Santa Claus In Bristol Letter Shares North Pole Tale
A reader forwards a letter addressed to Bristol children from Santa Claus. The missive recounts Santa's North Pole residence, his helpers led by Chief Pilot Larry Flaghart, his birthplace in Lycia, and his life feeding reindeer in Lapland. He explains gift delivery by chimney or window, and notes the upcoming Christmas birthday.
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Bristol
Liebchen
The
Phoenix
Catherine Hornby
North Pole
Larry Flaghart
DCA
R 1
England
Myra
Lycia
Great Sea
Turkey
Mediterranean Sea
Santa Claus
Christ Child
Five Bristol youths injured in Sunday morning crash
Gilert S Neves 20 driver of a car that struck a utility pole on Wheaton Street left four passengers injured Humberto Carreira 21 Louis Oliveira 18 Joseph Ferro 18 and Joseph All Ives Jr 18 were taken to local hospitals The impact snapped the pole but wires remained in pavement Medical assistance arrived from Sessick Memorial Colt Memorial and local residents with nurses aiding the victims The group said the accident followed a Christmas party at a Bristol location
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Bristol
Wheaton
Gilbert S Neves
Wood Street
Neves
Ger
Rhode Island
Restreet
Joseph Ferro
Bayview Avenue
Joseph al Ives, Jr
Eves
Carreira
Ferfro
Sessick Memorial
Warren
Colt Memorial
Ulysse Forget
John Logg
Lyndon Street
Joseph E. Pine
Edward Doherty
Angelo Vitullo
Edward R. Reavey
Christmas at St Marys Church Masses and choir feats
St Marys Church announces Christmas Day Masses at midnight and 9 and 10 45 am with a full solemn high Mass at midnight led by Rev Charles C Curran. Deacon Rev Alfred T Ferrara and sub deacon Rev William M Kelly. Choirs, organist Henry Serbst and director Miss Joan Doyle perform carols and mass settings by McGrath Kreckel LeJeune and Adlam. A second mass at 9 am features Silent Night and other carols with soloists and a large parish choir conducted by Mr Sylvester.
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Charles C Curran
Alfred T Ferrara
Charles C. Curran
William M. Kelly
Ls.c
St. Columban’s Seminary
Henry F. Serbst
Joan Doyle
J. J. McGrath
P. G. Kreckel
Gregorian
Kreckel
McGrath
Fideles
LeJeune
Father Sinclair
Pietro Vonsolo
Patricia Sinclair
Thurifer
Hezekiah Church
L. Cheetham
William Getchell
Donald Harrop
Thomas Murray
Henry Battcher
John Sinclair, Jr
M. C
Bernard Hayes
Walter St. Germain
Lawrence Cheetham
Chester Burgess
Priscilla Battcher
Frederick Coggeshall
Albert S Battcher
Calbraith Perry
Trinity Church invites children to 7 pm service and party
The church schedules a short 7 pm service for Sunday school children and parents, followed by a 7 30 pm party in the church rooms with Santa present. Midnight Mass will start at 11 30 pm preceded by carol music and hymn No 12.
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John N. Sinclair
Santa
St Elizabeth Church Services Highlight Midnight Mass
St Elizabeth's Church schedules a midnight service with Pastor Henrique Rocha assisting by Luis Pacheco and Jose Pimental. A procession at 11:45 p m features traditional hymns and a Missa Regina Coeli performance. Choir members listed among the participants.
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Henrique R. Rocha
Luis A. Pacheco
Jose Pimental
Henrique Rocha
Luis Pacheco
Pastorella
Gruber
William J. Marsh
W. H. Rees
Christmas Masses and Choir Program at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Christmas schedule for Our Lady of Mount Carmel lists midnight and morning masses on Christmas Day. Rev. Joseph Sorzana and Rev. Emy DiMattia lead liturgies. Christmas Eve program features the senior choir under Mrs. Dora Iannuccillo with violinists Nicholas Pirri and Vincent Campagna. Choir members and organists are named.
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Joseph Sorzana
P.S.S.C
Emy DeMattia
Emy DiMattia
Joseph Nunes
Dora L. Iannuccillo
Nicholas Pirri
Vincent Campagna
Achille P. Brugers
George Bizet
Novello
Guiseppe Cameroni
T. Capocci
Jennie Balzano
Lillian Pasqua
Minnie Dunbar
Emily Monti
Anna Cavallaro
Cornelia Iannuccillo
Philomena Murgo
Etta Murgo
Doris Murgo
Mary Teixeira
Michael Proto
Val Allessandro
Ralph DeLeo
John Marshall
Orlando Bisbano
Two Christmas Parties Draw 650 Children in Bristol
More than 650 youngsters attended two holiday gatherings yesterday. Santa, aboard a Coast Guard boat, arrived at Church Street landing and distributed gifts at the Cup Defenders Association clubhouse and at the Kearney Post American Legion home on Franklin Street. James D. Rielly portrayed Santa at the Cup Defenders event, aided by the wives of members.
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Cup Defenders’ Association
Wood Street
American Legion
Kearney Post No
Franklin Street
Cup Defenders
Santa
Kearney Post
James D. Rielly
Bristol
Coast Guard
Church Street
Association
Bristol Firemen urged to attend Wednesday meeting
Brightman invites all active or former Bristol Fire Department members to join the Bristol Volunteer Firemen's Veteran Association gathering at Defiance Station Wednesday night at 7 30. President Raymond S Brightman said rolls are open to anyone who ever belonged as an active member. Charter members will receive membership cards at the event.
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Bristol Fire Department
Bristol Volunteer Firemen’s Veteran Association
Raymond S&s
Brightman
Defiance
Fire Department
Christmas in Rome Amid Mild December Traditions
In Rome the Christmas mood appears with shepherds from Abruzzi playing the zampogna and cornetta as crowds listen. Tree decorations reach American levels in the big cities, though many homes favor simple adornments with holly. Toy shops brim with bisque dolls priced beyond many parents, while stores overflow with gifts and holiday fare.
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Abruzzi
Rome
Italy
Urban Christmas Faith Persists Amid Modern City Life
Amid rapid urbanization many old folk customs fade yet Christmas remains a religious affair. Churches and children enact the nativity as clergy maintain ecclesiastical authority, keeping the season's sacred tone alive despite modern pressures.
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Moern
Italy
Twelfth Night Holiday and Its Gift Traditions
Irregular text notes a festive season linked to December celebrations. Mentions Italy and a figure delivering gifts to well behaved children while others receive less favorable treats. Describes a fantastical old woman character roaming during the feast with unclear details.
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Italy
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Margaret O’brien
Nora Connery
Irmgard Stauch
Dolores Fonsecaaltos
Evelyn Lemaire
Jean St. Angelo
Estelle Vona
Theresa Stoughton
Marklyn Trainor
Peggy Rebello
Joan Francis
Sara Tattriemen
Albert Pierce
Jack Sousa
Robert Jordan
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Norman Kerr
Herman Wilbur
Alda Almeida
Alice Almeida
Elizabeth Almeida
Mary Almeida
Betty Andrade
Mary Andrade
Madeline Botelho
Lydia Cabral
Raquel Cabral
Natalie Cardosa
Dorothy Cordeiro
Viola Cunard
Veronica Lima
Adelne Quintal
Philomena Vieira
Olga Botelho
Mary Goglia
Mary Maciel
Phoebe Meehan
Mary Sousa
Robert Arruda
Frank Duarte
Edward Machado
Christian Mello
Anthony J. Nunes
Anthony S. Nunes
John Sylvester
Edward Travers
Manuel Viera
Mr. Sylvester
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