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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1953
Page
3
The article notes 136 boys reported for Little League tryouts led by Hector Massa while Tony Agatiello umpired a college game. It details league age reporting, player positions sought, and reminders to bring contract forms with practice at two o'clock on the Common.
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Holy Name Society will host Rev. Louis Kelly O P faculty member of Providence College for a talk on The Importance of Being a Holy Name Member. Fr Kelly taught at the college 1930 to 1940 and later served as chaplain at Ohio State Penitentiary. A social hour follows with James Salzano as chairman and officers including Fortunato Caruso.
The Bristol Parent Teachers Association endorses a state bill for a single salary schedule for all school teachers. At a Thursday meeting Anthony Da Ponte was elected president. Other officers include Mrs Samuel D Clark, Edwad Fitzgerald, Mrs Thomas Hayes, Mrs Mary Alegre, Robert Huey, and James Sullivan. A panel on industrial and household arts followed with 13 students and four teachers presenting work.
Opening of spring training for the Little-Bigger league candidates was postponed due to wet grounds on Saturday. Hopeful that rain ends soon, tryouts resume next Saturday with practice set from two to four o'clock on Saturday April 25.
Twelve flowering crab trees were planted on the school lawn Friday in the presence of students. The Bristol Garden Club donated the trees in memory of their first president Mrs William W Perry. Mrs Samuel C Wardwell presented the trees to Mrs R S Bray of the Bristol School Committee, with General Principal James E Sullivan leading brief exercises.
Needlecraft News outlines a nationwide crochet contest with Grand National Champion Men's and Teen Age categories, each winner receiving cash prizes and trips to New York City. Champions will appear on TV and radio, with photo opportunities and a nationwide tour. Participants may enter multiple pieces across categories including Centerpiece, Luncheon Set, and Dolly divisions.
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