Garvin Named Chief Marshal for Memorial Day Parade
Frederick E. Garvin a longtime American Legion officer and World War I veteran was chosen chief marshal for the Memorial Day parade. George R. Fish announced Garvin will also serve as master of ceremonies at exercises in front of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick E. Garvin
George R. Fish
Garvin
Kearney
American Legion
Department of Rhode Island
United States Army
78Th “Lightning
France
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Burnside Memorial Building
Fish
243Rd Aaa AW
G C Sims
United
Seven Girl Scouts Win Curved Bar Top Awards
At the Bristol Girl Scout Council annual Court of Awards the Colot Auditorium hosted seven girls receiving the Curved Bar top award the highest in scouting. Recipients include Janet Jahses Hope Martin Emmy Lou Newman Frances DaPonte Caroline Gibree Emily Garvin Janice Sousa and program was led by Miss Catherine Brelsford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Girl Scout Council
Colt Auditorium
Earl G. Sturdevant
Thomas D. Adams
Janet Jahses
Hope Martin
Emmy Lou Newman
Blue Bell Troop
Frances DaPonte
Caroline Gibree
Emily Garvin
Cardinal Troop
Janice Sousa
Columb
Ann Gablinski
Sarah Martin
Virginia Bernard
Eleanor Card
Catherine Brelsford
Leaders’ Association
Mary F. Bernard
Marguerite Pimental
Angela Allair
Vivian Araujo
Suzanne Brown
Aileen Card
Julia Card
Penelope Davis
Patricia Egan
Kathy Magee
Elizabeth Medeiros
Kathy Menard
Elaine Panzarella
Jacqueline Pelland
Mary Ellen Parrerio
Gloria Richardson
Dorothy Sylvia
Frances ‘DaPonte
Charter Group Hears Curran on Republican Outlook
Providence attorney Charles A. Curran spoke to the Bristol Women’s Republican Club at Miss Louise Brechin’s home on Hope Street. He outlined the political picture and highlighted the recent State Convention as the club welcomed the South Bristol Unit. Members discussed a slate of officers for next month and noted a hair style show by the U I Federation of Republican Women on June 2 at the Crown Hotel in Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Curran
Providence
Bristol
Louise Brechin
Hope Street
Curran
Earl Sturdevant
South Bristol
Orlando Bisbane
James McKenna
Raymond Walker
John Bernardo
U. I. Federation of Republican Women
Crown Hotel
John Brechin
Everett Church
Andrews School Blood Drive Set for June 12
The Andrews Memorial School will host a Red Cross blood collection on Thursday June 12 from 145 to 630 PM. Dr D V A Capone committee chairman aims to collect at least 100 pints for the armed forces. A pledge list includes Earl P Roun Mrs William Cherry Priscilla Peters and others with contact numbers for donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews Memorial School
Red Cross
D. V. A. Capone
Capone
Earl P. Roun
William Cherry
Priscilla Peters
Fred Stradling
Lucien Capone
Edward Silvia Mary V. Sousa
Frederick F. Driftmier
Emmy DeMartia
O. Reid LeClair
St Mary's Donations Total 4600 for 1952 Catholic Charities Appeal
Rev. Charles C. Curran reports St Marys Church contributions of 4600 to the Catholic Charities Appeal. appeal ended Wednesday night with some returns still pending. The list shows numerous donors including Columban Fathers Carr Manufacturing Co Rev Curran Robert Connery Leahy US Rubber Co and many others. Also note Chief Petty Officer Robert L Power signed for six more years at Bristol Coast Guard depot.
