Commencement Exercises Underway at Colt Memorial High
Sixty six graduates will receive diplomas at Colt Memorial High School commencement in the Guiteras auditorium. The class includes 32 college prep, 16 commercial, 11 general, and 17 practical arts students. Principal FitzGerald and Bristol officials participate in awards, addresses, and the Walsh Memorial medal presentations.
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Colt Memorial High School
Guiteras
Edward Jitzgerdie
Tare Marffing
Donald Lloyd Smith
Ruth Kerr
Russell Bullock
Lloyd Smith
Wayne Smith
Alfred LaRue
Anthony No
Mere M. Theresa Duttota
Fitzgerald
Rhode Island Honor Society
Emily Borges
Viola Leclerc
Rose Campagna
Esther Whaten
Barbara Huestis
Joseph Securo
Vidla Leclersé
Mary Corréira
Rooma 1
Raymeys
McNemare
Raise Alionas Ruisa
Tattrie
Marjorie Magee
Robert Tourignes
Robert Newbold
Trene Gallo
Jeanette McCaw
Mary Velleca
Carmelina Formisano
Arthur Nunes
James Conley
Alice Vargas
Henry Trudell
Ethel Isherwood
James F Rockett
Wulfred M Hammill
Bristol
Albert C Larned
Walsh Memorial
Nensaeller
PRA
Rose Campacna
Esther Hazen
Fiterale
Peter Alfano
Belvedere Hotel Leased to Providence Group
Edward D Kunz announces the Belvedere Hotel is leased to Providence men forming the Belvedere Hotel Corp The new owners plan active operation by July 1 with Thomas Burke from Naragansett Hotel to lead the management He says Bristol’s hotel future gains from experienced operators and proper conduct will benefit the town.
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Edward D Kunz
Hotel
Belvedere
Providence
Belvedere Hotel Corp
Mir Thomas Burke
Naragansett Hotel
Founder of Bristol Lodge F. P. Marchant Dies in Yaphank
Judge Frederick P. Marchant, native of Bristol and longtime Brookhaven official, died in Yaphank at age 74. He helped found the Bristol Odd Fellows Lodge, served on the Brookhaven Town Board, and built estates for prominent clients. He leaves his widow Ada, son Leslie of Yaphank, and sister Mrs Tena R Dunbar.
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Yaphank
L. 1
Justice of the Peace
Frederick P. Marchant
Bristol
Hugenot
Maxthac Vineyard
Judge Marchant
Frederick
Josephine
Pierce) Marchant
Long Island
Odd Fellows Lodge
Order
Odd Fellows
Marchant
Guinness
Tuxedo Park
Glen Cove
Oryster Bay
Locust Valley
New York
Brookwaven Towing Board
Flo
Brookhaven
Republican Party
Republican County Committee
Ada Marchant
Leslie Marchant
Tena R Dunbar
Rotary Club to Award Achievement Medal at Belvedere Hotel
The Rotary Club will award its Achievement Medal to a Junior High School pupil at tomorrow's noon meeting at Hotel Belvedere. The recipient from Guiteras Memorial School is chosen for improvement in the past school year, not necessarily highest marks. Last year the prize went to Robert Tourigny.
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Rotary Club
Belvedere
Guiteras Memorial School
Robert Tourigney
Fury 8 and 4 Convention Sees Mrs Paine as Hostess
Mrs Paine will serve as hostess during the 20th annual convention of the Auxiliary of the Department of the R. IL United Spanish War Veterans in this town. The event marks a milestone for the organization with plans for ceremonies and meetings across the gathering.
Sixty Three Tables Sold For Memorial Fund Bridge
Sixty three tables have been sold for a Monday evening bridge party at the State Armory to benefit the Dwyer Memorial Fourth of July Fund. The committee led by Mrs. Raymond S Brightman aims for 100 tables to boost the fund's bank total.
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Memorial Fund Bridge
State Armory
Dwyer Memorial
Raymond S. Brightman
Charles B. Rockwel, Jr
Nathaniel G. Herreshoff, Jr
Henry Hambrick
J. Floyd Huestis
Frederick S. Bartlett
Frank Wall
George Ingram
Frances Bragg
Earl Donovan
George W. Boutilier
Nortom
M. Zinderstein
William H. Angevine
Harriet Kinder
Gladys Brelsford
Laurine Bradford
Edward P
Dwyer Memorial Fourth of July Fund Gains Momentum
Donations from individuals and groups raise the total to 473.31 and a mammoth benefit bridge party is planned at the State Armory next Monday night. A whist event is set by St. Rita's Girls Club tomorrow night, while earlier contributions include Capt. Freeman Canning 2.00 and the Italian Socialites 2.00.
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Raymond S.brightman
State Armory
St. Rita’s
Freeman Canning
Bristol Train of Artillery
Tentative Parade Lineup Announced for Fourth of July
Bristol announces a tentative lineup for the grand military firemen and civic parade with new participants including six Eagles lodges and a variety of veteran and civic groups. The program outlines seven parade divisions and a full day of observances from 3 pm July 3 to 11 pm fireworks.
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Bristol
James F Meiges
Order of Eagles
Marshall
USS Hamilton
R I National Guard
Sons of Legion
General Cobservence Committee
Burnside Memorial
Bristol Common
Hope Street
Reynolds School
Governor Green
F. Oef
Hope Circle No 70 Social Welcomes 36 New Members
Hope Circle No 70 entertained 36 new members after a regular meeting in K of C rooms. Topsy turvy whist prizes went to Mrs Ethel Connery and Miss Winifred C Walsh. Refreshments were served by Miss Helen Condon chairwoman and committee. A bingo event was planned for June 27 at the K of C home to aid St Marys Church. A special Hope Circle meeting is set for Thursday in K of C rooms.
