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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1948

Page

3

Overseas Relief Drive Sends Clothing to Providence

A town wide drive collected garments and other materials for the Church World Service Overseas Relief Campaign. Goods gathered in drums at churches and businesses will be sorted in Providence and shipped to agencies for overseas distribution. The effort benefited from local firms including U S Rubber Co and Collins and Aikman Corp, with scout and community volunteers assisting in pickups and unloading.

Providence Church World Service Overseas Relief Campaign Althother U. S. Rubber Company Overseas Relief Center Price Tthe U. S. Rubber Co Collins and Aikman Corp Carr Manfacturing Corp Bristol Manufastating St. Michael’s Church Guideras First Congregational Church

Bridge Party Aids Synagogue Building Fund

A bridge party to benefit the Building Fund of Chevra Agudin Achim Synagogue will be held this evening in the vestry at 6 p.m. Chairman Mrs Sally Levy leads an organizing group including Mrs Muriel Hazen Mrs Leo Jacobson Mrs Anita Phenes Mrs Beatrice Finberg Miss Lena Levitan Mrs gah Abrams and Mrs Katiel Brown.

Chevra Agudin Achim Synagogue Sally Levy Muriel Hazen Leo Jacobson Anita Phenes Beatrice Finberg Lena Levitan Gah Abrams Katiel ‘Brown

Bristol Town Forces Tie With Swan Club In Hard Fought Tilt

Bristol Town Team battles Swan Club in a rough contest before about 1500 fans. Bristol uses a platoon system to upset Swan strategy and win theday at defending its title hopes. Scoring included a Bristol touchdown on a Massa to McCaw pass and a Swan Club touchdown, with officials named LeFebvre Suita Stebbins Capirjchio.

Abe Lowie Perial Swans Bristol Swan Bristolians Townies Bristol Town Cirillo Freitas Silva Ferrara Catallano J. Balzano Dias Manchester Rodericks M. Balzano Ciociola Varela Senter Esposito Massa McCaw Jordan Sousa Quintal Velleca Anderton Topazio Swan Club Toth J. Dooley Hawkins Badger Powers Lancellotti Tuards Carraccia Callahan Larsen Murphy Kempf Doyle Campbell Dooley McGuinness McVey Moan Burns McGuin

Boy Scout Notes Lead Black Hawks Over Sea Hawks in Prep Night

Manuel Correira's Black Hawks defeated the Sea Hawks 62 to 53 at the First Britol Troop meeting during Prep Night. Beavers 57 Bob Cats 32 Panther 51 were other scores. Roger Pereira led activities for the district rally setup, while John B. Sylvester oversaw the program.

Manuel Correira Black Hawks Sea Hawks Virgil Almérida Black Hawk Beavers Bob Cat Panther Roger Pereira John B. Sylvester Frank Silvia Webbs George R. Fish Ally Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Scout Hall Providence

Bristol Residents View Volunteer Fire Line Squad

Bristol residents on Hope Street paused Saturday afternoon to inspect the Fire Department's Volunteer Emergency Line squad led by Captain Luke H. White.

Bristol Hope Street Luke H. White

Bristol Basketball to Host Evening of Demonstrations and Playoffs

The Bristol squad formed under captain jreira faces Vikings in the opening game while Ascoli's Esso quintet meets last year’s Industrial League champions in the nightcap. Playoffs are set for March 2, 9, and 18. The event features equipment displays and a push to fund purchase of life saving gear and an Emerson Aspirator Resuscitator.

Bristol A. “Baker C and A Sam del Piano Ascoli Esso Mike Topazio Hugh MacDonald George Dion Jr Michael Flynn Salvatore Palumbo Scott Company

Wardwell Funeral and Roster Details for Local Figures

The obituary notes the sudden death of William Allen Wardwell of this town on Thursday in Quincy Mass. His funeral was held there with committal at North Cemetery Bristol in the family lot. Wardwell, born November 17 1887 to Samuel Drury Wardwell and Annie Elizabeth Blake, attended Stratton School Providence and Bristol Cleaners before joining U S Rubber Company. He served as Master of St Alban's Lodge.

William Allen Wardwell Quincy Mass North Cemetery Bristol Wardwell Samuel Drury Annie Elizabeth (Blake) Wardwell Stratton School Providence Bristol Cleaners D. Raiola J.I U .S

Training and Events At Melville and Providence Fire Departments

The report highlights a training program under the Chief of the U S Naval Fire Department in Melville and notes officers of the Providence Fire Department. It also mentions movies and decay at several town organizations, indicating ongoing community events and concerns.

U. S. Naval Fire Department Melville Providence Fire Department de Cay Atone

Jewish leaders urge education and welfare work in community

Mr. Segal condemned neglect of community life in the country and urged Jews in the United States to emphasize youth education synagogues and social welfare. Benjamin Hazen chaired the arrangements with Joseph Feinberg and Herbert Eisenstadt assisting. Mrs. Joseph Feinberg led refreshments with Mrs. Katie Brown and Mrs. Leah Abrams assisting.

ceil _ Tren grye Opie Conston Ek Ivan N Jeury Palestine Segal United States Benjamin Hazen Joseph Feinberg Herbert Eisenstadt Katie Brown Leah Abrams

Wardwell Dies. Noted Athlete and Electrical Firm Esquire

The obituary notes Wardwell, once a well known athlete, died while serving as an esman for an electrical concern in Quincy. He leaves his wife Waldron Wardwell his son William Wardwell a daughter E Holden of Brown Harbor and Samuel C Wardwell of this town plus five grandchildren. The group plans lectures in emergency treason with Bristol physicians.

Wardwell Quincy Ees Waldron Wardwell William Ell E. Holden Brown N. Y Harbor Bristol Samuel C Wardwell

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