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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1949
Page
3
For the second time in as many days, a Bristol home was visited by authorities. Neighbors reported disturbances as police responded to the residence seeking information related to ongoing investigations. Officials declined to provide further details.
Thieves struck the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Caesar Brito at 1099 Hope Street on Wednesday evening, stealing a cameo ring while they were away. A second break on Tuesday at Charles Mello’s 346 Wood Street yielded $8 and a woman's lapel watch valued at $49. Entry was through a second floor window and both homes were ransacked.
The Town Council discussed forming a World War II Veterans Memorial Committee to study a civic building with an auditorium and report monthly. Seven provisions included veterans and taxpayers on the committee and a $2000 cap for preliminary architectural costs from the memorial fund. The council also reviewed party supervisor appointments for the March elections with a slate of Democrat and Republican nominees and poll officials across districts.
The Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Corps plan an imper ae meeting this Sunday at 11 oclock in Scout Hall with reports on offices and committees and plans for spring and summer. Manager George R. Fish asks all active Corps members to attend. Rehearsals are set for Tuesday and Thursday evenings next week. The annual re registration of the First Bristol Troop Cub Pack No 14 and S S S Admiral John R Edwards occurs Monday February 28 at 7 30 oclock in Scout Hall with Narragansett Council representatives present for the troop pack and ship committee inspections.
The Bristol Colts fall to the Warren Indians 52 to 46, surrendering first place in Class C. Abbruzzi and Jaworski led Warren while Margo and De Meo tried to rally Bristol as Jaworski and Servant left the game due to a referee call in the final period.
John A. Ruggieri 39 from Bayside Shores and Charles Birnes Jr. 27 of 89 Hope Street were in a minor crash about 1 o clock Wednesday evening near Defiance Fire Station. Both cars suffered light damage. drivers escaped injury. Patrolmen Carlone and Di Lauro investigated. Ruggieri’s northbound car skidded on slippery road as he turned onto Fales Road and struck the Burns car head on.
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