Elaborate Yule Programs At Local Churches
Bristol churches prepare for Christmas with elaborate musical programs and revival of old customs. Christmas Eve carol service leads to Christmas Day Holy Communion with organ preludes and cantatas. The combined choirs perform parts of the service including Adeste Fideles and Silent Night with choir and soloists.
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Trinity Episcopal
Bristol
Guilmant
Gilbert
Gruber
Hifemen, Jr
Frank A. Rounds
Vernon A. Gray
Allen Newman
Walter IH. Anacot
Midnight and morning masses with junior choir program
Masses are to be celebrated at midnight and 10 30 am with a junior choir performing hymns at the 8 30 Mass. The program lists Silent Night and Adeste Fideles among others with a full choir roster and Francisco Canario directing.
Midnight Service Prelude and Hymns by Handal Choir
A fragmented list of musical items for a Trinity midnight service includes preludes and hymns such as Adeste Fideles Angels from the Realms of Glory Unto Us a Child is Born Plainsong Kyrie Gloria in Excelsis Deo Creed Offertory Anthems Silent Night and Hark the Herald Angels Sing with credits noting Damrosh.
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Damrosch
Herald Angels
Christmas Mass Schedule with Sacramental Music Details
Parish Christmas services list including High Masses at 12 00 midnight and 10 40 a m with Senior and Junior Choirs. Featured pieces Adeste Fideles Silent Night Hark the Herald Angels Sing and O Little Town of Bethlehem. Names include Mrs Eloise Dunbar Mr Frank Rinaldi and Vincent Malafronte among choir members.
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Gruber
Adeste Fideles
Novello
Bethlechem
Redner
Herald Angels
Francisco Canario
Manuel Pires
Joseph Costa
Anthony Nunes
Marcelino Mello
Joseph Teveira
Manuel Vargas
Anthony Garcia
Herman Roderick
Arthur Machado
Francisco T Canario
Anna Peters
St Theresa
Wiliam H Sisson
Vincent, Malafronte
Raymond McNamara
Edmond Houle
Maéte
Sisters of Mercy
Dielman
Bethle
Christmas Eve High Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The Christmas Eve service at Our Lady of Mount Carmel features Rev. Joseph Sorzano and a full senior choir under Mrs Doralannuccillo with violinists Campagna and Giglio. soloists include Dora Iannuccillo and Christina Cadola among listed choir members. Mass begins at 11 45 am with organ preludes and hymns.
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Our Lady OF MT. Carmel
Grau Rambino
Dora Iannuccillo
Gruber
Joseph Sorzano
M. Hallers
Pius X
Delman
John Marshal
Philomena Tamburro
Michael Proto
Michael Capucc
Salvatore Giglio
Anthony Ruggiero
Jumar Chor
Prince of Peace
Reilly
Bethlehem
Herald Angels
Pastor Ale
Ralph de Leo
Peter Alfano
Angelo Cartilli
Joseph Mazza
Christina Cadola
Christina Camera
Lillian Romano
Thomasina Napp
Josephine Cortalesca
Louise Ruggiero
Adeline Fiore
Ann Fiore
Mary Fiore
Josephine Ponte
Hristine Codola
Josephine Cortelessa
Auxiliary Brings Yuletide Cheer to 70 War Veterans
The United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary visits Soldiers Home on Sunday delivering Christmas packages and hosting entertainment. Fenner and Jamine Brown perform a dance and song act while selections from a Providence orchestra amplify the event. Thirty nine auxiliary members and guests attend, welcomed by Commandant Aime J For. Officials present include Mrs Aime Miller, past department president, in charge. Department President Mrs Anthonys Laura. Mrs Stephen Doherty, past president and historian. and George Rockford, department marshal.
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Soldiers Home
Department Auxiliary
United Spanish War Veterans
Fenner
Jamine Brown
Providence
Auvxilary
Aime J For
Preseotm
Aime Miller
Anthonys Laura
Stephen Doherty
George Rockford
Pastime Lobby Mirrors Washington Market for Charity Drive
At the Pastime Theatre lobby in Bristol over 70 percent of children donated edible admission fees to aid the Kearney Post Christmas Basket Fund. Items included spaghetti, vegetables, fruits, bread, canned goods, and pork and beans. Ex servicemen sorted the donations at Reynolds School basement for baskets for more than 160 needy families.
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News York
Washington
Lon Vail
Kearney Post
Bristol
Charles Romano
Reynolds School
National Circuit Team Bucks Here Saturday
Bristol hosts a big league bowling match on Saturday at 3 PM at High Street alleys. The Bretol quintet led by Bears Brightman Smith Nelson Ryone will average around 64. They face Warren’s Eastern division team with Capt Hen Vincent Chummy Servant Shrimp Arel Frenchy Thiviergr and Flash Dickinson.
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Bristol
Warren
National Duckpid Association
High Street
Bretol
Harles Bears
Tom Brightman
Sam Smith
Bob Nelson
Floyd Ryone
Phe
Hen” Vincent
Chummy
Shrimp
Arel. Frenchy’ Thiviergr
Flash
Dickinson
Brotherhood Reorganizes at St. Michael's Church
Dormant for two years the Brotherhood of St Michael's Church held a reorganization meeting and Christmas party. Twenty members attended as Joseph Brechin Jr was elected president replacing William Angevin. New officers include Allen McNewman vice president Frederik W Coggeshall secretary John G Stewart treasurer and an executive committee with Rev nthans R Parshley Calbraith B Perry and Stephen N Mason.
