Colt Memorial Downs East Greenwich in windy contest
Colt Memorial nine defeated East Greenwich thirteen to two in a windy day game. Popeye Desmarais and Joe Cordeiro drove five of Colt eight hits, while time stealing highlighted the attack with Velleca and Velleca delivering two steals each. Raiola drew four walks and was hit once for five plate appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt Memorial
East Greenwich
Colt
Popeye” Desmarais
Joe Cordeiro
Tut” Carulli
Fran” Velleca
Zip” Raiola
Nash
Buddies Together In Kyushu War Letter From Sasebo
Gildo L Botelho writes from Kyushu Japan in March 1946 with John Panienello Sle, noting the 31st Battalion in Sasebo with detachments at Omura Nagasaki Krumpme and Ishia. They guard camps build sites for Marines, maintain roads and air ports, and expect activation of the 31st CBS by July 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saseki
Kyushi
Japan
Mr. Bosworth
John Paniello
Gildo L. Botelho
Sampson
Endicott
Hyenesa
Phoenix
Kyushu
Sasebo
Omura
Nagasaki
Krumpme
Ishia
31St Cbs
Salary Increases In Fire Dept Protested
Oliver J. Lemaire and three board members protest council action granting $100 to Fire Chief Moore and $50 to Assistant Chief Harry R. Gray without board approval. They urge rescission and insist raises align with board wishes and budget integrity. The council defends the process and notes prior budget discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver J. Lemaire
Board of Fire Engineers
Moore
Harry R. Gray
Frank Lewis
Henry S. Campbell
Lemaire
Henry F Serbst
Fire Department
Chief Moore
Serbst
John P. Marshall
Board of
Engneers
Peter
Paul
Warren
Huestis
Obituary Elias Arruda 75 Hope Street native of St Michael's Azores
Elias Arruda 75 of Hope Street and former 40 Munro Avenue resident died Tuesday after a long illness. A retired gardener born in St Michael's Azores, son of Manuel and Mary Arruda, he belonged to St Elizabeth's Church. Survived by wife Mary and a daughter, Mrs William Walsh, plus two grandsons. Funeral at 8:15 AM from Charhs Mf Connery Funeral Home 57 Burton Street, with 9:00 AM Mass at St Elizabeth's Church. Burial in St Mary's Cemetery family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Arruda
Hope Street
Munro Avenue
St Michael's Azores
Manuel and
Mary Arruda
St Elizabeth's Church
Mary (Entelho) Arruda
William Walsh
Fall River
Tomoit
Charhs Mf Connery Funeral Home
Burton Street
Briat
St Mary's Cemetery
Easter at Churches Services and Choir Highlights
Easter services listed for St Marys St Michaels and Trinity churches with Mass times 7 8 9 and 10 45 am at St Marys and special choir programs led by John Sylvester organist Anna Peters Parochial School Choir Sisters of Mercy and varied liturgical pieces including Vidi Aquam Regina Coeli and Agnus Dei and festive organ preludes and recessional hymns across the three churches
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thony Maciel
Frank Perry
Joseph Sousa
Anthony J. Nunes
Manual Vargas
Edward Texeira
Joseph Texeira
John Sylvester
Anna Peters
St. Mary’s Church
Sisters of Mercy
Regina Coeli
Sts. of Mercy
Cherubini
Leyendecker
Hono
St. Boniface
Krecacl
Regina Coeh
Battman
Funeral service for John Enos held at St Mary's Cemetery
John Enos died after a brief illness and his funeral was held Wednesday. The service began at 8 15 from the home followed by a high Mass of requiem at 9 o clock in St Marys. The Rev Henrique Rocha celebrated the Mass and delivered the committal at the cemetery. Bearers were Frank Canario Marion Medieros Joseph Sousa and Robert Kingman. Burial was in St Marys Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Enos
Henrique R. Rocha
Frank Canario
Marion Medeiros
Joseph Sousa
Robert Kingman
St Mary's Cemetery
Bristol Troop Four Boy Scouts Hold Investiture and Plans
John R Benevides earns tenderfoot badge at an investiture in Scout Hall with Troop Four Bristol BSA under Scoutmaster William F Head directing. Senior Patrol Leader Charles Mello Jr leads discussion of scout laws as Eagle patrol David Lawrence and Mattae Castighego’s Tigers charge compete. Plans include safety program, Mt Hope pow wow layout, Inter Patrol contest end date, and a social for First Bristol Troop with prep for the pow wow May 31 to June 2 at Mount Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R Benevides
Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
William F Head
Charles Mello Jr
Eagle Patrol
David Lawrence
Tigers
Mattae Castighego
Scout Hall
Mt Hope
Green Bar
Merit Badge Board
Narragansett
Mount Hope
R. F. Haffenreffer
Funeral of Mrs Josephine Proto Held at Our Lady Church
The funeral for Mrs Josephine Proto, who died after a long illness, was held Wednesday morning starting at 8 15 from 17 Prospect Street. A high Mass of requiem followed at 9 o'clock at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church with Rev Emilio Donanzan celebrating. Burial was in St Mary's Cemetery with committal read by Father Donanzan and Holy Rosary Society titles read by Irene Vaccaro. Honorary bearers were Holy Rosary Society members and bearers were nephews Peter Frank Michael Joseph Cappucccei Felix Pasquarelli and Cpl Anthony Cappucci of the Marine Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Proto
Prospect Street
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Emilio Donanzan
Jascph Sorzana
Joseph Conneely
St Columban’s Seminary
St Mary’s Cemetery
Father Donanzan
Irene Vaccaro
Holy Rosary Society
Rosa Giglio
Mary Malafronte
Susie Bruno
Theresa Carmone
Margaret Coppola
Peter
Frank
Michael
Joseph Cappuccei
Felix Pasquarelli
Cpl
Anthony Cappucci
Marine Corps
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Colt Memorial Downs East Greenwich
Anderson
Dober
Desmarais
Velleca
Maisano
Carulli
Raiola
Franzone
Sacrifice Greene
C. T Tully
J. Baker
F. Velleca
J. Maisano
Carulhi
Bernardo
Cordeiro
McLaughlin
Kenyon
Healy
Clough
Ambrosca
Gildo L Botelho
Mary Cappuccilli
Hope ST
TEL
NEW Highland Casino
Gussie
New Highland
Brocastelle Fabrics
Mulholland
GEO. F. Mulholland CO
Broad St
Providence, R. I. GA
St. Michael's Church
Johnston
Angell
St. Michael's
Jesus Christ
Tours
Diggle
Trinity Church
Sullivan
Starner
Taylor Creed
Chappel Sanctus
Benedictus
Trotter
Mosart
Christ the Lord
BOY Scout
Cubub
Roger Willams
Providence
Pmn Scout Hall
Mrs. Josephine Proto
Anthony E. Costa
Broadcommon Poultry Farm
Bristol, R. I
BABY
Socond
Conan
A. I
Cheshire Trucking Co
Thames ST
William Cheshire
Connolly Ave
Bt. Tel. Warren
Pasqua
Metacom Ave
Bristol-Warren Line
Bay View
Washing Machine Service
Maytag Sales & Service
Cav’s Trucking
First Street
Thames Street
Bradford
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