Display of National Colors Urged by Celebration Group
Bristol plans a double display of patriotism for the Fourth of July as residents are urged to show national colors from home amid reports of European conflict. The Old Guard Military Alliance of Rhode Island will send a detail to march with the chief marshal. Penny slips totals rise toward a goal with local stores selling them. Church bells and factory whistles will accompany events. Trophies for winners in the bugle and drum corps contest are donated by local businesses and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Europe
James F. Meiggs
Old Guard Military Alliance of
Rhode Island
William P. Gladding
Buffington
Hope and LaFazia
Algers
Duffy's
George R. Fish
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Wallace Motor Sales
Asselin Motor Sales
Warren
Amicae Guild Names Mrs Dixon New President
Mrs Janet Dixon was elected president of the Amicae Guild of the First Baptist Church at the annual meeting last night at the Herreshoff Farm. She succeeds Miss Dorothy Mott. Other officers chosen included Miss Olive Luther as vice president and Miss Doris McPherson as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Dixon
Amicae Guild
The
First Baptist Church
Herreshoff Farm
Dorothy Mott
Olive Luther
Doris McPherson
Greta Luther
Dorothy Davis
May Bailey
White Cross
Jenne Conklin
Carol James
St Mary's Players Stage Old Fashioned Melodrama
Bertha the Beautiful Typewriter Girl is presented by the St Mary's Players on Monday and Tuesday nights in St Mary's auditorium. Cast includes Jean Tobin Irene Doran Gertrude Byrnes Catherine Levere Dr Charles A Callery James T Pierce Edward Simmons Harry Young Jr and William McCarthy. No reserved seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha
St Mary's
Red Cross Fund Now 864 Dollars Chairman Calls For More
Ree A. R Parshley praised Bristol for surpassing eight hundred sixty four dollars in the Red Cross Refugee Relief Fund. He urged broader support from moderate earners to aid refugees in Southern France and encouraged many more one and two dollar gifts.
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Red Cross Fund
Red Cross
Ree A. R Parshley
Bristol
France
Firemen Honor Deceased Members
The Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company paid tribute to deceased members on Firemen's Memorial Day last Sunday. A procession led by the Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps proceeded to St Mary's Cemetery to honor Peter Reilly and later to Lincoln Cemetery in Providence to pay tribute to Fred Suzman.
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Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and
St Mary's Cemetery
Peter Reilly
Peter Tannon
Charles Sartini
Joseph Ventura
Lincoln Cemetery
Providence
Fred FE Suzman
Help For Allies Stressed By Bristol American Legion Post
Kearney reports Bristol American Legion Post supports aiding the Allies at the department convention in Narragansett Pier June 27 28 and 29. The group aims to give the Allies all possible help to win the war. Delegates and alternates are listed with several past commanders among the delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
American Legion
Department
the Legion
Narragansett Pier
Samuel J. Smith
A. A. Edmonds
Charles E. Burns
Joseph F. Bruno
Pentecost Observed by Chevra Agudas Achim Synagogue
The Chevra Agudas Achim Synagogue plans Pentecost observances with services Tuesday evening and Wednesday and Thursday morning. Memorial services will honor departed parents and relatives Thursday morning. The festival marks the giving of the Ten Commandments and celebrates peace and harmony per the Torah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevra Agudas Achim Synagogue
Mt Sinai
Israel
St Elizabeths Carnival Planned by Parishioners
Parishioners of St Elizabeths Church will stage an open air carnival on the grounds behind the parish house on Wood Street this Friday and Saturday then again the following Friday and Saturday. Concerts by the Portuguese Independent Band will be featured nightly. Mrs Josephine Silvia chairs the arrangements with a large volunteer committee.
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St Elizabeth's Church
Wood Street
Josephine Silvia
Evelyn Marshall
Anna da Ponte
Mary S Bettencourt
Cary Flynn
Gloria Gomes
Taura Sousa
Marvy M Sousa
Laura Sai
Adelina Vo Castro
Mary Vo Quintal
Lucy Francis
John Imeida
Francisco Garafo
Joseph George
Mariano Correira
Joseph de Costa
CYO
School Board Reports Tentative September Program Details
Superintendent Elmer S Mapes outlines next September housing plan for grades 10 12 in the senior high and lists projected enrollments by grade. The meeting approved coal bids and noted WPA projects for renovations and equipment inventories while scheduling graduation and open house events.
