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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1931
Page
8
A schedule in the article outlines a banquet at G. A. R. Hall this evening followed by a minute of silent tribute to dead heroes. Tomorrow features a grand parade with military firemen and civic groups and a memorial exercises and ball in the evening.
Armistice Day plans proceed despite tighter funds. A Kearney Post banquet opens the observance at GAR Hall this evening. On Nov 11 a Bristol Oaks vs East Providence Independents game, 11 silent tribute minutes, bomb salutes, town bells, chimes, and a six division parade follow with James T. Pierce as chief marshal and Cyrus A Jackson as chief of staff.
First Division Marshal Colonel Merton A. Cheesman is listed with aides and commanders for the Portuguese Independent Band Battery C, 243d C. A. C. (H D.) Captain A. A. Moren commands. The document documents the unit structure and leadership assignments.
Second Division Marshal George R Fish and Deputy Scout Commissioner lead the Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Band Troop scene. This item continues on the fourth page with more Scout notes and band details.
John G. DesLauriers leads Bristol Branch’s 15th Roll Call outlining aid to ex servicemen families, disaster funds, Christmas bags, life saving classes, school shoes and food for needy families, milk programs, rent relief, clothing depot, and wide range of community services with multiple teams announced.
Bristol School Committee discussed a notice to amend by-laws to allow sale of American Red Cross anti tuberculosis seals in schools. Supt Mapes said sales must be legalized since school laws ban pupil sales. The meeting also addressed staffing needs, text books, bids for ash removal, and facility repairs.
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