Governors Uphold Santo Ban In Twilight League
The Twilight League Board of Governors denied the appeal to reinstate Vih Santo after his ban for the remainder of the season following the July 21 game between St. Elizabeth and Ascoli's. Board president Salvatore Massano confirmed no further comment as the St. Elizabeth directors planned an open meeting at St. Elizabeth's Hall at 7:30 p.m.
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Vih Santo
St. Elizabeth
Santo
Ascoli’s
Salvatore Massano
Board of Governors
Ines
St. Elizabeth's Hall
Lightning Strikes Twice At Same Street Corner
Lightning struck this morning across the street from last night’s hit on 48 Cottage street. Bricks knocked from a chimney caused slight damage to the house occupied by Mrs. Mary Bulhoes. Fire companies responded quickly to the general alarm.
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Cottage Street
Mary Bulhoes
Eva McLaughlin
Sarpraeiee
Bristol Phoenix Next Issue Postponed to Wednesday
Because of the holiday, The Bristol Phoenix will publish on Wednesday, Aug 17. Local factories and many retailers will be closed Monday, along with the Bristol branch of the Industrial Trust Company.
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The
Bristol Phoenix
Bristol
Industrial Trust Company
Pipe Bill Set for Town Council Consideration
A bill totaling 1248.04 will be presented to the Town Council by Daniel F. Monis of 1109 Hope Street for pipe misappropriation and damage. The itemized claim covers labor and materials from a June meeting linked to a drainage project and disputed pipe removal by Brito Construction and Landscaping Company.
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Daniel F. Monis
Hope Street
Monis
Joseph F. Pannone
Excelsior
Brito Construction and Landscaping Company
Pannone
William W. Perry
Caesar Brito
Aid Eee
East Iatel Street
John Benevides
Highway Department
Brito Company
Brito
Monis Yard
V-J Block Dance to Be Held in Bristol
The fourth annual block dance sponsored by the Couples Victory Club of Bristol will occur tomorrow on Third Street between State Street and Mt Hope Avenue. Mass at St Elizabeth Church at 7 am honors war dead and the end of the war with Japan.
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Couples Victory Club of
Bristol
Third Street
State Street
Mt.Hope Avenue
Jeremias Anselmo
Manuel Torres
Couples Victory Club O
St. Elzabeth’s Church
Charles Marshall
John Alfred
Frank Fojo
William Manchester
Anselma
Pae Cio
Hog Island Beach Swim Race Entries Pouring In
Entries pour in for the Hog Island to town beach mile and a half race set for September 3. American Red Cross instructor Vincent M Securo notes nine applications, with only two girls, and urges more female entrants before the August deadline. The event is open to those 16 and older and includes boats for safety plus prizes donated by R F Haffenreffer Sr. The winner of the September 10 race may claim the largest prize, with several boys and girls already listed as entrants. Plans also call for younger child races during the event with no formal applications required.
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Hog Island
Town Beach
Vincent M. Securo
American Red Cross
Phoenix
Securo
Wuesdaay
Mugust
R. F. Haffenreffer
Dolores Pivin
Veronica Lima
Alfred Costa
Edward Costa
Frank Perry
Bernard Almeida
Thomas Vaccaro
Electrical Storm Breaks Heat Wave over Bristol Harbor
A severe late storm tore through Bristol with strong winds and lightning. It capsized two sailboats near the Yacht Club, damaged a car on Hope Street, and knocked down three trees, as heat relief and heavy rain followed, with crews aiding sailors and residents amid the chaos.
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Bristol
Boston Weather Bureau
Shower Honors Miss Betty Carvalho at Bay View Home
A lawn shower for Miss Betty Carvalho of 177 Bay View Avenue was held Sunday at 5:30 PM on her lawn. Hosts included Mrs. Agnes Bettencourt Mrs. Bella Bruno Mrs. Mary Sylvia Mrs. Veronica Carreiro and sisters Margaret Cecelia and Juliette Carvalho.
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Betty Carvalho
Bay View
Avenue
Agnes Bettencourt
Bella Bruno
Mary Sylvia
Veronica Carreiro
Margaret
Cecelia Carvalho
Juliette Carvalho
Tuna Fishing Intrigues as Pacific Ports Mount Long Voyages
The article recalls Ted Williams tuna fishing lore and details the arduous San Diego to Galapagos voyages. It describes 165-foot clippers like the Scarlet Queen using planes, bait tanks, and coordinated crews to haul 600 tons of tuna after long, perilous hunts.
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San Diego
Cal
Magdalena Bay
Galapagos Islands
Galapagos
Stores To Close On V-J Day In Bristol
David Ferriss secretary of the Bristol Business Civic Association says all member stores will close on V J Day Monday August 15 in Bristol.
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David Ferriss
The
Bristol Business Civic Association
Darkness and sardines threaten shipboard calm at sea
The crew fights bait tank hysteria as sardines and anchovies jump the deck during haulings. A clumsy net snag nearly drowns a crewman before rescue. San Diego fleet leads the nation with 35 million dollars in 1948 catch value, boosting profits and individual earnings.
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San Diego
Erman
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van Johnson
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Jeanette Macd
Robert Mitchum
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Cottage St
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Fred Tingley
Norman Belmore
William Tucker
Jane Martin
Dede Boutilier
Jack Featherstone
Sid Lathham
Seth Paull
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