Captain Harold McCaw Ends Seafaring Career
Captain Harold T. McCaw longtime commander for United States Lines since 1931 retires at month end ending a sea career that began in boyhood in Bristol born 1883 He trained aboard sailing vessels and served as a merchant shipmaster before service in World War I and in USNR now Lieutenant Commander His first merchant command came in 1924 with United States and Australasia Steamship Co later part of US Lines His popularity among passengers grew with the City of Havre Alumni Association which numbered over 150 members across the US and Europe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold T. McCaw
United States Lines
Bristol
Captain McCawn
John, Arthur
Elmer Crowley
Boston
Baltimore
Norfolk
Merchant Fleet Corporation
Calvin Coolidge
McCaw
Taunton
Massachusetts
Washington, D. C
United States Shipping Board
Providence
J. G
Fairmont
Europe
USNR
United States and Australasia Steamship Company
Roosevelt Steamship Company
United States Lines Organization
City of Havre
United States
Atlantic
Com
Eumama Pacfic
Mrs Anthony Thomas Suffers Serious Fall At Home
Mrs Anthony Thomas 56 of 430 Hope Street suffered serious internal injuries after a fall down a flight of steps at her home yesterday. She was reported on the danger list at Rhode Island Hospital after an emergency operation. A Colt Meritorial Ambulance took her to the hospital following discovery by Mrs John Hogan of Usher Terrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Thomas
Hope Street
Rhode Island Hospital
Thomas
Rhode Island
Colt Meritorial
C. Paul Bruno
John Hogan
Usher Terrace
Anthony C. Thomas
Holy Cross Music Clubs Here May 10
Frederick T. Goff announced tickets remain for the Holy Cross College Music Clubs concert in the Andrews School Auditorium on Tuesday May 10 at 8 p m. Student tickets are half price from John L. Burke and tickets will be sold to full capacity with high demand from Holy Cross alumni statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick T. Goff
Knights of Columbus
Holy Cross College
the Andrews School
John L. Burke
Mr. Goff
Holy Cross
Holy Cross Music Clubs Showcase In Bristol
The Holy Cross Music Clubs under Director J Edward Bouvier perform a season of 20 to 25 concerts from Portland to Washington with 300 tryouts for 76 spots. Knights of Columbus officers and local ushers attend after a Pawtucket convention. Bristol Business Civic Association pushes off street parking as town plans discuss land options. A Bristol King contest lists Anthony Buccio leading with 1400 votes.
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Hope Drug Co
Bristol
DaPonte Brothers
Warren
Glee Club
Philharmonic Orchestra
J. Edward Bouvier
Music Clubs of
Holy Cross
Portland
Maine
Washington, D. C
Crusaders
New England
Order
Pawtucket
Knights of Columbus
Rhode Island
Newport
James E. Sul
Patricialivan
Guiteras/Malafronte
Frances Marshall
Jane Sousa
Bristol Business Civic Association
Wrk
Edward D. Kunz
BBCA
Secetary
Magnar Genet
Kunz
Bradford-Wood Street
Oscar M. Mersman
iPhillip Dunn
David Ferris
Charles Richards
Popularity Contest Leaders Named in Bristol County
The Bristol County Popularity contest, held with the County Olympics, announced the leaders led by Rev. Emilio Donanzan. Three girls tie for the queen lead with 3000 votes Evelyn Borges Muriel Luis and Matilda Rebella. Lucy Forti and Barbara Garvey follow with 1500 votes.
