Norman Bernard Re-elected By F OE Bristol Aerie
The Bristol Aerie of Eagles nominated and re elected Norman Bernard as president at a Sunday meeting in the GAR hall Hope Street Also chosen were Anthony J Nunes secretary worthy vice president Martin Biancuzzo worthy treasurer Manstuel E Bents worthy chaplain Dr Joseph E Pine worthy conductor Leo J Pelland inside guard James E Connors outside guard Edward Rego trustees for three years Louis Matrone trustee for one year Albert Brunelli Raymond P McElroy grand trustee James E Healy secretary treasurer of the RI Aertes organization Patsy Scam bato and Richard Arnold led the membership drive for the first district Speakers announced renovation of a recently purchased building Installation of officers will be held in June
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
Norman Bernard Worthy
GAR Hall
Hope Street
Anthony J Nunes
Worthy
Martin Biancuzzo
Manstuel E. Bents
Joseph E Pine
Leo J Pelland
James E. Connors
Edward Rego
Louis Matrone
Albert Brunelli
Raymond P McElroy
James E Healy
RI Aerte
Patsy Scambato
Richard Arnold
Nationals win opener in 11 inning title tilt
The Nationals beat the Americans 4-3 in eleven innings at Bristol Common last Sunday to take a 2-1 series lead in the best of three. Joe Pagano had two singles and a triple, while Lou Margo limited the Americans’ bats. The next game date is pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nationals
Bristol
Joe George
Lou Margo
Joe Pagano
American Legion Jrs to Practice and Bring Papers
The American Legion Junior baseball team will practice tomorrow at 4 o clock. Players must bring fingerprint contracts two small photos and birth papers by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Jr
Fire Crackers Take Game One Of YMCA Cracker League Series
The Fire Crackers beat the Milk Crackers 34 to 30 in a fast paced YMCA Cracker League opener. Captain Mancier led the comeback with strong late baskets as DeMeo and Bruno matched Savvy Mancier at times. The series continues tonight at the local YMCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Mancier
Capt. DeMeo
Frankie Bruno
Surprise 25th Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Ruggiero
Mr and Mrs Michael Ruggiero of 1 Bay View Avenue celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with over 100 guests hosted by Mrs Stanley Achille and Mrs Dominic Troiano. The event featured a mock wedding, a spaghetti dinner, and silver gifts, recalling their April 25 1921 marriage at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church with attendants Biagio Securo.
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Michael Ruggiero
Bay View Avenue
Stanley Achille
Dominic Troiano
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Biagio Securo
Securo
Paul Armillott
Mr Archille
Mrs Murgo
Piemontese
Murgo
Ruggiero
Veterans Honored By Local 220 at Colonial Hotel Dance
More than 200 people attended a Sunday honors event for World War II veterans of Local 220 United Rubber Workers of America CIO at the Colonial Hotel. Maurice C Smith Jr chairman Bristol Manufacturing Corp Anthony J Nunes superintendent and personnel director John Borges assistant superintendent were guests of honor. The organizing committee included Anthony Casuro chairman assisted by Miss Dana Perry Anthony Cabral Michel DeLuca Anthony Cunard Joseph Terra and Joseph A Ferrara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Rubber Workers of America
CIO
Colonial Hotel
Maurice C Smith Jr
Bristol Manufacturing Corporation
Anthony J Nunes
John Borges
Anthony Caruso
Dana Perry
Anthony Cabral
Michel DeLuca
Anthony Cunard
Joseph Terra
Joseph A Ferrara
Funeral of Mrs Margaret M Morris at St Mary's
Mrs Margaret M Morris 79 of 260 Hope Street died Thursday afternoon at St Josephs Hospital after a short illness. Her funeral was held yesterday from the home at 8:15 am with a high Mass at 9 in St Mary's Church. Rev Vincent J Griffin conducted the Mass and committal at the cemetery. Burial followed in St Mary's Cemetery. Bearers were Samuel Pasqua Charles E West James Duffy Jr James Reilly Francis Eagan Warren and Victor Cabral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret M Morris
Hope Street
St Joseph’s Hospital
St Mary's Church
Vincent J Griffin
St Mary's Cemetery
Samuel Pasqua
Charles E. West
James Duffy, Jr
James Reilly
Francis Eagan
Warren
Victor Cabral
Kearney Post Activities Schedule and Meetings
Kearney Post No 6 American Legion shares a busy agenda with bingo on Wednesday 7 to 11 pm at the Post Home on Franklin street and a Thursday dance 8 pm to midnight with Art Mello and his GIT orchestra. Executive and dance committees meet tonight at 8 in the Post Home dugout to discuss business. The Second District Rhode Island convention is set for May 18 at Stark Parker Post 21 in Rumford with delegates from Kearney and its Auxiliary. A Bristol County Voiture No 1188 Forty and Eight delegation traveled to New Hampshire for a reception dinner and ball honoring the Grand Chef de Gare. Bristol County Voiture meets May 21 at Kearney Post Home.
