North Providence and Colt Memorial clash in Bristol
North Providence meets Colt Memorial High in Bristol for a varsity boys basketball contest at Andrews Gym. It is Bristol’s last home game, with Colt aiming to negate a recent North Kings town win after a loss to Barrington. A Colt Jayvees vs North Providence JV game opens the program, led by Warren L. Huston who scored 22 in Bristol upset.
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North Providence
Colt- Mémorial High
Bristol
Andrews
Bristol Five
North Kingstown
Colt
Barrington High
Providence
Colt Jayvees
Warren L. Huston
Pawtucket
Huston
Italian Colony Hosts Second Annual Old Fashioned Party
The Italian Colony held the second annual Old Fashioned Party Saturday at the B T A Armory with old fashioned dancing and a bean pot breaking won by Miss Caroling Squatrito. The organizing committee included Anthony Rucci Pasqual Scattiro and several others.
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B. T. A. Armory
Caroling Squatrito
Anthony Rucci
Pasqual Scattiro
Anthony Guida
Mathew Murgo
Paul Armillotti
Lawrencé Piemontese
Domenic Troiano
Ralph Paradiso
Michael Calderiso
Joseph Paradiso
Michael Oliveira
Peter Azzarone
Louis i- Lella
Bristol Highway Department Expenditures for 1939 Report
Councilman Paul A. Herzig released a detailed Bristol highway department report showing 1939 street maintenance costs totaling 3794.72 with major items including 1168.80 for cold patch and 1389 for sand. The town oiling and sanding 42 roads cost 2999.58 along with SAR labor 975.14. Gasoline purchases were 967.10 for 8553 gallons with 883.46 from 7671 sold and 83.64 value of 882 gallons on hand.
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Bristol ‘Highway Department
Paul A. Herzig
Harker Avenue
King Philip Avenue
Collins Street
Coggeshall Avenue
Fox Hill Avenue
King Street
Goodings Lane
Lows Lane
Town Beach
Martin Hall
Woodbine Street
Simmons Street
Wheelen
Ave
Milford St
Malden Street
Rosita Street
DeWolf Avenue
Jewett Avenue
Broad Commons
Anthony Avenue
Chestnut Street
Beach Terrace Road
Bristol Highlands
Peck Avenue
Woodlawn Avenue
Garfield Avenue
East Street
Beach Road
Center Street
E Street
Goulart Avenue
Valley Street
Reservoir Avenue
Perry Plat
Thompson Avenue
Congregational Street
Pierce's Avenue
Bourne Street
Oliver Street
Noyes Avenue
Or Land Road
Cook Street
Dimond Avenue
Wood Street
Usher Avenue
Chilton Street
Reed Street
Gray Street
Lincoln Avenue
Mason Street
Founder's Week Observed By A&P Stores
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company will honor founder George Hartford during Founder's Week February 12 to 19. A&P officials cite Hartford's direct buy and mass distribution methods, noting the focus on tea and coffee to show how once luxuries became affordable through efficient distribution.
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Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
George Huntington Hartford
A&p
Mr. Hartford
Maine
Hartford
New York City
Vesey Street
New York
Thes
Students Mark Lincoln's Birthday
Pupils of Grade 6-4 Reynolds school observed Lincoln's birthday yesterday with a program directed by Ella M Waldr on Salute Our Celebration featuring recitations songs tableaux and a Living Literature dramatization of poetry. Cast includes Frank Derrica 5maren John Moren Elsie Motta Sally Mapes and many others with Taps by Joseph Ferreira of 6-1.
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Reynolds School
Lincoln
Ella M
Waldron
Frank Derrica 5Maren
Soa Sra Giane Free
Frank DeLuca
Arthur Sherman
Alice Estrella
Jacqueline D'Amico
Honest Abe
Albert
Rose Dias
God Bless America
America
David Marabassi
Marguerite Vermette
John Moren
Elsie Motta
Sally Mapes
Martha Miller
Joseph Sousa
Barbara Frietchie
Nancy Ferrara
Barbara Shulman
Joseph George
John Massano
Ralph Abenante
Clarence Willis
Winif
Coming Events Listings for February and March
A civic notice lists community suppers and dances. On Feb 15 a Turkey supper by Amicae Guild at the Baptist Church, Feb 22 Washington Ball by B T A at Church Street Armory, Feb 24 Bean Supper by Mt Hope Chapter 23 OES in Masonic Hall, and March 7 a Turkey Supper by Guileras House for the Netopian Society of the First Congregational Church.
