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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1945
Page
3
Miss Esther Osterberg announces Rogers Free Library acts as a collection center for Books For Russia. Donors sign book plates for classics to replace books destroyed by Germans. aim to send one million books to the Soviet Union and improve U S Russia relations.
In the first officer election since the war began, Matthew Capone was chosen president of the Cup Defenders Association. The slate included Charles Lombardi as vice president and a full board with John Sicignano Michael Proto Ralph Guido Peter Gasano Louis Alfano Domenic Bisbano Jr Manuel Carvalho Joseph Silvia Antonio Du Pont Jr and Santo Ponte. The finance committee comprises Stephen Mascena Fred Parella and John M Bisbano. The group plans a December 16 Christmas party at 2 p.m. and approved contributions totaling 5 to local veterans and nursing groups. A building committee led by Alphonse Rebelo reports bids are open for a new association-owned building on per street.
Mt. Carmel's basketball team started the 1945-46 season with two wins and one loss. They beat All Stars 48-15, edged South Providence Community Sports Club 43-42, and lost to Providence Boys Club 45-30. Next week features a return with the Boys Club and South Providence, plus two more fast games arranged by Coach Mike Topazio. Del Piano led scorers with 32 points over two games, followed by Sal Gaglio with 28 over three games.
St Elizabeth's CYO held its first monthly Father and Son Night drawing over 100 fathers and sons. Speakers included Town Councilman John P. Marshall and Dr Joseph E Pine with messages on good sportsmanship and guiding boys. An executive committee was elected and plans announced to join a different basketball loop due to Bristol County CYO fold.
At Municipal Stadium in Philadelphia Mr Capone and Mrs Lucien Capone meet their son a first year at Annapolis after the game. Capone praises Doc Blanchard as a powerhouse and notes Davis and Scott as the fastest backs in a lively recounting of plays and a long Broad Street drive to the stadium.
At a Colonial Hotel luncheon James Salzano was elected president of the Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church succeeding Joe. Frank Miserandino was reelected vice president with Domenic Perron as treasurer and Bennie Mansi as secretary. Rev. Raffaele Larcher urged church cooperation for the parochial school and plans for the January 13 communion breakfast were set, with a committee named to organize the affair.
The Y Junior Varsity defeated the Fall River Aces 34 to 21 at the local YMCA. Captain Bruno led with 21 points while Levesque of the Aces had 8 for the runners up. The Y led from the opening whistle and held the advantage throughout.
The funeral for Marion Colle Melle 36 who died suddenly while driving through Warren was held yesterday at 815 from Sansone Funeral Home. A mass of requiem followed at St Elizabeths Church with Rev Henrique Rocha the celebrant. Bearers were Serafino DaPonte Joseph Sousa Frank Silvia Gooding Anthony Cabral August Ramos and Frank Fojo. Burial occurred in St Marys Cemetery.
The Vigilant sailed at 7 bells last Wednesday with a strong crew. Mate Sally Smith led crew training as Skipper Barbara Husband aided by Margar et Guevremont. Christmas Party planned for December 28 with committees for entertainment, refreshments, decorations, and favors. Swimming at Hodgeman Pool on December 11 unless plans change. Ship made port at 2 bells in the first watch after a successful cruise. Supercargo Eleanor Lemaire.
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