Armistice Day Fittingly Observed in This Town
Bristol marked Armistice Day with a community-led celebration despite no town funds. A 7000-strong crowd joined parades and a holiday atmosphere, recalling 14 years since the victory. Kearney Post hosted a banquet at GAR Hall with 110 attendees and a speech by Rev. Fr. James J. O Reilly on pacemind patriotism.
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Bristol
Kearney Post
Gar Hall
American Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary
A. A. Edmonds
Ryan
Legion
Paris
Fr O'Reilly
Guiteras School Building To Undergo Inspection
The School Committee plans a thorough investigation into leaks at Guiteras Memorial Junior High School. Committeemen Howe and Hammill report rain damage and urge permanent repairs with cooperation from Turgeon and the architectural firm. A condolence resolution for janitor John W. Brown is to be recorded.
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Guiteras Memorial Junior High
George L. Howe
Wilfred M. Hammill
Hammill
Turgeon
Howe
C B_ Rockwell
Elmer ‘S Mapes
John W. Brown
Taft
Arthur W
Hawes and Dwyer Lead In King and Queen Contest
Meredith Hawes and Francis Dwyer head the King and Queen contest organized by the Country Fair committee as ballots counted by judges show leaders among under 16 contestants. Final winners to be crowned at the Poor Saturday event.
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Meredith Hawes
Francis Dwyver
Country Fair” Committee
Othe
Brightman Wins D A R Essay Prize At Colt Memorial High
Miss Alice Brightman sixteen a senior at Colt Memorial High School won the Bristol Chapter D A R patriotic essay contest. Eight essays were judged by Miss Ina Po Warren Miss Emma Stanton and Miss Mary Spooner. Brightman receives a five dollar gold piece at Friday’s assembly. The chapter also voted to purchase a thirty five dollar Red Cross membership and to plant a foot of land at Kenmore in George Washington’s home. An address on national defense was given by Mrs Arthur Morris and hostess duties were performed by several local wives and Miss Marcia Hear.
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Alice Brightman
Colt Memorial High School
Bristol
Kenmore
George Washington
Walhams
Arthur Merris
National Defence Committee
American Red Cross
Howard Kk DeWolt
Leroy Staples
D Fhs
Marcia Hear
A Hear
Probate Court Sits In Special Session In Town
Probate Court held a Saturday session with Judge Edward I. Leahy presiding. The will of Sarah J. Loughlin was admitted to probate and Mary A O Shaunessy was named executrix with bond set at 1500. Catherine I Hughes and William G Dixon were appointed appraisers. The court also granted Charles A Smith as administrator of Charles Thackery’s estate with notice waived and bond set at 100 with Charlotte I Smith as surety.
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This Town
Edward I. Leahy
Sarah J
Upcoming Bristol Church and Club Events This Season
From Epworth League Christmas Sale at State Street M V O Church on November 19 to a Thanksgiving dance by the Bristol Rotary Club for Guiteras Athlete Field, a chicken pate supper by the Congregational Club on November 30, and a Ladies Aid Society Christmas Sale at the State Street M E Church vestry on December 6.
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The
Epworth League of the State
St M VO Church
Bristol Rotary Club
Congregational Club
Guiteras House
Ladies’ Aid Society
State Street M. E. Church
Battery D Bristol Train of Artillery
State Street Armory
Sartini
Rhythm Kings
Country Fair Brings Beauty to Bristol Armory Grounds
The Country Fair for the Community Athletic Field opens at the Naval Armory next Saturday in Bristol. A grand decorative setup includes a plush roped central area with a rock garden fountain and crystal ball, plus a chandelier and colored lights. Notable features include prize horses, antiques and hobbles, a King and Queen contest for under 16s, vaudeville acts, and booths by local groups.
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Bristol
Naval Armory
Gutteras Memorial School
Frank Huffington
Colt Memorial High School Orchestra
Bristol Red Cross Roll Call Sees 60 Respondents and $437 Toward Goal
A Bristol report shows 60 members replied to the annual Red Cross Roll Call with $437 collected toward the $3,000 target. Exhibits display relief work across town in Belvedere Hotel, YMCA, and Mello's Market windows with support from local merchants.
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Red Cross
Bristol
Edward D Kunz
Belvedere Hotel
Buffington’s
Hope Drug Co
First National
R. S. Brightman
Wallis E. Howe
Rotary Club of
Bristol Lions Club
Collins & Aikman Girls’ Club
St. Alban’s Lodge
F. & A.M. Taft
Mt. Hope
Great Atlantic
Pacific Co
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Guiteras
Helen Warren Herreshoff
High Street
ADV
Pastime Theatre
Constance Bennett
St. Theresa
Little Flower of
Jesus
Lisieux
Lew Ayres
Okay America
Hurricane Express
Matinek
Red Cross Relief
Hawes
Dwyer
Gairls
Nina Leahy
Jetty Hambrick
Viola LeClerc
Irene Hartle
Peggy West
Betty Hobson
Nancy Bosworth
OVS
Edward Allessandro
Lufberts Kinder
Nashy Suzman
Amon Jamiel
Roswell
Bosworth Jr
D. A. R. Essay
Probate
Rotary Club
Lions Club
Bristol Colt Alumni Association
Bristol Council
Hope Circle
Bristol Parent-Teacher Association
Olympian Club
Excelsior Tennis Club
Bristol Teachers’ Association
Bristol Yacht Club
Young Churchmen’s League
St Michael's Church
C C Getcher
James J. Lanzire
Edward F Fitzgerald
Bertram W Wall
C J Maisano
Joseph C Kinder
Howard H Hawes
Glen J Smith
James F Meuggs
Oscar Herzig
Domenico Mascola
George R Fish
Booths
C C Getchell
Wm J Rinaldi
Augustine B Nerone
Invitations
Ian M Walker
James F Sullivan
J Maisano
Elmer S Mapes
Special Gifts Committee
John G. DesLauriers
Everett Leb. Church
Charles Liscomb
Clinton T. Sherman
J. Winthrop DeWolf
Philip DeWolf
Charles F. Dimond
Frank M. Dimond
Benjamin M. MacDougall
S. Brightman
Edward Davin
R. F. Munro
F. R. Dimond
Claude Hazledine
Edward E. Bunn
Stanley FE. Friswell
Sophia R. Young
Wm. P. Gladding
Fred Wilbur
John J. Condon
Lucien Capone
Edward
Kunz
Jeweler & Optometrist
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