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Brotherhood of St .Michael’s Church
Joseph Brechin, Jr
William H. Angevin
Allen Mc Newman
Frederik W Coggeshall
John G Stewart
Ernest B Waitt
Calbraith B. Perry
Stephen N Mason
Revnthans R Parshley
Mr Perry
Wallace L. Moosup
Wallis E Howe
J W . DeWolf, Jr
Allen
Newman
Calbraith Perry
Stephen Mason
Edwin A Godfrey
Frederick Coggeshall
John Brechin Jr
Forest G Waitt
Aviation Night Shaped by Bristol Scout Troop Program
First Bristol Troop Poy Scouts of America held an Aviation Night in Scout hall with air minded demonstrations. Glider endurance contest winners were William Pinch Jr. and William Gablinski, with Joseph Belanger taking top paper glider honors.
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Bristol
Poy Scouts of America
Scout Hall
Aviation Corps
William Pinch Jr
William Gablirski
Mystery Patrol
Joseph Belanger
Mysters Patrol
Jeonard Abbenante
Ever Ready Patrol
Joseph Arouca
William H Gablinski
Flying Horse
Mystery Patrols
Mysters
Panthers
Aviation School
George R. Fish
Mary P. Sousa
Hope Street
Woman Uses Stick to Repel Intimidator on Ferry Road
Miss Hattie Liscomb 52 of West Farm Ferry road used a stick to drive off a man who tried to walk with her on Ferry road near Griswold avenue. She called for help near the McKee estate. police searched the area butfound no description.
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Hattie
Tscomb
West Farm
Ferry Road
Miss Liscomb
Griswold Avenue
Haghoss
Congdon
Ali
William Owen
William McKee
Officers elected at Sons of Legion and Junior Auxiliary meeting
In Haven Dennis Riverside installed as Officer for Sons of Legion with Mrs Filsie Wurtz chairing Junior Auxiliary seating 75 children at Odd Fellows Hall. Officers include Constance Campanella secretary Catherine Gifford and Michael Ruggiero captain. post supervisors named. Christmas party followed with gifts from Department Captain Dennis and guests from Newport Warren Barrington and Riverside.
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Kearney Squadron
Sons of the Legion
Odd Fellows Hall
High Street
Haven Dennis
Riverside
Sons of Legion
Filsie Wurtz
Dorothy Gleason
Immoratworiary
Louse Ruggiero
Michael Ruggiero
Elmer McNamara
Henry Callan
Everett Robinson
Samuel Campanella
Louis di Mezza
Raymond McNamara
Henry S. Treiano
Joseph W. Faos
William A. Bottomley
Frederick Garvin
Joseph FE. Marshall
Kearney
Harvey Dennis
Newport
Warren
Barrington
Ancient custom revived by St Michael's girls in carol visit
Members of the junior section of the Girls' Friendly Society at St Michael's Church revived an ancient custom by singing Christmas carols at the Home for Aged Women on Franklin Street. Miss Janette McCaw led the group, later the society met at Holmes House for first aid tips from Miss Ruth Graham. Refreshments were served by a committee headed by Mrs. William Pinch.
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Girls’ Friendly Society
St Michael's Church
Franklin Street
Janette McCaw
Colt Memorial High School
Holmes House
Ruth Graham
R. N
William Pinch
Shis and Shat from Here and Shere By One Scribe
Tonight is Christmas Eve as Bristol hosts community carols and a public service in front of the high school at 10 15 pm after the movie. The event invites people of all ages and creeds to unite in Christian praise and sing familiar carols together.
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Bristol
Bristol Christmas Eve Open Air Carols Come Many
Local minister advises Sunday School children on stocking hygiene as a humorous child proposes cutting a hole for a pail Santa Claus visits a boy’s home. Other towns gain fame for nativity scene displays.
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Bristol
Billy Pettine
Santa Claus
Railroad raises fare to eleven cents to Providence
The rail line ends five cent Bristol Providence excursions by Dec 30 with a 28 cent fare. Proponents say rate hikes aim to boost patronage while the company cites ongoing losses on the Bristol Providence route.
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Providence
Bristol Providence
Warren Twi League faces likely folding due to fan support
Warren fans learn that money funds play with the Warren Twilight League likely to fold next year because fan contributions fail to cover game costs. Officials note each game costs about $4.76 while average receipts are only $4.33, risking league operation.
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Warren
Warren Twi League
Bristol Fans Support Local League Despite Poor Turnout
The Bristol town reflects on a bleak season with many fans attending games yet giving no donations. Local sponsors faced expenses for four teams, and while Bristol crowds show some generosity, overall receipts were low. Hope rests on better conditions next year as sportsmanship is praised but funding remains weak.
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Bristol
Padding urged to prevent stage injuries at games
A high school basketball game in the Guiteras gym led to a player hitting the stage sides and nearly being knocked out. The writer urges heavy padding along the stage during games to prevent future serious injuries.
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Guiteras Gym
Christmas Street Gatherings With Family Unity
A festive note hopes readers enjoy a warm Christmas as families come together in holiday spirit. The message emphasizes sincere wishes for merry celebrations and strong community bonds during the season.
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Allan Jones
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