Wardwell Lumber Company Celebrates 110 Years in Bristol
This feature honors the Wardwell Lumber Company at 347 Thames Street founded in 1830. Under V. J. deRocha the firm emphasizes integrity and progress, employs an in house architect, and distributes Johns Manville and Duco Paints while serving Bristol County with quality materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Wardwell Lumber Company
Thames Street
V. J. deRocha
deRocha
Bristol County
Johns-Manville
Duco Paints
Dupont Com
Pany
Duco
H F Bell furniture store a Briston landmark since 1870
Located at 365 Hope Street in Bristol H F Bell successors to Wm H Bell Inc is praised as a leading home outfitting firm. The ad touts long service quality fair prices and a plan to supply comforts conveniences and luxuries for the people with reliability and a progressive up to date store image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Street
Bristol
Telephone 73
H. F. Bell
Wm. H Bell, Inc
H F Bell
F Bell
William H. Bell
Bristol Macaroni Company Earns Noted Local Reputation
The Bristol Macaroni Company at 430 High Street in Bristol is a leading New England manufacturer of macaroni and spaghetti. Under G R Perron it has built a reputation for trustworthiness, quality ingredients, prompt delivery, and a complete line of pasta products meeting growing daily demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Macaroni Company
High Street
Bristol
New England
G R Perron
Spaghett
Italian Socialites Ball Honorary Committee Named
Rev Joseph Sorzano of Our Lady of Mount Carmel heads the honorary committee for the Bristol Italian Socialites Women’s Club second annual charity dinner dance at the Bristol Casino in June. Proceeds support annual free tonsil clinics for needy children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sorzano
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Bristol
Bristol Casino
Nancy Vitiello
Mary Salzano
Vasta S
Ruggiero
Helen Pagnano
Frances Holmes
Josephine Calvino
Grace Cictola
Jeannette Salzano
Rose Cortera
John A. Ruggiero
Dominic Vitello
Pasquale Pagnano
Paul C Millemaggi
A. Pozzi
Salvatore Maisano
Anthony Maisano
Pasquale Maisano
Neil Arone
Joseph Cavallaro
Joseph Sansone
Frank Lange
Concessions Bid Notice for Town Beach in Bristol
The Town of Bristol invites bids for concessions to sell food and soft drinks bath house privileges and auto parking at Town Head Leahy Farm. Bids must be received by 7 30 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time Tuesday June 4 1940. The Town Council may reject all or any bids. Envelopes marked Concessions at Town Beach to Town Clerk John W Church.
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Leahy Farm
Bristol
Memorial Hall
Burnside Memorial Building
Weeny
Ristol
Voice Pupils Present Musical Evening at Miss Church Home
Miss Helen Church showcased her voice pupils in a musical at her Honestreet home. The program, held last Monday in Providence, included Nora Dwyer Elinor Murray Vivi Lasbon Charlotte Botticher Alice Forsell Susan Smith Elizabeth Randall and Allan Neuman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Church
Honestreet
Providence
Nora Dwyer
Elinor Murray
Vivi Lasbon
Charlotte Botticher
Alice Forsell
Susan Smith
Elizabeth Randall
Alen Neuman
Bristol County Sports Roundup
Harry Pezzullo of Barrington gains fame as a golf pro and instructor after winning the Arizona and Nevada Open Championships on a touring route from California to Rhode Island. He hopes to enter the National Open in Cleveland with New England trials at Belmont Country Club in Belmont Massachusetts this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pezzullo
Barrington
California
Chamber of Commerce
Bing Crosby
Madge Evans
Olivia de Havilland
Harry
Hart
Crosby
Rancho Santa Fe
Bingwell
del Mar
Rhode Island
Arizona
Olin Dutra
Byron Nelson
Paul Runyan
Cleveland
New England
Belmont Country Club
Belmont
Mass
Bristol County
Collins & Aikman win in extra innings over Carr Mig
