Auto Thief Escapes as Local Newsmen AidRecovery
A stolen 1939 blue fridge panel truck, missing since Friday, was spotted on Woodlawn Avenue with its doors open. Police, aided by a Bristol Phoenix reporter and a couple in a nearby car, chased a resident thief who escaped into the woods, leaving the vehicle, as officers secured a partial description from two girls.
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Bristol Phoenix Aff
Woodlawn
DeWolf-Metam Avenue
Trea
Manuel Simon
1882Tacom Avenue
Phoenix
Woodlawn Avene Road
Jetacom Avenue
William Baker
Anthony Carlone
Louis
E. State Street
de Wolf Avenue
New Year’s Eve Crash Sends Two Men to Hospital
A Warren New Year’s Eve crash left two men injured and two cars wrecked. Frederick J. Sampson 26 swerved, struck a tree, and collided with a cruiser as police investigated. Joseph Truxeira 21 and Anthony Andrade 28 sustained serious cuts and possible shoulder injuries. Police treated the injured at the scene and awaited hospital release for further investigation.
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Frederick J Sampson
Market Street
Warren
Careen
Acom Avenue
Istol Narrows Road
Henry R. Sampson
Mr. Sampson
Olice
Truesdale Hospital
Joseph Jr
Metam Avenue
Anthony Andde
West Street
Idrade
Joseph
Sampson
Joseph Trixeira
Anthony Carlone
Frank Almeidaere
Andi
Ucon‘ke
Ovila J Lanoue
State Street
Metacom
Plymouth
August R. Alves Jr
Ryan Avenue
Samuel D .Clark
Charles Millard
Alves
Wiliam L. Serbst
First Xmas Tree Blaze In A Baker Street Home
A short circuit caused Bristols first Christmas tree blaze of the season at 20 Baker Street the home of Mr and Mrs M Alves late yesterday afternoon. Damage included a living room rug curtains a chair and wallpaper before firefighters extinguished the flames. Present were the Alves daughters Huda and Nora who were uninjured as the town’s volunteer fire crews responded.
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Bristol
M Alves
Baker Street
Alves
Huda
Nora
Cunningham Has Had Busy Career
Texas born Dartmouth bred and Boston trained journalist Bill Cunningham comes to Colt Memorial Hall next Monday under the Women’s Club for a talk. Proceeds aid the Women’s Club skating rink project. Cunningham’s career spans global reporting including Mussolini Hess Goering the Prince of Wales Al Capone and Dempsey Carpentier fights. He covered the Berlin entry of American troops in World War II and has broadcast from major cities worldwide. He attended Dartmouth 1919 1920 earning All American football honors and served 23 months in France in World War One. His wife Doris Estelle Wilde of Attleboro Mass married in 1921. They have two daughters and reside in Newtonville Mass. His hobbies include Dartmouth affairs and right-handed golf.
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Bill Cunningham
Women's Club
Colt Memorial Hall
Cunningham
Dempsey
Carpentier
Mussolini
Hess and Goering
Prince of Wales
al Capone
Berlin
Europe
Atlantic
Paris
London
Rome
United States
Dartmouth
France
Field Artillery
Doris Estelle Wilde
Attleboro
Mass
Newtonville
Dartmouth College
Ferrara Reports Crime and Accident Totals for 1948
Police Chief Anthony J. Ferrara announced that crime declined while accidents rose in 1948 with no auto fatalities listed. There were 63 arrests in 1948 versus 98 in 1947, 101 motor vehicle accidents totaling ten more than last year, and 39 uninjured in accidents. Leading arrest categories included speeding, driving without a license, assault, burglary, and drunkenness.
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Anthony J. Ferrara
Ferrara
Xmax Fund Committee Holds Financial Meeting
Bristol's Christmas Community Fund committee met in the Belvedere Hotel parlors for a financial session. Secretary Herbert Esenstadt said the fund had received $97 953 and was cleaning up a few bills, noting creditors have not yet submitted bills for payment.
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Bristol
Belvedere Hotel
Herbert Esenstadt
Democrats Nomination Committee Meets Amid Hunting Accident
A Bristol town Democratic committee meeting was interrupted when a shotgun exploded injuring a member. The injured chairwoman, named in reports, received treatment for a left hand wound. Democrats plan their primary in early February.
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Sevarusuerve
Bristol Democratic
Yestern
Court House
Anthony J.jday
Nunes
Baemah
Town Planning Board weighs Bristol master map plan
Planning Board with Julio Xavier discussed editing the master map for Bristol to guide future development. They will seek Xavier's advice on subdivision platting while carrying forward platted streets no longer present. Next meeting set for February 14 as parties debate town offices and primary endorsements.
