Local YMCA Basketball Tourney Crowns Ferris Dry Goods Winners
More than 350 attended a public inspection at the YMCA on Monday January 1 for a junior age basketball tournament. The final game saw Ferris Dry Goods beat Bristol Cleansers 24 to 23 with standout performances by Joseph Cavalario T Bettencourt P Price Gus Nerone M Vendituoli R Quartaro G Mello and RB Fratus. Frederick S Bartlett presented trophies and individual awards including Damiel Ramos Manuel Josephs and John Matheson for sportsmanship and scoring.
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Y.M.C
Toon
Ispalisie
Idgets
S. Silvia
Horties
Jamite M. Car- Carmone
L. Pires
Rabe
P. LeClair
K. Marshall
B. Borges
R. Borges
W. Lopes
R. Jo
E. Marshall
E Vendituoli
Ferris
Goods
Bristoles
Joseph Cavallaro
Capt
T. Bettencourt
P. Price
Gus Nerone
M. Vendituoli
R. Quartaro
G. Mello
RB. Fratus
Frederick S. Bartlett
YMCA
Ferris Dry Goods
Bristol Cleansers
Damiel Ramos
John Josephs
John Matheson
Daniel Ramos
Bob Cordeiro
Manuel Josephs
College All Stars Triumph In Mixed Gender Exhibition
The final game pitted college boys against a team of female players led by Miss Gladys Brightman. The college side, after an early 31 to 5 advantage, held on to win 44 to 34. High scorers included Aiola with 12 points and L Murge with 11.
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Gladys Brightman
College of Hard Knocks
L. Murge
A. Dennis
J. Bernardo
J. Bruno
D Iola
Tapazio
Utes
Ac Ale Oe
I. Potheto
Rio
Brusser
Aender
Aiola
Salvation Army Drive Spurs Bristol Folks to Help
Community response in Bristol supported Salvation Army Christmas drive led by Bandsman James Chapman. He reported War Cry distributions and unsealed envelopes to aid needy residents, with boxes collected after the campaign. Also noted are funeral rites for Clarence S. Trudell of Warren, who died after a heart attack at a rubber factory.
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Bristol
Salvation Army of Providence
James Chapman
Bandsman
Chapmat
Salvation Army
Chapman
Clarence S. Trudell
Charles M. Connery
Burton Street
St Mary’s Church
Warren
Joseph
Thaden
St Mary’s Cemetery
Nicolas Iacovelli
John Miller, Jr
Joseph Ayres
Manuel Furtado
Lenwood Babbitt
Rhode Island Health Inspectors Enforce Food Safety Measures
Health officials described refresher training for inspectors who then tested Rhode Island food factories and processes. Contaminated plants are warned, rechecked, and may be closed after repeated failures. federal authorities commend the department’s enforcement. Discussions covered Bristol harbor and local versus state roles in inspecting eating establishments.
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Maguire
Rhode Island
Health Department
Food and Drug Control
Bristol Harbor
State Health Department
Rhode Island Talks Foreign Policy Funding at Meeting
Major Makowsky led a discussion on Rhode Island’s foreign policy role noting the state’s annual federal tax bill of 236 million dollars with 76 percent spent on national commitments. He highlighted 186 million earmarked for public understanding of foreign relations and described a non political non profit local chapter aligned with the national group.
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Rhode Island
Makowsky
Bristol official laments long service as Hamill retires
A Bristol official notes that Hamill has refused re election and expresses regret among townspeople. The statement emphasizes Hamill's long period of service and commitment to the children of Bristol without fear or favor.
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Bristol
Hamill
Civic Service Recap and Local Committee Dates
Dr. Clark signals willingness to serve again as first councilman noting two years of service and learned experience. Republican nominations due by January 22 with party meeting set for January 9 at Hotel Belvedere to discuss by laws and elect a five man executive committee. The drum and bugle corps elected Joseph Sousa as president and appointed officers including Almeida and DeFelice, with plans for buglers and drummers instruction and a town wide waste paper collection on Sunday January 14.
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Clark
Frank J. Sylvia
Belvedere
Tostelers’ Association
Joseph Sousa
Sousa
Frank R. Fojo
Joseph Almeida
Jerry DeFelice
Kyer Perry
Manuel Correira
Norman Toste
Almeida
Frank Perry
American Legion
Drum
The Refined Engine Adds Quiet Power and Hydra-Matic Drive
The description touts a silent driving experience with a whisper-quiet engine and rapid power delivery. It highlights the Hydra-Matic Drive with a new reverse for easier shifting, aiding rocking in sand or snow and improving road steadiness and balance on turns.
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Buster Allessandro
George R. Fish J Foster Price
Frank J. Murphy
Frank J. Sousa
Mello
Rivers
Cardoza Bar
Manny’s
Ringside
Midway Steak & Lobster House
Paul’s Diner
Pozzi’s Pharmacy
Barr’s Hardware
Alger’s Variety
Reed’s Variety
Rego’s Spa
Makowsky’s Store
Jewish Community Center
Brownell’s Market
Skippy’s Bar
White Rail Riding Club
Nick’s
Colonial Hotel
James D. Reilly
PLS Fe
New Plymouth
ST. Angelo Motors
DeSoto
Plymouth
Barrington
Andrews
Guiteras
New Rockwell
Hope Street
Cadillac
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