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St. Mary’s Church
Hope Circle
K. of C
Increase in Wages at Collins and Aikman Rhode Island Plants
A notice posted at Collins and Aikman Corp plants announces wage increases effective June 24 in Rhode Island facilities with no change in working hours. The bulletin informs employees and townspeople of the wage readjustment.
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Collins and Aikman Corp
Collins and Aikman
Rhode Island
Puppet Show Staged by School Pup Club at Guiteras Memorial
A school puppets and three act play program directed by Cote and Miss Molasky featured a puppet show led by Grace Bruno Dorothy Paiva and others plus a three act play with students Alice Castro Leonora Paiva Flora Fusco and Marie Schinigor in key roles Lighting by Hector Bellavance and Louis Gallo with Jessie Molasky on piano and exit march by the school orchestra
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Guiteras
Andi Atha A. Cote
Jessie Molasky
Grace Bruno
Dorothy Paiva
Manuel
Gladys Weaver
Irene Thartley
Marie Pacheco
Bridget Turillo
Louise Mendes
Jack and the Beanstalk
Tylvena Sonsa
Jack
Alice Castro
Leonora Paiva
Flora Fusco
Marie Schinigor
Hector Bellavance
Louis Gallo
Help 4th of July fund whist for girls club benefit
The Dwyer Memorial Fourth of July celebration fund will benefit from a whist event by St. Rita's Girls' Club of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. The parish hall on Congregational street hosts the fundraiser tomorrow night with about 25 tables. Committee includes Emily Delmonico as chairman and Rose DiCianna among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwyer
St. Rita’s
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Congregational Street
Emily Delmonico
Rose DiCianna
Emily DuPohte
Theresa Turilo
Emily Morgo
Afina Matrone
Press Club Dinner Hosts Members and Art Tour at Belton Court
The Rhode Island Press Club held its annual event with more than 40 members from across the state dining at Hotel Warren. General Henry D. Hamilton reported on the National Editorial Association trip in New Orleans. Levellon Brown and William D. Murray were elected to membership. Guests, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Peck of West Barrington, hosted at Belton Court to view art collections and enjoy tea. Warren Gazette and Bristol Phoenix were represented by accompanying hosts.
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Rhode Island Press Club
Hotel Warren
Royal Room
Henry D. Hamilton
West Barrington
New Orleans
National Editorial Association
Levellon Brown
Providence Journal
William D. Murrray
Mergenthaler Linotype Company
Frederick S. Peck
Belton Court
Peck
Warren Gazette
Roy L. Lawin
The
Bristol Phoenix
Roswell S. Bosworth
Bride To Be Showered In Town Gathering
More than 100 friends from Warren and Fall River attended a miscellaneous shower for Miss Bridget Abenante hosted by Mrs. Pauline Reposa on Richmond street. The bride elect was showered with confetti and rose petals as games and dancing followed. She will wed Joseph L. O Gara of Fall River at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church on June 29.
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Warren
Fall River
Bridget Alienante
Pauline Reposa
Richmond Street
Theresa Abenante
Julia Mirranda
Fal River
Abenante
Community Beach to Reopen for Public Use Saturday
Bristol officials announce the community beach and playgrounds will reopen this Saturday on Mount Hope Bay after weather delays and road repairs. Lifeguards and ERA police will be on duty, with extended hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily and playgrounds from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lifeguards, attendants, and a boatyard float preparation support the season reopening for local families and visitors.
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Bristol
George R. Fish
Board of Recreation
Fish
Leahy
Mount Hope Bay
Metacom Avenue
Bristol Common
Eas
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Viola C. Leclerc
Howard T. Benett
Angelo Russo
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Uzelle W. de Rocha
Nancy A. Cortelfessa
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Carmine C. Hcirillo
Telen Thelma Aguar
Dora Beatrice Bailey
Howard—Theodore Bennett
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Anthony Joseph Bruno
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Domenick Vincent Antonio Capone
Mary Castro
Joseph Andrew Cavallaro
Carmine Carl Cirrillo
Nancy Angela Cortellessa
Concetta Vechieni Fasano
Alice Ferreira
Marie Lovina Guevremont
Rachel Burngay Guthrie
Dudley Furber Holden, Jr
Barbara Simister * Huestis
Ruth
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Viola Clara Leclerc
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Helen Avis Oliver
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Azelle Wardwell de Rocha
Anna Marie Romano
Joseph Frank Securo
Joseph Simoes
Margaret Ann Sisson
Dorothy Adelyn Klein
Hope Elizabeth Mowry
Lucy Phyllis Pagnano
Louie Jessie
Paiva Pasquale
Placido Panzarella
Joseph John Parella
Leonora Wardwell de Rocha
Angelo Russo Wayne Worthington Smith
Robert Farr Anderson
Joseph Everett Brown, Jr
Joseph Anthony Ciillo
Joseph Taylor Doran
Alfred Joseph LaRue Jr
Edward Medeiros Nunes
Charles Henry Reed
Belvedere Hotel
Lessed
Providence Group
Shirley Temple
Little Girl
George O’brien
George Burns
Gracie Allen
Joe Morrison
Dixie Lee
Edmund Lowe
Metrotone News
Chester Morris
Jean Parker
Damon Runyon
Collier's Magazine
Princess O'Hara
RED Rider
Buck Jones
Paramount News Reel Cartoon
Svagabond Lady
Robert Young
Evelyn Venable Alan
Charles Bickford
Helen Vinson
Lowell Thomas
Bristol Lodge
Yaphank,l
Rotary
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Fred Wilbur
Glen Smith
Thomas Dwyer
William T. Dwyer
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Léroy W. Lawin
C. B. Cole
Ezra Dixon, Jr
Hamill
John J. Dwyer
Mary Callan
Fos. Peck
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