Bristol Children’s Home Treasures Christmas Cheer
Lillian F. Coe, Bristol Children’s Home matron, praises a joyous holiday season. Read of parties by the Singletons Club and the Forty and Eight, the stories of Santa, carols by 4-H and Cub Pack 5, and visits to Blue Hall Reservation as residents share in gifts and gratitude.
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Bristol
Lillian F. Coe
Bristol Children’s Home
Miss Coe
Singleton’s
Anne Hoover
Gilbert C Hoover
Katherine Clark
Samuel D Clark
Four Winds
Hoover
Metacom Avenue
Miss Dee
Forty and Eight
Paul Hopkins
Santa Claus
Paul
Santa
Peewee
Cee
the Baptist Church
Ethel Copeland
Pilgrim Fellowship
Cooley
Warren
Farher
Rachel Farley
Hattie Liscomb
Sadie Allen
Dimondi Coggeshall
Braintree
Blue Hall
Cub Pack 5
Gurls
Mr Cooley
Holiday Basketball Tournament Planned at Bristol YMCA
Agatiello and Miss Gladys Brightman announce the Holiday Basketball Tournament at the Bristol YMCA gym on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Men’s and women’s divisions award three trophies for top teams and outstanding players plus 60 medals and charms in each division. Awards presented by Dr Samuel D Clark and Mrs Fred Bartlett.
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Agatiello
Gladys Brightman
Bristol
Street Names Change January For 16 Local Streets
Postmaster Daniel W. Coggeshall warns of likely mail mix ups as 16 street names change on January 1. Residents on affected streets should notify senders of new addresses and supply mail with updated street names. A community effort is needed to prevent initial confusion.
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Daniel W. Coggeshall
Coggeshall
National Guard Week Postponed to February
The four day National Guard Week event by Battery C 243rd AA Artillery led by Capt. Raymond J Makowsky is postponed until the first week in February due to the late arrival of an additional gun. The program included a film, open houses, anti aircraft demonstrations, medal distribution to WWII veterans, and plans for the Normandy invasion. Postal routing changes will stamp mail with new addresses for old street names, affecting 16 streets and requiring updates from residents and town offices.
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National Guard
243Rd
R.M.G
Raymond J Makowsky
New Britain
Santa
Anthony J. Ferrara
Damaged Pumper Returns to Service for Defiance Hose Co
The Defiance Hose Co. pumper damaged on November 24 has been repaired by Maxim Motor Company in Middleboro Massachusetts. Fire Chief Fred Guevremont says the truck looks as good as new and will return to service today.
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Defiance lHose Co
Maxim Motor Company
Middleboro
Mass
Fred Guevremont
Highlights Of Bristol Townie Football Season Reviewed
Andy Bozzario recalls the 1947 Bristol Townie season with highs and lows. Key figures include Ralph McCaw as Best All Around Player and Anthony Saccoccia as sentimental hero despite a broken collarbone. The piece notes a pivotal 151 yard play-off penalty, Lou Ciruillo’s clutch catch, and the Townies’ dramatic late-season comeback to become Colonial League champions.
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Andy Bozzario
Ralph McCaw
Anthony Saccoccgia
City Hall Fame
Club 400
City Hall
Lou Ciruillo
T. D
Harold Manchester
Crescent
Bristol
Mites
Bears
Giants
Packers
Bristol Town
Marty Biancuzzo
Artie Pansa
Bristol City Hall
Husky Cavallaro
Townie
Ray Ashcroft
Manton Mohawks
Bristolians
Townes
Bradley A. A
Donald LeClair
Triggs Field
East Providence
Tree Replacement Discussed At Rotary
Rotary Club debated replacing trees with a definite yearly target to preserve the town’s noted greenery. President Frank Sylvia read Bristol England club greetings praising goodwill during wartime and partnership in peace. Vernon A Gray outlined a minstrel show set for February 9 and 10.
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Rotary Club
John F Shaw
Frank Sylvia
Bristol
England
United States
Vernon A Gray
White Christmas Sparkles as Snow Forecast Adds More Inches
Local reports describe a bright moonlit Christmas Eve with six inches of snow already fallen and four to five more inches predicted. Post Office staff handled a record mail volume, with 283540 pieces cancelled for December 1 to 24, while police noted a safe, quiet holiday period despite the severe weather.
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Daniel W Coggeshall
Holiday Party for U S Rubber Employees Assn
The Holiday Party for the Employees Association of the United States Rubber Company will be held tomorrow in the Armory on Church Street. A program of professional entertainment, dancing to a well known orchestra, and refreshments will be provided. Door prizes include radios and home appliances. the snack bar will be open all evening. Norman Servant chairs the arrangements committee with Manuel Ferreira, Joseph O Gara, James Salza ino, Henry Miranda, Thomas Finn, John M de Lima, Catherine Newma, Ruth Speakman and Vincent Iacovelli.
Christmas Seal Campaign Closes Dec 31
Mrs. Nathaniel G. Herreshoff, chairwoman, reports Bristol District Nursing Association has raised 1325 from Christmas Seals sales as the drive ends December 31. Last year the total was 1700, and contributors are urged to donate before the deadline to surpass the prior year's amount.
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Nathaniel G. Herreshoff
Bristol District Nursing Association
Faulty Tree Wiring Triggers House Fire
A fire in Manuel Carvalho’s home at 177 Bay View Avenue started by a short circuit in Christmas tree lights burned window curtains and scorched wood work and walls. The blaze was fought to a standstill before the town fire gangs arrived, Wednesday around 6 30 p m.
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Manuel Carvalho
Bay View Avenue
Stephens College awards Best Private Citizen honor
Stephens College in Columbia Missouri presents a Best Private Citizen award through its Secret Ideals Committee. The group names outstanding students from among nominees, honoring those who best embody the Ten Ideals and promote character education as highlighted in the Stephens College News Reporter.
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Stephens College
Columbia
Lot Stephens
Secret Ideals Committee
Stephens College News
Ten Ideals on Stephens College Campus
The article presents ten ideals developed by Stephens College students and faculty as educational aims. It highlights COURTESY as gracious refinement and friendliness toward others, and FORCEFULNESS as proven ability to influence and lead for campus improvement.
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Thestudent Civic Association
Stephens
Stephens College
Roy Ivan Johnson
Harper & Brothers
New York
Radiant Health Emphasized Over Sports Skill
An editorial stresses that thriving physical and mental health matters more than athletic prowess, highlighting genuine interest in sports as a sign of well being rather than competitive success.
Honest Character Traits Emphasized in Local Tribute
A brief feature highlights integrity and courage in convictions, praising sincerity, willingness to acknowledge help, and intolerance of dishonesty as guiding values for the community.
Self Discipline and Absolute Dependability Defined
A concise definition describes self discipline as inner power enabling proper actions, prudent use of time and money, and sound choices amid conflicting interests. It emphasizes personal control, reliability, and steadfast decision making.
Love of Scholarship and the Spirit of Inquiry
A concise tribute to lifelong learning emphasizing sincere appreciation for knowledge, disciplined study, precise detail, and a curious mindset that fosters voluntary inquiry and self driven education.
Appreciation of the Beautiful Definition
A study of an ability to see beauty in ordinary surroundings and in the arts. It explores how this perception can inspire love for art, music, and literature in others.
Cheerful dut and cordial friend lin ege of spirit
A fragmented item extols cheerful outlook and steadfast friendship, urging consistent positivity and supportive companionship as a lifestyle. The piece preserves a hopeful voice and repeated emphasis on harmony and good will.
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Dutook
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the Chimp
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