Tricky Northeaster Aids Bristol Regatta
The Bristol Yacht Club regatta drew 182 boats despite a strong northeaster that sidelined 14. Skippers faced 15 to 25 mph winds as crews raced along the ferry and Hog Island course. Coast Guard help and a new starting line eased starts while Mrs. French led hospitality and awards.
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Bristol Yacht Club
Ferry
Hog Island
Yacht Club Pier
James B. French, Jr
Coast Guard
R. I Stanley
Stanley Livingston, Jr
George H Lamb, II
Rowland I. Stanley
Frank Steele
Francois L. deWolf
Harleigh V. S. Tingley
John H White, Jr
Robert R. Miller
French
Muller
Tempest
Irving Sheldon
Fleetwing
Phi Kenney
Silver Heels III
Peter Geddes
Tyche III
Lew Tyler
Whistler
Frank Hodges
Musketeer
Tom and
Bud Hunt
Twinkle
Don Hanson
Pingo
Bob Whyte
Peggy
Read Shaw
Pepper
Howard Johnson
Civil Defense Mock Attack Delayed Pending State Guidance
Gordon L. Fleming the local Civil Defense Director announced no definite plans exist for the civil defense mock attack. He is awaiting procedure information from state headquarters and says rehearsals were moved from October 14 to October 21, originally set during National Fire Prevention Week.
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Gordon L. Fleming
Civil Defense
Fleming
Brito and Co win contract for Wood Street memorial park work
Brito Construction and Landscaping Co awarded the contract to spread donated sub soil remove overgrowth and rough grade the ball field at Wood Street WWII memorial park. The phase price is 98 dollars with work to begin immediately.
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C Brito Construction and Landscaping Co
War Memorial Park
Wood Street
Albert P. Russo
Wood Street Memorial Park
Brito Co
Braves Enjoyment Amid Playful Mayhem At Boston Game
Over 350 playground children attended the Braves Cincinnati game as guests of the team. The day featured misplacements and mishaps including two lost youngsters, a bus blowout on the return trip, and a bag of trash striking playground director Anthony Agatiello. Eight thousand children from New England participated, with 24 supervisors guiding them and minor escapades requiring ice cream incentives and police assistance before all safely reached their destinations.
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Anthony
Agatiello
New England
Braves
Bristol
Phalanx Frat Plans First Meeting at YMCA
The Bristol Phalanx Fraternity Beta Phi Chapter will hold its initial meeting of the year Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Haffenraffer Room at the YMCA. President Bill Topazio urged all old members to attend.
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Bristol Phalanx
YMCA
Bill Topazio
Haffenraffer Room
Topazio
Coast Guard Cutter Spar Open House Set For Labor Day
Lt. Arthur A Fontaine announces the Coast Guard cutter Spar will be open to the public on Labor Day from 1 to 4 pm in Bristol. The 185 foot diesel ship, stationed since June, will host tours and refreshments for residents to meet the crew and learn about navigation aids work in Narragansett Bay.
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C. G
Arthur A . Fontaine
Coast Guard
Spar
Bristol
St Fontaine
Wonade Hole
Falmouth
Mass
Narragansett Bay
Fontaine
New Bedford
Coast Guard Academy
New London
John Atherton
Wiliam W Worcester
YMCA Day Camp Ends With Awards At Kickemuit
The Kickemuit YMCA day camp on the Kickemuit River shore closes after four weeks with Sidney Pigeon named outstanding boy of the season. Camp director Joseph F. Securo presents a trophy as field day wraps up, marshmallow roast, and souvenir New Testaments and Y letters are given to each participant.
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YMCA
Camp Kickemuit
Kickemuit River
Sidney Pigeon
Roger Pigeon
Hope Street
Joseph F. Securo
DeLeo Elected National Commander at Italian American Veterans Convention
Michael A DeLeo of 1166 Hope Street was elected national commander by acclamation at the 16th annual convention of the Italian American World War Veterans of the United States. The Bristol delegation included Ralph M DeLeo America Vona and Vincent J Cataliamo as about 500 delegates gathered to vote on resolutions urging treaty revisions and immigration quota increases.
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Michael A DeLeo
Hope Street
DeLeo
Italy
United Nations
Sgt. Anthony M Cappucc
Bristol
Ralph M DeLeo
America Vona
Vincent J Cataliamo
Bristol Struggles in Hog Island Swim Meet
Bristol failed to place in the Hog Island swim with John Bettencourt finishing fifth and Carol Benson taking seventh in girls. Carl Bridge of Somerset won in 42 minutes 35 seconds, with Anthony LeVoie and Marc LaBrosse second and third. Ann York led the girls, and Carol Salisbury earned a trophy as the third girl. Vincent Securo directed the event with timers Anderton and Almeida. about 400 spectators attended.
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Bristol
John Bettencourt
Carol Benson
Carl Bridge
Somerset
Mass
Anthony LeVoie
Fall River
Marc LaBrosse
Pawtucket
Joseph Faria
Swansea
Ann York
Warren
Carol Salisbury
Joe McGuirn
Billy Aldrich
Billy Magee
Vincent Securo
Red Cross
Jackie Anderton
Anthony Almeida
Frank Pirri
Securo
Mike Tamburro
James Salzano
Group Will Rewrite Loppo Contract Flaws Are Found
The Sewer Construction Committee met to rewrite the R Zoppo Co contract for phase two of the sewer overhaul in Norwood Massachusetts. With insufficient funds they plan a special meeting for more money, while Zoppo argues for a $12 000 retainer and options to add a sewer ejector station.
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Loppo
R Zoppo Co
Norwood
Mass
Lucien Capone
Rocco Zoppo
Zoppo
Zappo
Capone
Zoppo Co
Organize That Speech Man In Rotarian Focus
In this Rotarian excerpt Ted Stratton notes a lesson from Organize That Speech Man about failing to win over an audience. Mike Smith of Ferndale is introduced as a capable citizen selected to deliver a key fundraising speech before 300 prominent locals for a new Ferndale hospital drive.
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Ted Stratton
Mike Smith
Ferndale
New Hospital For
Mike
Mike rallies crowd with fervor for new hospital
Mike addressed an audience of about 300, delivering a prepared speech with confidence. He believed in the new hospital, worked on his material, and practiced delivery, ending to hearty applause that showed his human relief and pride.
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Mike
Speech Echoes But Wife Sees Polite Claps
On the way home Mike asks how the speech went. His wife notes two stories failed and 12 reasons for a new hospital were forgettable. The chairman and many applause show politeness, not impact, she explains.
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Mike
Fundraising Drive Falls Short of Million Dollar Goal
A week after a failed speech, the chairman reveals only small donations of about two dollars each have come in while the target remains two million dollars, leaving Mike realizing his approach did not succeed.
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Mike
Ferndale Hospital Debate Highlights Local Delays
Stratton appeals to readers with cases showing delays when Ferndale lacks a nearby hospital. He urges funding for Ferndale Hospital to avoid long trips for urgent medical care and to spare residents from painful delays and misfortune.
Local Paper Narrates Flood Relief Efforts and Donations
A reader reflects on the effort led by Red Cross head Mike to raise flood relief funds in Kansas. He notes donors are tight and suggests community leaders and locals should be more responsive to boost support amid the disaster.
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Mike
Kansas
Red Cross
Providence
Ae Ea
Joe's
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