DeWolf wins New England senior beetle cat championship
Fran deWolf of the Bristol Yacht Club wins the New England senior beetle cat boat title at Bristol. His brother Jim deWolf claimed the junior crown earlier at Chapaquoit. Fran led Mason of Barrington through race six and finished with 91½ points to Mason’s 88. Bob Booth sailed with Fran. Francois L de Wolf chaired the event. John Arnold of Duxbury placed third with 87 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fran deWolf
Bristol Yacht Club
New England
Bristol Club
Jim deWolf
Fran
Chapaquoit
Cape
deWolf
John Mason
Barrington
Mason
Bob Booth
Francois L deWolf
John Arnold
Duxbury
Mass
ReEncursals Here Will Soon End For Water Show
The final rehearsal for Bristol's aquatic show at the town beach will be held Wednesday under Charles Callan the state lifeguard directing the water carnival. Final outboard motor practice racing will be Friday. The show starts at 2 30 Saturday with an expected crowd of about 2000 and no admission charged. Boats offered by Nino Palazini and Harry Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Callan
Callan
Bristol
Nino Palazini
Harry Andrews
Local Girl Places Fourth in National Junior Long-Distance Swim
Louise Murray daughter of Mr and Mrs George H Murray of 856 Hope Street finished fourth among 20 in the national junior long-distance championship a four mile race held Sunday in Millbury Massachusetts Virginia Smithers of the Metropolitan Swimming Club Boston was the runner up Bob Arnezon of Providence set a new New England senior long-distance record at 1 hours 55 minutes 10.2 seconds and claimed his fifth straight title representing the Central Boys Club
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Murray
George H Murray
Hope Street
Tester
Millbury
Massimmer
Virginia Smithers
Metropolitan Swimming Club
Boston
Murray
Central Boys’ Club
Providence
Bob Arnezon
New England
Waste Paper Collection Request Continues This Week
It was announced yesterday that the Bristol Bugle and Drum Corps will продолж continue collecting waste paper since many could not contribute. The corps will call for donations if requested. Call 1069-W or 910 to arrange pickup of paper or magazines.
Blessed Sacrament Celebration Ends Late Sunday Night
A two day feast at Blessed Sacrament concluded with 11 a.m. Mass led by Rev. Henrique R. Rocha and 11 p.m. benediction. Parishioners processed through Wood Street led by the Holy Name Society and other parish groups, with Portuguese Independent Band and Bay State Band providing music for about 200 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Wood Street
Holy Name Society
The
Holy Angels Sodality
Albinin
St. Francis Xavier Church
East Providence
Luiz A. Pacheco
Joseph J. Pimental
Edward C. Maioto
Joseph Mello
Herbert Cabral
Herbert Fernandes
Joseph Silveria
Manuel Silveria
Manuel Rocha
Our Lady of Fatima Church
Ludlow
Mass
Father Pacheco
Father Pimental
Bay State Band
New Bedford
Henrique R. Rocha
Pathen Pimental
Parachutist Graduate Francis Velleca Earns Airborne Qualification
Pvt Francis H Velleca son of James J Velleca 360 High Street completed the basic airborne course at the Infantry School earning qualified parachutist status announced by Major General John H Church commandant The course trains volunteers from all arms and branches with five jumps including one with full equipment among 21 courses at the school serving Regular Army Reserve and National Guard units
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Francis H. Velleca
James J Velleca
High Street
Infantry
John H. Church
Regular Army
Organized Reserve
National Guard
Part of Bristol Harbor Closed to Shellfishermen
The State Department of Health bans shellfishing in part of Bristol Harbor from today to next Monday. An additional pump will be added at Oliver Street station and raw sewage will be discharged into the harbor for a few hours today during the pump changeover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Health
Bristol Harbor
Oliver Street
Mat Chamberlain
Walter Shea
The
Health Department
Usher Cove
Walker’s Island
Bristol K of C Clambake Celebrates 42nd Year Sunday
