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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1948

Page

7

Colt High Triumphs Over Alumni in Benefit Game

Colt High edges Alumni 60 to 45 in a charity game for Infantile Paralysis Fund at Andrews Gym. The Colts trailed early but surged in the fourth period behind De Meo and Mancel to secure the win as old star Dick Rene and Kaiola led the Alumni defense before tiring. Tonight Colt faces Rhode Island School for the Deaf.

Colt High Andrews Gym Ansas Mancel Ant de Meo Dick Rene Kaiola de Meo Colt Frank Fojo Mancier Lou Margo

Goldenr Troop Elects Four Patrol Leaders

The troop elects patrol leaders for Greenwood Winds Tressels and Rangers. Newcomers Beverly Gornyak Dorothy Mediros and Eleanor Proto join the group as the girls take leadership roles in the four patrols.

Greenwood Winds Rangers Berverly Gornyak Dorothy Med 2Iros Eleanor Proto

Cup Defenders Association Holds Turkey Drawing

Pauls Diner won first prize and Joseph Corricilli won second prize at the turkey drawing conducted Wednesday by the Cup Defenders Association. The event supported local groups including Blue Bird Shop and various community members listed among donors and attendees.

Paul Joseph Corricilli Turkey Cup Defenders Association

Out of Godfrey's Teabag Dialogue Exchange

A fragmented conversation centers on a museum's use of alcohol as a preservative and a humorous exchange about impersonations and performance. The participants discuss preserving items, acting lines, and maintaining energy during a half hour impersonation.

Godfrey Guest

Godfreya na drives past woman driver on CBS Talent Scouts

A fragment notes an incident where Godfreyana 1 steered past a woman driver with a mira on her left and another on her right. The speaker says it did not affect them and remarks on the driving. The source appears to be a radio or TV remark from CBS Talent Scouts.

Godfreyana Mira

Christmas Plans for Bristol Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps

Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps rehearse Sunday at 11 a.m. at Scout Hall followed by a mandatory meeting. Recruit buglers and drummers practice Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. in Scout Hall. The First Bristol Troop hosts its 36th annual Christmas party next Monday at 7 30 p.m. in Scout Hall with gifts, games, carols and refreshments. A townwide paper drive is planned after holidays on Sunday January 21 5 with collection of old newspapers and holiday wrappings.

Bristol Boy Scout Scout Hall

Community events listed for Bristol area December to January

Readable notices show parish Turkey Bingo at Colt Auditorium December 17 hosted by Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and a December 22 Christmas Dance at Rockwell Hall by Tri-Hi-Y. Other events include a December 31 New Year party by Bristol K of C Council 379, an January 8 Spaghetti Supper at GAR Hall, a January 10 talk by Bill Cunningham, a January 17 concert by Metropolitan Grand Opera Quartet, and a January 20 21 Musical Review Stars of Tomorrow to aid the Bristol Lawn Team Injury Fund.

Colt Auditorium Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Metropolitian Grand Opera Quartet Bristol Stars of Tomorrow Bristol Lawn Team Injury Fund

Browning Seeks Zoning Change On Prudence Island

Residents and experts debate locating a convalescent home amid fears of lowered property values and contagion. Dr. Clark questions practical risk while a USDA report confirms foot and mouth disease can transmit to humans in rare lab cases.

Dr. Clark Rhode Island Prudence Island United States Department of Agriculture Atkinson Dickson Harbaugh Law Lowe Mohler Muray Pearson Ransom Senator Green Alfred C. Browning Guernsey Breeders, Association

Canon Davis Marks Ninth Year As Episcopal Canon

Canon Daniel K. Davis observed the ninth anniversary of his ordination in the Episcopal Church with Holy Communion at St. Michael's Church. He was ordained at St. John's in Cambridge Massachusetts and is a graduate of Dickinson College Boston University and the Episcopal Theological Seminary in Cambridge. A native of Palm aqua Pennsylvania, he served as Navy chaplain in the Pacific aboard USS Heywood and the Baby Carrier Biscayne Bay before arriving in Bristol in 1947 as director of St. Michael's.

Daniel K. Davis Episcopal Church St. Michael’s Church St. John’s Church Cambride Massachusetts Canon Davis Dickenson College Carlisle Pennsylvania Boston University Episcopal Theological Seminary Pamaqua Pennsylvania Navy Heywood

Bristol Jewish Community Center Elects Hazen President

In a Monday meeting the Bristol Jewish Community Center elected Benjamin Hazen as president and David Leviten as secretary A report on the Building Improvements fund was read by Mrs Alfred Levy A special Build ing Improvements Committee meeting was set for 8 30 P M at the vestry of the synagogue.

Bristol Jewish Community Center Benjamin Hazen David Leviten Alfred Levy

IC and A B C Victors In Industrial League

The C and A quintet beat the YMCA 40 32 at Andrews Memorial Gym to claim their second win with Vin Grabert Andy Vallaro and Manchester key in the rally while Velleca Sylvia and Duffy starred for the losers. In the nightcap Bristol Cleaners upset Ascoli Esso 67 45 as Tut Carusli scored 20 midcourt points and BC rallied for a win to share second place with the YMCA.

Y.M.C.A Andrews’ Memorial Vin Grabert Andy Vallaro Anderton Sousa Manchester Velleca Sylvia Duffy Bristol Cleaners Ascoli Esso Carusli Gogha Y.M.C. A. G F Pp Ferreria lVelleca

Junipers to Present Christmas Capers

The Young Junipers 4 H Club will stage Christmas Capers in the cellar of Ann Cornell's home at 1200 Hope Street on Saturday December 18. Club secretary Judy Robinson announced plans were completed at Margaret Manchester's Sunny Side Avenue home. Mrs Boynton is the new leader.

Young Junipers Annn Cornell Hope Street Judy Robinson Margaret Manchester Sunnyside Avenue Mrs. Boynton

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Rhode Island School For the Deaf Warren Goldenr T1 Troe Ater Sa Tt Carl Bisbane Goldenrod J. F. Keating Louise Murray Edward S. Kunz Dorothy Mederos Theresa John W. Church Carol Benson Taples Coal Company Eaders Blue Bird Shop Scout House L. Martin Anthony P. Sousa Miss Regina Farley Emilio Iannuccillo Bonificent Ass Don Luiz Felipe G. V. Almeida High St. Garage Juliet Romeo Mr. Godfrey Goderre CBS Talent Joan Bing Iterid Bergman National Tuberculosis Association Miss Bergman Rockwell Hall Tri-Hi-Y Bristol Council GAR Hall The Bristol Town Committee Women’s ‘Republican Club Bill” Cunningham Bristol Women’s Club Borden Davol ST Fall River Mass Browning Hazen IC and Industrial League Amierton Eno Lg Orra Rg Butler R. Nash Securorissol Cleaners Iola Iodati Colaro Roderick Illo Ober Amelia Adeiro Onato Esso Cordero Celone Codola Henneburg Massa Carulli Topazio R Nash Securo Tai Kickernick Makowsky Hope St
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