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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1930
Page
2
Bristol marks 250 years with a six day observance to review its history and celebrate achievements. The piece emphasizes civic pride, shared effort, and the value of local people powering large events and future progress.
Various residents and visitors are mentioned including William J. Tobin of St. Louis visiting relatives, Mrs E G Conley of East Greenwich visiting sister Mrs F K Dunbar in Bristol, and Mrs Clara Brown Langley of New Hampshire staying with Everett Lee Church. Events include Masses for parish members, school openings, and a Byrd expedition talk at Colt Memorial High School.
A Sunday afternoon open air concert at Memorial School marked the week’s 250th anniversary events. Providence choirs and choruses with the Bristol Train of Artillery Band, led by John B. Archer, performed with soloists Mrs Elsie Hawkins and Miss Aida Connery.
The Excelsior Tennis Club plans a Friday match program marking the 250th anniversary celebration. Notable players include Arnold Jones of Providence and Malcolm Hill with others of national and international fame in men’s singles while Mrs George W Wik Riman of Brookline headlines women’s singles. Captain D M Wood USN will umpire and C V Perry heads the club coordinating the invitation tournament with daily drawings.
The veterans reunion luncheon is planned for next Saturday noon at the Naval Armory on Church Street. The committee has sent 400 invitations and asks Bristol veterans not on file to notify chairman Harold W. Gifford at 12 Lincoln Avenue or secretary Samuel J Smith Jr. at 31 Bradford Street to ensure reservations.
Bristol and Warren prepare for game one of a five game series to decide Bristol County championship. Managers Corner Curran announce lineups with players from Bristol led by Menard Baker and Sousa and Warren led by Young Sevigny and Ripel. Umpires Finnell and Devron to handle opening clash at 3 p.m. at the common.
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