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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1946

Page

6

Ascoli's Edges Vikings In Close YMCA Play

Ascoli's Esso Station five edged the Bristol Vikings 31 30 to stay undefeated in the YMCA Industrial Basketball League at the YMCA. Husky Cavallaro led the Vikings with 10 points while Sam Del Piano added seven as top scorer. BMC won 32 22 in the second game, moving from fourth to second with key shooting by Cordeiro Grabert Jones and Massa and standout defense by Mat Madoza. Next Monday at 7 30 Vikings face USA and Ascoli's meets BMC. last meeting saw Ascoli's win 36 35.

Ascoli Esso Bristol Vikings YMCA B.M.C U. S Vikings Husky” Cavallaro Sam del Piano Topazio, Dryer Del BMC U S B.M.C. Boys Cordeiro Grabert Jones Massa Mat Madoza USA S del Piano Securo Lfgo Freitas C Roderigues Mescena C Topazio Rg Anderton I Dryer Pi Cavallaro Balzano Rf McCarthy Rf Brownell Rf Gagbio If Butler C McCaw Harriet Keemem- Sousa Ber Ig Castro Lg Jones Mactoza Total

Teen Age Center Hosts First Annual Christmas Party

Approximately 100 members gathered at the Pirates' Ship in the local YMCA for a Christmas party. Yuletide decorations framed the event with cafeteria style refreshments, games, and singing. Esther Mighori and Henry Chiodati co chaired the committee with assistance from John Price, Ruth Benson, Richard Rene, and Dorothy Parshley. Club advisors were Carmine Cirillo and Herrmann Wilbur.

Esther Mighori Henry Chiodati John Price Ruth Benson Richard Rene Dorothy Parshley Carmine C Cir‘illo Herrmann Wilbur

Legion Visitation at Rhode Island Soldiers' Home

Rhode Island American Legion officials and Auxiliary members visited the 112 veterans of the R I Soldiers Home on Sunday evening. Arthur E Marley, department commander, Walter Loiselle, department junior vice commander, Mrs Edna Curtis, auxiliary president, and Mrs Florence Lemos, auxiliary rehabilitation leader, were among the visitors. Gifts and greenbacks were distributed to the men.

Veterans of R. I Rhode Island American Legion Legion Arthur E Marley Walter Loiselle Edna Curtis Florence Lemos

Cup Defenders Hold Annual Xmas Party

The Cup Defenders Association hosted its annual Children's Christmas Party at the Wood Street club headquarters Sunday afternoon. Emilio Iannuccillo entertained with magic, followed by an amateur show with prize recipients including Robert Quartaro Carmine Puniello Virgil Almeida John Andrews and more. Santa Claus presided as gifts were distributed. judges and hostesses listed with committee chair Antonio Cupolo and assistants.

Cup Defenders Association Wood Street Emilio Iannuccillo Robert Quartaro Carmine Puniello Virgil Almeida John Andrews John Mello Santo Matrone Mary Ann Marabello Nancy Mascena Dorothy Cavallaro Barbara Normandie Nancy Lee Steward Joann DuPont Louis Asciolla Santa Claus Sue Cupolo Edgar Vallee Theresa Cupolo Mary Puniello John Silva Fred Parella Domenic Puniello Carl Romano Frank Arruda Virgil Arruda

American Legion To Host New Year Party and Dance

Arrangements for the New Year’s dance and party were finalized by Kearney Post No. 6 in Legion Hall on New Year’s Eve. Tickets, limited to hall capacity, are available from social committee members led by chairman A Elmer McNamara with members William F Head Muriel G Ashton James A Sisson Edward J Wilkinson and ex-officio Robert B Suzman.

Kearney Legion Hall A. Elmer McNamara William F. Head Muriel G Ashton James A Sisson Edward J Wilkinson Robert B Suzman

Party Given Veis At Soldiers' Home

The Women's Relief Corps of Rhode Island entertained R I Soldiers' Home members at a Christmas Party. The St Agnes Drum Fife and Bugle Corps directed by William Buffum performed. Refreshments were served by Commandant and Mrs Chester W Williams.

Women’s Relief Corps of Rhode Island R. I St. Agnes Chester W. Williams St. Elizabeth’s

Funeral of Mabel Swan Polleys

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 PM at the home of her sister Mrs. George F Hall 49 Orchard avenue Providence for Mabel Swan Polleys who died December 14 at her Constitution street home She was widow of Woodbury Sprague Polleys and daughter of the late Charles and Alice Swan

Mabel Swan Polleys Woodbury

Bristol Boy Scout Notes and Christmas Activities

The Bristol Scout groups announce Thursday 7 pm Scout Hall rehearsals for Bugle and Drum Corps and Sea Scout and Cub Pack meetings resume January 8. A Christmas party for Troop Four is set for Thursday 7:30 pm with gifts, games, refreshments and social time. Cub Pack 16 plans a day trip and Providence swimming trip. Troop 3 holds its annual Christmas party.

John Garatop Carlo Rinaldi Troop 3 St. Elizabeth’s Parish Hall Providence

Plasti Co and A Ahold Annual Christmas Party

Plasti' 3 Of C. &A. held its annual Christmas party Saturday evening at the Yacht Club. A buffet supper, group singing, and dancing followed gifts distributed by Bob Biber. Guests included Joseph H. Farrell Albert Johnson George Marshall and Earl Anderson chaired the organizing committee.

Plant J Collins & Aikman Corporation Yacht Club Bob Biber Joseph H. Farrell Bristol Albert Johnson George Marshall Earl Anderson Mike Topazio Anthony Ascoli Rebecca Gladue Mae Canning Jimmy Conroy Donald Burger Anthony del Toro Robert Biber Manuel Fernandes

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