Dancing at Johannesburg mines marks African tribal life fading
John Hughes reports from Johannesburg on miners’ weekends spent watching tribal dances in large arenas near mine towers. Dancers perform barefoot amid dust and ostrich plumes while modern touches appear, such as neckties and tennis rackets, as cities lure natives from rural life. The piece notes the spectacle, the decline of indigenous spontaneity, and the long bus queues home after shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
Red Sox
Yankees
John Hughes
Christian Science Monitor
Hughes
Fishermen Seek Improved Town Facilities and Derby Plans
A group of sports fishermen urged the harbor commission to upgrade Bristol Narrows Ferry Point Pappasquash Road and Colt Drive facilities to accommodate growing activity and out of town anglers. They outlined a state wide derby with 15000 dollars in prizes to run August 14 to November 3 based at Harriet Bradford Inn and backed a Mt Hope Bridge state land launching ramp bill by Sen Anthony Da Ponte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor Commission
Bristol
Kaiman
Anthony DaPonte
Mt. Hope Bridge
King Philip Little League Trades Readied For Season
King Philip Little League managers revealed four trades aimed at shoring up weak spots before the championship season. The Gourmets traded with all clubs, sending Larry Castriotta to the Bobbins Jimmy Salzano to the Plumbers and Richard Buccio to the Chips. In return the Gourmets received Erik Bense DeWolf Fulton and Dick Ramos. Jan Russo moved from the Plumbers to the Bobbins in exchange for Ray Bullock.
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Roger W. Pigeon
Larry Castriotta
Bobbins
Jimmy Salzano
Richard Buccio
Erik Bense
DeWolf Fulton
Dick Ramos
Jan Russo
The
Plumbers
Ray Bullock
Plans Complete For Veterans March In Town
Final plans were made by three veterans groups for a door to door Veterans March to raise funds for the R I Society of Crippled and Adults and its Meeting Street Rehabilitation Center in Providence. Volunteers report to the YMCA Monday at 6 30 p m with team captains named including Joseph Medeiros Ferdinand Alves Manuel Prenda and Michael Minutelli among others.
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Veterans
Albert P. Russo
D.A.V. Cochairman
Fortunato Caruso
Itam Vets
R. I Society of Crippled and Adults
Meeting Street
Providence
YMCA
Joseph Medeiros
Ferdinand C. Alves
Manuel Prenda
Michael Minutelli
Victor O. Castro
Francis P. Cuomo
Emelien Desmarais
Augustine Mello
J. Fred Riccio
Bodell Reelected Train of Artillery Commander
CoL Philip T. Bodell was reelected Commanding Officer of the Bristol Train of Artillery at the 180th annual meeting. Reelected were Lt. Col. William S. Baker and Maj. Fred Macauley. new members named Herbert Kenyon Mervyn Clay Edward Cote Charles Butterworth Keith Luther and Carlton Pinheiro.
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Philip T. Bodell
Bristol Train of Artillery
William S. Baker
Oficer
Fred Macauley
Herbert Kenyon
Mervyn Clay
Edward Cote
Charles Butterworth
Keith Luther
Carlton Pinheiro
Senior High Presents Annual Operetta Marrying Marian
Bristol Senior High School staged the operetta Marrying Marian a two act musical comedy directed by Mrs. M Theresa Donovan at Guiteras School last night with a repeat tonight at 8 15 p m Marian was played by Mary Ann Ventura and the supporting cast included Raymond Cabral Noreen Proto Diolinda Abisheira Ronald Formisano Judith Bullock George Mello Charles Alves Norma Raposa Dolores Donato William Barlow and many others in a large ensemble performance.
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Marian
Geoffrey F. Morgan
Bristol
Guiteras School
M. Theresa Donovan
Mary Ann Ventura
Raymond Cabral
Noreen Proto
Diolinda Abisheira
Ronald Formisano
Judith Bullock
George Mello
Charles Alves
Norma Raposa
Dolores Donato
William Barlow
Louise Ledoux
Cecelia Silvia
Dolores Rodrigues
Marie Diodati
Jennie Castigliego
Anna Scattino
Louise Castigliego
Mary Cornell
Mary Ferreira
Janice Sousa
Mary Scattino
Mary Ann Principe
Patricia Barlow
Grace Natarangelo
Emily Simmons
Charlotte Robinson
Lois Gladue
Joan Geyer
Elias Abilheira
Michael DeMeo
John Sousa
Raymond Cordeiro
Victor Andrade
John Burke
Matthew DeLeo
Robert Leahy
Plans For Girl Scout Day Camp Are Approved
Mt Hope Girl Scout Council executive board approved 1956 day camp plans. Camp Briarwood runs two eight day sessions July 2–12 and July 16–26 at Harold W. Ingram Jr. property, Rehoboth. Kent Heights Day Camp offers two five day sessions July 9–13 and July 16–20 at East Providence water tower site. A basic leadership course for 19 leaders starts tomorrow at Riverside Scout House, 7:30 p.m., led by Mrs. Herman B. Chase. Registration at Mt Hope office, 31 Grove Ave. External. Six sessions, each 2.5 hours.
