Bristol celebrates 250th anniversary with grand pageant
Official program details a full day of events in Bristol including church bells at 7 A M and a 2 30 P M concert by the Festival Choruses of Rhode Island under John B Archer. A colonial parade, pageants, speeches from officials and guests, a historical exhibit, Mardi Gras, band concerts, sports, and a fireworks finale.
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Guiteras Memorial School
Festival Choruses
Rhode Island
John B. Archer
Bristol Train of Artillery Band
Elsie Lovell Hawkins
Aida A. Connery
George Faulkner
Oliver
Nathaniel Byfield
Stephen Burton
Hotel Belvedere
Town Crier
Bristol
Spirit of 76
Wallis E. Howe
Alfred Mitchell Merriman
Wilfred H. Munro
Brown University
England
Ernest J Taylor
Mark Anthony DeWolfe Howe
East Burial Ground
Coral Hill
Aida A Connery
Thomas J Gillan
Bristol County Court House
Bliven Field
New England
Miliary
L. H. Callan
Harold I
Kearney Post
American Legion
South Pole
Byrd
Callan Field
Anniversary Ball at State Armory on Church Street
A Tuesday evening event titled Anniversary Ball will be held at the State Armory foot of Church Street with dancing from 9 PM to 1 AM and a Grand March at 10 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Armory
Church Street
Founders' Day Mention Linked to Bristol Land Deed
The notice ties Founders' Day to September 14 the date in the Grand Deed transferring Bristol land from the Colony of New Plymouth to the four original proprietors John Walley Nathaniel and others, marking a historic land grant anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
New Plymouth
John Walley
Nathaniel
250th Anniversary Celebration Fund Contributions
The 250th Anniversary Celebration Fund lists acknowledgments from contributors including Harry H Cabot Eugene LeClair Mary Louise Colt Gross William G Low Nathaniel Herreshoff Algernon L Johnston Charles J Sartin and others with sums ranging from 2 to 50 dollars totaling 862 50. All gifts payable to Mrs Annie W Sherman treasurer will be published in the Bristol Phoenix and recorded in the celebration records unless requested. Edward F Bunn, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H Cabot
Eugene LeClair
Mary Louise Colt Gross
William G Low
Nathaniel
Herreshoff Algernon
Johnston Charles J Sartim
Annie W. Sherman
Bristol Phoenix
Edward F Bunn
Bristol Oaks to Tweak Lineup Ahead of 250th Anniversary Game
Bristol Oaks manager Bisbane will have Coach Magee run a signal and grass drill tomorrow at 6 30 p m. Linemen endured a stiff two hour drill last evening and changes in line material selections are planned as the team prepares for the 250th anniversary celebration next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisbane
Magee
Garden Party at Mt Hope Farms in Fall River
Members of the Fall River Women's Club host a garden party at Mt Hope Farms by Mrs R F Haffenreffer Jr to raise funds for a new club building. The museum at the farms is closed for extensive repairs. Committee members include Mrs F B Williams Mrs Dwight S Waring Mrs George K Brown Mrs Thomas B Palmer and Mrs Oliver M Cherry.
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Mt Hope Farms
Fall River
False rumors deny Bristol exit from town committee
In a letter to the editor, a Bristol resident denies rumors of leaving town and changing lines of business. He asserts continued residence and strong interest in Bristol’s welfare and his GOP Town Committee membership.
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Bristol
Republican Town Committee
Old Home Day Observances Highlight Family Reunions
Old Home Day events on Thursday September 25 feature family reunions and receptions inviting descendants and community members to gather, share memories, and celebrate local heritage together.
Civic Day Observances Set for Friday September 26
Civic Day activities include visits to churches and public buildings with planned tours and programs. Local organizers invite residents to participate in the schedule of events and community gatherings.
Bristol Pageant Rehearsals and Horseshoe Contest Details
The Bristol historical pageant rehearsals run September 16 to 18 at Guiteras Memorial School with sections including Masque of the Nations Sea Ballet and Prologue. Entry blanks for a September 25 horseshoe pitching contest are available at Belvedere Duffy's and through committee members with four classes for residents of Bristol. Prizes will be awarded for senior and junior divisions and rules follow National horseshoe standards.
