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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1948
Page
3
Democratic victors will be honored at a Victory Ball tonight at the Midway Steak and Lobster House. Bristol’s Victory Ball, run by the Women’s Club, expects about 200 guests with dignitaries from state and local ticket.
Mrs Sadie Catherine Custer Cooley 83 mother of Rev Charles R Cooley died Wednesday at her son’s home 256 Hope Street after a long illness Funeral service to be held Saturday in Catlettsburg Kentucky A prayer service was held yesterday in Warren Massachusetts officiated by Rev John D Kettelle Born October 18 1865 in Callipolis Ohio she was the widow of Charles R Cooley who died in 1936 Surviving five sons Eugene Cooley W Va Cecil Cooley Nitro W Va Everett L E Cooley Charleston W Va John McClintock Cooley Yucaipa Calif and one daughter Mrs R E McClintock Catlettsburg Ky
Bristol County District held its annual meeting and election of officers at St Michael's Parish House Tuesday evening. J Harold Williams Nar ragansett Council Scout executive inducted and spoke, predicting great things for Scouting in Bristol County. Elected officers include Munroe De Wolf Ratier Price Da Rosa Boutillier Mersman Ruggieri Nunes Gornyak Perry Pezzullo Marcello Ferruccio Johnston Jamiel Coles.
The Bristol audience enjoyed a high quality opening concert by Samuel Sorin and James de la Fuente in Colt Memorial Hall. The performance drew hundreds, impressed by the duo’s skill and stage presence, and boosted confidence in the Bristol Concert Association’s future.
Bristol's line anchors with Balzano and Cicciola in guard and tackle roles as Cavallaro may sit out with a knee injury. Anderton and Esposito at center handle place kicking and defense while Bristol aims to upset Mohawks and secure the 1947 Colonial League crown, with Manton favored over Riverside Barons. Townies boast a history of tight recent meetings with Manton, seeking another shot in Sunday’s must-win duel.
A town notebook captures residents debating U S aid to China and the China scene complaints about Washington. Zeke recalls a lively concert as townsfolk share light social notes and remarks about Arbor Day tree planting. John Church receives a town testimonial while Rotary show tickets spark seating chatter.
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