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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1956
Page
8
The text outlines the State Junior Chamber nomination form criteria. It asks for the name and address of the submitting person or organization and details on achievements and service. Judging emphasizes contributions to community welfare, state welfare, participation in civic activities, lasting impact, capability, and personal or business progress through cooperation with individuals and civic groups.
The rules specify that the award recognizes achievements and service to the community during 1955. It notes the award is not tied to JC membership and that nominees need not be JCC members. Eligibility is limited to young men 35 or younger, with a provision allowing eligibility if the nominee turns 36 before December 1 of the award year provided the qualifying activities occurred while he was 35.
A car owned by Theo dore G Williams of 686 Hope Street was hit around 12:15 a.m. by a vehicle driven by Thomas R Wilson age 22 of Fall River. Wilson pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence and the case was continued for two weeks.
Miss Lenore Lopes daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Lopes of 78 Oliver street became the bride of Raymond Cabral son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Cabral of 26 Joann drive Barrington at 9 am Saturday in St Elizabeths Church The Rev Jo aquim Lawrence celebrated the high Mass The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev Henrique Rocha The bride wore a Duproni satin gown with lace bodice and sleeves and a chapel length train Her veil attached to a small crown Miss Mary Andrade was maid of honor with bridesmaids Barbara Amral Marilyn Botelho Their gowns were floor length with lilies of the valley headpieces The bridegroom's brother Joseph Cabral was best man Ushers were Joseph Almeida and George Amarl The reception was at Hasriet Bradford Inn and the couple left for a Niagara Falls trip The bride is Bristol High School class of 195 The groom works for Crown Fastener
The funeral for Jose Raposa Borges aged 64, husband of Maria Lima Borges, was held Saturday morning. A solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated at St Elizabeth's Church with deacon and sub-deacon services. Burial followed at St Mary's Cemetery with committal prayers read by Father Rocha.
A storm battered the Bristol harbor with a seawall impact at the freight yard and rough seas. Quito and his father rode a boat to shore after it struck the wall, the hull dented only slightly. Ernest Caswell evacuated Quito’s wife to the Lying-In Hospital and returned with Quito, delivering a second birth later that afternoon. Coast Guard Depot crews moved gear from surf and U S Coast and Geodetic Survey engineers safeguarded equipment for proposed Prudence Island hurricane barriers.
The talk traced connections between Chinese export ware and Lowestoft, English potters, and American scenes in early 19th century export ware. It covered Delft, Creamware, and Lustre ware, with Rhode Island finds from 1675 excavations guiding origins of early Rhode Island porcelain. A social period followed with refreshments served by a host committee including Mrs. Roswell S. Bosworth Sr. and others.
The funeral for John Chester Hempel 74 of Downey California and former resident of this town was held yesterday at 2 p.m. at St Michael's Church. Bearers included Robert Anderson James Meiggs Harold Green Manuel Cunard Harry Yakey and Clinton Norman. Burial followed in East Greenwich.
Bristol students from junior and senior highs, 82 performers, earned division one superior ratings for both the band and the orchestra at the R I Musical Festival in Westerly. Judge Clarence E. Grimes praised the orchestra as the best he heard that day and the band received strong comments on stage presence and instrumentation. The group marched in the downtown Westerly parade led by drum majorette Beverly Serpa, with instructors and faculty members guiding them.
The 1956 King Philip Little League opens with tryouts next Saturday at the common. Ages through 10 report at 1 30, ages 11 and 12 at 3 00. Birth certificates must be brought. Additional tryouts are set for April 28 and 30. The player auction follows the April 30 tryouts with results published in the Phoenix next day. Managers and coaches of the teams are listed.
The season begins with a Memorial Day doubleheader at 1 30 PM led by coaches Mae Usts Travers Chae Manes Bobbinn Edward Beavis Joseph Caval Laro Gourmets Dr Anthony Ramos Anthony Travers and their respective managers.
The Wampanoags beat the Pioneers 41 to 37 to win the honor patrol at Scout Hell meeting of troop one BSA. Pioneers led by Frank Del Toro trail in a tight inter patrol contest ongoing between the two units.
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