frank Garista
Joseph Pirri
Michael Cappucci
Felice Langello
Bennie Mansi
Antonio Nappi
Mary Carmone
Helen Romane
Geraldine Matio
Theresa Thurillo
Mass Marine Mass
Theresa Thurllo
Mies Ra
Anna Matrone
Salvatore Coppoline
Julia Velleca Mass
Mars Tursllo
Dorothy Ruggino
Caroline Squatrito
Felicte St Angel
Joseph Campanella
Pinunce
John NO Rupinero
Pha Gasti
Tous Nastri Domenic Jo
Pubhelts
Michael Wo Pasquireth
Mass Mars Turillo
Joseph P Quartaro
Anthonys W DuPonte
Jous Santo Religious
Joseph Santuli
Luca Nastri
Antonio Mazza
Orlando J Bisbano
James Salzano
Carlo Bisbano
Nicholas Ruggiero
Frank Malafronte
Martin Biancuzzo
Domenico Langello
John Sicignano
Nunzio Gaglio
Elia Guisti
Anthony Graziosa
Norrow
Nireland
Hope
SPCC
Sentinels of the Republic
BOY Scout
FR. Barros
James B. Lee
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Discovery
Col. Bixer
Gov. Schultz
Discovery Miss Breching
Dunbar Atty
Gallo
Pierce
Mrs
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Col
Inr
Hilton
McCaughey
Bullock
Gov Scholtz
Miss Anderson
O'Connell
Brown
Sylvia
Bush
Ashton Weaver Dixon
Rye Alger
Clara H. Bunn
Edward FE. Bunn
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