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Bristol
Sea Ballet
Simeon Potter
Burnside
Virginia Reel
Guiteras Memorial
The
Armor. Hall
Belvedere
Duffy's
W Wall
RR Beals
J Smith
H A Rounds
J W Flynn
Elisha Hibbert
Henry Brown
Bennie Mans
J Velleca
Ezra Dixon
P Brightmen
Bristol-Colt Memorial Alumni Banquet Planned for Sept 25
The Bristol-Colt Memorial High School Alumni Association banquet committee met at Mrs George T Baldwin's home on Hope Street. About 100 graduates and guests are expected for the Old Home Day event on September 25 at 530 PM. A final planning meeting is set for Saturday at 3 30 PM to confirm reservations and ticket distribution.
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Bristol-Colt Memorial High School Alumni Association
George T Baldwin
Hope Street
Manton H Luther
Chicago
Providence Journal
Bristol
Ernest J Taylor
England
Baldwins
Serbst
Whilliam L. Rinaldi
Herbert B Burnham, Jr
Mary Connors
George Baldwin
Nora E. Dwyer
Carmine J Matsano
Benjamin M MacDougall
Rhode Island Flower Show Planned by Horticultural Society
The Rhode Island Horticultural Society and Bristol Garden Club announce a flower show at Colt Memorial High School on Sept 25 and 26. Gardeners may enter plants fruits vegetables for judging and potential prizes. Entry blanks available from Bristol Garden Club committee members. no entry fee or admission charge. Exhibits encouraged for all interested gardeners.
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Warren
Bristol
Bristol County Court House
Rhode Island Horticultural Society
Bristol Garden Club
Colt Memorial High School
Bristol- Colt Memorial High School
A. R Hall
Bliven Field
Rhode Island
Anniversary Ball Plans Near Completion in Bristol
The Anniversary Ball set for next Tuesday at the State Armory is almost sold out with 38 of 40 boxes spoken for. Boxes hold six seats each, larger parties can request more, and general ticket sales begin tomorrow morning with about 100 available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Armory
Bristol
Governor's Day Air Show and Model Contest
Belvedere hosts Governor's Day event featuring a model airplane contest and related activities scheduled for Saturday September 27. The page notes Belvedere venues and associated local organization listings.
Kearney Post to Host Meeting With Radio
A regular Kearney Post meeting is set for Thursday evening in G A R Hall. Reports from committees and delegates on the Jamestown convention will be given. A radio will be installed for the American Legion Night Program tied to the National Convention in Boston next month.
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Kearney
G. A R. Hall
Jamestown
American Legion
Boston
O L. Bodenhamer
Guy al. Smith
Belleau Wood
France
United States
Worthy Matron and Patron Reception at Colt Memorial High
October 2 event by the Order of the Eastern Star at Colt Memorial High School invites members to a reception honoring the Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron with a community gathering and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order Eastern Star
Colt Memorial High School
Miss Dorothy Foster Honored as Chief Operator
In the September Telephone Topics Miss Dorothy M. Foster of Bristol is cited as a top Chief Operator in the Southern Division of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company. Her portrait appears among nine in a feature, recognizing her adaptable courteous leadership and contributions to Bristol exchange service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy M. Foster
Bristol ‘Exchange
New England Telephone and Telegraph’ Company
Foster
Bristol’ Exchange
Exchange
Funeral of Michael Tammaro Held Saturday
The funeral for Michael Tammaro was held Saturday from his home at 19 Usher Avenue to the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel for a requiem mass. Floral offerings were sent by relatives and friends, and interment followed at St. Marys Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Tammaro
Usher Avenue
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
St. Mary's Cemetery
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Herbert D Graetz
Herbert Hoover
Daughters of the American Revolution
William Leonard Manchester
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
United States Daughters of 1812
Rhode Island Society
William Bradford
Chief Marshal
Excelsior
Warwick High School
Gutteras Memorial School
Sea Scouts of
Bristol Harbor
Founders’ Day
MT. Hope Farms
the Phoenix
Richard Barthelmess
Primo Carnera
Italy
George Godfrey
Barbara Stanwyck
Ralph Graves
Ladies OF Leisure
PATHE
Edmund Lowe
Catherine Dale Owen
Lee Tracy
Cartoon Pathe
Paramount Comedy
William Haines
Leila Hyams
FOX News
Joe
Cook
Edward L. Leahy
William T O'Donnell
R. F Haffenreffer
John H. Tucker
Pete
Bradford St. Re
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