Bristol Veterans Win Senior Open at Bugle and Drum Contest
A large crowd witnessed the Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps contest at Guiteras Field. The Bristol Veterans Bugle and Drum Corps, composed of World War II veterans, won first prize in the senior open class, with Norman Rene earning top honors as drum major. The St. Agnes Fife and Drum Corps led the aggregate scoring, totaling 288.90, narrowly beating Bristol Veterans by about two points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiteras Field
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle
Bristol Veterans Bugle and Drum Corps
Boy Scout
Norman Rene
U. S. Navy
New England
St. Agnes
Bristol Veterans Bugle
Warren Indian Band
Asumption Corps
New Bedford
Langevine Juniors
West Warwick
Shirley Skinner
Washington Park
Gloria de Stefano
Warren Indians
Dorothy Cournoyer
Assumption Corps
Bristol Veterans Corps
Dante Marowell
Shirley Burke
Rockdale
Andrew Genet
Dorothy Rodrigues
Warwick Bugle
Wilma Smith
Assumption
George Goulet
George R. Fish
Charles E. Nelson
Michael Battisa
Henry E. Foss
Anthony Carnevale
Nicholas Palazzo
Trials Of Bristol Theater Cast Goes On After Accident
Anna Kebrek chipped the radius in her left arm during a wheelbarrow race at a weekend outing. The Bristol Community Theater intends to press on with Junior Miss at Guiteras Memorial School Auditorium on September 6 and 7 with younger cast members stepping in for the lead roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Community Theater Presents
Anna Kebrek
Miss Kebrek
Guiteras Memorial School
John Price
Ann St. Germaine
Earl Rounds
David Mathewson
Janice Megathlin
Ann Mary Church
Anthony Cabral
Jean Moren
Nancy Sisson
Savoy Villello
Donald Morrissey
Andrew Myles
Samuel Steen
Charles Callan
Edward A. Russo Graduates From Providence College
Edward A. Russo son of Mrs Frank Russo of 187 State Street Bristol received a Bachelor of Philosophy in Education at Providence College 28th Commencement held in Students' Chapel Aquinas Hall. A US Army veteran with 18 months service he was active in student life as a band member class treasurer sophomore year athletic association member and Italian Club vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Anthony Russo
Frank Russo
State Street
Bristol
Providence College
Aquinas Hall
Russo
Athletic Association
Councils Forming At YMCA For Senior And Teen Groups
YMCA notices announce meetings to create a Senior Council for adult members at 8 p.m. after a common ball game with Frank Margo as temporary chair. A separate Thursday session will form a Teenage Council at 7:30 p.m. with Carmine Cirillo presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Margo
Viking Club
Carmine C Cirillo
YMCA
Patrolman Bullock Resigns From Bristol Police
A. Michael Bullock has submitted resignation from the Bristol Police Force to Chief Anthony J. Ferrara. The council will consider it at the September 3 meeting with the resignation effective September 1. Bullock joined the force in 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Michael Bullock
Bristol
Anthony J. Ferrara
Ferrara
Bullock
Francois deWolf to Lead Bristol Community Fund Budget Panel
Francois L. deWolf was named chairman of the Bristol Community Fund Budget Committee. Other members include Robert J. Connery E Wilbur Mason Harry W Munro and Mrs Earl G Sturdevant. Campaign chair for 1946 is Edward J Fitzgerald with drives in November under Rhode Island Community Fund.
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Francois L. deWolf
Bristol Community Fund
Charles B Rockwell
Robert J. Connery
Wilbur Mason
Harry W. Munro
Earl G. Sturdevant
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Rhode Island Community Fund
Community Fund
Bristol
Y.M.C A
Bristol District Nursing Association
Girl Scouts
R. I. Child Service
SPCC
Boy Scouts
Narragansett Council
U.S
Rockwell
Frederick S. Bartlett
Roswell S Bosworth
Gladys M. Brightman
Henry Wood
J. Floyd Huestis
C. B. Rockwell
Wesley A. Armstrong
Albert T Fusonie
Margaret B Andrade
Henry A. Street
Joseph H. Farrell
F. Reginald Dimond
Edward L. Leahy
Independent Band And Club Holds Annual Outing
The Portuguese Independent Club and Band held its 27th annual outing at Rego's Farm on Bay View avenue featuring a lobster dinner and a sports program. The married men beat the single men 16 to 10 in softball, while a tug of war ended in a draw.
