Battery C Missing From Fourth of July Parade After 12 Years
Battery C 243rd Coast Artillery will miss Independence Day ceremonies as it departs for a 15 day encampment at Fort H. G. Wright New York. Captain Albert A. Moren leads 56 men and three officers sailing from Providence for New London with stops at East Greenwich and Westerly to join Battery I and Battery E. The Bristol unit includes veterans Manuel Morris and Joseph Ruggiero and a roster of 56 personnel awaiting training, drills, and a visitors day July 4 with army maneuvers and sports.
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243Rd Coast Artillery
Hs. Owe Tos Seinie
Fort H. G. Wright
N. Y
Albert A. Moren
James T. Common
James J. Garvin
Armory
Church Street
Cranston Street
Providence
Woonsocket
Pawtucket
Providence Armory
New London
East Greenwich
Battery I
Westerly
Long, Island Sound
Bristol Boys
Eugene Moura
Earl Maciel
Frank Mirranda
Alphonse Ruggiero
George Moren
Bristol’s Annie J. Gray, long-time resident, dies at 90
One of Bristol's oldest residents, Annie J. Gray, died this morning at her son Clarence Booth's home on Chestnut Street after a long illness. She was 90s, born August 10, 1844 in Scotland, widow of Simeon J. Gray, survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral at Wilbur Memorial Chapel Warren Sunday afternoon with Rev Herbert D Graetz officiating. Burial in North Cemetery.
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Bristol
Annie J. Gray
Clarence U Booth
Chestnut Street
Scotland
Gray
George Redfern
Simeon J Gray
Metacom Avenue
Wilbur Memorial Chapel
Warren
Herbert D Graetz
First Congregational Church
Margaret Andrade appointed investigator in Public Welfare
Mrs Margaret Andrade yesterday received appointment as an investigator in the Department of Public Welfare Old Age Security Division. She will take over her post Monday morning. She plans to design her position as local Director of Mothers Aid. She also serves on the Bristol School Committee and the Democratic Town Committee.
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Margaret Andrade
Department of Public Welfare
Andrade
Mothers Aid
Bristol School Committee
Democratic Town Committee
Dwyer Memorial Fourth of July Fund Honor Roll
Honor roll lists numerous Bristol contributors to the Dwyer Memorial Fourth of July Fund with amounts from 1 to 100 dollars. Totals show $202.17 raised to date with entries from individuals, clubs, and local organizations including Bristol Town Council and Bristol Post Office employees.
Benefit Bridge Committee Final Report and Donation
The Benefit Bridge Committee reports $105.80 added to the Dwyer Memorial Fourth of July Fund from a Bristol community bridge event held at the State Armory. The June 27 1935 event sold 98 tables and attracted numerous subscribers and donors led by chair Gladys Brehtman with support from multiple committee members and volunteers.
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Doyer Memorial
State Armory
John Triviano
James Holmes
Albert Alder
John Rego
Harry Dew Allen
Anthony Dupont
O Reid LeClair
A W. Barrett
Max Grossman
Marshall Williams
F. Reginald Dimond
Arthur M McCaw
T Leo Cantwell
Stephen W. Hopkins
Philip Morris
Margaret Morris
R J Simmons
Raymond S Brightman
Gladys B. Brehtman
Nora E. Dwyer
A E. Bernard, Jr
Joseph A. Almeida
Alice G. Murphy
Jr. B
Garden Club Visitors Tour Bristol Gardens on Wednesday
Two hundred members and guests of the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs toured Bristol visiting the gardens of Mrs C B Rockwell Jr and Mrs R F Haffenreffer Jr and the Mount Hope Museum of Indian relics owned by Mr R F Haffenreffer. Refreshments were served at the Mount Hope Camp while reception duties were handled by a team led by Mrs William W Perry and Mrs Haffenreffer with volunteers including Mrs Philp DeWolf and Mrs Stanley E Friswell.
