Sailors to Lead July Fourth Bristol Parade
About 300 sailors from Newport Naval Training Station and their band will march in Bristol's July Fourth parade along with Sea Scout troops and eight bugle and drum corps. Rhode Island officials plan a full day program from 2 p.m. July 2 reception to a midnight bonfire, with activities on July 3 including baseball, vaudeville, and a band concert.
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Meiggs
Fort Adams
J.howard McGrath
State Guard
Rhode Island
Kearney
Bristol
O. Reid Leclair
Narragansett
Central Falls
St. Joseph’s
Pawtucket
Bahamel- Dunell
American Legion
Woonsocket
A. Elmer McNamara
Rhode Island Legion
Bristol Harbor
High Street
Church
State Street
Reynolds School
P T A Sponsors Bruce The Magician At Junior High
Bruce the Magician will entertain tonight at 8 at Guiteras Memorial junior high school auditorium to raise funds for sending boys to Little Rhody Boys State this summer. A matinee is set for 3 this afternoon. Tickets have been sold in advance and a capacity audience is expected.
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Bruce
Guiteras Memorial
Little Rhody
Bristol
Parent-Teacher Association
East
Earl G. Sturdevant
William Pinch
Lucien Capone
James McKenna
St. Marys Alumni Association Holds Inaugural Dinner
Newly elected officers were honored at an inaugural dinner dance held at the Colonial Hotel. Rev. Paul Perrotta of Providence College gave the principal address. Officers feted include President Augustine C Nerone Jr Vice President William Magee Recording Secretary Regina Farley Corresponding Secretary Lillian Dunbar and Treasurer Martha Gallagher.
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St Mary's Alumni Association
Colonial Hotel
Paul Perrotta
O. P
Providence College
Augustine C. Nerone, Jr
William Magee
Regina Farley
Lillian Dunbar
Martha Gallagher
John W Haley Named Chief Marshal for Fourth of July Parade
Rhode Island historian John W Haley will be chief marshal of the Grand Military Firemen's and Civic Parade on July 4 announced by James F Meiggs the celebrations committee's general chairman. Haley accepted the invitation upon returning from Fort Defiance Virginia where his son graduated from Augusta Military Academy. Haley has long led Independence Day events in Bristol and has served as orator in past parades. Ten divisions will participate in the parade.
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Rhode Island
John W. Haley
James F. Meiggs
Haley
Fort Defiance
Virginia
Augusta Military Academy
Bristol
Miggs
Bridge To Benefit Fourth of July Celebration
St Michael's Parish House on Hope Street will host a bridge event to raise funds for the Fourth of July celebration. Mrs. R. S. Brightman will chair the committee of local women and many subscribers have already pledged support for the fundraiser to be held on June 24.
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St Michael’s
Hope Street
R. S. Brightman
Elmer S. Mapes
N. G. Herreshoff
Roswell S. Bosworth
A. L. Johnston
J. Floyd Huestis
Benjamin Lindemuth
Richard Quarry
Winthrop O’wolf
William G. Dixon
Ira A. Ballou, Sr
William Pinch
Vernon Gray
Thomas P. Brightman
Gertrude Leonard
Emily Leonard
Earl Mathewson
Guy Sullivan
Winston Fetherston
Elwin Hill
F. Reginald Dimond
R. S Bosworth
Sebastian Bernard
Anthony, Moren
Ruth Bodell
Bishop Perry to Administer Confirmation Rites
Right Rev. James DeW. Perry D.D.S.T.D. bishop of the Rhode Island Episcopal Diocese will administer the rites of confirmation to a large class at 4 30 Sunday afternoon in St Michael's Church here.
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James Dew. Perry
Episcopal Diocese
Rhode Island
St. Michael’s Church
Church Outing Postponed in Memory of Miss Manchester
The Congregation Church outing is rescheduled to Saturday afternoon June 21 in memory of Miss Eunice Manchester a 25 year Sunday School teacher.
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Eunice Manchester
Bristol’s “King of Smells” keeps town dump in check
Giacomo Marasco known as Mister Jake patrols the town dump at night fighting fires and smoke nuisances. He cites signs ignored by visitors and youths roaming after dark as major issues. The Planning Board notes debris from a hurricane and stump burning hurdles while Jake works 66 hours weekly for $14 with dedication and humor.
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Bristol
Giacomo Marasco
Giacomo
Jake
Planning Board
Mister Jake
United Service Organization drive raises Bristol funds
Chairman Henry Wood reports $420 collected for the U S O in Bristol with a goal of $650. He notes strong early support, pending house to house canvassing, and urges additional gifts to aid soldiers and sailors through a joint effort by national and local service groups.
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Henry Wood
United Service Organization
Wood
Woods
Bristol
Sam
Mr. Wood
National Catholic Community Service
Jewish Welfare Board Salvation Army
National Traveler's Aid Society
Y. W. CA
Earl H. Hobson
John L. Burke
John P. Marshall
James J. Velleca
Louis Levy
Bristol Phoenix
Shirley Harrington
Manuel Gonsalves
Antonio Benevides
Manuel Perry
Alvaro Rodrigues
Manuel Marshall
Emilia Rebello
Joseph L. Sousa
Manuel Correia
Manuel Ferreira
Georgina C. Moniz
Antonio R. Borges
Antonio Lima
Hilario B. Moniz
Alberto B. Moniz
Anthony Castro
Joseph Almeida
John Ventura
Frances Tamburro
Manuel Rodrigues
Collins Street
Frank Perry
John Cordeiro
John F. Viera
Theresa Mello
Theresa Maria Mello
Mello’s Market
J. C. Mello
John C. Mello
Mary C. Mello
Eva Mello
Recordacoes da Patria Club
Manuel Garcia Santo
Christo Chile
Henry Alfred
Jose P’.Bragantino
Joseph George
Marion Medeiros
Joaquim Ramos
Manuel Januario
Augusto Ramos
Henry C. Miranda, Jr
Gil da Paiva
Joseph Brum
Manuel
Mello
John Andrade
Joseph DirPonta
Henry Mello
Zacarias Antonio
Manuel S
Tavares
Seraphine “Behevidest Mantel
Picture of intimidation at Ford Dearborn strike sparks debate
A congressional hearing highlighted a chaotic scene near the Ford Motor Co Dearborn plant during the 1937 sit down strike. Photos show alleged beatings of Melvin Bartling by non Ford workers as Michigan State Police stood nearby.
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Ford Company
Dearborn
Hoffman
Illinois
Congress
Ford
Briggs
Melvin Bartling
Detroit
Michigan
Bartling
Roy Snowden
Ford Motor Co
Snowden
Barling
Eugene Torrence
Torrence
Communist Party
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Bristol County
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Arthur W. Burdon
First Baptist Church
Fiorella H. LaGuardia
New York
Bristol Common
Joseph Vendetti
Providence
St. Mary’s
Irené Dunne
Cary Grant
Beulah Bondi
Sugar ‘Buchanan
King of the Royal Mounted
Otto Kruger
Gloria Dickson
John Litel
Dick Foran
Peggy Moran
Leo Carrillo
HO ‘Thomas Neva Reel
June Island
Judy
Canova
Bob
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Chas
ButTerworth
Sis Hopkins
Atlantic
Joe
Louis
Baer
Bihop Perry
Chestnut Street
Anndrews Memorial School
the Andrews
Ferrara Brothers
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