Rhode Island Open Salt Water Fishing Derby Notes
Bay area boat chatter covers Hal Gifford aiming to haul in Hornet with easy pull. W K Hodgman’s sloop Tom Cod at Pappasquash Yard. Fish Hawk lost overboard. Jack DeWolf plans more fishing this year. Hurricane warning. Walkers Island Fishing Club anchored Hog Island. Derby committees meet June sixth at Martinique Providence for entry materials. Quahog prices 11 cents for little necks, 4 cents for large. Remember life preservers required by Coast Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornet
W. K. Hodgman
Tom Cod
Pappasquash Boat Yard
Whitey Sousa
Jack DeWolf
Jack
Hal’s
Walkers Island
Hog Island
Rhode Island
Martinique
Providence
Fourth of July Parade Plans and Concerts Detailed
A town Fourth of July celebration was outlined with an 11 am parade start from Reynolds School and a 10 am patriotic ceremony from the Harriet Bradford Inn balcony. Seven bands were hired for 1150 dollars, and a concert plus block dance precede the events. Fireworks are set for 11 pm from the Castle, rain date Saturday night. A house to house canvass on June 3 seeks funds, with deeds offering one square foot of parade space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Baker
John M. McGreevy
Reynolds School
Harriet Bradford Inn
John Leonard Post No
Springfield
Mass
Bay State Band
New Bedford
St. Anthony’s
Fall River
Worcester
Pearl Fireworks, Co
Centerdale
Domenic Ruggieri
Ruggieri
Anthony DaPonte
Regina C. Farley
Town Council weighs insurance savings for city
A town meeting focuses on lowering costs and boosting insurance. Albert Flint Jr. to map town property values at no cost. Vernon Gray named Memorial Day marshal and ninth year in that role. Lan gello and LeB. Church receive honors and committee chairs chosen. Peck Avenue sewer asks arise. Kitty musical premieres at St Michael's. Weddings include Christina Nero Manuel Ferreira and others. Mason School slated to close due to low enrollment. Navy minesweeper Maribow trial run and Bristol parking lot opens. Bristol England fund surpasses $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Flint, Jr
Vernon A. Gray
Charles J. Langello
Recruit Brigade
USN
Everett Leb. Church
Peck Avenue
Kitty
St. Michael’s Brotherhood
Edward LeClerc
Herbert Newman
Mason School
Elmer S. Mapes
Navy
Washington
Maribow
Herreshoff
Bristol
State Street
Bristol England
Christine Nero
Manuel Ferreira
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Marion L. Bouman
Martin Hall
S. Morton Giles
Seekonk
Mass
Stephanie Sousa
Anthony Rohrman
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Clemens J. France
State Department of Social Welfare
Veterans’ Housing Relief Committee
U. S. State Soldiers Home
Metacom Avenue
Veterans’ Housing
Guiteras
Elizabeth Gifford
John R. Freitas
St. Mary’s Church
Louise Quartaro
Henry Fortin
Aldina Menezes
Joseph Silvia
St. Elizabeth’s
Mary Silvia
Edward Massa
Dorthy Reilly
Walter Yontz
St. Mary’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jimmiy
St. Angelo
Jimmy
Paul Salcone
Bill Booth
Hal Gifford
Seale Ferreira
Narrows
Vasing
Tauteg
Tony
Nunes
Coast Guard
Sophie
Mae We
Wy Pry
Warren
Adee
Phoenix
Coounty
Silvia‘and Sons
Bay View Ave
Bradford
Ea Peay
Johnson's
Oil Johnson’s Baby
Ste
Arid Oye
Pertussin Rem
Fasteeth
Golgate
Kelley
Dodge
Speer A
Jess
Valle
Hope
Schwartz Lumber Makes
Schwartz Lumber
Fort Land
the Department Store
Are
Frederick Coggeshall
Elizabeth Rounds
Edwveis
Manuel S. Tavares
Conan
Time Barrington the Remnant Center
Barrington
Somerset
Cather St
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