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R I Federation of Garden Clubs
C B Rockwell
R F Haffenreffer
Mount Hope
William W Perry
Beistel
Mount Hope Bay
Rockwell
Philp DeWolf
Stanley E Friswell
Ernest G Brown
Edward D Kunz
Mabel Salisbury
Mount Hope Lodge
Alfred M. Merriman
Benjamin F. Lindemuth
Norton Minderstein
Carl W. Haffenreffer
Ralph Kinder
William T. O’donnell
Arthur Carr
Samuel C. Wardwell
John H Tucker
John Drury
Claudia DeWolf
July Fourth Help Fund Events at Local Church
July 4th fund calendar lists World Wide Guild of the First Baptist Church serving lunches. July 11 features a social and dance for members and B T A. Entertainment Association friends. July 25 presents a three act mel o drama Gold In The Hills by B T A. Entertainment Association at Gui teras Auditorium.
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World Wide Guild of the First Baptist Church
B. T. A. Entertainment Association
Hills
B T. A. Entertainment Association
Guiteras Auditorium
New York vs Boston Fistic Attraction for Bristol July Fourth
Bristol hosts a New York City vs Boston boxing program on Independence Day with seven bouts in 118 to 160 pounds under AAU rules. Awaiting bell status from Young Otto and J Francis Facey, officials include referee Manuel Perry and judges James Sisson and Russell Graham. Matches, to be lit by floodlights on Bristol Common, feature Empire City and Boston contenders, with London showdown looming July 2 at Yankee Stadium.
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Bristol
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
New York City
Boston
Young Otto
New York
J. Francis Facey
New England A. A. U
Empire City
Georgia Coyle
Angelo Bruscato
Mario Roberto
Dave Chatham
Jimmy Lamber
Eddie Steele
Stanley Hasrats
Roy Kelley
Brookline
New England
Eddie Carroll
Lowell
N. E
Jack MacCarron
Domenic Colontonio
London
Eng
Yankee Stadium
Loch Sheldrake
N. Y
James J. Braddock
Max Baer
Frays
Johnny Brassil
Kelly and Hayes
Council
Prescott B. Paull
United Spanish War Veteraans
Jestecdic
Appointment of charter member as marshal stirs Eagles to burst of cheer
Dr Alfred M. Merriman is chosen chief marshal of the July Fourth parade by Bristol Aerie No. 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles. Merriman, an organizer and longtime Aerie member and physician, sparks plans for a prominent parade role and invites other aeries to join. State Aerie Vice President Manuel Perry will marshal the division.
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Marshal Stirs
Eagles
Alfred M. Meriman
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
Merriman
Aerie
Manuel Perry
The
State Aerie
Death Notice for Annie J Gray Widow of Simeon Gray
Mrs Annie J Gray aged 9 widow of Simeon Gray died in this town on June 28. Residence Chestnut street. Funeral services set for 2 pm Sunday at George M Wilbur Jr Memorial Chapel 613 Main street Warren. Rev Herbert D Graetz will officiate. Burial in North cemetery Bristol. Shi
Gold in the Hills set for July 25 at Guiteras Junior High
Bristol Train of Artillery Entertainment Association fixes July 25 for the melodrama Gold in the Hills. Frank L. Doran directs with rehearsals announced for next week. Rev. Herbert D. Graetz reads the prologue. James F. Meiggs handles stage management and lighting. Harry S. Young Jr. serves as art director at the Guiteras Memorial Junior High auditorium.
