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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1947
Page
3
February 27 is Vallentine Whist at K of C Hall under Daughters of Isabella. March 16 17 18 events at St Marys Auditorium include Sunbonnet Girl by St Marys Pupils and April 18 Colt Auditorium hosts Bridge by St Marys Bridge Committee.
Mount Carmel Panthers remain unbeaten in the East Providence Senior CYO after a 44 to 36 win over St Francis at the Cora Avenue Gym. Ray Herald led St Francis with 14 points while Vinnie Grabert scored 15 for Mount Carmel as they closed the first half 9-0.
Political advertisement profiles Rear Admiral Gilbert C Hoover USN Retired as Republican candidate for First Councilman. Highlights his Navy leadership from Annapolis through World War One and later commands including USS Helena and Naval Ammunition Depot at Earle New Jersey. Emphasizes his discipline, camaraderie, and public service as basis for town administration.
U S Rubber five lost 44 35 to Ascoli s Esso Station Thursday night ending its playoff hopes. Topazio men claimed their eleventh win in twelve starts. In the other game Vikings edged BMC 41 39 to create a second place tie. Sam Del Piano led U S Rubber with 20 points while Charlie Tappero scored 15.
The Colt Memorial basketball team meets undefeated Barrington tonight at Andrews Gym at 8 15 with doors opening at 6 45. Bristol High School will not sell tickets. fans can listen via the loud speaker on Hope street.
Colt Mejhorial beat A. J. Deaf 57 to 35 at Deaf's gym Providence to extend its streak to a new fifth straight win. Dick Rene led scoring with 22 points, Doc Raiola added 14, and Savy Mancieri contributed 8 as Deaf surged after a slow start.
Troop Four board of review advanced Joseph Cabral Raymond Cabral John Brown Maeto Castigliego Carlo Rinaldi and John Benevides to second class with Herbert Eisenstadt and Marco Troiano assisting. Cub Pack No 14 plans Cub Family Night March 5 1947 at Reynolds school auditorium with craft work sketches and an Indian show. Sea Scout notes cite a benefit dance for Erie Society Drum and Bugle Corps at Oak Hill Tennis Club and a land cruise to the Coast Guard Academy in New London with ship reregistration slated February 26 at Scout Hall. Daniel Fonseca named yeoman and new recruits to be admitted at the next meeting. Drum Corps will meet Sunday at 11 am and rehearse Tuesday at 7 pm in Scout Hall.
The Bristol store at 80 Charles Street offers all livestock feeds and dog food in 5 and 25 pound packages. Telephone Bristol 1228 W. J. Reynolds is the proprietor. Orders are taken at Central Paint Store on Wood Street, Bristol, Tel Br 491-3.
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