Candalon Nylon Upholstery Featured by C&A in 1950 Cars
Fred Waring praises Candalon nylon upholstery used on his Lincoln a special order from Collins & Aikman. The Bristol plant produces the fabric. auto industry spokesmen say it will be standard in new cars within a year for durability ease of cleaning and safety. Waring’s music airs on CBS Sundays 9 to 10 p m and NBC Saturdays at 10 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waring
Candalon
New ‘York
Collins & Aikman ‘Corporation
Bristol C & A
Local Youth Baseball Opens Season on Town Common
Weather stays cold as local league action begins in the Nut and Cracker Leagues under Anthony E. Agatiello. Tri-Hi-Y plans a Splash Party on May 9 at the Providence Boys' Club pool. Miss Oswald of 1950 is crowned with the Oswald Trophy after a perfect eight-event score.
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Anthony E. Agatiello
Providence Boys’Club
Miss Oswald
YMCA
Leonora Ruggierio
Leonora
Oswald
Kathleen Amaral
Barbara Massano
Anela Ferrara
Maria Castiliego
Gypsy Encampment Aids YMCA Social and Financial Gains
The Gypsy Encampment at the YMCA drew large crowds and strong support. Rhode Island women’s clubs prepare for the State Federation meeting at the O Wolf Inn with hundreds expected to attend.
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YMCA
Rhode Island State Federation of Women’s Clubs
O’wolf Inn
Civic League Plans Bingo Party For May 12
The Bristol Civic League voted to hold a bingo party at Manuel Ribeiro’s home on May 12 with Louise Marine directing. Refreshments will be prepared by Mary Remeires Peggy Viera Winifred Aisello Dorothy Travers Wilhelmina Victoria and Mary Pereira. Additional subscribers for PTA Bridge tables include Mrs Anthony DuPont Mrs Robert Manchester Mrs Frank L. Martin Mrs George H. Murray Mrs Edward Dupont Mrs Robert Newbold and Mrs Michael Rucci.
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Bristol Civic League
Manuel Ribeiro
Ryan Avenue
Louise Marine
Mary Remeires
Peggy Viera
Winifred Aisello
Dorothy Travers
Wilhelmina Victoria
Mary Pereira
PTA
Guiteras Auditorium
Anthony DuPont
Robert Manchester
Frank L. Martin
George H. Murray
Edward Dupont
Robert Newbold
Michael Rucci
Extraordinary afflictions test human grace and faith
A reflective proverb notes that severe hardships are not always rewards for great sins but may be trials that reveal extraordinary grace and steadfast faith in people facing adversity.
Twilight League Reopens May 8 at Town Common
The Twilight League announces a return to the town common for the 1950 season with four teams, led by new management and player changes. YMCA, last year’s champs, drop from league play, and openings include Tony Pereira and Marty Biancuzzo switching clubs.
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YMCA
Hag
Bristol Manufacturing Corp
Guiteras Field
Marty Biancuzzo
Ascoht’s
Andy Vollaro
B.M.C
Andy
Lou Massano
Jr. CYO Openers Cut Short By Darkness
Jr. CYO Baseball League games at Our Lady of Mount Carmel were halted early due to darkness. St. John's routed St Anthony's 10 to 0 as Richard Marshall pitched all nine, with Charlie Ruggiero singling twice and homering with two on. St. Charles and St. Joseph's tied 6 to 6 when darkness ended play, Joe Aguiar driving in two with a 3 for 3 night.
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Jr. Cyo Baseball League
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
St. John’s
Richard Marshall
St Anthony's
Charlie Ruggiero
M. Venturi
Capt. Marshall
Charlie Raiola
St. ‘Charles
M. Mancieri
St. Joseph's
Joe Aguiar
Augiar
Raiola
Chuck” Annarummo
St. Charles
Cavallaro
St. Joseph’s
Navy Stenographers Sought for Washington Office
The Navy Department seeks civilian women stenographers to work in its Washington executive offices. Miss Berner M. Bonifant announced she will interview and hire qualified applicants in Providence at the Rhode Island State Employment Service Office from May 1 to May 12. Positions rated GS-3 at $2650 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Washington, D. C
Berner M. Bonifant
Washington
Miss Bonifant
Rhode Island State Employment Service Office
Providence
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Ns & Ree
Nyloxi
C&a
Big Hit
Fred Waring
America
CBS Television Network
NBC
Bradford Durfee
Fall River
Bristol Ferry
Bristol
Samuel McCaw
Highland Constitution Streets
U. S. Rubber Co
Mary Abbott
Herreshoffs
Capone
Band of Providence
Bristol Opera House
C J. Hasbrouck
Colt Memorial High School
Bristol Community Orchestra
M. Theresa Sullivan
American Legion
B. W. Wall
Kearney
Bristol Chamber of Commerce
Hotel
Belvedere
Co. C, Bristol Train of Artillery
Lexington
Civic League
Tigris -Euphrates
Babylon
Chicago
Pal Four
White House
Bristol County Water Company
Benjamin Dorstrom
Franklin ST
Cammon
Sandlot
Bristol Twi
Tony ‘Baker
Pereira
Ascolt’s
St. Elizabeth's Nine
Ascoli’s
League
Board of Recreation
C. C. Cirillo
Dave Ferris
Tom Matorano
William S. Baker
Board of Governors
Navy
C. & A. Girls’ Club
Midway Casino
Central Paint & Supply
Wood St. Tol
Pittsburg Paints
A. R. Samson & Sons
Cliff Drive
Beach Terrace
J. B., Connors Faneral Home Inc
State Street
High Street
AR. I
Alliance Television Company
Newport Ave
East
Bristol County
Ed. Monahan
Byfield St. Tel
Country Club, Inc
St. Warren
Tas
Conus
M. Finger & Sons
la Fazia
Bradford St
Ipana
Phillips
Magnesia
Vick
Patch
Warner
Mead
Haleys
Scott
Johnson
Alka-Seltzer
Dexti
Johnson’s Baby Powder
Pertussin
Fasteeth
Werner’s
Fletcher
Polident
Colgate’s
Arrid Mum
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