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Amicae Guild
Baptist Church
Washington Ball
Church Street Armory
Mt. Hope
Masonic Hall
Guileras House
Netopian Society of the First Congregational Church
In Memoriam 1935 1940 Sarah E Bullock Tribute
In loving memory of my mother Sarah E Bullock a son recalls her sayings and deeds and laments she died without saying goodbye. Arthur signs the notice.
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Sarah E. Bullock
Son Arthur
Carr Manufacturing to Face U S Rubber in Looped Showdown
Carr Manufacturing leads Bristol Manufacturers League with five straight wins as it hosts U S Rubber in a pivotal first half finale at the Y gym. The U S Rubber squad sits second with four wins and one loss, and a Carr victory would earn a playoff for the half title.
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Carr Manufacturing
U. S
Carr
Collins and Aikman
Aratex
Carr Lads
Edwin McClure
Roderick
Duffy
Viera
Gomes
Cragan
Joseph A. Murgo
Desilets
Salzano
Butler
Murgo
Sousa
DelPiano
Abate
Dryer
King
Thompson
John “Foxy
Marshall
Gaglio
Church
VanVoast
Perry
Youth talk frames Bristol County PTA meeting agenda
Earl H Hobson of the Bristol YMCA addressed youth issues at the Bristol County Council PTA gathering at Warren High School focusing on unemployment health and education. Plans were made for a State meeting banquet April 23 24 and a public whist April 2 at Peck High School to fund the movie library. A nominating committee led by Mrs Francis Doyle was formed to present officers at the May Bristol meeting.
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Earl H Hobson
Bristol Y M C. A
Bristol County Councl
Warren High School
Hobson
Lucien Capone
Narragansett Hotel
Peck High School
Barrington
Bristol
Francis Doyle
Reeves Harper
Frank Childs
William Pinch
Earl Sturdevant
Capone
Pinch
Sturdevant
Fred Atkinson
Harry Town
Earl Hobson
Rotary Observance Week Marking 35th Anniversary Globally
Rotary International observes February 18 to 24 as Rotary Observance Week to rededicate service principles. The 210 000 member organization spans 65 countries with clubs worldwide. Local clubs will participate in broadcasts, events, and activities honoring founder Paul P Harris.
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Rotary International
Rotary Club
Rotary Clubs
Rotary
Paul P Harris
Chicago
United States
CBS
Civic Opera House
Rotary Club of
Columbus
Ohio
Mutual Broadcasting System
NBC
Japan
Rotary Movement
Boy Scouts
Future Farmers of America
Chamber of Commerce
Paul P .Harris
Sfort
Troop Six Holds Weekly Meeting at St Marys Church
Troop Six of St Marys Church held their weekly Boy Scout meeting Monday night. The three patrols, Wolf led by Ralph Cirillo, Flaming Arrow led by Edward Kavanaugh, and Flying Eagle led by Oswald Thomas, participated with boxing and refreshments followed by moving pictures. Parents night is planned for tonight with invitations extended. Jack Connery serves as Scribe.
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St Mary's Church
Wolf Patrol
Ralph Cirillo
Flaming Arrow Patrol
Edward Kavanaugh
Flying Eagle Patrol
Oswald Thomas
Two Features at Pastime Show Romance and Western Action
Allan Jones and Mary Martin star in THE GREAT VICTOR HERBERT a Paramount musical romance written by Victor Herbert. Gene Autry stars in BLUE MONTANA SKIES bringing western action with Smiley Burnette June Storey and the Colorado Hillbillies.
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Allan Jones
Mary Martin
America
Victor Herbert
Paramount
Walter Connally
Pine Tree Ridge
Gene
Gene Autry
Montana
Smiley Burnette
June Storey
Walter Shrum
Colorado
Quotations on Action and Virtue From Great Thinkers
A collection of aphorisms stressing deeds over birth, urging practical goodness and sustained effort. Notable lines from Lowell Garfield Roosevelt Eddy and others emphasize action, economy, and moral life.
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