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Mt. Hope
New St
Rehoboth
Kent Heights
Pawtucket Ave
East Providence
Riverside Scout House
Herman B. Chase
Grove Ave
Town to Seek 2500 For Fourth Of July Fund
At a 16 attendee meeting the celebration committee approved asking taxpayers for 2500 at the April 23 financial town meeting to fund the Fourth of July events. A one day house to house canvass is planned. New chair Thomas Fitzpatrick replaces Hilda Ferris. Carnival bids: Joseph Quartaro 1700 and Paul Stanziong 375 were accepted for June 27 to July 4. Lions Club questioned bid process and letters. Next meeting set for April 24.
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Financial Committee
Hilda Ferris
Thomas Fitzpatrick
Ferris
Joseph Quartaro
Franklin Street
Paul Stanziong
State Street
Quartaro
Joseph Pannone
Lions Club
Lions
Pannone
William Rego
Lions Board of Directors
Pannoné
Frank J. Miserandino
Celebration Cochairman
Quartaro’s
Anthony Dennis
Carnival Committee
Norman J. Servant
New England
Anthony Agatiello
Department of Education
Bristol
Women's Guild To Meet And Concert Plans
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra sextet will perform Monday night in Colt Auditorium at 8 15 p m. Mrs Raymond J Makowski club president announced final plans for the concert sponsored by the Women's Club featuring soloist Corinne Curry of Barrington a student at the New England Conservatory of Music. Mrs Frank Martin is concert chairman.
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Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra
Raymond J. Makowsky
Women's Club
Colt Auditorium
Corrinne Curry
Barrington
N. E. Conservatory of Music
Frank Martin
Bruno Tells Democrats He's Out of Office
Town council president Joseph F. Bruno will not seek re election in November citing the need for a full time administrator. In a March 21 letter Bruno states he will retire to private life at term end. The move complicates Democratic slate planning and follows years advocating a modern charter and full time leadership.
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Bruno
Joseph F. Bruno
John Romano
Democratic Town Committee
Romano
Joseph F. Bruno Bruno
Paul C. Millemaggi
Malafronte Couple to Observe 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Onofrio Malafronte of 35 Catherine Street will celebrate their golden wedding with a high Mass at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church tomorrow at 8 a.m and a Sunday dinner for about 70 at the Our Lady of Mt Carmel School on State Street. They married in Scafati Italy and lived in Connecticut before settling in Bristol 46 years ago. He is a semi retired plumber active in civic affairs. she is recovering from illness. Children Frank Jennie Balzano Genevieve Louis Onney William Pasquale and fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild are expected to attend.
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Onofrio Malafronte
Catherine Street
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School
State Street
Malafrontes
Scafati
Italy
United States
Connecticut
Bristol
Malafronte
Frank Malafronte
Jennie Balzano
Genevieve Malafronte
Louis Malafronte
Brooklyn
N. Y
Oney Malafronte
West Warwick
R. I. Wiliam
Pasquale Malafronte
Red Cross Bristol Branch Moves To Volunteer Basis
The Bristol branch executive committee decided to run on a volunteer basis, with nine attendees voting unanimously. Providence suggested a temporary retainment of the current basis before a full volunteer arrangement. The drive winds up this weekend under John J. Sylvia, with un canvassed areas to be covered. Additional donations include $20 from Charles B. Rockwell and Howard A. Kelley.
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Bristol
the Red Cross
Albert F. Means
Providence
Red Cross
John J. Sylvia
Charles B. Rockwell
Howard A. Kelley
Students Plan Picture Display In Windows
Junior and senior high students will show drawings in local windows for four days starting tomorrow. The Red Cross project aims to acquaint children in foreign lands with the American way of life. Each locality presents subjects familiar to its area with varied media and styles.
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Red Cross
Margaret Nerone
JCCS TO MEET AT Harriet Bradford Inn
The Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday night at 8 o clock at the Harriet Bradford Inn. State vice president Thomas Shea will be the speaker.
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Africa
Gold
Denis Ferreira
Robert T. Manchester
Frank Sousa
Bristol Narrows
Ferry Point
Pappasquash Road
Colt Dr
State Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Sol M Kaiman
Harold W Gifford, Jr
Harriet Bradford Inn
King Philip
Little League
King Philip Little League
Bodell
Women’s Guild
Henry Alfred
Democratic
Joe Qualey
Hope Drug Co
Qualey
James T. Pierce
Helen Marabello
Manuel Carreira
James Sousa
Herbert Newman
Veronica Nunes
Sheila Barrett
Manuel Andrade
Theresa, Morra
Cynthia Burke
Barbara Campo
Janice DaPonte
Joyce Leonard
Jack Sinclair
Marie Maturi
Christine Thomas
William Murphy
Richard Sousa
Roberta Luther
Angelia Allaire
David Alves
Isabelle Jordan
JCC
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