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Bristol County
Emilio Donanzan
Evelyn Betty Borges
Muriel Luis
Matilda Rebella
Lucy Forti
Barbara Garvey
Arel
Birth of daughter Mary Locke Howe to Reverend Halsey DeWolf Howe
Announcement of the birth of a daughter Mary Locke Howe born Sunday at Vineyard Haven. The Reverend Halsey DeWolf Howe serves as rector of the Parish Church of Martha’s Vineyard. Mrs. Howe is Carol Edgelow of Springfield Marg. This makes the baby the eighteenth grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. Wallis E. Howe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Locke Howe
Halsey DeWolf Howe
Vineyard Haven
St Marys Social Club Sponsors Concert May 3
The New England Concert Orchestra directed by Joseph Gonsalves performs May 8 at St Marys auditorium under St Marys Social Club. The 42 member ensemble features harp soloist Nancy Easterbrook and vocal soloist Irene Silvia with Ave Maria. Concert master Chester Caddell leads violins with a large roster of named musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Joseph Gonsalves
St. Mary’s Auditorium
St. Mias
Nancy Easterbrook
Irene Silvia
Gounod
Miss Easterbrook
J. Gonsalves
Chester Caddell
Doris Dow Clapp
Felix Paul
Genavieve Schenk
Angel Har- SE Aspei OS
Shamid Wabur
Lionel Garganta
Nancy Batchelder
Eileen Costa Olivia
Alphonse
Planning Board Approves Bristol Warren Industry Survey
The Planning Board voted to seek a federal industrial survey of Bristol in conjunction with a proposed Warren survey. Charles DeWolf Brownell urged the move, noting job ties between the towns, and William R. Marlin of the Commerce Department will be contacted. Roger W. Pigeon was elected chairman with Maurice C. Smith III as secretary treasurer. Past officials Hall and Serbst were named special advisors. The board also discussed subdivision rules and plats with engineering input needed for Cedarcrest Shore and Brookside plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Warren
Charles DeWolf Brownell
Department of Commerce
Pigeon
Roger W. Pigeon
Maurice C. Smith III
William D. Hall
Hall
Henry Serbst
Birth announced for John Wells James IV in New York City
Mr and Mrs John Wells James III announce the birth of their son John Wells James IV on April 28 in New York City The baby is grandson of Mr and Mrs Frederick M Dixon Jr of this town Mrs James is the former Miss Roberta Fales Dixon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wells James III
John Wells James IV
New York City
James
Roberta
Fales Dixon
Frederick M. Dixon
D Jr
Rhode Island Independence Day Observance Planned
Members of the Bristol Historical Society are invited to join a Rhode Island Independence Day program at Quinn Auditorium tomorrow at 8 p m. Louis M Lyons of Harvard University will deliver the principal address on The Meaning of Freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Historical Society
Rhode Island
Rhode Island State College
Quinn Auditorium
Louis IM. Lyons
Nieman Foundation of Journalism
Harvard University
Letter to the Editor Praising Scotch in Prohibition Era
A lengthy prominent anecdotal letter defends personal liberty to drink Scotch, praising Sandy MacDonald labeled liquor, and lampoons Prohibition. The author mocks the editor, confesses multiple drinks, and hints the piece may be genuine or a hoax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur G. Staples
Lewiston
Sandy MacDonald
Elmo Scott Watson
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Harold McCaw
eRetain
Merchants and Miners Steamship Company
Loose Wiles Biscuit Company
New England Concert Orchestra
ST. Mary’s Church
Wood St
Thurs
Dick Powell
Lizabeth Scott
Elizabeth
Nee Tierney
Priscilla Lane
Risdon
Philip Reed
Steve Brodie
Tyrone Power
Anne Baxter
Little Gold Fish
SEA Hound
Sun
Mon
Robert Montgomery
John Payne
Susan Hayward
B. B. C. A. Advocates
Anthony Buccio
Robert Quartaro
John R. Ruggiero
Donanzan
Philharmonic Orchestra of
Bristol Council
K. of C
Chibi Fion
Bristol Senior High School
St. Mary’‘s Social Club
Planning Board
Violoncellos
Sylvia Trescott
Ronald Leonard
George E. DeLord
Edward D. Perry
Brookside
Fabio DeChristofaro
Margaret Schwartz
Gineers
Maud Jackson
Alice Costa
Helen
Cedarcrest Shore
Joseph Riccio
Jean Marie Bowen
J. Scacco
John Gubala
Oboe
Weston Clapp
Frank Caruso
America Gonsalves
Carl Anderson
William Lanna
Lph Castro
G. Pasqual
Archie Olivier
Gonsalves
Edward L. Kelly
Michael Botelho
F. Olivier
Samuel A. Hall
Hilda Ferris
Loretta Checko
Patrick Leahy
Jay Turner
Bill Moreno
Harold Harvey
Dolores Miller
Darrell Lewis
Edmund Moren
Bob Turner
Joe Miller
Anthony Mederios
Historical Society
R. I. Freedom
Phoenix
Bristol Cleansers & Dyers
Sandy
MacDonald
Agaian
Bony
Willie B. Fulled
Againian
Bouhm
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