Bristol Scouts Riot Incident and Postwar Fife Corps Glory
Partiality by Bristol Corps supporters sparked a near riot as Warren corpsmen and spectators chased judges from the field. Police and special officers dispersed the crowd and restored order. The Bristol and Warren units later performed together at a 1941 Narragansett Council event, with the Warren group winning that summer’s Bristol-hosted competitions. The Bristol corps achieved regional championships, produced leaders, and contributed to World War II war efforts before reclaiming the Rhode Island state title with renewed after-action strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Corps
Warren
Narragansett Council
R. F Haffenreffers
Mount Hope
Warren Scout Corps
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Southbridge
Mass
R. I. Association
George R Fish
Rhode Island Association
Kearney
American Legion
Pappasquash Point
Tower Street
Scout Corps
Bristol
Washington Park
Meriden Conn
Braves Field
Boston
Whirl of Fire
United China Relief Fund
R. I. Associa
Navy officer Lt Leahy honored for wartime service
The family receives a letter of condolence and praise for Lt Leahy who gave his life in defense of the Navy. He earned the Bronze Star during his sixth war patrol in Japanese waters and held multiple combat ribbons and insignia. Born March 24 1918 in this town he attended local schools then Portsmouth Priory and Brown University before joining the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tal
Leahy
Portsmouth Priory
Brown University
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Compact town lot promising for families and investors
Four family compact part of town conveniences described. Large 50 by 125 foot lot offers desirable investment property with strong location for future development and rental potential.
Senior High School Honors and Certificates Listed
Read shows list of First and Second Honor Roll students for terms ending May 3 and May 8 1953 including Class of 1954 1955 and 1956 names several with 90 percent plus. Certificates of Merit awarded for general excellence to Seniors Juniors Sophomores and Freshmen. Also lists numerous donor and memorial names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Aronne
Jessica Castighego
Ann Cornell
Margaret Manchester
Irene Valeri
Jane Hoar
Anne Carreiro
John Matheson
Francis Vaccaro
Marie Castighiego
Suzanne Paradiso
Mary Gomes
Mary Marabello
Shirley Palma
Albert Benevides
Anthony Marshall
Santa Matrone
Keith Luther
Joseph Motta
Santina Pagano
Barbara Vento
Norman Fern
John Florenzano
Edward Silvia
Ann Carreira
Barbara Massano
Elene Proto
Mary Lou Teixiera
Joseph Perroni
Edward Calandra
John Fanara
John Pivin
Natalie Brum
Ann Calderiso
Joan Francis
Leonora Ruggiero
Paul Price
Janet Jannsen
Marlene Balzano
Virginia Bernard
Larry Syece
Carlton Pinheiro
Charles Ouellette
Jennie Castigliego
Mary Lou O’gara
Mary Ann Principe
Manuel Andrade
Navy Lt Leahy died marks long naval career and service
Lt Leahy served in the Navy V eight unit volunteering for submarine duty and earning a commission as ensign in January 1942. He served over a year in European waters where he was promoted to Lieutenant (j g) and later to full lieutenant in Pacific waters during spring 1944. His ship saw action in both theaters while he enjoyed sailing and was a respected amateur skipper of Narragansett Bay. He belonged to Bristol Yacht Club Zeta Psi Brown Newman Club and the college Yacht Club. 18 deceased Secretary Forres-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
J.g
Pacific
Leahy
Narragansett Bay
Bristol Yacht Club
Zeta Psi Fraternity
Brown
Newman Club
College Yacht Club
Forres
St Marys Charities Names Multiple Donors
A long list of donors and sponsors supports St Marys Charities, including Mr and Mrs Edward Fitzgerald, Mr and Mrs James Connors, Ralph F Kinder, Dr and Mrs Francis Commette, Miss Elizabeth Garrity, Miss Mary Scanlon, Mr and Mrs Francis McQuilkin, and many others. The slate features dozens of individual and family contributors with varied amounts noted such as 20 and 15 dollars, reflecting broad community support.
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Richard Morin
Paul A. Herzig
Roland Stanley
William Leahy
Mary Leahy
Henry Sweeney
David Ferris
Cletus Hamill
John McGovern
Veronica P McGovern
James F Gallagher
George Marz
John Sylvia
Leon Dobridmin
Frederick Cleaver
John Langello
B Vo Morris
Francois DeWolf
Grace Shiel
Bertha Hagen
Robert Tetreault
William T McCarthy
Thomas Black
Mario Bozzi
Mary Byrne
Mary Connery
John Connors
Peggy Connors
Sidney Dunbar
Thomas Foley
Sarah
Catherine Hughes
James Hammill
Marion Long
James McKenna
James Murphy
M. J. O’brien
Lowell Wright
Edward Fitzgerald
James E. Connors
Ralph F. Kinder
Francis McGovern
John L. Burke
Andrew Vorro
Francis Commette
Elizabeth Garrity
Mary Scanlon
Helen Scanlon
Frank Martin
Francis McQuilkin
Edwin C McGinn
James D McGinn
Frederick T Goff
Anna Hughes
Mary E. Long
Meiggs
James F Wylie
Alden Poole
Jesse Tavares
Sadie Callan
William J LeClair
Vincent Leahy
Anne Sisson
Adam Goff
Jefferson J. Goff
Stephen Gancz
Earl Cabral
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Tion
Providence
George Morris
Frank Sousa
Daniel Rene
Bringfield Mass
Meriden
John Freitas
Manuel Paiva
R. I Fife, Drum & Bugle Corps Association
Ellis Buick CO
ST. Warren
Bristol Real Estate
Wardwell Lumber Co
A. A. Edmonds CO
Hope Street
Bristol, R. L
Mary Principe
Norma Raposa
Cecila Silvia
Chase’s Woodworking
Geater Weg
Wonema Pains Ae Xera Rt
Thames Street
M. Wilbur & Sons
Main St. Warren
Constitution
Tel. Br
Charles M. Connery
Tel
Burton
J. B. Connors
Rome
State Street
St. Mary's Charities
Walsh
Emil Dubuc
Arthur Casse
Mabel Cabral
Edward Morris
F. J. Murphy
Louis Beauregard
Frank Canaria
Charles Connery
Edward Belle
Joseph Bullock
Rudolph Trudell
John Geyer
John Lawrence
Marguerite Brogan
Frederick Serbst
Mary
Henry Serbst
John F. McKenna
Joseph McGinn
Hermeline Choquette
Charles Richards
John McIntyre
Ann Tobin
D. B. Sullivan
Henry Jackson
William ‘T. Dwyer
Louis Rinaldi
la Fazias
Bradford Street
Fletcher
Werner’s
Johnson
Bke
Colgate
Vick
Stera
Phoenix
Carlson
Rupe
Mens Club of
St. Michael's Church
Bristol Furniture Co
Sradford St
Ash
Trust
Industrial
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