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St. Mary's
Catholic Charities Appeal
St. Mary’s Church
Catholic Charities
Charles C. Curran
Father Curran
St. Mary's Parish
Columban Fathers
Carr Manufacturing Co
Robert J. Connery
Edward L. Leahy
US Rubber Co
Clyde J. Walsh
C. Paul Bruno
Collins & Aikman Corp
Lillian Connery
Frank Rene
Thomas Foley, Sr
J. Francis Connell
Pierce
B. W. Wall
Rose MacCauley
Leo Ciarielli
George H. Baldwin
St. Mary's Holy Name Society
William L. Serbst
James C. Ruggiero
Wilfred Hamill
Bristol Council
K. of C
St. Mary’s
Mothers’ Club
Hope Circle
D. of I
George McClure
Low Vail
Past
Robert
Florence Nelson
Joseph Maguire
Frederick Cornell
William H. Smith
Hewlett Thebaud
Ellen Dwelly
Michael Jamiel
William J. LeClair
Ralph Kinder
Helen Scanlon
Mary Scanlon
John L. Burke
Francis McGovern
L. F. Davis
Frank L. Martin
Bertha Hagen
Grace Shield
Edward Fitzgerald
Frederick Goff
Mary
Marion Long
James Meiggs
Edwin C. McGinn
C. M. Connery
J. Vincent Leahy
Robert L. Power
Bristol
Town Meeting Still Needed says Goodrich
The charter commission met with Robert M. Goodrich of the Rhode Island Public Expenditures Council at Burnside Memorial Building. He urged a council-manager form with strong fiscal control, advisory finance committee, single tax assessor, and cautious use of outside tax revaluation firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charter Commission
Robert M. Goodrich
Rhode Island Public Expenditures Council
Burnside Memorial Building
Goodrich
Thomas C. Jannsen
Bristol Senior High names 1952 valedictorian and salutatorian
Miss Cornelia Iannuccillo daughter of Mr and Mrs Emilio Iannuccillo of 1219 Hope Street is named valedictorian of the Class of 1952 at Bristol Senior High School. Jo-Anne Squatrito daughter of Mr and Mrs Fortunato Squatrito of 57 St Elizabeth Street is named salutatorian. Graduation exercises set for June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Iannuccillo
Emilio Iannuccillo
Hope Street
Bristol Senior High School
John L. Burke
Jo-Anne Squatrito
Fortunato Sqquatrito
St. Elizabeth Street
Burke
Governor to Lead Grand March at Cotton Ball Sellout
A secretary to Gov. Roberts confirms the governor will attend Friday’s grand march at the 1952 Cotton Ball. The event is sold out with proceeds benefiting St. Elizabeth's new school and recreation center. The cotton gown contest will feature 150 couples with cash prizes, judged by Adelina and Alfred Lawrence, Dr and Mrs Carvalho, and Mr and Mrs Maciel.
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Gov. Roberts
St. Elizabeth’s
Alice Sousa
Miss Sousa
Children of Mary Sodality
St. Elizabeth’s School and Recreation Center
Construc
Adelina Lawrence
Alfred Lawrence
Providence
Asdrabel Carvalho
Fall River
John Maciel
Pawtucket
Riot Sparks Wild Ball Game In St Petersburg
A downtown crowd gathers at a sunny spring baseball game in St Petersburg where bleachers fill the park and fans surge around the outfield. Spectators describe the scene as a passionate, old fashioned display of baseball spirit with no fences and no admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Fla
Brannigan
Outburst at Odd Ballgame Reveals Rare Crowd Insight
A spectator pushed into the crowd and asked who was playing. Another man replied that the world famous kids and Kubs were in action and joked that players must be over 50, noting a young runner in the scene.
Charity softball game by Three Quarter Century Club
The Kids in blue caps and the Kubs in red originated in 1930 when male members staged a charity softball game. This year 30 active players aged 75 to 87 are on the rosters. Two coaches are each 89 years old.
Three Quarter Century Gentlemen Represent American Competition
A group of seasoned local men from various professions shows democracy in action through friendly rivalry. The teams include retirees, letter carriers, railroad workers, lawyers, doctors, teachers, farmers, realtors, merchants, and mechanics all pulling together to win amid cheers and razzing as part of a shared tradition.
Kids and Kubs Raise Funds at Open Bleacher Games
The article describes charity events by the Kids and the Kubs who fill 2,500 bleacher seats without charge. Spectators donate generously to support causes, while the group trains younger players in a farm system before advancing to the main team. The Half Census Club, aged 50 to 70, performs lively games four times weekly before players progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kubs
Pels
Remarkable Open With Flag Song and Cheerful March
The players start with vigorous exercises, march onto the field, raise the flag, and the crowd joins in singing America. The audience then shouts a patriotic chant and a cheer for the team, as Charlie Dimond is mentioned in the crowd.
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America
Charlie Dimond
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M. C. Smith, Jr
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