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Rego
Bay View Avenue
Manuel Fernandes
Fred Frank
John F. Castro
Gene Massa
Anthony Andrade
Ellsworth Munroe
Manuel Rogers
James Cruz
Joseph Borges
Frank Frank
Anthony Aguiar
Manuel Martin
Joseph Rodrigues
Manuel Phillips
Manuel Silvia
Antone Silva
Joseph Castro
Joseph Barboza
John Medeiros
Paul Nero
Anthony Williams
Louis Barboza
Anthony Rodrigues
Dennis Pacheco
Manuel Pacheco
Manuel Amaral
Estulano Correira
Joseph DaPonte, Jr
Veterans to get help filing leave claims this week
Beginning tonight at seven o clock representatives from Kearney Post 6 American Legion and Anthony C Almeida Post 237 Veterans of Foreign Wars will assist veterans at the Legion Home on Franklin Street with leave act claims. Notaries will administer oaths and sign applications. Sessions run nightly 7 PM to 10 PM this week. discharge papers urged, and forms available at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney Post
American Legion
Anthony C Almeida
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Legion Home
Franklin Street
B W. Wall
Manuel P. Goulart
Chester W. Williams
VFW
Daniel W. Coggeshall
New Bus Company To Start Operating In Bristol County
The August Bus Company won a petition to run a Bristol County line and will open an office on Bradford Street near Hope Street with service starting Monday September 2. Buses will run hourly with Bates Corner in Barrington as the terminal, under new county legislation after a prior strike and protests. Ernst Voight and Lucien Capone represented the company at the Bristol hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol County
Public Utilities
Thomas A Kennelly
Bristol
Bradford Street
Hope Street
Barrington
Bates Corner
General Assembly
New England Transportation
August Bus Co
Ernst Voight
Lucien Capone
Plans For Community Halloween By Local Legion
The American Legion Halloween Committee met to expand this year’s community celebration. Norman R Gravin said plans include using Guieras Auditorium and more entertainment with door prizes instead of costume contests. Next meeting is September 9 to finalize details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
S. Norman R Gravin
Oscar I. Bergstrom
Frederick T. Goff
Charles Burns
Mr. Gravin
Fred E. Garvin
Robert Suzman
James A. Sisson
George R. Fish
Ralph DeLeo
Charles E. Burns
Edward E. Fitzgerald
Anthony J. Ferrara
Joseph P Quartaro
Joseph E. Pine
Frank Stiglio
Frank J. Sylvia
Mervyn Clay
Roswell S. Bosworth
Sidney Jagolinzer
Injured in Head-On Collision in Fall River
Mrs Elmer Rounds suffered minor injuries in a head-on crash early Sunday in Fall River. She was treated at the hospital and released. Also in the car were Edward and Mrs Silva of Warren and Edward Poirier of Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Rounds
Fall River
Rounds
Edward Silva
Warren
Edward Poirier
Former Bristolians Visit Pasadena Couple in California
Mrs. A L Williams of Springfield Mass and Miss Helen Stedman of Brocton Mass visited Mr and Mrs Frank McKeever in Pasadena California living with Robt F Munro family on High Street. Williams is widow of Arthur L Williams former Colt High School principal. Stedman was a former teacher there. Engagement announced Beatrice Beverly Riccio to John Robert Lynch confirming plans of marriage.
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F. McKeever
A. L. Williams
Springfield
Mass
Helen Stedman
Brocton
Frank McKeever
Pasadena
California
High Street
Robt. F. Munro
Williams
Arthur L. Williams
Colt High School
Miss Stedman
McKeever
Millie Church
James Riccio
DeWolf Avenue
Beatrice Beverly
John Robert Lynch
Ida Lynch
Oliver Street
Eagles Elect Raymond P McElroy Grand Vice President
Raymond P McElroy of Providence was elected Grand Vice President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles at the group’s annual convention in Columbus Ohio on Saturday He becomes the first New Englander to hold this post in the 46 year history of the Eagles He is known as the state’s chief racing supervisor and has held multiple offices in Providence Aerie 99 and the State Aerie including secretary from 1943 to 1944 and president from 1939 to 1940 He also served as deputy organizer in the Providence area from 1940 to 1943
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Raymond P. McElroy
Providence
Order of Eagles
Columbus
Ohio
Bristol Aerie
McElroy
The
Eagles
State Aerie
Providence Aerie No. 99
Do women write better love copy than men
Printers Ink asked if advertising copy for women should be written by men and Jane Barber replies she as a lone female copywriter challenges Mr Millard. She argues men lack insight into women's desires and a woman’s perspective better sells lingerie, cars and shirts, closing that a woman tells women what they want and tells the men what they want too.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Barber
Ken Millard
Mr. Millard
Lord Calvert
Fred
Horseshoe Champs Crowned At Playground
George Amaral won the senior doubles with Sammy Giordano and then claimed the senior singles title after a 3 2 semifinal win over Virgil Almeida. Junior champion Robert Caizzi defeated Charles Mansi 3 1 in the final, with Henry Velleca falling to Joseph Machado 2 0 in the junior consolation. Rain postponed today’s program and Playground Director Anthony Agatiello promised a new date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Amaral
Robert Caizzi
Amaral
Sammy Giordano
Virgil Almeida
Giordano
Thomas Velleca
William Troiano
Joseph Malloy
Caizzi
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Bristol Community Theater
Edward A. Russo
P.C
Y.M.C.A
Patrolman
Tarzan and the
Johnny Weissmuller
Brenda Joyce
Johnny Sheffield
John Loder
Audrey Long
Edgar Barrier
Fred Astaire
Lucille Ball
Lucille Bremer
Fanny Brice
America
News
Boston
Kathryn Grayson
June Allyson
Phantom Rider
Francois deWolf
Independent Band
Anthony C. Almeida
Post Unite
New Bus Company
Eagles Elect
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