Missing Pair Found At Prudence Island
Bristol Emergency Rescue Squad completed a morning search and found two missing men, Arthur Jordan and John Toplin, both 22, sound asleep at Mulon Chase's home on Prudence Island. They had been stranded after their small boat failed in high winds yesterday. the men were returned home by the Anna M ferry.
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Bristol
Prudence Island
Anna M
Arthur Jordan
John Toplin
Multon Chase
Lows Lane
Mannie Sousain
Hog Island
Prudence
Mr. Chase
Bristol Troops Prep for July Fourth Parade
The Bristol Troops head to Scout Hall at 9 30 a m next Monday for the Fourth of July parade assembling with Bristol County District and surrounding territory invited to join the Boy Scout Division under Commissioner George R Fish the marshal.
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Bristol
Scout Hall
Bristol County District
George R. Fish
Giant Midway Opens Wednesday for Bristol Fourth of July
The Allen-Smith Shows giant midway arrives on Bristol Common for a week long Fourth of July celebration opening tomorrow night. It features one of the largest road concessions collections, an Al Martin free attraction, bingo and thrilling rides along with numerous novelty attractions.
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Bristol
Allen-Smith
Bristol Common
Engagement Announced in Town News
Mrs Edward Le Brun of 142 Bradford street announces the engagement of her sister Louise Espinosa to Edmond Bertrand son of Mr and Mrs Adelard Bertrand of 38 Lyons street Fall River Mass.
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Edward le Brun
Bradford Street
Louise Espinosa
Edmond Bertrand
Adelard Bertrand
Lyons Street
Fall River
Mass
Flag Raising Opens Town Playground on the Common
Ceremonies yesterday at 9 am marked the formal opening of the town playground on the Common with Councilman Hugh Holmes and Anthony E. Agatiello leading. The crowd sang the Star Spangled Banner and heard a flag ritual as 450 plus children joined day one activities. Registration continues for teams across three baseball leagues two basketball leagues and a two week baseball school.
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Hugh Holmes
Board of Recreation
Anthony E. Agatiello
Robert Husnac Holmes
AED Ea
Pattecpa Agence Earth
Vincent J. Santo
Eleanor R. Lemaire
Agatiello
Santo
Lemaire
Rangers Drum and Bugle Corps Win State Legion Trophy
The Kearney Post American Legion Rangers Drum and Bugle Corps won the state championship at Newport beating Riverside Post No. 10. Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps took second as top non legion group. Warren Indian Band placed third.
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Kearney Post American Legion Rangers
American Legion
Newport
Riverside Post No. 10
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle
Kearney Post
Warren Indian Band
R. I
Girl Scouts Tag Day Aids 4th of July Effort
Bristol Girl Scouts will conduct Tag Days on Thursday and Friday to support the Fourth of July celebration. The Kearney Post earned the Jesse H. Metcalfe Memorial Trophy for best community service in 1948. Scouts listed include Karen Kinder Virginia Todd Barbara Balzano Vicky Balzano Carol Benson Ann Correiro Nancy Du Pont Leonora Ruggiero Barbara Massano Pauline Voccio Jean Garakop Dorothy Medeiros Ann Jane Terra Theresa Gon-Isales.
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Bristol Girl Scouts
Ue Bi Rennes
Karen Kinder
Virginia Todd
Barbara Balzano
Vicky Balzano
Carol Benson
Ann Correiro
Nancy du Pont
Leonora Ruggiero
Barbara Massano
Pauline Voccio
Jean
Bristol Girls Lack Faith In Their Beauty Contest
Dr Capone says few Bristol girls show confidence in winning the fifty dollar first prize in the Miss Fourth of July contest.
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Bristol
Four Day Fourth Of July Community Program Details
Plans for a three day Fourth of July celebration fill Bristol with events including a 2:30 p.m. Saturday Bristol vs Riverside Merchants Amateur League game and boxing at 7:30 p.m. Cecil Ryan brings East Providence youths. A 9 a.m. block dance on High Street opens hours of festivities for sailors aboard destroyers.
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U. S. Rubber Company
Raymond J. Makowsky
Bristol
Iverside
Jon the Common
Cecil Ryan
East Providence
High Street
Reynolds
Councilman Defeated On Two Issues
Town council session reveals a split with Councilman Edward H. Holmes ousted on key votes. Debate centers on street lighting and water testing at beaches. Bonfire, band concert, and Fourth of July events planned on the Common with Miss Fourth of July contenders and Twin League baseball games.
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Wood Street
Burnside Memorial
Edward H. Holmes
Burton Street
Holmes
Telephone Company
Norman E. Bernard
Hollywood
Samuel D. Clark
Benard
Cliff Drive
ING Aabldb
Reese Eeens
Edward
A. McLaughlin
Union Street
Herreshoff
Budget Mexico trip shows six week plan for two
A Monitor feature by Ed Ambler outlines an 8000 mile Mexico return trip for two at about $360. With a $20 daily per couple budget, the plan covers lodging, meals, guides, tips, and entertainment, including a government guide, a live volcano climb, a Mexican circus, and varied transport, aiming for comfort over speed.
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Mexico
Ed. V. Ambler
Ambler
U. S
Bristol Miss Fourth of July Contest Recalls Past Beauty
The committee received donations from several business houses to be distributed among winners. Each contestant will receive a pair of stockings. The Miss Fourth of July Contest was a highlight of last year’s celebrations and organizers hope for equal success and to uphold Bristol girls’ beauty reputation.
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Hytton
Bristol
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