About 200 members and guests attended the Bristol K of C clambake at St Columban's Seminary marking the 42nd annual event. Guests included Rev William M Kelly, Rev Maurice McNiffe, and Rev Emy DiMattia. Single men beat married men 9 to 5 in softball. Joseph Jamiel led the winners and Samuel DelPiano captained the losers. John Connery and Martin Dod won the horseshoe tourney. A council five point program committee meeting was held at the K of C Hall led by Frank Giglio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
K of C
St Columban’s Seminary
Willam M. Kelly
Maurice McNiffe
Emy DiMattia
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Joseph Jamiel
Samuel DelPiano
John Connery
Martin Dod
K. of C. Hall
Frank Giglio
Five Firms Bid On WWII Memorial Park Work
The Veterans Council subcommittee received bids from five firms for subsoil, loam, and seeding for the WWII Memorial Park. C Bri to Construction, Forest Hills Nurseries, Rego and Sons, Samuel Kinder and Brother, and Francis Bros submitted bids. awards expected by August 31. An analysis of soil samples by the University of Rhode Island extension service may be approved due to wide bid price gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert P. Russo
Veterans Council
Kearney
C Brito Construction and Landscaping Co
Forest Hills Nurseries, Inc
Rego and Sons
Samuel Kinder and Brother
Francis Bros
Russo
Memorial Committee
University of Rhode Island Extension Service
Julio Xavier
Ralph DeLeo
Raymond A. Thomas
Recreation Board Faces $200 Deficit Amid Budget Woes
The recreation board met at the YMCA and reported a deficit slightly over $200 as the playground season continues. Dr Anthony Ramos urged a larger budget, noting funds from children and trips already raised. The board praised playground director Agatiello and planned a future audit comparing Bristol with other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
C. Cirillo
Anthony J Ramos
Boston
Anthony
Agatiello
Cirillo
Dr. Ramos
Bristol
Unwelcome sharks disrupt Usher's Cove quahogging trip
Bull Tucker Sr and family enjoying a calm Sunday in Usher's Cove spot between Point Pleasant and the black buoy. Two sharks surfaced near the party prompting a quick retreat and a return to shore with a good catch of legal quahogs. Tucker hopes the visitors stay away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull Tucker
Central Street
Bill
Usher’s Cove
Point’ Pleasant
Bill, Jr
Quahogs Bull, Sr
Bill, Sr
Oliver
Case Farm
Tucker
Army Field Band To Give Free Providence Concert
The United States Army Field Band of Washington D C will perform a free public concert in Providence at the Rhode Island Auditorium on Aug 25. The band is noted for versatility and has played at Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl among others. The ensemble includes career soldiers and a soldiers' chorus directed by Warrant Officer Arthur V Donofrio from Branford Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Army
United States Army Field Band of
Washington, D.C
Providence
Rhode Island Auditorium
Carnegie Hall
Hollywood Bowl
San Francisco Opera House
Arthur V. Donofrio
Branford
Conn
New England Conservatory of Music
Cue
Bristol Rangers Bugle and Drum Corps Break a Record
The Bristol Rangers Bugle and Drum Corps were beaten for the first time since 1950 in a senior division meet at Appenaug on Sunday. It marked only the fourth time in four years they failed to win first honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Rangers
Pigeon Announces Pony League Initiative for Older Boys
Roger W Pigeon president of the King Philip Little League says momentum is growing for a new Pony League for boys too old for Little League He is reviewing rules and field dimensions and invites suggestions and contacts at his home to participate in the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger W Pigeon
King Philip
Little League
Pigeon
Bristol Firemen Attend Stamford Convention Delegation Wins Travel and Parade Awards
Thirty Bristol firemen led by councilman Fred J. Gue vremont traveled from Rhode Island to Stamford Connecticut for a state convention. The Rhode Island group plus the U I State Firemen's League and the Fire Chief's Club of RI received awards for farthest travel and largest parade turnout.
