Sidelights on Main Street rambles through town happenings
The column notes no major news after a vacation and covers local events. It mentions political primary activity, a 16th wedding anniversary and 20 years of medical practice for Dr W L Serbst, street repairs, a clambake business, State Street widening, a ferry of local eateries, bus rerouting chatter, welcome signs, planned parades and a drum corps contest, a House of David game, a National Guard mention, a dandelion poem, views on comics amid a judge’s ban, and general town life remarks.
Youth To See Ball Game In Boston
The Bristol playground director Anthony E. Agatiello announced two buses will transport boys from the playground championship teams to Boston to watch a major league ball game. It is unclear whether the Braves or the Sox will be chosen, with Ted Williams favored among local youths. The annual softball game between boys and girls ended 8 to 7 in 11 innings. Miss Eleanor Lemaire announced a doll carriage parade next Wednesday at 2 p.m. with prizes for originality and prettiness. judges will be Mrs George Solomonese and Mrs Oliver Lemaire.
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Republican Town Committee
Boston
Anthony E. Agatiello
Braves
Sox
Ted Williams
Bristol
Eleanor Lemaire
George Solomonese
Oliver Lemaire
Ashburns Honor Local Sports and Parade Notes
Local column lists a Thursday basketball foul shooting contest for boys and girls of all ages, a baserunning meet, and winners in horseshoe pitching with Herman Grabert and Louis Nastri topping peers. Junior and midget divisions crown Thomas Murray and Joseph Vento. doubles winners are named. Also notes senior girls Naomi Sousa and midget Jane Vento. Final playground baseball standings announced. several leagues and playoff schedules given. Birth announced for Francis Larkin’s son. Bristol parade plans detail Drum Corps competition with judges and prize classes. Proceeds fund Scout Corps antiinmantén.
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Ashburns
Herman Grabert
Louis Nastri
Thomas Murray
Joseph Vento
Daniel Sylvester
George Murray
Joseph Farrell
George Mansi
Joseph Motta
Naomi Sousa
Jane
Vincent J. Santo
George R. Fish
Joseph Bisbane
Bristol
William H. Buffum
Cranston
Stellio Pappas
Pawtucket
Harold Slothower
East Greenwich
Norman Rene
John Handy
New Bedford
George A. Long
Lakewood
Charles Greenwood
West Warwick
Scout Corps
Fiina
Burnside Lodge to Meet Tuesday Evening
The regular meeting of Burnside Lodge No. 34 Knights of Pythias will be held next Tuesday August 10 at 8 oclock. Members are asked to submit prospective member names to the nominating committee. Fall and winter activities will be discussed and refreshments served after.
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Burnside Lodge
Marriage of Miss Caroline Vierra to Mariano M Carvalho
Miss Caroline Vierra daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Car men Vierra of 264 Brow St East Providence wed Mariano M Carvalho son of Mr Mariano M Carvalho of Simmons Street Bristol in St Francis Xavier Church East Providence. The Rev Martin officiated the double ring ceremony followed by breakfast at the bride’s home and dinner at the groom’s father’s home. The couple will reside at 100 Hope Street after a wedding trip to Niagara Falls Canada.
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Caroline Vierra
John Carmen Vierra
Brow St
East Providence
St Francis Xavier Church
Mariano M. Carvalho
Simmons Street
Bristol
Martin
Lucille Doyle
Joseph M Borges
Edmund II Vierra
Miss Doyle
Miagara Falls
Canada
Hope Street
August events at St Elizabeth Church and local clubs
On August 8 a series of events include St Elizabeth Church annual picnic at Rego's Farm and a sixteenth annual St Elizabeth's Church picnic. Also on August 8 a fifth annual Bristol Boy Scout drum corps competition at iGuiteras Athletic Field at 2 PM. August 18 Bristol Rotary Club annual outing and clambake at Martin Hall. August 22 Bristol Republican Town Committee clambake at Rego's Farm. August 27 St Mary’s Social Club hosts first annual ball at White Rail Riding Club.
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St. Elizabeth Church
Rego
St. Elizabeth’s iChurch
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle
iGuiteras Athletic Field
Bristol Rotary Club
Martin Hall
Bristol
Republican Town Committee
St. Mary’s Social Club
White Rail Riding Club
Overseas Aid Campaign Nets $4400
The Bristol County drive for American Overseas Aid for Children netted 4439.60 this week. County Chairman Edward J. Fitzgerald announced 985.33 came from Bristol, with other subscriptions sent to national and state offices. He praised local chairmen Julie Simekins Warren Clarence Stainevant and James E. Sullivan and all donors for a creditable county show.
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Bristol County
Bristol
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Threseseminnity
Julie
Simekins
Warren
Clarence E. Stainevant
Barrington
Jaume E. Sullivan
Ind
Elf
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W. L. Serbst
Baker Street
Bill Butler
Bill
State Street
Hugh Holmes
Johnnie Martin DeLima
Swansea
Buccolo’s Up On
Wood Street
Leo's Pizzeria
East State Street
BBCA
Guiteras Field
Boy Scouts
Kunz Pier
National Guard
Jincy IooHow
Fish League
I Flatfish
Jellyfish
Starfish
Goldfish
Animal League
Apes
J Tigers
Bears
Orillas
Fruit League
Watermelois
Flatfish
Tigers
Sam Giordano
Salvatore Ferreira
Francis Larkin
Onarga
Illinois
Larkin
Lanny Pasqua
Drum Corps
Kearney
Bristol Rangers
ST. Elizabeth’s Church
Bay View Ave
Manny
Thames ST
Bristol, R. L
Tel
Bradhi Spa
Bradford ST
O. J.chenette
Mgr
Mr. Fitzgerald
Bristell i County
Bristol Women’s Club
Carl Tammaro
Rhode Island
Hornblower & Weeks
Weybosset Street
Providence
A. L
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Principal Stock Exchanges
John Winthrop Dewolf. JR
Dexter
Pontiac
General Motors
Wallace Motor Sales
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