Townies Upset Mohawks Clinch League Pennant
Bristol Townies rout the Mohawks 12 0 at Pierce Stadium East Providence to clinch the Colonial league crown as Jim Sousa Art Jordan and Ralph McCaw led a dominant attack. Manton faced stifling Townie defense with phases of strong runs and key plays by Lou Cirillo Hec Massa and Pete Quintal. The game ended with Bristol maintaining momentum and securing the league title in front of 3200 fans.
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Bristol
Manton
Art Jordan
Pierce
East Providence
Champus
Townies
Jimmy Sousa
Ralph McCaw
Mohawks
Pete Quintal
Hec Massa
Sousa
Jordan
McCaw
Carello
Lou Cirillo
Acceturo
Paquette
Smith
Leclair
Townes
Massa
Fran Eca
Freitas
Brown
Catallano
Velleca
Slammers USA
Roy Massa
Reese Ane Seman
Mianton
Townie
Mt. Carmel Parish Set for Turkey Bingo Event
The Parish Committee for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel plans a turkey bingo on December 17 to aid the church. The Italo American Societies of Bristol spearheaded the effort with a long list of committee members including Mrs. Angelo Pozzi and Miss Lena Cristiano among many others.
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Mt. Carmel
Turkey Bingo
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Bristol
Rotary Show Aired Before Big Crowd At Guiteras School
Rotary Club staged its annual radio revue Are You Listening? before a crowded house at the Guiteras School auditorium. Mrs M Theresa Donovan led a lively chorus from opening Strike Up The Band to Battle Hymn of the Republic. The program featured skits Soap on the Air Superman and a Truth & Quizzical segment with audience participation.
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Rotary Club
Guiteras School
M. Theresa Donovan
Stephen W. Hopkins
Uncle Carew
Henry Lawson
Domenic V.A. Capone
Edw. J. Fitzgerald
Superman
Charles Cole
Sal Nunes
Arthur Eastman
Samuel Hall
Wm. Hall
Emma
Arl
Samuel Clark
Gabrel Heatter
Howard R. Newman
Wm. O'Rourke
Ralph Edwards
Charles Connery
John Andrade
Dr. Clark
Salvador Nunes
Frank Murphy
James St. Angelo
Bristol Community Christmas Fund Appeal
Residents are urged to send donations to the Bristol Community Christmas Committee. Checks should be made out to Bristol Community Christmas Committee and given to Charles E. Richards, treasurer, at Hope Drug Company. Any amount will be welcomed.
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Bristol
sBristol
Charles. E. Richards
Hope Drug Company
No Health Hazard Seen in Prudence Island Lab
Dr. Samuels Clark states the Prudence Island laboratory poses no danger to cattle or human health. He argues three main fears are unfounded and urges organized support for the project while warning about holiday mail delays and urging early Christmas mail.
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Dr. Clark
Prudence Lab
Clark
Prudence Island
Narragansett Bay
Phoenix
Samuels
D. Clark
R. I Hospital
Samuel D. Clark, M. D
Bristoll A A to Honor Championship Baseball Team Banquet
The Bristoll A A will honor its championship baseball squad at a Thursday Lobster Claw banquet with Bertram W Wail as toastmaster. Speakers include Harry Platt Warren Walder and two others with either Coach Keany or Red Haire as principal speaker. A trophy donated by H Platt Sporting Goods will be presented to Hec Massa. Anthony Periera will present jackets to players including Artie Pansa Teet Topazio Lou Massano Mike Del Piano Dick Harding Bert Velleca Joe Paris and Hec Massa. The Lobster Claw serves as ticket headquarters.
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Bristoll A. A
Bertram W.W. Wail
Harry Platt
Brown
Warren Walder
WEAN
Keany
Red” Haire
AI State
H. Platt
Hec” Massa
Bristol
Anthony Periera
Artie” Pansa
Teet” Topazio
Lou” Massano
Mike ”del Piano
Dick” Harding
Bert” Velleca
Joe” Paris
Xx” Esposito
Xx” Esposito, “Arnie” Dryer
J Massano
Gus” Spece
Pat” Codola
Hooky” Camera
Youngie” Scolaro
Mike” Topazio
Mgr
Lobster Claw
Past President’s Night At First Congregational Men’s Union
The Men's Union of the First Congregational Church hosts Past President's Night with Rev Arthur E Wilson as principal speaker after his Amsterdam Conference of World Churchmen. A dinner features a quartet of Vernon A. Gray, Herrmann L. Wilbur, Roswell S. Bosworth and Donald E. Clements performing songs including Down Moonlight Bay and Old Man River.
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Men’s Union
First Congregational Church
Arthur E Wilson
Amsterdam
Guneral House
Vernon A. Gray
Herrmann L. Wilbur
Roswell S. Bosworth
Donald E. Clements
Moonlight Bay
Old Man River
Carols by Congregational Church Choir Sunday
The Congregational Church choir opens its annual carol service with Go tell it on the mountain, conducted by Herrmann L. Wilbur. Additional numbers include God rest you merry gentlemen and several European language carols, with three familiar carols sung by the congregation.
