22 Aug 1952
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1952
Page
1
The writer, on vacation from Prudence, outlines plans for two columns and reports a busy two days. He notes fishing at Ox Bow Lake appears good this year, while detailing morning routines, Sugar Puss the cat, Petey the dog, and tasks clearing a 76 foot ditch lane full of rocks vines and weeds.
The writer recalls painting a church bench in two colors and follows with baseball commentary. They mention displeasure when the Sox lost to the Yanks, relief when the Indians were trimmed, and hope for winning the series. A reference to Mr. Kettering is included alongside a farewell.
The Battery D, 456th Automatic Weapons Battalion (mobile) of the ORC launches with a meeting next Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Defiance Hose Company station. Lt. Silva leads the Bristol headquartered unit, formed with Col. Stanley Smith and Capt. J. T. MacFarland guiding the effort.
The Annual Hog Island Swim starts at 1 30 tomorrow with entries due by 1 PM at the town beach. Eight swimmers may race the grueling distance led by Bernard Almeida holder of the 1950 record and last year’s winner Carl Bridges.
Bristol Senior High School head coach Ralph Nash announced the first practice for next Monday at 9 30 a m in the school, with daily sessions to follow in preparation for a round robin exhibition on September 12 in Providence. The Bristol team faces Central in Cranston Stadium and 23 lettermen are expected to return from last year’s club which tied for state Class C honors.
Mrs. Rene Sutcliffe and her mother Mrs. Helen Sutcliffe traveled from London to Bradford and Bristol this summer. They met old theater friends, attended reunions at Bradford Technical College, and shared a homecoming party with the Bradford repertory company. The elder Sutcliffe had previously returned to England in 1949 after leaving in 1939.
A Bristol coast guard member aged angler yesterday landed a 40 pound striped bass in Jamestown using a home made bamboo surf rod. He fought the fish for about 30 minutes before bringing it to shore. Domenic MM.
A temporary 66 member committee plans a testimonial for a state figure. A meeting is set for Monday at 7 p.m. at Phillips Street Hall East Providence. Representatives of all agricultural organizations in the state are urged to attend.
Manuel of 292 Thames Street contends the Red Sox should exit the League, voicing a sharp opinion that stirs local sports talk and fan commentary.
Units of the 76th Infantry Division the largest Organized Reserve unit in New England depart Sunday for two weeks of standby field training at Camp m upstate New York. The division commanded by Brig. Gen. Hugh S. McLeod of Providence has headquarters in Connecticut with units spread across Maine Vermont New Hampshire and Rhode Island.
Roger W. Pigeon presides with James All-Star manager Eugene Mansi and Joseph Goulart as scorer. John Borges and John Burke hold vice and secretary roles, joined by Dr. Anthony Ramos and a large roster including Raymond Martin Peter Natale Henry Velleca Victor Antirade Richardae Caen Anion Mascols pon Pasqual ony Da Fontes Nicholas Conti Benny Corréira Robert P. Jagolinzer Donnie McGinn Alfred Ramos and John Piniental.
The Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps fund to cover travel to New York for the National American Legion Convention parade and contest started with 750 dollars but adding bus hire raises costs by about 400 dollars. Donations may be sent to The Kingsmen New York Fund at 62 Franklin Street.
Dr Joseph E Seabra a former Lisbon Portugal resident now living in Bristol decided to settle after a guided town tour with Rev Henrique Rocha St Elizabeths pastor He has lived in New York New Jersey and Massachusetts and is now opening a general medical and X Ray practice at 700 Hope Streets The article notes his M D from the University of Lisbon and his path to citizenship with two children and a wife mentioned.
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