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Department of
Rhode Island
Stark Parker
Rumford
Kearney Post
Bristol County
Voitare No
New Hampshire
Kearney
Club Honors World War II Veterans at Wood Street Breakfast
The Provincia de Foggia Citizens Club honored 62 World War II veterans at a Sunday breakfast in their Wood Street quarters. A new American flag and a service flag with blue and gold stars were presented in memory of four named veterans. Speakers included Police Chief Anthony Ferrara, Joseph Sansone, and Louis Troiano. The organizing committee was Paul Armillotti, Stanley Archille, Domenic Troiano, and Louis Tiviano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincia de Foggia Citizens Club
Wood Street
Paul Armillotti
Stanley Archille
Domenic Troiano
Louis Tiviano
Mrs Turner Hosts Dinner for First Anniversary
Mrs Robert Turner entertained 25 friends at a Sunday dinner party at 8 o clock in honor of her first wedding anniversary at her Wood Street home. Her husband, stationed with the Navy in California, sent a corsage and a gift. She is the former Miss Jennie Iasiello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Turner
Wood Street
Turner
Navy
California
Jennie Iasiello
Providence Shower Honors Miss Connie Di Mezza
Former Bristol resident Connie Di Mezza of Providence was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by an aunt at 37 Willow Street Providence. Attendees came from Quincy Warren Bristol and Providence. Miss Di Mezza will marry Anthony Caizzi of High Street on May 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie di Mezza
Providence
Rose Nappi
Willow Street
Quincy
Mass
Warren
Bristol
DiMezza
Anthony Caizzi
High Street
Gifford Couple Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Harold Gifford of 12 Lincoln Ave Bristol celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a surprise party at their home on Thursday April 24 1946. Many guests attended including Mr and Mrs William Tucker Miss Mrs Arthur Lepper and others. The evening featured songs from 25 years ago, piano by Miss Marsha Gifford and a performance by Raymond Contesci of Providence. Refreshments, dancing, games, flowers and gifts completed the celebration.
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Harold Gifford
Lincoln Ave
Bristol
William Tucker
Arthur Lepper
William Gablinski
Charles Mesca
Marsha Gifford
Raymond Concetti
Providence
Eugene Ferreira
Bob Hornung
Edmund Cardoza
Marie Gifford
Raymond
Mrs. Gifford
Funeral of William J Ingram Held at St. Mary’s
The funeral for William J Ingram 50 of 404 High Street occurred Saturday morning from Charles M. Connery Funeral Home. A 9 o'clock Requiem Mass at St Mary’s Church was celebrated by Rev Michael L Rgan with Rev William M Kelly present. Burial followed in St Mary’s Cemetery with bearers Norman J Vermette Arthur J Duffy Augustine B Nerone Frank Rinaldi Andrew Vorro and Police Chief Anthony J Ferrara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J Ingram
High Street
Charles M. Connery
Burton Street
St. Mary's Church
Michael L Rgan
Willan M Kelly
St. Columban’s Seminary
Bristol Council
K of C
St Mary's Cemetery
Norman J Vermette
Arthur J Duffy
Agustine B Nerone
Frank Rinaldi
Andrew Vorro
Anthony J. Ferrara
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Gaskell & Hutchison
Jewelry
Longine & Elgin
Hallmark
Main Street
Norman Bernard
F.O.E
American Legion Jrs
Cracker League
Capt Mancieri
Tex Miller
Woodside Riding Academy
Don Road
Lonsdal
New River Tavern
State St
NEW Colonial Band
George F. Mulholland Co
Broad St
R. I
GEO. F. Mulholland CO
Providence, R. I
URWA
Margaret M. Morris
Kearney Post No 6
American Legion
Post
Franklin Street
Art Mello
GIT Orchestra
William J. Ingram
FBI
Vernie Monroe
State Street Wharf
Fulford Manufacturing Company
Stewart Street
Thames Street
Bradford
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