Drum Corps to Leave Tomorrow for National Competition
The Kearney Post Junior Bugle and Drum Corps known as the Bristol Boy Scout Corps will depart Bristol at 6 a m by chartered bus for the National American Legion drum corps contest in Philadelphia. The Philadephia Fund, short by 142 65, has near completion thanks to donors including River Cardoza and Harry Miranda who helped raise 137 80 in four hours from local merchants and citizens.
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Philadelphia
Kearney Post
Bristol Boy Scout Corps
Quaker City
National American Legion
River” Cardoza
State Street
Harry C. Miranda
Bristol Sewer Commission
George R. Fish
Kearney
Oedium Corps
Fish
BOE the
Ang Sch
Ascoli's Wins 3-2 to Reach Twilight League Final
Behind four-hit pitching by Willie Alves Ascoli's defeated St. Elizabeth's 3 to 2 to secure a spot against the YMCA in next week's Twilight League championship second playoff round. Frank Sylvia earlier edged the Saints 3-2 in the first game. Alves struck out five, walked three, while Vin Securo and Johnnie Cordiero produced early runs for St. Elizabeth's.
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Willie Alves
Ascoli
St. Elizabeth’s
YMCA
Frank Sylvia
Saints
Alves
Sylvia
St.Elizabeth
Vin Securo
Johnnie Cordiero
Joe Benevides
Committee To Probe Dump Site
Dr Samuel D Clark town council president says a three man committee to study proposed transfer of the town dump from Minturn Farm to Wardwell property between Martin Hall and the R I Veterans Home will be named later this afternoon The committee will report to an open meeting where taxpayers may speak The next council session is not until Monday Sept 12 A September court action by opponents to Minturn Farm site may force an earlier meeting to decide the issue The Twilight League final best of three series opener at Guiteras Field Monday night could move if rain postpones to the next fair night
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Samuel D. Clark
Minturn Farm
Wardwell
Martin Hall
R. I. Veterans’ Home
Clark
Minturn
Guiteras Field
Water reserves fall as 47 day supply remains
Fred P. Stradling of Bristol County Water Company said reservoirs hold 169 million gallons, 51.2 percent capacity, a 6.5 percent weekly drop with a potential crisis if rainfall is light. Daily pumping runs about 3.5 million gallons, suggesting excessive county usage possibly from car washes and garages.
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Fred P. Stradling
Bristol
Warren
Stradling
Regatta Dance Planned by Bristol Yacht Club Leaders
Regatta Committee chair Stanley Livingston announced a Regatta Dance for tomorrow at 9 pm at the Yacht Club. The annual Bristol Yacht Club Regatta is slated for tomorrow afternoon.
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Stanley Livingston
Regatta Committee
Bristol Yacht Club
Built In Germany Visits Bristol Harbor
The 96 foot brigantine Yankee, German built in 1912 and later war prize Duhnen, sails into Bristol Harbor as Capt Irving Johnson and family arrive. The Yankee, 37 years old, carries 7775 square feet of sail and will winter at New Rochelle before a new world cruise in 1950. The Johnsons tour with Girl Scout Mariners and plan lectures after sending the crew ashore at Herreshoff.
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Cue
Gloucester
City Island
N. Y
Irving Johnson
England
Commander Johnson
Johnson
Arthur
Capt
Robert
Young
Frien
Haiti
Easter Island
Pitcairn Island
Bounty
Hawaii
Galapagos
Bristol
Herreshoff’s
New Rochelle
Bristol Warren All Stars Set to Open Sept 4 at Warren
Bristol Twilight League president Salvatore J. Massano announced the Bristol Warren All-Stars will open the home and home series September 4 at Ja mies Park in Warren with the second game at Guiteras Field on September 11. The Bristol manager will be chosen after the YMCA Ascoli’s playoff concludes next week. The roster will be released next week.
