Meiggs Declines Reappointment to Town Committee
James F. Meiggs refuses to reconsider his resignation from the Fourth of July Committee chairmanship after 15 years. The council and committee members, meeting tonight, aim to plan the annual celebration but Meiggs cites health and business pressures. John W Church requests he stay on in the same role, while John G Stewart and Frank J. Murphy organize tonight's gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meiggs
James F. Meiggs
Mr. Meiggs
John W Church
John G Stewart
Frank J. Murphy
St Mary's Benefit Carnival Opens May 24 On The Common
St Marys Church hosts a benefit carnival May 24 29 on the Common with Captain Duncan Fairlie the Human Torch as feature, a 100 foot flaming dive and many thrill acts. rides games and attractions fill the grounds with committees organized for personnel rides publicity and refreshments. produced by Playtame Shows of Manchester NH this traveling carnival is the largest in New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Fairlie
St. Mary’s Carnival
Faurlie
St. Mary’s Church
Playtame Shows
Manchester
N H
New England
St Mary's Church
Theatre Group Prepares The Man Who Came to Dinner
Bristol Community Theatre under Donald F Morrissey plans two performances of Moss Hart and George Kaufman play The Man Who Came to Dinner Curtain at 830. Cast includes Hermann Wilbur in the lead with an extensive supporting group and a long list of crew and volunteers. Several good seats remain for both shows and the event is YMCA sponsored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Community Theatre
Donald F. Morrissey
Moss Hart
George S Kaufman
Hermann Wilbur
Jean M. Tappero
Muriel H Ashton
William H. Meiggs
Natalie W. Herreshoff
James E. Toplin
Ann Mary Church
Joan H Osterberg
Barbara Newman
Jack C. Elrod
Anna R Kebrek
Matt Corricelli
Florence P Puinhero
Louis H Hofmann
Michael Sargento
Robert Horning
Charles J Tappero
Leonard A Wantt
Nathaniel Gladding
Manuel Alves
Norma B Heyman
John K Fetherston
Alfred L Gibson
Kenneth L Dunbar
Ralph McCaw
Ernest A Meiggs Jr
Barbara Dunbar
Clara DeWolf Herreshoff
Anthony A. Nunes
Philetus H Stetler
Edward Travers
Ernest A Meiggs
Leonard A. Waitt
Properties
Evelyn Lemaire
Meiggs & Sons
Make Up
The
Bolands
Mary Oliver
Lucia Saviano
Irene Correira
Sebastian Bernard Jr
Mary Lou Adams
Kitty Malloy
Peggy McCarthy
Charlotte Jester
Marilyn Clarke
Kay
Clara Dew Herreshoff
Leonard A Waitt
Claire Smith
Bristol Historical Society to Meet and Exhibit
The Bristol Historical Society holds a May 24 meeting at 8 PM in Holmes House with Whitlam G. Roelker as guest speaker on Benjamin Franklin's love letters to Catherine Greene. A June 28 gathering at St Michael's Parish House at 8 PM will feature an exhibition of old articles with listed display responsibilities and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bristol Historical Society
Holmes
Whitlam G. Roelker
Benjamin Franklin
Catherine Greene
St Michael’s
Gladys E .Paull
Miriam McCaughey
John S. Palmer
Charles Liscomb
Guy A. Sullivan
John Brechin
Nathaniel G. Herreshoff
C. Paul Bruno
Agnness M. Herreshoff
Alice B. Almy
John D Moore
John H Tuplin
Willams
Charles O. F. Thompson
Arthur H Eastman
Gladys E. Friswell
Charles O F. Thompson
Leah
Albert’s Jewelers
Albert
Albert’s
Bus Company Cites Costs In Fare Hike Hearing
The New England Transportation Company fare hearing resumes Tuesday with Judge John P Cooney cross examining witnesses for Bristol County towns. Harold Price cites current costs at 43 cents per mile, higher than prewar levels, and predicts deficits under present rates. The company, owned by the New Haven Railroad, seeks a five cent increase over two zones and offers a 5 ride ticket at 60 cents to incentivize round trips. Mrs Samuel A Hall elected president of Embreaso Club in Barrington. she attends RI Federation of Womens Club conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Transportation Company
John P Cooney
Bristol County
Cooney
George A. McLaughlin
Bristol
Gilbert C Hoover
Lucien Capone
I1s
Harold Price
New Haven Railroad
Price
Bristol Providence
Emergency Squad To Resume First Aid Classes
The Bristol Fire Department Emergency Squad will restart weekly first aid training tonight at Ever Ready fire station. Classes begin at 6 15 with instructors Mrs Wesley A Armstrong and Mrs Sidney Herreshoff from the American Red Cross in charge. Capt Luke H White urges all members to attend. this class work is highly important.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Fire Department
Wesley A. Armstrong
Sidney Herreshoff
American Red Cross
Luke H White
D'Oyly Carte Opera in Boston Delights Iolanthe Fans
The D'Oyly Carte troupe staged Iolanthe in Boston with Martyn Green as the Lord Chancellor. The packed house applauded warmly as Green delivered extended verses and showcased his mastery of Gilbert and Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D’oyly Carte Opera Company
Boston
Martyn Green
D’oyly Carte Company
Bristol Scouts Sponsor Popular Boy Contest Opens
The Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps sponsor a contest to crown the city’s most popular boy. Entries include Manuel Silvia Jr and several teens aged 12 to 15. Eligible boys under 16 may enter, with blanks at Stout Hall or Hope Hardware Co now. The winner receives a bicycle on exhibition at the Belvedere Hotel Building.