John Marshall pitched seven strong innings and led Collins & Aikman to their first win of the Bristol Twilight League season in an eight inning extra frame victory over Carr Mig. Congdon provided the decisive hit and Holmes doubled with Cappucci driving in a pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congdon
Holmes
Cappucci
Collins & Aikman
Carr Mig Crew
Bristol
Bristol Common
John “Foxy
Marshall
Collins & Aikman Boys
Moses Moore
Moore
Perriera
Leff
Securo
Tourigney
McCarthy
Holmes D'Ambrosio
Vierra
D'Ambrosio
Cragan
Tourgney
van Voast
D’ambrosio
Gag
T. Macirano
J Sylvia
U S
U. S
Chassie LeClerc
Mill Crew
Carr Mig Corp
John “Foxy” Marshall
General Dean Speaks At Bristol Train Dinner
Adjutant General Herbert R Dean outlines Rhode Island National Guard procedures for federal service during the Bristol Train of Artillery annual dinner at the State Street Armory. Rev Anthony R Parshley hosts as toastmaster as guests hear on preparedness and Unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island National Guard
Herbert R Dean
Bristol Train of Artillery
State Street Armory
Anthony R Parshley
St. Michael’s Church
Edwin A. Godfrey
Canon Parshley
AFE
L. H Callan
F .L. C Lorentzen
New York
Col Godfrey
Lorentzen
A A Moren
George Bates
James J Garvin
Domene Ruggiero
Battery C
243Rd Coast Artillery
Harvey Straight
Fred M Straight
Bristol
Gems of Thought on Success and Character
A compact collection of quotes emphasizes perseverance concentration and steady effort as core drivers of success. Notable voices include Addison Mary Baker Eddy Helen Keller John Hays Hammond Henry Martyn Field and others on discipline faith and moral conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker Eddy
John Hays Hammond
Henry Martyn Field
Warren Rotary Club Sponsored By Bristol Group
The Bristol Rotary Club acts as sponsor for the new Rotary Club of Warren which will receive its charter this evening at the Hotel Warren. Canon Parshley and District Governor Percy Hodgson helped form the Warren unit, with Fred Lohse as president. A reception starts at 6 30 and dinner at 7. Bristol members plan to attend. no Bristol meeting tomorrow.
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Bristol Rotary Club
Rotary Club of
Warren
Hotel Warren
Fred Lohse
Crown Fastener Company
Bristol Club
Andrade Meets Dyson Tonight in Bristol Lightweight Bout
Tony Andrade the Bristol lightweight is set for a return engagement at the New Bedford Bristol Casino facing Johnny Dyson son of the famed fighter. This 14th pro bout follows a win over George Duarte and features an eight round semi final plus main 10 round event with rematch between Larry Baker and Tiger Ted Lowry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Andrade
Bristol
George Duarte
Boston
New Bedford Bristol Casino
Johnny Dyson
New Bedford
Andrade
Larry Baker
Tiger Ted Lowry
Baker
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Women’s Club
Thomas Balzano
Joseph Riccio
John B Troiano
Santo Buccio
Bridget Nasto
John C Andrade
John Sousa
Joseph Calvino
Charles Corriera
Frank Campagna
Raymond Cavallaro
Frank Catalano
Michael Turrillo
Joseph Pannone
Frank Ferrara
Anthony del Torro
Anthony DuPont
Anthony Giersdana
Anthony Tasiello
Michael Ruggiero
Louis Castriotta
Dominic DeRiso
Michael Russo
Michael Proto
Dorothy Ruggiero
Hugh Holmes
Louis Nappi
James Aiello
Joseph Sodini
Frank Malafronte
James Munafo
Nicolas Pirri
Michael Aiello
Michael Carmone
Lawrence Ascoli
Owen DePalma
Angelo Fasano
Frank Rinaldi
Vincent Campagna
Andrew Pansa
Pasquale Camera
Louis Alfano
Louis Guido
Michael Asciola
Margaret Cappella
Anthony Bruno
Carl Bisbano
Mathew Capone
Angelo Carulli
John Maisano
Joseph Palma
Gabriel Arcardi
Joseph Santulli
Vincent DeFelice
Maria DeFelice
James Salzano
Frank Romano
Ambrosio Frederico
Frank Cuomo
Town Beach
Bristol County Sports Roundup
By Ross Paul Vincent
CARR
Gen. Dean
Wendie
Addison
Helen Keller
Bristol Group
Dyson
BUY Direct
Warren Memorial CO
Railroad Ave
Warren, R. I
R. I
Collector’s Sale
Tax Collector’s Office
Bristol, R. I
Amos S. Gorham
Tee
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