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Bristol - Warren All-Stars
Jamies Park
Warren
Salvatore J. Massano
Bristol Twilight League
Warren League
Guiteras Field
Bristol All-Stars
YMCA
Ascoli’s
Ihose
Massano
Lteam
First annual family bake and outing announced
The Rev. Thomas J. Gillan Div. A.O.H. invites families to Colt Farm for a Sept. 11 event. The gathering features a bake sale and outdoor activities as part of the divisional outing.
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Thomas J. Gillan
A.O.H
Colt Farm
School Registration Deadline Extended For Fall 1949
Edward J. Fitzgerald announces a final registration window for public schools opening September 7. About 196 beginners expected, with roughly 120 already registered. remaining may register Monday or Tuesday at Reynolds School or by mail phone or in person. Required are child name birth date home address parent name birth or baptismal record vaccination proof. entrants must be five by August 31, 1949.
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Edward J. Fitzgerald
Reynolds
Bristol
Fitzgerald
Leahy Begins New Duties As Senator
Edward L. Leahy sails into the U S Senate after a torchlight tribute in his hometown. Rhode Island natives and officials filled the ceremony before he was sworn in by Vice President Alben Barkley in Washington. He started work and his vote was recorded on two issues.
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Leahy
Senator
Edward L. Leahy
Washington, D. C
United States
Rhode Island
Alben W. Barkley
Playground Closures Mark End of Busy Week of Activities
The town held three special events at the summer playground as it nears closing on September 2. A doll exhibit crowned a parade of four and five year olds with titles like Miss Liberty and Red Riding Hood, while open judging featured lace and colorfully dressed dolls. Three hundred fifty youngsters attended the baseball excursion to Braves Field, guided by Anthony E. Agatiello and other leaders. Edward L. Leahy Day brought a large Bristol crowd as the senator rode in a historic coach through Hope Street, ending with a public tribute at Colt Memorial High School.
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Eleanor R. Lemaire
Beverly Allaire
Josette Massa
Virginia Ann Palma
Marilyn Ledoux
Hazel Ouellette
Angela Topazio
Iva Edler
Carolyn Salzana
Boston Braves
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Braves Field
Boston
Anthony E. Agatiello
Vincent J. Santo
Lemaire
Edward L. Leahy
Wood Street
U. S
James DeWolf
Washington
Leahy
High Street
Hope Street
Colt Memorial High
Gore
Hollywood
Popenrat
Carmine J. Massano
Jennifer *Col-ton
Good Housekeeping
Tory
Myopia and Baseball Fans Stir a Town Parade
A letter recounts near sighted humor and a Myopian view from Good Housekeeping. A Boston game tale contrasts Braves and Red Sox loyalties, then civic reception for Leahy features praise for optimism and imaginative vision beyond normal sight.
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Swansee River Cafe
Henry A. Street
Dr. Anthony J. Ramos
John H. Tuplin
D. M. Weston & Co
A Friend
Benjamin L. Lindemuth
Dr. Domenic V. A. Capone
Charles B. Rockwell
Robert J. Connery
Louis Tortorice
Jack Correira
Benders Bar
Town Tavern
Bristol Rotary Club
Lombard Pozzi
Domenic Rodrigues
Nappi Brothers
Dellamonte’s
George McCarthy
Skippy’s
James Barboza
Lobster Claw
Long Horn Cafe
Guisti’s Spa
Empire Bottling Co
Midway Steak & Lobster House
Fore
Bay View Cafe
Bocci, Club
Leo Pizzira
Pat Crowley
Elias Silveira
Nebes
Don’t
MCA
Tuffy
Ruggiero
Matrone
Herm Grabert
Grabert
Germany
Bristol Harbor
Robert H
Quebec
Underworld
John Wayne
Marlene Dietrich
Randolph Scott
James Stewart
June Allyson
the Stratton Story
Frank Morgan
Bill Williams
Agnes Moorehead
Red Riding Hood
Braves
Red Sox
Sox
Hainee
Bravés
Tris
Brookside
Narrows Road
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