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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1956

Page

4

Y M C A Junior Varsity Seeks Fifth Victory

The Bristol Y M C A junior varsity aims for its fifth straight win in the Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island Two State Y M C A League tonight at the Bristol Y against Woonsocket. Victories came at the expense of Ys from Pawtucket 34 32 Taunton 54 47 Providence 49 34 and Newport 57 54.

Bristol *Y.M.C.A Massachusetts Rhode Island Y.M.C Pawtucket Taunton Providence Newport

Card of Thanks from the Santos Family

The family of the late Miss Irene Coelho Santos thanks relatives, friends, and neighbors for sympathy and kindness shown after her bereavement. Special appreciation to St. Elizabeth's Church clergy, the bearers, visitors, and those who attended the funeral.

St. Elizabeth's Church Irene Coelho Santos

Beach Terrace zoning clash over industrial area plan

Associations debate the risks of spot zoning as Bristol neighbors discuss Wardwell Lumber Company’s petition to rezone 7.48 acres south of Tupelo Road from residential to industrial. The firm promises no drive‑in theater to ease fears and protect the area’s name.

Beach Terrace Bristol George W Dahl Company Wardwell Lumber Company Tupelo Road Beach Terrace Group

Colt Five After Second Win At Wickford Tonight

Colt basketball seeks its second win as it travels to North Kingstown to face Frank Murgo's squad after edging Coventry 58 56 at Andrews Gym. The Bristolians led by Bettencourt and Moschetti and rallied late before Coventry shed a late surge.

Colt Wickford Frank Murgo North Kingstown Coventry Andrews Gym Warren Nick Tarbox Doug Smith Art McLaughlin Edgartown Mass St. Andrew’s North Vic Andrade Bristolians Tony Bettencourt Lou Moschetti Artie Pansa Coll Knotty Oakers Ronnie Townsend Moschetti Bettencourt Art Flori Boys Andrade Bett Urt Mosci Ray Cabral Knotty -Oakers Flori Townsend Dick Gaudette Ray Hampson Jack LaMontagne George Mans Townend

Obituary Manuel E Torres Man of 129 Stave Street dies in Central Falls

Manuel Everest Torres 53 husband of Merces Oliveira Torres of 129 Stave Street died Tuesday at Notre Dame Hospital Central Falls He was born November 10 1902 in St Michael Azores son of the late Francisco and Germing Torres He lived in this country since 1915 Survived by his wife one sister Mrs Mary Massa and one brother Frank Torres Funeral is set for tomorrow at 8 15 am from George C Lima Funeral Home 367 High Street with a solemn high Mass of requiem at St Elizabeth Church at 9

Manuel Everest Torres Merces Oliviera) Torres Stave Street Notre Dame Hospital Central Falls Torres St. Michael Azores Francisco Germing Amelia) Torres Mary Massa Frank Torres George C. Lima High Street St. Elizabeth’s Church

Women's Missionary Society Makes Surgical Dressings

The Women's Missionary Society of the First Congregational Church continues its project making surgical dressings. They meet Wednesday at 10 in Guiteras House. All church women are invited to join. Luncheon will be provided and coffee served at noon.

Women's Missionary Society of the First Congregational Church Guiteras House

Funeral for Francesco Santo in Providence

The funeral for Francesco Santo, 77, formerly of this town and living at 48 Bainbridge Avenue, Providence, was held from Sansone Funeral Home. High Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Bearers included local men and Providence residents. Burial followed at St. Marys Cemetery. Members of the Christopher Columbus Lodge and Sons of Italy served as honorary escorts. He died Monday at Providence Hospital after a long illness.

Francesco Santo Bainbridge Avenue Providence Wood Street Rey eoepa-Bernardi Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Savatore Massano Alphonse DeFelice Ralph DeFelice Joseph Silvia Robert G. Aubuchon Albert Baldino St. Mary’s Cemetery Father Bernardi Christopher Columbus Lodge The Sons of Italy Mr. Santo

U R I Candidates Face College Board Exams

University of Rhode Island admissions chief James Eastwood announces that all candidates must take College Entrance Examination Board tests. The March 17 exam date is favored for prep time, with January and March sittings possible. Engineering applicants should take advanced math. English and nursing applicants have specific test requirements and registration must be done at least three weeks prior.

University of Rhode Island Wlre College Entrance Examination Board James W. Eastwood Eastwood CEEB Box Princeton School of Nursing National League For Nursing University Admissions Office

Peter Pan Prompts Ice Capades Feature Debut

The 1956 Ice Capades opens January 12 at the R. I. Auditorium with the iced adaptation of Peter Pan drawing national attention. Donna Atwood, star of Ice Capades, flies through the air on an exceptionally intricate rigging setup.

R. I. Auditorium Donna Atwood

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