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Bristol Train of Artillery Entertainment Association
Guiteras Memorial Junior High School
Frank L. Doran
Bristol Train of Artillery
Herbert D. Graetz
James F. Meigss
Harry S. Young, Jr
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Battery C
James T.commons
Manuel” Morris
Lawrence Ascoli
Henry E. Correia
George M. Moren
Eugene S. Moura
Anthony A. Moren
John S. Alfred
John N. Bisbano
Michael V. Carmone
Frank Ferrara
Norman A. Nevax
Jerry Russo
Nelson J. Wells
Dominick F. Cirillo
James W. Crowley
Anthony del Toro
Alfred D. Ingollinco
Robert R. Levy
Alphonse Morra
Ralph Quito
Joseph F. Ruggiero
Joseph T. Teixeira
Joseph Valley
John F. Silva
Frank Miranda
Ferdinand L. Alves
Edward R. Alessandro
Vincent A. Amolette
Nunzio E. Annarummo
Howard T. Bennett
Anthony
Bettencourt
Dominic Capone
Theodore Carmone
Virgin Cost
Louis Goglia
Eugene A. Mansi
Wendell Marshman
Herbert Mondina
Anthony Paiva
Joseph M. Pimental
Louis L. Romano
Alphonse Ruggie
Fun Rae
Farapisia
Dept. OF Public Welfare
Richard Baerthelmess
Joe Morrison
Gertrude Michael
Silly Symphony
Motor Babies
Ben Hecht
Warner Bros
Donald Woods
Margaret Lindsay
Bloesy Borglas
Charlie Ruggles
Mary Boland
Leila Hua
FOX Movietone News
All America
Jackie Cooper
Mary Astor
Roger Pryor
Edmund Lowe
Ruth Etring
Gloria Stuart
Phil Baker
Paw Lukas
Chester Morris
Binale Barnes
Karloff
Graham McNamee
Alice White
Victor Moore
Hugh O’connell
Btttnck Toms Wey
GAB
Bristol Phoenix
Industrial Trust Company
Dwyer Memorial Corners OF July
John G Stewart, James F. Meiggs and
Roswell S Bosworth
Cosmo Bruscato
Ever Ready Fire Company
Dan
Evelyn Bache
Bae Bee Treetents
AOD
Bristol Town Council
John W. Church
Hydraulion Engine & Hose Co
Defiance Fire Co
Frank M. Dimond
A. Eisenstadt
Aida A. Connery
John G. Stewart
A. C. Larned
Bristol Chapter
M A Cheesman
M. Rishe
Jim Wood
Bristol Fortnightly Club
Owen Hughes
Harry Dew. Allen
Hamill
G. Easterbroaka
Adairacre OO
Bristol Parents Teachers Ass
Max Makowsky
Soffs
Rhside
Lillian T Wilson
Harold T. McCaw
Fred E. Suzman
Dreadnaught Hook & Ladder Co
F Harvey Straight
Isaac H. Gorham
James R. Wood
Comdr
Gardiner C. Sims
US W.V
William Sesquine
Three Friends
James F Duffy
Taft School Club
Se, Bernard, Jr Aye
Skippy” Ok
James N Coggeshall
John P. Murphy
Waltham
Mass
Lorania
C. K. Francis
Wallis Howe, Jr
Warren B. Francis
A. H
Samuel Kinder & Bis
Katherine W Howe
Pene
Robert Hayes
Pacheco
Hope Circle
D. of I
Bristol Post Office
Don Luis Filipe Society
Julio Xavier
Belvedere
Olympian Club
Hope Circle D. of
Board of
Twilight Baseball League
Bristol Garden Club
Freeman Canning
Edward L. Leahy
Co. & A. Girt’s Club
Beta Sigma Bradford Society
Colt
Goldenrod Troops
Doric Club
Port.-Amer
Walter Carr
Atisee Batgeron
Tormee
Bristolian
Ezra Dixon
R.S Bosworth
Troiano
Earl Hobson
Betty Hobson
Barbara Huestis
Peggy Mathewson
Rose George
Virginia
Gladys Brightman
Mildred Littlefield
Claire Foster
Bristol Gardens
New York VS
Chief Crosby
Rotary
James R. Crosby
Rotary Club
Hotel
Crosby
Police
Courts
East Providence
O. K
River
Farris Boap CO
Buffalo
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