Memorial Day Observance by Veterans Groups 1941
SPECIAL ORDER NO. 2 designates Memorial Day events with Sons of Union Veterans and allied groups assembling at Grand Army Hall on May 30 1941 at 8 30 am in uniform or dark clothes. A long processional lineup includes police officials scouts sea cadets and D A R units. The program covers services at North Cemetery Soldiers Lot and Soldiers and Sailors Monument with readings addresses and taps, followed by cemetery decoration at 7 30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Union Veterans
Grand Army Hall
Vernon A .Gray
Edward M. Kavanagh
L. H. Callan
Samuel A. Hall
Arthur W .Barrett
Edmund S. Rex
Max B
Sylvia
Legis
Leah Eisenstadt
Columbine
Wesley Armstrong
Rose
C. Paul Bruno
Mariner
Olive Peckham
Bristol
Town Council
Hope Street
North Cemetery
Alexander Fales
State Guard
Frank Sousa
Joseph Castro
A .R. Parshley
St. Michael's Church
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Josephine Kerr
A. R. Parshley
A. Elmer McNamara
Boy Scout
Sons of Veterans
The
American Legion
Company G
R . State Guard
Church Street
Juniper Hill
St. Mary's
Farewell party held for volunteer draftee Fred Lopes
Fred Lopes of 45 Oliver Street, who is to report for selective service on June 2, received a farewell party hosted by Parrigan Toys employees at Poli Hall on State Street. A cash purse was presented to him. Bristol draftees listed include Salvatore Malafronte and others with addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lopes
Oliver Street
Parrigan Toys
Poli Hall
State Street
Bristol
Salvatore Malafronte
Mount Hope Avenue
Anthony J .Langello
East Street
Albert R. Pierce
Hope Street
Raymond J. King
Bay View Avenue
Manuel Vargas
Gooding Lane
Joseph J. Nappi
Reservoir Avenue
Bento Oliveira
Mount Hope Ave
Prep Night Leaves Scouts Busy With Bazaar and Parade
First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts of America held prep night for the sixth annual penny bazaar on Thursday in Artillery Hall and the Memorial Day parade on Friday. A drill under Assistant Scoutmaster Joseph Belanger preceded a Friday morning gathering at Scout Hall. Bob Cat patrol led by Manuel Janario scored 24 points in contests despite absences, and plans were made for Camp King Philip work day and an all day hike to ready for the pow wow. Top patrols—Panthers 399 Black Hawk 351 Flying Horse 338 Bob Cats 327—could still surge before July 4. Outdoor meetings begin next Monday as summer programs move to Camp King Philip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
Artillery Hall
State Street
Joseph Belanger
Scout Hall
George R. Fish
Camp
King Philip
Panthers
Black Hawk
Flying Horse
Camp King Philip
Carr Manufacturing and Collins and Aikman Tie In Tight Bristol Game
Fire Chief Moses Moore started for Carr Manufacturing and knee Bernard Holmes pitched for Collins and Aikman in an eight inning 5 to 5 deadlock at the Common. Darkness ended play as Umpire Tippy Macriano called the game. Moore yielded 10 hits and one walk. Foxy Marshall led the offense for Carr with key hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Moore
Carr Manufacturing
Bernard Holmes
Collins and Aikman
Bristol
Tippy Macriano
Moore
Foxy Marshall
Mill
Bristol Casino Spotlight Shines On Weekend Show
Carragos veHAN Spare Bill:y Branchhand presents a weekend lineup at Bristol Casino featuring the Apaches and a new act by George and Ann. The Magic Flyers perform a groundbreaking table top roller skating routine, while Miacahua the wonder girl and Sally Jack with Patsy Marr entertain with aerial and novelty acts. The Chester Doherty Girls close with gypsy and jitterbug dances as Ed De Pietro leads the Casino orchestra for dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caragos Vehan
Bristol
Mac” Andrade
George
Ann
Miacahua
Sally
Jack
Patsy Marr
Terry Andre
Sdngs
Baron
Ray Fontaine
Magic Flyers
Mascot
Wonder Girl
Pasty Marr
Two Weddings Solemnized Saturday in Bristol Churches
