Surprise Birthday Party for William Flanagan
A surprise party at 200 Wood Street honored William Flanagan on his birthday. Guests included many friends and he received a watch from his mother. The event marked his first birthday reunion in three years, while he served in the Army at Fort Winfield Scott. Since returning, he has been active in American Legion events and was elected chairman of the American Legion Carnival at Bristol common the week of June 9. Dancing and a musical entertainment followed with generous contributions from local talent.
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William Flanagan
Wood Street
Fort Winfield Scott
San
Local Social Circle Names Read Like a Roll Call
The passage lists prominent names including Miss Nora Dwyer Miss Bertha Menard Mrs Mary Healy Mrs Deborah Healy Daniel Dwyer and the popular male quartet Sam Lay Pete Callan Jim Fay and Dan Dwyer reflecting a community social gathering roster.
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Nora Dwyer
Bertha Menard
Mary
Deborah Healy
Daniel Dwyer
Sam Lay
Pete Callan
Jim Fay
Dan Dwyer
Court Opens Spring Session with Trial in Bristol County
Superior Court session opened in Bristol County Court House before Judge George W Greene. Cora B Allen vs John Lake et al led with negligence claim after bicycle collision on Hope Street on Oct 12 1922 resulting in fatal injuries. Jury toured accident site. eight prosecution witnesses testified. case later non suited for lack of evidence. Nine aliens earned citizenship. 25 petitions for second papers filed by Horace G Bissell clerk. naturalization officer John G Lynch of Boston.
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Superior Court
Providence
Bristol
Bristol County Court House
George W Greene
Cora B Allen
John Lake
Champlin
James F Lavander
John H Wall
Martin L. Riernan
H. J Sweeney
J H Coen
William Cheshire
Thames Street
Edward A Currier
Hope Street
Joseph F. Lewis
Collins Street
Manuel Marshall
Second Street
Archibald M. Miller
Benjamin M MacDougall
Bradford Street
Damiel McPhee
Richmond Street
John F. Reed
Anthony Avenue
Harold D Rice
Burton Street
Albert E. Sparks
Franklin Street
Anderson
Horace G Bissell
Supreme Court
United States
John G Lynch
Boston
Bristol Train of Artillery Memorial Day Drill Notice
The Bristol Train of Artillery to report at the Armory on State Street at 8 30 a m Memorial Day for parade and exercises. Firing squad to assemble at 7 a m and proceed to Juniper Hill and St Mary's Cemeteries for ceremonies. Companies A and B meetings set, uniforms to be issued tomorrow evening.
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Bristol
Mary Lepine and Charles Salvatore Bruscato Wed in Warren
Relatives from town and Warren attended the wedding of Miss Mary Dora Lepine daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon J Lepine of Warren and Charles Salvatore Bruscato son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bruscato. The ceremony was at St. John’s Church Warren conducted by Rev E Caron. The couple's reception followed at the bride’s home and they planned a wedding trip to New York Boston Philadelphia and Long Island. The bride worked at Namquit Worsted Mill and the groom is a chief moving picture operator at the Star Theatre.
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Warren
Mary Dora Lepine
Napoleon J Lepine
Charles Salvatore
Bruscato
John Bruscato
St. John's Church
E. Caron
Rose Vincent
Laura -Legemer
Blanche LaBrun
Hlies-Of-The Valley
Theresa Lepine
Elphege Lepine
Bourn Street
Namquit
Star Theatre
Boy Scouts Plan Memorial Day Activities and Camp Takarest Trip
The First Troop arranges Memorial Day exercises and a three day Camp Takarest trip this weekend and will decide the traveling shield destination. The Second Troop plans Memorial Day activities and a weekend hike with a record turnout expected. The Fourth Troop schedules Memorial Day events and campsite duties with scouts aiding in grave decoration. Camp Takarest opens Thursday night and runs through Sunday. scouts signed up with the Camp Commander before Friday.
