Bristol Fourth of July plans set for 1937 celebration
The Bristol Fourth of July committee announces invitations for the British and American boats to join the cup races and a grand parade on July 5. Ft Adams soldiers expected to participate. officers restructure leadership with Edward Leahy as vice chairman and Nora Dwyer as vice-chair. Activities focus on July 5 with a pageant, a band or concert, and a bugle corps contest. A mite-of-pennies drive is planned under Wilbur and Gladding. a use-of-the Common request is set from June 28 to July. A further meeting is planned for June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Meiggs
Bristol
Gbneressman
Aime J. Forand
First Corps
Ft. Adams
Edward L. Leahy
James J. Velleca
John G. Stewart
Nora E. Dwyer
Mary E. Spooner
M. Theresa Donovan
Fred M. Wilbur
William P. Gladding
Will Arange
Tribute Paid Officers and Crew of Endeavour 11 at Event
More than 200 guests honored Capt. George H. Williams Navigator Donald MacPhee and the Endeavour 11 crew with cheers and songs including the Star Spangled Banner and God Save the King. Providence social leaders and state guests attended as New Bedford orchestra provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Williams
Endeavour
Ion Ewes
Capt. Williams
Donald MacPhee
Providence
Tia Esnard, Jr
New Bedford
Arthur M. McCaw Ways
Will of Rev Manuel Barros Names Church Beneficiary
Probate filed for Rev Manuel J Barros of St Elizabeth's Church after his death two weeks ago. The will leaves 500 dollars to his parish, 800 masses for parents and self, and 500 dollars to St Anthony's Pawtucket. Other legacies go to the Holy Ghost Fathers Portugal and Ferndale Conn, with the residue to the Roman Catholic Bishop of Providence for charity work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST Elizabeth's Church
Barros
Manuel J Barros
St Elzabeth’s
August I. Furtado
St. John of God Church
Somerset
Portugal
The
Holy Ghost Fathers
Viana Do Castelo
St Anthony’s Church
Pawtucket
Congregation of the Holy Ghost Fathers
Ferndale
South Norwalk
Providence
Hamilton Destroyer Assigned to Bri dega Hoare
Telegram from Washington informs that the U S S Hamilton a destroyer has been assigned to Bri dega Hoare. Senator Théodore Francis Green and Congressman Jaime J. Forand have been advised of the assignment amid ongoing naval movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
U. S.s
Théodore Francis
Green
Jaime J. Forand
U S. S
Hamilton
Bridega Hoare Ate Ad
Girl Scout Dog Show at Bristol June 5
Bristol Girl Scouts stage a dog show on Saturday afternoon June 5 at the Moriarty estate Bristol Neck. Entries include Zephyr DePissa a blue blooded Great Dane and TickTock a dachshund with many others. judging by Hal Shepperton of Barrington for the benefit of the Girl Scout Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol County
Moriarty
Bristol Neck
Zephyr
Charles B Rockwell, Jr
TickTock
Benjamin Peckham
Dan
Huskie
Admiral Bird
Little America
Stanley Friswell
Bridgehead
Hal Shepperton
Barrington
Shepperton
Bristol
Girl Scouts
Patrick J Flynn
Girl Scout Council
Warns Against Slump In Civic Morality
Rev. Herbert D. Graetz warns that Bristol represents generations of living and that careless handling of town affairs harms the town’s fair name. He urges leaders act with honesty and righteousness to keep the community’s moral health high and Christian influence visible in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristoll
Herbert D. Graetz
First Congregational Church
Raine
Bristol
Graetz
Paul the Apostle
Modiawe
Akeel
Bristol Unit Cancer Control Final Report
The Bristol Unit of the Women’s Fields for Cancer Control reports 32 members and 470.66 dollars in memberships and contributions as final, with the campaign closing. Special gift from Don Luiz Felipe of 5 dollars and a long list of new members including Hazel Nettleton Mary Lawless Harriet Iacoletti Annie Crandall and others. Bristol Council K of C is noted in the closing statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie M Tobin
Bristol
Women’s Fields For Cancer Control
Don Luiz Felipe
Hazel
Bristol Council Faces Sewer Commission Clash and Reform Call
Bristol Town Council confronts the Sewer Commission over jurisdiction and reform requests. Councilman de Wolf defends council authority and cites water quality, shellfishing bans, and odor issues at Bristol Harbor as justification for action. The piece also notes Y M C A leadership changes and a balanced budget with a July fundraising push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praiicois L
deWolf
Donat o“Siedac
Gladue
Sewer Commission
Bristol
Bristol Harbor
PSEC
Council
Counc
General Assembly
Callan
Sewer’ Commission
Concert Planned at Colt Memorial High School Auditorium
The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church plans a concert in the Colt Memorial High School auditorium on June 3 to benefit the parish fund. Artists include Nichols Pirri violinist Janice Barker pianist and Fred B Hutchins baritone. Committee head is James J Velleca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt Memorial High School
Holy Name Society of Our Lady of
Poppy Sale Fr day for Veterans Benefit
Mrs. Walter Carr announces the annual poppy sale to aid disabled veterans. Helpers from the American Legion Auxiliary Unit of Kearney Post No. 6 plan to assist, with a full volunteer list to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Carr
Unusual Ripley Story Ties Bristol Visit to Mr Curtice
The article recounts a Bristol visit by Mr Norman Curtice of Minnesota whose Ripley Believe It Or Not tale sparked curiosity. The author describes meeting Curtice at The Lobster Pot with his family and discussing the program aired Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
Bristol
Martin Hall
Dort
Marr
Norman Curtice
Minnesota
Curtice
Tewn
Mr. Curtice
Burr
Labor Day Flight Ends In Sudden Parachute Sighting
In Columbus at Norton Field Curtice joined Major D H Young for a ride in a dual cockpit plane. A loop turns dangerous as Curtice watches a parachute descend toward the plane while the Major vanishes from the rear cockpit, leaving Curtice stunned by the empty seat and mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton Field
Columbus
Ohio
Curtice
D. H. Young
Curtice Survives Unsteady Flight in Dual-Control Rescue
Although inexperienced at piloting, Mr. Curtice guided the airplane with the dual-control stick as it wobbled. He dodged Major approaching by parachute and then faced the task of landing safely without a crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Curtice
Man Curtice
Terra Firma
Earth
Flight Pioneer Demonstrates Sturdy Nerve and Quick Thinking
An improvised test yields a decisive display of piloting skill as the flyer corrects course mid air and navigates toward a landing field. Norton Field observers praise the pilot who landed safely and earned respect from fellow aviators.
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U.S
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Chester Moriis
Teess
Hugh Herbert Magpies
van Tom Brown
Davis
Humphrey Bogart
Woman” Cartoon 1
Hriday
Herve
Jéan Harlow
Robert Taylor
Mickey Mowsy
Hastaghe
H. D. Graetz
Bristol Unit
Cancer Control
Autad
Creatioi
Alfred M. Merriman
Reslec “Ae Reare
Declines
Elmer £. Mapes
Rage Cay
Henry W Peterson
Charles B. Rockwell
J. Winthrop DeWolf
Ernest G. Brown
A. Sidney Dew
Herreshoff
George S. Pailthorpe
C. B Rockwell
F. Reginald Dimond
Wallis E. Howe
John G Stewart
Arthur W. Barrett
John W Church
Stephen W. Hopkins
A. M. Merriman
Henry W. Peterson
E. S. Mapes
Roswell S. Bosworth
Henry Wood
Alan M Poole
Merriman
Shis
Shim
Port Élienbie
Jim
Bats Saher
Heathy Nealae
Gomi Ae
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