Two pretty ceremonies were held Saturday morning at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Bristol. Miss Rose Marie Attruia and Pasquale Malafronte married with Rev Emilio Donanzan officiating. Attendants included Mrs Louis Malafronte and bridesmaids in orchid gowns. A reception followed in BTA Hall with guests from New York Boston and Providence. The couple will reside at 159 Franklin Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Marie Attruia
Ralph Attruia
Franklin Street
Pasquale C Malafronte
Onofrio Malafronte
Catherine Street
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Emilio Donanzan
Louis Malafronte
Miatron
Christina Codola
Dorothy Keegan
Marie Balzano
Helen Attruia
Jean Malafronte
Mary Santo
Dora Iannuccillo
B. T. A. Hall
New York
Bradford
Conn
Boston
Providence
Rangers Shut Out Sacred Heart and a Double Wedding Ceremonies
In St Elizabeth's Church a double wedding united Irene Furtado and Jose Victoria in a ceremony led by Rev Henrique Rocha. Attendants included Mary Furtado and Pasquale Perroni with Bridesmaid and maid of honor in lilac chiffon and yellow. A reception and breakfast followed at the Colonial Hotel. Also Mt Carmel defeated Sacred Heart East Providence 11 to 0 as Danny Vargas pitched a shutout and Joe Vollaro hit two homers guiding Mt Carmel toward an unbeaten 4-0. A separate wartime poem reflects a fallen soldier’s memory with chaplain’s blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Darby
Colt Memorial High School
Victoria
Rhode Island State College
St. Elizabeth's Church
Daughters of Mary Sodality
Samuel Kinder
R. I State Bridge
U. S. Navy Dept
Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Rhode Island Society
Holy Named Society of St. Elizabeth's Church
Irene Rtado
Manuel Furtado
Wood Street
Jose Victoria
Penna
John Victoria
Doran Avenue
Henrique Rocha
Mary Furtado
Pasquale Perroni
Annie Peters
Danny” Vargas
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
East Providence Recreation Field
Sacred Heart of
East Providence
Joe Vollaro
Mt. Carmel
E. Eddy
Eddy Massa
Gregory
Sacred Heart
Rangers
Rhode Island State Prison
Cranston
May Processions At St Marys And St Elizabeths honor Mary
Girls in white and light seasonal attire joined May processions at St Marys and St Elizabeths. Leaders included Nancy Simmons as May Queen with Margaret Dunbar and Claire Belmore as attendants. Flower girls named. 22 new Children of Mary Sodality members inducted led by Emily Borges. Benediction by Rev Henrique Rocha followed ceremonies at St Elizabeths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary's
St. Eliza- I
Virgin Mary
Nancy
Simmons
Noni
Mothéeremonies
St Mary's
Onor
Margaret Dunbar
Claire Belmore
Jane Greene
Mary Crowley
Eileen Lawrence
Margaret ‘ Prolux
Constance Belle
Fheresa Bailey
Alitia Connery
Catherine Connery
Margaret Guevremont
Viola Lewis
Muriel Mott
Mary Lou Sérbst
Estelle Vona
Mary Berwick
Barbara Campanella
Elizabeth Dunbar
Doris Hackley
Eleanor Lemaire
Martha Meiggs
Children of Mary Sodality
Loraine Burke
Eileen Doran
Loretta Fauteux
Marie Gifford
Claire Gladue
Lucy Jamiel
Jane Martelly
Margaret McCarthy
Rita Prolux
Fleurette Reilly
Theresa Rohrman
Elizabeth Seyer
Joan van Voast
Ruth Benson
Elizabeth Remieres
Mary Cantwell
Emily Borges
The
Sodality
the Blessed Virgin
St. Elizabeth’s
Henrique Rocha
Mary Freitas
Natale Cardoza
Helen Sousa
Dorothy Carrara
Olga Marshall
Louise Texiera
Rosalie August
Helen Sai
Caroline Quintal
Olga Ribeiro
Pauline Perry
Patricia Nunes
Fernanda Nunes
Elsie Paiva
Connie Estrella
Elsie Almeida
Lydia Dias
Beatrice Oliver
Alda Almeida
Irene Cordeiro
Margaret Matta
Mary Lima
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Henry H. Bullock
Nue
Peter A
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street Tel. Conn
Manuel Janario
Collins
Aikman
Bob Ripley
Chester Doherty
Ed de Pietro and His
Casino Orchestra
Magic
Malafronte
Attruia
Victoria - Furtado
Oversea
Warren Memorial Coo
Railroad Ave
Warren RL
Warren
Henry R. Bullock Warren
R. I
M. D
Main &T
George M. Wilbur & Sons CO
Main St
Warren Tel
Constitution
Fel
Dorchester Mutual Fire Fire Ins
L. Watson Co.,inc
Bristol District Nursing Association
Offici
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