Bristol Youth Rescues Dog From Icy River
Alphonse Mancini a fourteen year old Boy Scout from Hudson Massachusetts braved thin ice to reach a dog struggling in the Asabet River near a dam. He crawled onto fragile ice and fell in but swam to the dog then dried off before rejoining the Scout meeting. Mancini’s act earns him praise and consideration for life saving and animal rescue awards.
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Bristol ‘Poy
Hudson
Mass
Boy Scout
Animal.Rescue League
Massachusetts
Alphonse Mancini
Adamo Mancini
Erasmo, Mancini
Bristol
Asabet
Mancini
Sahara
Knowhn
William E. O'Donnell
Mang Cini
Boy Scout Liféssaving
Animal Res- Metres T kBate
Hope Circle Whist Night At Colt Auditorium
Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella conducts whist in Colt auditorium Thursday with over 40 tables expected. Prizes for winners. Marie Vermette chairs the committee with help from Sadie Sweeney Margaret Connery Eva Burke Emma Young Mary Benson Mary Callan Alice Treanor Rose Breen Mildred Beaturegard Regina Morris Mary Condon Elizabeth Dwyer Helen Byrnes Elizabeth White Mays McDonough Edna Dubuc Frances Horton Winifred Walsh Ethel Connery Eileen Moore Veronica Vermette Mabel Gladue Ethel D Alessio Elizabeth Goulart Margaret Dwyer Lena Ingram Blanche D Angelo Grace Cleaver Nellie Connery Nora Dwyer Alice L Sylivia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Colt Auditorium
Marie Vermette
Sadie Sweeney
Margaret Connery
Eva Burke
Emma Young
Mary T. Benson
Mary A. Callan
Alice Treanor
Rose Breen
Mildred Beaturegard
Regina Morris
Mary J. Condon
Elizabeth Dwyer
Helen Byrnes
Elizabeth White
Mays McDonough
Edna Dubuc
Frances Horton
Winifred C. Walsh
Ethel Connery
Eileen D. Moore
Veronica Vermette
Mabel Gladue
Ethel D’alessio
Elizabeth Goular
Pre-Lenten Dinner Dance Tickets Reported Selling Fast
James J. Velleca, chairman, announced tickets are selling fast for the pre-Lenten dinner dance by Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church associated societies on February 26 at the Ristol Casino. A spaghetti supper prepared by members will be the feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Velleca
Associated Societies
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Ristol Casino
Patrolman Cashin Solves Bristol Yacht Club Break
Patrolman William T Cashin recovered stolen items after arresting three youths aged 12 to 15 at the Bristol Yacht Club. The loot included playing cards, trays, keyholders, shotgun shells, trinkets, wrenches, knives, washers and threads. the boys were released to parents and will appear before Judge Lindemuth in Juvenile Court next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Yacht Club
William T Cashin
Benjamin F. Lindemuth
Cashin
Mothers Night Observed by Evergreen Girl Scouts
Mothers Night was observed Friday evening at Reyonds School by Evergreen Troop No 3 of the Girl Scouts. The program featured two one act plays and a sketch Spirit of the Girl Scout Laws. Miss Catherine Hammett State Director gave an illustrated lecture on Camp Hoffman. Mrs Norton Minderstein presented a prize to Evelyn Brito for selling most cookies. Refreshments were supervised by Mrs Earl Hobson. Sixty people attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reyonds School
Evergreen Troop
Girl Scouts
Catherine Hammett
Hoffman
Norton Minderstein
Evelyn Brito
Earl Hobson
Washington Ball Friday Evening Outstanding Social Event
The 87th annual Washington Ball by the Bristol Train of Artillery will be held next Friday evening at the State Armory Church Street. Governor Theodore Francis Green and staff lead a distinguished guest list with national color decorations planned. Reservations for booths are rapidly filling as George R. Fish coordinates decorations and Harold start provides music at 9 o'clock. The event promises a premier social setting with a strong committee lineup including Lieut. James J. Velleca as chairman and Ex-Officio Col. A. M. Merriman among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Train of Artillery
State Armory
Church Street
Theodore Francis Green
George R. Fish
Harold Start
An Old Fashioned Garden church school musical play
A two act musical fantasy titled An Old Fashioned Garden will be staged Thursday evening at DeWolf Memorial Chapel under Church School auspices. Directed by Rev Herbert D Graetz and Mrs Arthur Scott with a large cast including Roswell Bosworth Audrey Munro and Norman Eddy, the production features a Colonial Garden setting in Act I and a broadcasting studio in Act II with choral and instrumental numbers.