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Bristol
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps
Manuel Silvia Jr
Oliver ‘St
William Enos
Second School St
Edwin McClure
Shaws Lane
Everett Sousa
Metacom Ave
Manuel ‘Correira
Doran Ave
Raymond Faria
Burnside
Virgil Almeida
Mt.Hope Ave
Stout Hall
Hope Hardware Co
Belvedere Hotel
Mrs Dodd Elected Head Countryside Garden Club
Mrs Martin Dodd was elected president of the Countryside Garden Club at the annual meeting held last evening at 55 High Street, succeeding Mrs Charles M Connery. Other officers include Mrs Charles E Burke vice president and Mrs Madeline Almeida financial secretary and treasurer. The club, organized thirteen years ago, will hold its June meeting at Mrs Bernard on Hope Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Dodd
Countryside Garden Club
Charles E. Burke
High Street
Charles M. Connery
Bernard
Hope Street
Miss Dunbar Hosts Board Of Officers Dinner Event
Miss Mabel C. Dunbar D C president of District No 4 entertained her board of officers with a chicken salad supper at Odd Fellows Hall Wednesday evening. Proceeds from the contest fund the equipment fund of the rum corps. Contest committee includes Ronald Rene George Amaral Anthony Marabello voters pay a penny per vote and each contestant gets a ballot box. The gathering included Ruth Kerr Esther Noan Edith Moore Rachael Simmons Luella Byone Jennie Sweet Iola Doll Gladys Lindell Gladys Brightman and pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel C. Dunbar
D.C
Rum Corps
Ronald Rene
George Amaral
Anthony Marabello
Ruth L
Kerr
D.D
Treas
Esther C. Noan
Secy
Edith M. Moore
Rachael T. Simmons
Luella Byone
Jennie L. Sweet
Iola Doll
D.D. Fin. Secy
Gladys V. Lindell
D.D. Marshall
Gladys M. Brightman
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Mary‘s
John Murphy
William Sisson
George Vona
John St Angelo
John Langello
Frederick T. Goff
Joseph Enos
John St. Angelo
George McClure
Charles Connery
John Connors
G. Elton Pierce
George Garvin
Thomas Byrnes
Louis Beauregard
Henry Serbst
Fred. Serbst
John White
Jos Molloy
Nora Connery
George Francis
Capt. Fairlie
D.A.R
DAR
Franklin Street
Samuel C Wardwell
Lawrence M Pratt
Lewis E Holden
Frank Jn Rounds
Charles T Drummond
Wiliam A. Day
Buell N Buckingham Jr
Charles B Cole
Samuel C. Wardwell
Walter Pidgeon
Deborah Kerr
Ida Lupino
Dane Clark
Wayne Morris
James Mason
Ann Todd
Horse Flies
Andy
Princess Elizabeth
Prince Phillip
Theatre Group
Historical Society
Bus Company
Samuel A. Hall
lEmbreaso Club
R. I
Willard Eastwood
Barrington
Samuel A Hall
Hall
RI Federation of Womens Club
Narragansett Hotel
ST. Elizabeth’s Church
Arty Mello’s Orchestra
Albert J. Edmondson
Grete’s Bakery
Kunz Property
Tip Town
Recreation Board
Ure
Bristol Board of Recreation
Edward D Kunz
Kunz
Propene Uy
Wucolava
Board of Recreation
Cal Parry Urha Anea
Atturo A Pansa
Red Cross
Bristol Recreation Board
Albert J Fusome
Rhode Island
Albert T.fusonie
Bristol Business-Civic Association
Anylall
Edward D. Kunz
Iolanthe
Phyllis
Mrs. Dodd
Miss Dunbar
Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus
Capt
the Human Torch
Rae
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