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Julio Xavier
Sound
Chamier
Burnside Memorial
Bristol
Xavier
Paper Drive Sunday by Boy Scout Bugle Drum Corps
The Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps will hold a townwide paper collection on Sunday January 9 starting at 12 30 p m. Old newspapers magazines and rags will be gathered to support scout activities.
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Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps
Laboissoniere To Lead K of C Military Whist
Peter Laboissoniere of Providence a former district deputy will direct the Military Whist sponsored by Bristol Council No 379 Knights of Columbus. The event Thursday evening January 27 at the Post Home American Legion on Franklin Street benefits Bristol Council Fund. James M Flynn is program chairman assisted by Norman Vermette John L Burke and Frederick T Goff. Additional helpers include Leon Dobridnia Michael Flynn Bernard J McHugh William Marino Joseph A Payton Albert Brinzeo. Refreshments served.
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Peter Laboissoniere
Providence
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
American Legion
Franklin Street
James M Flynn
Norman J. Vermette
John L. Burke
Frederick T. Goff
Leon Dobridnia
Michael Flynn
Bernard J McHugh
William Marino
Joseph A. Payton
Albert Brinzeo
Frederick S. Bartlett Named New YMCA Head
Frederick S Bartlett is named by the YMCA nominating committee as the new head for the upcoming year. The slate includes Wesley A Armstrong as vice president and Arthur J Genthner as treasurer, with John G Stewart secretary. Directors for three years are J Foster F Price, John Borges, Wesley A Armstrong, Roswell S Bosworth, Arthur J Genthner, Salvador Nunes. one-year term Henry A Street to fill the vacancy.
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Town
Johan W Church
Wm. H. Angevine
Gilbert C. Hoover
iCapt
Paul A. Herzig
Frank J. Murphy
Paul. Millemaggi
John P.marshall
Mesa Republican
Ash
Murphy
Fire Third Cousrilman
Y. M. C. A Board of
Frederick S Bartlett
Wesley A. Armstrong
Arthur J Genthner
John G Stewart
J. Foster F. Price
John Borges
Wesley A Armstrong
Roswell S Bosworth
Salvador Nunes
Henry A. Street
Barrington Eagles Win Open House Tourney In Overtime
Over 700 fans filled the YMCA for the New Year’s Open House as the Barrington Junior Eagles defeated Annarummo’s 35-33 in sudden death after two overtime periods. Names like Robert Caizzi and Louis Piccerelli stood out with top scoring and honors across multiple all tournament teams.
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YMCA
Barrington Junior Eagles
Annarummo's
Cugarettes
Robert Caizzi
Tomboys
Annarummo
Dorothy Parsh I
Mary Igame
Player Sousa
Jean Palumbwag
Louis Piccerelli
William MacQuattrie
Eagles
Joseph Cavalho
All Tourney Team Names Listed
The list names William MacQuattrie and Robert Caizzi as part of the first all tournament team. The source highlights two players as featured performers.
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William MacQuattrie
Robert Caizzi
Unusual Accidents Highlight Safety Council Features
The National Safety Council compiled a 1948 list of unusual person accidents featuring figures like Paul Jones who slipped on ice in Winnetka. It details Ed Taylor trapped by a shovel, Andrew Anderson enveloped by bathtubs, Stuart Bowie dodging eggs and engines, and other odd incidents from the United States and Belgium.
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Winnietka
Illinois
National Safety Council
Ed Taylor
Andy Anderson
Andrew Anderson
Monterey
San Francisco
Anderson
Lany
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Texas
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Dorothy Malone
Penny Edwards
Technicolor
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Kane Richmond
Audrey Long
Conrad Nagel
Ralph Byrd
Winnehs
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Marjag Farley
Johnny Longden
Xmax Fund
Hunter
Wea Whine TV
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Pierci Eike
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Republican Town Committee
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Council
Samuel D. Clark
Frederick S. Bartlett
Inspector Bailey
Barrington Eagles
Robert Crizzi
George Amaral
Charlie Manzi
Louis Annarummo
George Mello
Louis Nastri
Donald Medici
Salvatore Annarummo
Joseph Tétra
Antonio Borges
Edward Calandra
Sunny Mansi
Anna Kebrek
Catherine Fusco
Jean Palumbo
Patricia Pagnano
Dorothy Parshley
Eleanor Lemaire
Mary Sousa
Lorraine Silvia
Dorothy Dardlay
Ruth Rensnon
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Tojathlin
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Theresa Cavallaro
Charles A. CurrAn
Saul Friedman
Attorneys AT Law
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Curran & Friedman
Hope Street
Rhode Island
Paul Jones
Mr Taylor
Matewan
W. Va
Mr. Taylor
Stuart ‘Bowie
Rochester
N. Y
James Drager
Beloit
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St. Louis
Mr. Quinland
Belgium
Mademoiselle Boussarois
Denis Plumb
Atherstone
England
Plumb
Edwin Steffe
Mr. Steffe
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