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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1949
Page
4
Bristol Aerie 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles led by Leon J. Pelland and Henry W. Pacheco announce meetings on the second and fourth Mondays each month starting August 22. President Pelland urges full attendance for the coming year.
The crew recounts a cold start from the pier and a fast sail to Galilee and Newport to Providence. They describe strong winds, rough seas, and a successful return, noting the Scoop is a reliable sea boat and promising future trips.
The corps traveled a long winter to repair a bus and fund a trip to Philadelphia for the national Legion drum corps contest. With spring, they trained hard, won numerous trophies, and filed for entry to the August national competition to showcase their improved music and performance. Financials show prior grants and donations totaling several dollars toward the trip.
The league leading YMCA nine defeated St Elizabeths 7 4 at Guiteras Field to secure the final first place margin. Joe Malloy earned the win for the Y while Vin Securo, Joe Martin and Toe Benevides led the Saints in a five inning game called due to darkness. Playoffs begin Monday with St Elizabeths facing Ascoli's in a best of three, the winner meeting the YMCA for the title.
The Probate Court will hear matters at 10 a.m. in the Probate Court Room on dates listed in notices. Elizabeth J Ormond and Alfa re Whittemore have qualified as executors for estates and creditors must file claims with the Probate Clerk by law. Lawrence T Fitzgerald and Louisa Felicio have First and Final Accounts or administrations for hearing on September 6 1949. John W Church Clerk.
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