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Camp Takarest
Sons of Veterans
Scout
Takarest
Bristol District dominates at Scout Council test day
The Bristol District earned 27 points to win the Greater Providence Council Boy Scouts test day at Roger Williams Park. Second Troop claimed three first places, Fourth Troop one, with 93 troops from 13 districts competing. Deputy Commissioner Fish praised 12 Bristol scouts for their leadership, and the district received a banner while Troops 2 and 4 gained streamers.
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Bristol
Greater Providence Council
Rov Scouts of America
Roger Walliams Park
Bristol Scouts
George R. Fish
Dumbell
Pash
Alesio
Wennerstrand
Neowinian
Drum and Bugle Corps
Nore
Inter-Class Meet Highlights Colt Memorial Juniors Victory
Pupils and friends filled Sylvester Oval on Thursday for the interclass meet. Colts Memorial High School Juniors led with 73 points while Seniors 13, Sophomores 10, and Freshmen 3 trailed. Events included 100 yard dash won by Christensen and mile run by Walsh.
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Sylvester Oval
Colt Memorial High School
Juniiors
Christensen
Maher
Leahy
Sheldon
Esenstadt
Pierce
Moran
Gangeme
Walsh
Balfour
Munro
W. Remueres
McHugh
L. Rinaldi
Middleton
Eisenstadt
Warren Pair Joined at St Johns Church
Caron Charles Salvatore Brus cato of this town and Miss Mary Dora Lepine of Warren were united in marriage at St Johns Church with members of their families in attendance.
Obituary Notices From New England Area
Obituaries for Isabel Calhoun widow of Lt Blanton Calhoun aged 68, Corthellt New Boston NH. Arthur Bateman Corthell aged 63 of this town. Hilda Simons died aged 39 Rhode Island Hospital Providence. Funeral from 205 Thames Street Wednesday at 2 PM with burial at North Cemetery.
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Calhoun
Beaufort
Isabel (Rich) Calhoun
Blanton Calhoun
Juniors Defeat Sophomores in 12 to 7 Baseball Game
On Friday afternoon the Juniors beat the Sophomores 12 to 7 on the common. Maher led scoring with Christensen topping the points. Walsh beat Balfour by six inches in a race earlier. Judges were Edmund C Eastwood John J Connor Jr Carmine Bruno John Scanlon and Edward Rinaldi. Menard and L Rinaldi pitched with Romano catching for the Juniors.
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Tween Walsh
Balfour
Christensen
Maher
Edmund C. Eastwood
John J. Connor, Jr
Carmine Bruno
John Scanlon
Edward Rinaldi
Menard
L. Rinaldi
Romano
Gangeme and
Andrade
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Earle Fox
Marion Harlan
Wilfred Lucas
Lillian Langdon
Skipper” Howe
Fred Thompson
Lopez
David Kirby
Hazel Keener
Frank Hagney
Dot Farley
Pee-Wee Holmes
Silver King
Virginia Vaughn
Hy Mayer
Elinor Glyn
Fred Suzman
Burgess St
Ginger Ai Ay Ey
BOY Scouts OF America
SCOLT
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Trust Department
Cer
Bteee Cut Hospital Trust Company
New England
A. E. Jordan
Cole ST
H. R. Bullock
Pearse Avenue
William A. Doran
Bay View Ave
Bruscato Lepine
St Johns Church
Bsses
Caron Charles Salvatore Bruscato
Robert J. McKay
G.W. Simmons
William Street
William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
Bristol District Nursing Association
Sohope Street
Dimond
Kathleen Marksby
Hope St
Martha Graham
G. H. Spencer
Roofing CO
Artcraft Design
F. M. Gifford
Usher Place
Bristol Neck
Charles M. Connery
Undertaker
Burton St
Edward F. Kearns
Constitution Street
Pearl Street
H. L. Leclair
Church Street
Archie H. Rounds
Tel. Con
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Byfield Street
Dorchester Mutual
E. L. Watson & CO
Arate
Weybosset Street
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Avenue
Freeborn
R. Cole
E. W. Weaver
Pierce Avenue
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