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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1929

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Memorial Day G A R Observance Ordered by Babbitt Post

Memorial Day events are set for May 30 1929 at 9 am with Babbitt Post No 15 and invited groups assembling at Grand Army Hall in uniform or dark clothing. The procession includes police, John Gif ford and several veterans and youth groups with bands and artillery units.

William E. Young Babbitt Post No. 15 Grand Army Hall Harold W. Gifford Kearney American Legion Harold W Gifford L. H Callan Merton A. Cheesman Edward L. Leahy Boy Herbert F Bennett Sons of Veterans Bristol Train of Artillery Alfred M. Merriman Gordon R. Brown Fred M. Straight Arthur W Barrett Mary Ann Atkinson Daughters of Union Veterans Babbitt Women’s Relief Corps Bristol D. A American Legion Auxiliary the Honorable Town Council

Procession Routes to North Cemetery and Soldiers Lot

A public procession will march up Hope Street to the main entrance of the North Cemetery and then to the Soldiers Lot. The order of service includes a logan's order reading by Raymond Makowsky, dirge, g a r ritual, singing by Boy and Girl Scouts, a salute by Bristol Train of Artillery, taps by J J Perry echoed by a Boy Scout bugler, and benediction by Rey Anthony R Parshley.

Hope Street North Cemetery Soldiers Bristol Train of Artillery Raymond Makowsky Bs Boy Legion J J Perry Boy Scout Benediction Rey Anthony R Parshley

Procession and ceremonies at Soliders and Sailors monument

The procession re-forms and marches down Hope Street to the Soldiers and Sailors monument for readings and speeches by Paul Clark Rex Anthony R Parshley and Lt Fred E. Suzman with wreaths and responses for Revolutionary War and Spanish-American War honors. Chaplain Mrs Frank M Bowen presides as Bristol Chapter D A A and Girl Scout bugler Rev Anthony R Parshley closes the event.

Hope Street Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument Paul Clark Rex Anthony R Parshley Frank M Bowen Bristol Fred E. Suzman Jas T Pierce Woman's Relief Corps Legion J J Perry Boy Scout Anthony R. Parshley

Sailors Remembered in Bay Memorial Procession

The procession moves to the N It R Co wharf where the Woman's Relief Corps conducts exercises and strews flowers on the bay waters in memory of deceased sailors. It then goes to G. A R Hall where ranks are broken and a detail of Sons of Veterans and the American Legion participate in a firing.

N It R Co Wharf Woman's Relief Corps G. A R. Hall Sons of Veterans The American Legion

Whirlwinds To Play Cranstons Tomorrow

The Twi League schedule features Cranston Worsted Company versus Whirlwind Club tomorrow at 6 15. Whirlwinds rely on Al Leach with Artie Bell. Cranstons count on Bill Cooper, Billy Bull.

Cranston Worsted Marshall Bill Cooper Billy Bull Mgr Alesio al. Leach Artie Bell Coughlin Mill National India Rubber Co R. M N. G Battery C Ed. Garvin Jack Gallagher Johnny Andrade Mgr. Lewis Soldiers Sevigny Joe Darcy Baker Colt Hillstar Ruippel Leach Rip"Conway Harvey Gladue Darcy Santa Matroni Charlie Hughes

New Lions Club to Organize Charter Night in Bristol

The 23 charter members of the Lions Club meet at Hotel Belvedere for organizational work. Officer pro tem include President Arthur M McCaw and Vice Presidents George H Baldwin Stephen Hopkins Sebastian Bernard Jr. Treasurer James Magee and others form the board of directors. Invitations planned for Lions Clubs in Providence Woonsocket Pawtucket Fall River and Newport for Charter Night.

Lions’ Club Hotel Belvedere Newport Bristol C. George Gillette Arthur M McCaw George H. Baldwin Stephen Hopkins Sebastian Bernard, Jr Herman Vermette James Magee Lion Tanner Louis Beauregard B. W. Wall Antonio D'Angelo Joseph Kinder John H. Magee Norman J. Vermette C L. Hughes George Baldwin Charles Dowd B W. Wall Oscar Pivin Lions Clubs Providence Woonsocket Pawtucket Fall River

Rotarians to Hear Supt Elect William J. Harper

William J. Harper recently elected superintendent of schools in town will speak to the Rotary Club at the Hotel Belvedere during the weekly luncheon. He will discuss his work as chief probation officer of the state. Charter Date celebration plans are mapped for June 28.

Wm J Harper Rotary Club Belvedere Harper

Intimacy With Jesus sermon at State Street church

Sunday gathering of the Men's Union Brotherhood heard Mark Strickland, pastor of First Baptist Church, urge men to stress the spiritual life over material concerns. Rev R J Chrystie reported on the new Community Church School committee.

Men's Union Brotherhood Mark Strickland First Baptist Church Jesus New Community Church R J. Chrystie

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