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DeWolf
Church School
Herbert D. Graetz
Arthur Scott
Ily Lee
Audreys
Munro
Rupert Galbinen
oeRoswel Bosworth
Ben
Penen EU Albert Gale Barra Raei AE AO Shaded Reuben
Dudley Holden
Dudley’ Holden
Louis Durgin
C C. S
Norman Eddy Benard
Mary Lou McAskill
Nancy Bosworth
Frank Dimond
Marion Munro
Eleanor Munro
Jacqueline Pettine
Mary Wilson
Eunice Marshman
Robert McGann
Audrey Munro
Roswell Bosworth
Addison Hill
Wayne Smith
Wendell Marshman
George Wilson
Eric Bease
Alec Murray
Elizabeth Matheson
Marguerite Mathewson
Jessie Sanford
Cecile Petrie
Ethelyn Prey
Dorothy Petrie
Rachel Guthrie
Lenora da Rocha
Barbara Huestis
Bristol Era Worker Victim of Exposure
Dennis Amaral a 60 year old Bristol era worker lies in serious condition at St. Joseph's Hospital Providence from exposure suffered while lying several hours yesterday in his unheated tenement at 281 Thames Street. He suffered probable cerebral hemorrhage per Dr C Paul Bruno. Found by Mrs Filomena Roderick, she alerted police and doctor. Amaral had risen earlier to go to work but collapsed while dressing. He has lived alone since his wife was moved to her sister's home due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Amaral
St. Joseph's Hospital
Providence
Thames St
C. Paul Bruno
Amaral
Drunken driving fine for Harrie L. Fales in East Providence
Harrie L. Fales an East Providence accountant pleaded guilty to drunken driving and was fined 113.15 after a January 5 arrest when his car collided with Frank L. Close’s vehicle at Hope and Washington streets. Four civil cases were disposed of by Judge Benjamin F Lindemuth and others were continued for a week with a bill of particulars ordered in Sousa v Trenstrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrie L. Fales
Elinor Street
East Prdidence
Fifth District
Frank L. Close
Lakewood
Hope
Washington Streets
Benjamin—F Lindemuth
Insurgent Democrats Outline Platform For Bristol Run
Insurgent candidates in Bristol declare independent stance against agreed party tickets. They urge voter choice, push for a planning board, and call for auditable use of racing and beverage funds to reduce unpaid taxes and improve town governance. Names listed include Raymond S. Brightman, John T. Ashton, Raymond J. Cavalero, and Antonio S. de Pontes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Kotine
Ahien Brmnesesaameiord
Saicanietis
Er Pee
Democratic forces map out plans for party caucus
Democratic leaders met at the Hotel Belvedere to chart strategy for the Saturday caucus at Artillery Hall ahead of the March 13 biennial election. Councilman John Romano led the regular slate while insurgents drew up counter support led by Raymond Brightman and ERA workers urged votes for regular candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvedere
Artillery Hall
Democratic Town Committee
Robert J. Anderson
John Romano
Daniel E. Dwyer
Raymond S. Brightman
Defiance Engine & Hosé Company
First
ERA
Joseph J. Dennis
John J. DesLauriers
Albert Quito
Two Playlets Presented By Guiteras School Pupils
