Local Legion Units Host Joint Christmas Party in Grand Army Hall
Kearney Post No 6 American Legion and its Ladies Auxiliary held a joint Christmas party in Grand Army Hall. Members donated staple foods for Christmas baskets for nearly 300 destitute families and collected toys for poor children. Post Commander Bertram W. Wall led the basket drive, while Past Commander George R. Fish urged more toy contributions and outlined Boy Scout work. Frank D Keefe spoke on Legion aid to disabled World War veterans. Santa Claus, carols, and a mixed quartet closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney Post
No. 6
American Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Grand Army Hall
Bertram W. Wall
George R. Fish
Fish
Boy Scouts
Wall
Frank D Keefe
Fall River
Fred M
Santa Claus
Bristol Day planning moves forward with merchants
George H. Baldwin president of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce and Roswell S. Bosworth secretary were elected a committee to confer with local merchants about holding a Bristol Day. The board discussed merchant cooperation and the chamber’s effort to ensure a successful event. Also reported were Baldwin on railroad transportation and Getchell on New Industries Committee progress. Present: Baldwin Magee Bernard Getchell Smith Bosworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Baldwin
Bristol Chamber of Commerce
Roswell S. Bosworth
Bristol
St Rita's Club Christmas Party Supports Charity
St Rita's Girls' Club at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church opened its doors for a Christmas party with a small admission fee aiding charity. The two act play A Christmas Bouquet directed by Miss Geraldine Marino featured cast members Dor othy Ruggerro Margaret Proto Frances Arico Michael Ascol Vic Ferri Tugene Mansi and Chrantenas carols filled interludes. Music by Vernie Munro and his orchestra complemented holiday decor and a tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rita’s Club
St Rita's Girls’ Club
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Rotary Club
Geraldine Marino
Dorothy Ruggerro
Margaret Proto
Frances Arico
Michael Ascol
Vic Ferri
Tugene Mansi
Chrantenas
Vernie Munro
Broadcasting Orchestra
Vasta Lar Ruggerio
Bridget Nastri
Mary Leone
Antoinetta Ruggieri
Mary Vorro
Community Revue To Aid Red Cross In Bristol
A 20 act charity show at Pastime Theatre in Bristol benefits the local Red Cross. Local and regional performers join Eddie LeClerc and Joseph Pannone for comic sketches and musical numbers. Organizers led by Alfen M Newman expect a capacity crowd with support from Rotary and Kiwanis clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
American Red Cross
Walter Stifford
Hoover
Unemployment Relief Committee
Norman S. Case
Warren
Barrington Providence
Pawtucket
North Attleboro
Edward T. Leahy
Eddie LeClerc
Joseph
Red) Pannone
Circus
Spiefer
Alfen M Newman
Lon Vail
Tions
Rotary
Bristol Garden Club
WW. S Perry
Henry DeWolf Allen
Hattie B Barns
W . Stanley Barrett
Orrin L. Bosworth
Mary 4
Bradford
Henrys W Boysnton
Raymond S Brightman
Thomas P Brightman
C Dpd Burt
Harrys H Cabot
Luke H Callan
John J Condon
Francois Levav deWolf
Harriet DeWolf
J Winthrop de Wolf
Philip DeWolf
Fred M Dixon
Fara Dixon
Willam G Dixon Muss Juhn Drury
Frances Foster
Stanles Friswell
Edwin S Godfres
Altar Society Christmas Party Features Plays and Dances
The Altar Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church staged a Christmas party with an original one act play A Bachelor's Confession and a tableau An Ardent Lover's Dream directed by Mrs Louise M Capone. Cast included Jean Darrow Anna Carmone Elsie Darrow Rose Viscone Jack Darrow Vechient Carmone Marian Lee Jack's Sweetheart and others with arias and dances by Philomena Carmone Louise Quartaro and Minnie Gogha. The hall glow of Yuletide greens hosted gifts refreshments and a busy entertainment committee led by Miss Minnie Gogha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise M. Capone
Altar Society of
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Jean Darrow
Anna Carmone
Elsie Darrow
Rose Viscone
Jack Darrow
Fermina Romano
Anna Abenante
Anna Squatrito
Betty Ascola
Buck
Wing
Philomena Carmone
Providence
Louise Quartaro
Minnie Gogha
Louise M Capone
John R. Bernardo
Beatrice Abenante
James Munafo
Paul C. Millemaggi
Michael Florio
Anthony J Bruno
G R Perroni
Telephone Girls to Hold Annual Christmas Party
The local exchange operators plan their Christmas tree party this evening at 8 in the exchange reception room. Provisions ensure service remains smooth while the "Hello Girls" provide food and clothing to town families in need. Miss Dorothy M. Foster notes generous support from subscribers and Santa Claus expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy M. Foster
Local Exchange
Hello Girls
Santa Claus
Collins Aikman Girls Club Christmas Party Highlights
More than 75 members and friends attended the Collins and Aikman Girls Club Christmas party at the Bristol Train of Artillery Armory on Saturday evening. The hall featured Christmas greens and buntings with a lighted tree in the right corner, Paramount Orchestra provided music, and refreshments were served by the arrangements committee led by Mrs Annie Arone with Mrs Anna Natel and Misses Mary Salzano Ida Ferreira and Emily Delmoniga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Club
Collins & Aikman
Bristol Train of Artillery
Paramount Orchestra
Annie Arone
Anna Natel
Mary Salzano
Ida Ferreira
Emily Delmoniga
Legion Commander Announces National Holiday Greeting
Lt. Col. Fred M. Straight commander of Kearney Post No. 6 says national headquarters in Indianapolis sent word. Henry L. Stevens of Warsaw North Carolina, commander of the American Legion, will offer Christmas greetings from Station WBET Charlotte on December 23 at 6 p m EST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Straight
Kearney Post
No. 6
American Legion
National
Indianapolis
Ind
Henry L. Stevens
Warsaw
N. C
WBET
Charlotte
S. T
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Elizabeth Dwyer
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Reginald Dimond
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Joseph P Quartaron
Bristol Council
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Soolist
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Manuel Motta
James Ruggiero
Edward LeClerce
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