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Congregational Church Choir
DeWolf Memorial Chapel
Herrmann L. Wilbur
Bethlehem
Rescue Squad To Hear Melville Fire Expert
The Bristol Volunteer Fire Department Emergency Rescue squad will hear techniques from Assistant Chief Anthony De Angelo of the Melville Naval Depot Fire Department. Luke H. White announced the session focusing on depot rescue methods. The meeting takes place at Ever Ready Station House.
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Bristol
Youngsters to Meet Santa Helper at Bristol Christmas Event
Children under ten will meet Santa’s helper at Rockwell Hall YMCA on Saturday after noon as part of the Bristol Community Christmas celebration. The event starts at 3 p.m. with gifts, movies, caroling, and a chance to tell Santa what to bring.
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Santa
Rockwell Hall
YMCA
Bristol
Belvedere
St. Nicholas
Dave Ferris
Alumni game to aid Infantile Paralysis Fund
The Collins and Aikman Girls club led by Mrs Marjorie McCann will host its annual alumni game this evening to benefit the Infantile Paralysis Fund. Former stars including Eppi Dob y, Dick Rene, Zip Raiola, Jack Anderton and others are expected. officers Jewett elected vice president Mary McKenna treasurer Alice Walsh secretary Jane Januskiewicz. The group will also hold its Christmas party at the Midway Steak and Lobster House.
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Colt
Collins and Aikman Girls For Paralysis Fund
Marjorie Mc
Cann
Lomce
Plant J
Eppi Doby
Dick Rene
Zip Raiola
Jack Anderton
James Celone
Ant Anania
Henry Jiodati
Lou Cirillo
James Fusco
Gut Topazio
Jewett
Mary McKenna
Alice Walsh
Jane Januskiewicz
Midway Steak and Lobster House
Durgin Park Boston’s famed dinery of history and hunger
In Boston near Faneuil Hall, Durgin Park endures as a rustic institution with red and white tablecloths and no reservations. It serves over a thousand diners on Saturdays from 6 to 7 30 pm, hosts famous patrons, and preserves a no frills vibe with homey pamphlets and codfish dinners for generations.
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Durgin Park
Boston
Fawneuil Hall Market Place
Ito
America
Collier’s
Boston Beanery
Allen Gould
Emile C. Schurmacher
New Zealand
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Calogeta Perroni
Grace Massano
Joseph Sansone
Phyllis Sansone
Minnie Goglia
Lena Cosentino
Lillian Grimo
Rose Foti
Anna Moise
Madge di Salvo
Anna Sousa
Anna Camera
Lena Cristiano
Mary Carmone
Frances Principe
Anna Ruggiero
Mary St. George
Amy Bernardo
Josephine Bisbano
Laura Bisbano
Madeline Cortellessa
Rose Servant
Laura Aiello
Bridget Sicignano
Mary Barboza
Rosemarie Falco
Catherine Cavalieri
Anna Fiore
Grace Salzano
Catherine Aiello
Carl Russo
Carmela Russo
Catherine Proto
Emily Proto
John Santulli
Geraldine Marino
Beatrice Malafronte
Anna Rinaldi
Bonita Gaglio
Philomena ‘Margo
Pauline Bruno
Elisabeth Squatrito
Josephine Campagna
Julia Velleca
Angelina Millemagigi
Nancy Vitello
Anna Marshall
Emily Monti
Nancy DePasquale
Josephine Pante
Anthony Marino
Fannie Apicella
Theresa Procopio
Ethel de Felice
Lydia Miserandino
Jossephine Bruno
Mary Paniello
Josephine Giglio
Helen Perry
Ann DiGati
Connie Mascena
Carmelina Nunes
Carmela Mancieri
Mary Nunes
Emily del Toro
Tobs
WED. Thurs
George Brent
Jane Powell
Lauritz Melchior
Frances Gifford
Paulette Goddard
James Stewart
Dorothy Lamour
Fred Macmurray
Victor Moore
Henry Fonda
Harry James
Burgess Meredith
Merry
Up Standing Sitter
Tex Granger
Freddie Stewart
Jane Preisser
Jimmy Dorsey
Phil Brito
John Sutton
Denis Merrick
Hugh Beaumont
P. M
Daniel W. Coggeshall
Bristol A. A
Tony del Toro
Wood St
R. I. Tel
Melville Fire
PTA
Boy Scouts
Police Department
Russell Meinhold
Parents Teachers Association
Colt Auditorium
Ralph Lawson, Jr
Rhode Island
Association
Sidney F. Kullberg
St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s Mother’s Club
St. Mary’s School
John St. Angelo
Edward Rinaldi
John Egan
Edward Newbold
Louis Rinaldi
Salvatore Marino
Andrew Vorro
Thomas Pansa
George Marz
Edward Men‘ard
John Hennessy
Manuel Sousa
John Lawrence
Carl Witherell
Arthur Tattrie
Arthur Casse
Mrs. McCann
Harvard
Teddy Roosevelt
Gov. Tobin
Jim Farley
Joe Cronin
Lillian and
Dorothy Gish
Arthur Godfrey
Helen Hayes
Edith MacDonald
Durging Park
President Coolidge
Massachusetts
Arthur W. Coolidge
Cal
Edith
Jim Hallett
Jimmie O'Toole
R. I. Deaf
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