Ninth grade pupils presented two one act playlets The Patrol That Found Itself and Oh Mrs Townsend at the weekly Guiteras Memorial Junior High School entertainment Friday Miss Jessie Molasky supervised the program which included group singing and school orchestra selections Pupils in the cast included Bernard Grabert Bartholomew Pagnano Harold Congdon Charles Young Henry Brelsford Robert Dion Joseph Aguiar Amos Dupont William McMillan Dorothy Bruno Noela Charette Martha Chi Mezzo Catherine Candelmo Emma Bonvincia Mary Almeida Antoinette Garista William Owen and Louis Romano plus others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Grabert
Bartholomew Pagnano
Harold Congdon
Charles Young
Henry Brelsford
Robert Dion
Joseph Aguiar
Amos Dupont
William McMillan
Dorothy Bruno
Noela Charette
Martha Chi- Mezza
Catherine Candelmo
Emma Bonvincia
Mary Almeida
Antoinette Garista
William Owen
Louis Romano
Howard Byone
Teris Shushman
Joseph Pine
William Ker
Date for Bristol artillery band concert to be announced
The date for the Bristol Train of Artillery Band concert is not yet determined but a definite announcement is expected soon. Preparations for the musical comedy Forty Five Minutes From Broadway are under way and will be the fourth feature on the Entertainment Association program directed by Mrs. M Theresa Donovan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Train of Artillery
Broadway
Th Entertainment Association
M. Theresa Donovan
Honored on Birthday by 62 Family Guests
Jesse P. Travers of Collins and Aikman Mills enjoyed a surprise 62nd birthday when 49 sons daughters and grandchildren gathered for a special dinner planned with help from his wife Ma. Relatives and friends visited and offered felicitations as gifts poured in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse P. Travers
Collins & Aikman Mills
Mr. Travers
Boy Scouts Thank Town for Cooperation in Jubilee Observance
Bristol Troops of the Boy Scouts of America express sincere thanks to townspeople for hearty cooperation during the Silver Jubilee Week February 7 to 14. Troop 2 meets at 7:30 p.m. Scout Hall under Scoutmaster Bruno Vollaro. Troop 5 plans re-registration March 5. Bugle and Drum Corps resume after vacation as they train for Narragansett Council Jamboree in Providence in April. Awashonki Herd awards given for window display grades. Court of Honor and Board of Awards set for February 26 at Scout Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
Bruno Vollaro
Pinetree Patrol
Tevis Shusman
Beaver Patrol
Edward Trainor
Tiger Patrol
Maynard Shusman
Court of Honor and_Board of Awards
George, R. Fish
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Animal Rescue League
Claude Rains
Man
Joan Bennett
Claudette Colbert
Fred Macmurray
Ray Milland
G. Aubrey Smith
Epwaerd
Craven
Robert Young
Stuart Erwin
Leo Carrillo
BETTY _FURNESS
Ted Healy
Preston Foster
Ernie Dagen
R Maugham
Starri Réanedon Mutchinso
George B Brest
Pertiler
Talbot
Ann Dvorak
Fox
Eorel
Washington Ball
Edward Bullock
Henry S. Hambrick
Freeman Canning
Albert Hartley
Andrew Aronne
Joseph Pacheco
Bertram Bullock
Roswell S. Bosworth
Ian Walker
A. M. Merriman
E. S. Godfrey
H. D. Graetz
Vwwops Land
Alfred Merriman
Edwin S. Godfrey
Henry A. Hambrick
Arthur W. Barrett
Ian M. Walker
Canning
Pachecg
Arrone
White
John daPonte
Manuel Goulart
Robert F. Munro
Enoch Marsden
Vincent Pettine
Herbert Newman
Samuel Steen
R. F. Munro
Ellison Macdonald
William Remieres
Marilyn
Sally Church
Ruth Sanford
Audréy Munro
Robert FE. Munro
Cora Shaw Anderson
Mary Matheson
Guiteras School
BOY Scouts
B.I. A
Washington Base
James J
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Col
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