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Coal
Staples Co
Charles H. Liscomb
Elmer S. Mapes
Mapes
Guiteras Memorial
Reynolds
Staples Coal Company
Seth Paull Company
Board of Trustes
College of Education
Marguerite Brogan
Byfield School
Crtic
Guiteras Auditorum
Guiteras
Bristol Fourth of July Committee Seeks Local Donations
The Bristol Rhode Island Fourth of July Committee appeals to citizens and friends to raise funds for this year’s celebration. Chairman James F Meiggs urges support as Bristol aims to honor patriotism amid world war tensions. Donations, no matter the amount, help cover expenses and are used solely for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F Meiggs
Bristol
Colt High Band to Stage First Annual Concert
The Bristol Senior High School Band will present its first annual concert next Monday night at the Colt Memorial high school auditorium. Supervisor Mrs M Theresa Donovan directs the program with a girls choir to perform selections. Proceeds will buy instruments and equipment for the band.
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Bristol Senior High
Colt Memorial High School
M. Theresa Donovan
Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick presented at parish hall
A three act comedy titled Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick will be staged Friday evening at St. Michael's Parish House by members of the North Swan Sea Baptist Church under the auspices of the First Baptist Church of this town.
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Aaron Slick
Punkin’ Crick
St. Michael's Parish
North Swansea
War Relief Fund Contributions Acknowledged Totaling 869
A Bristol American Red Cross note lists numerous donors and amounts toward war relief. Individuals and organizations such as Miss Violet Wennerstrand, John G Stewart, U S Rubber Co Bristol Plant, J William Wood, and the Mite Society Baptist Church contribute varying sums, with a total to date of 869 dollars. Checks are requested payable to the Bristol Branch American Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Wennerstrand
J Hall
John G. Stewart
Hervey Tees
Charles B. Rockwell, Jr
Herbert Town
Everett Chirch
Halsey DeWolf
F Haffenreffer
William B. MacColl
U S Rubber Co
Bristol
W. Frederick Williams, Jr
Awa
Eugene Langevin
John, Jr
Marjorie Magee
J. William Wood
Emilio D Tannuccillo
Osterberg
John J. Condon T
Herbert D Graetz
American Red Cross
Surprise Birthday Party for Miss Phyllis Squillante
More than a score of friends attended a surprise party Saturday evening at 335 High Street, home of Mrs Antonio Mazza. Games and entertainment were provided. Prize winners included Mrs Emily Buglio, Mary Mazza, Emily Farrara, and Mrs Mary Fasano. Assisting hosts were Miss Mary Mazzo, Mrs Emily Ferriari, and Mrs Pat Squillante. The guest of honor received many presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Squillante
Antonio Mazza
High Street
Emily Buglio
Mary Mazza
Emily Farrara
Mary Fasano
Mazzo
Mary Mazzo
Emily Ferriari
Pat Squillante
June 25 Dessert bridge and food sale by Congregational Club
On Tuesday June 25 the Congregational Club hosts a dessert bridge and food sale. A second event on June 27 features a Flower Show by the Bristol Garden Club and Countryside Garden Club at St. Michael's Parish House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Club
Bristol Garden Club
Countryside Garden Club
St. Michael’s Parish House
Eye witness account of The Hague invasion by parachute troops
The American wife of Royal Dutch Oil Company head writes from New York about the German invasion of The Hague. She describes air raids, parachute troops dressed as locals, fires, and a narrow sea escape aboard a fishing trawler. She praises Dutch resolve and urges U.S. aid to stop Germany.
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Royal Dutch Oil Company
Sunday
New York Times
The
Hague
Jim
London
America
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Mrs. Dixon
St. Mary’s Dockets
Dorothy Lamour
Robert Preston
Lynne Overman
J. Carrol Naish
Jackie Cooper
Betty Field
Otto Kruger
Betty Moran
Virginia Bruce
Dennis Morgan
Wayne Morris
Angels
Ralph Bellamy
Jane Wyman
Jack Holt
Harry Carey
Sig Rumann
Eduardo Clannelli
Donald Briggs
Metrotone
Eddie Cantor
Judith Anderson
Rita Johnson
Bonita Granville
Ralph Morgan
Diana Lewis
Nydia Westman
Melody Master
Bristol American Legion
St. Elizabeth’s
C.C.D
Lehigh
Bosworth
Guileras School
Henry F. Nugent
WPA Education and Recreation
WPA
St Mary’s Choral Society
Colt Auditorium
George T Ingram
Cavallaro Taxi Co
Colt High Band
War Relief Fund
Childrens Fund For
Carol Graetz
Holland
Rotterdam
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