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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1948
Page
3
Bristol edges Manton 12 0 in a tight football game. Bristol dominates in first downs and yards rushing while Manton leads in interceptions and fumbles recoveries. Officials, period details, and team rosters accompany the faintly described clash.
The Mt Hope Chapter CES held its annual Christmas party at the Masonic Temple on Hope Street. About seventy youngsters attended with gifts and a visit from Santa, featuring films, carols, and refreshments.
Bristol crowds about 1100 saw the Townies edge Manton in a rough game marked by strong blocking from Topper Catallano and Hector Massa. Massa hauled a key 37 yard pass to Hec Massa and later rushed for a TD as Bristol defended well led by Fran Velleca and Dribble Manchester.
December 16 Past Presidents Night at DeWolf chapel and Congregational Church, December 17 Parish Turkey Bingo at Colt Auditorium, January 8 Spaghetti Supper and Entertainment at GAR hall, January 10 Bill Cunningham at Colt Auditorium, January 17 Metropolitan Grand Opera Quartet at Colt Auditorium. Sponsored by Bristol Town Committee, Bristol Women's Club, and Bristol Community Concert Assn.
The Women's Guild of Trinity Church will hold its regular meeting tomorrow at 8 p m at the Parish House followed by a pre Christmas party. Members are asked to bring any sewn items to mail by January 1 to St Matthew's Mission in Puerto Rico, organized by Mrs Andrew Volker with help from Mrs Fred Straight.
The Bristol Women's Club held its December meeting at Saint Michael's Hall with a basic assessment and a Christmas Party. A new skit by Shirley Kinder Eleanor Gladding Agnes Bruno and Norma Heyman will be featured. Hospitality chair is Mrs. John Moore. Tables are run by Mrs. George Millard.
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