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Bristol Fourth of July committee notes losses and plans
The Bristol Fourth of July Committee adopted resolutions condoling James F Lavander who served as chief of staff and chief marshal. The group discussed war vessel details for Bristol, a water carnival with events like swimming races and a canoe race, band selections, and a bonfire on Bristol Common. They also announced funeral arrangements for longtime employee Allen Allyn and invited state and federal officials to attend the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Lavander
Bristol
Everett LeBaron Church
Lavander
United States
Jesse H. Metcalf
Peter G. Gerry
Metcalf
Secretary of the Navy
Curtis D. Wilbur
Gerry
Admiral Eberle
Bristol Veteran Firemens Association
Robert J McKay
James F Meiggs
Fred Guevremont
Philip Gladue
United States Volunteer Safe Savings Corps
Bristol Harbor
Gladue
Gldane
Church Street
Charles L Hughes
Clarence Chace
Fall River
James F Merggs
William C. Hobbs
Bristol Common
Robert J Anderson
John G. Stewart
Samuel J Smith
Daniel E. Dwyer
William D. Newbold
James H McGovern
Pothier
Rhode Island