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Bristol
Fred J. Guevremont
Stamford, Conn
Rhode Island
U. I. State Firemen’s League
Fire Chief's Club of
R. I
Probate Court Disposes Multiple Estates in Session
Judge Benjamin F. Lindemuth presided as probate cases were decided. Final accounts for Elizabeth Bourn, Christine De Courte, and Sarah Lee Drmond were allowed, while Salvatore A. Giglio ward’s guardian kept continued. James Lee-George C. Lee named administrator with bond set at 2000 and Fidelity Casualty Co. as surety. Henry O. Paquin named appraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Lindemuth
Elizabeth Bourn
C.T.A
Salvatore A. Giglio
Ward
Guardian
James Lee
George C. Lee
The
Fidelity Casualty Co
New York
Henry O. Paquin
Christine de Courte
S.k
Christine DeCourte Ormond
Sarah Lee Drmond
Bristol Bugle and Drum Corps Sweep at Apponaug Field
The Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps dominated the Warwick event at Lockwood High School, winning all junior class first prizes in playing, appearance, drum majors, and concert. Norman Toste took the drum majors prize, and the corps posted the day’s top concert score 268. Special trophies were awarded by Mayor Joseph Mills to the Bristol corps and the Bristol Rangers. The day also saw the Rangers place second in junior playing and their drum major win. The event closes the RI Fifers Drummers and Buglers Association season before Bristol hosts field day on Sept. 9. Scrap paper collection totals remain pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and
Lockwood ‘High School
Appenaug
Warwick Drum and Bugle Corps
Norman Toste
Joseph Mills
Warwick
Bristol Boy Scout Corps
Bristol Rangers
Rangers
Walter Machado
R. I. Fifers
Drummers’ and Buglers’ Association
Bristol
Bristol Rangers Corps
Local Corps to Sponsor Rhode Island Fife and Drum Championship
The Bristol Rangers Bugle and Drum Corps will host the Annual Rhode Island Fifers Drummers and Buglers Association Championship on September 9 at Guiteras Field. New England and New York drum corps are invited, with about 150 trophies planned for top performers in playing drilling marching and appearance. Proceeds fund $1,000 in trophies and medals. Contact treasurer Albert H. Silvia to reserve program space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Rangers
Rhode Island Fifers
Manuel Paiva
John Freitas
Guiteras Field
New England
New York
Rangers
Albert H. Silvia
Inaugural Notes From a Southern Welcome
A reporter recalls his trip to Columbia South Carolina for Governor Byrnes inaugural. Dining at Wade Hampton Hotel includes hominy grits and a hostess nicknames him honey while he jokes with Pete Brandt of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch about the proprieties of informal terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard L. Strout
The
Christian Science Monitor
Columbia, S. C
Byrnes
Wade Hampton Hotel
Pete Brandt
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Fragmentary Civil War Memory in Dixie Reflected at Capitol
The piece reflects on Southern pride and nostalgia in Wade Hampton era terms. It mentions a frost morning, empty grandstands before the granite capitol, infederate museums, and historical markers honoring Union actions. The speaker laments Yankees and yearning for southern identity amid a state university and wartime memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Hampton
Dixie
Ali
Granite Capitol
Jefferson Davis
State University
Wsey
Bellea Magnolia Leaves and Duel Oath Quoted In Ceremony
Wary but formal remarks at a public event recount vows tied to state constitution. The speaker pledges not to duel while in office as others in the office similarly swear an oath. Attendees witness a serious atmosphere amid a crowded plaza setting with musicians and remarks about duties and proprieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandstand Audiaie
Peremonyy Plaza
Jamm
Burr
Dixie
Bertin
Byrnes Speech Evokes Romantic Southern Pageantry
The scene blends ceremonial pageantry with political display as Byrnes delivers a refined address near a saber-leaf palmetto setting. Attendees crowd the reviewing platform amid cool air and subdued chatter while guards and guests ride in a marked car and observers note the formal mood and possible anti-aircraft highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrnes
Washington Carr
Washington
Shaw
Byrnes Press Conference Recollects Quiet Early Life
Former senator Byrnes hosts a nostalgic session with Washington reporters, recalling past times and admitting a lack of higher education due to poverty. He cites royalties from a book supporting statewide college scholarships and hints at parade preparations as a parade body passes by. The moment carries a playful wink toward a colleague as memories surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrnes
Washington
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F. deWolff
N.E. Beetle Champion
the Fat Man
J. Scott Smart
Emmett Kelly
Technicolor
Kathryn Grayson
Ava Gardner
Howard Keel
Joe E. Brown
Marge and Gower Champion
Donald Reagan
Rhonda Fleming
Bruce Bennett
China
Corsair
K. of C
St. Columban’s
Récreation Board
W. Tucker
Army Field Band
Phoenix
Stamford
Apponaug
Stephen McNall
Richard Conte
Korea
Lahore
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