Portu guese Independent Club installs 1948 officers
Manuel Fernandes is named president with Manuel J. Cordeiro as vice president Edward Alves secretary Manuel J. Silvia Jr treasurer and others in the 1948 slate. An installing suite including Anthony H Alfred Manue Silvia Louis Barboza and Antone Silvia assisted. A banquet followed with speakers Rev Luiz A Pacheco Daniel M Vargas Sr and Manuel Fernandes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manes Fernandes
Gny Bandeld
Wood Street
Manuel Fernandes
Manuel J. Cordeiro
Edward Alves
Manuel J. Silvia, Jr
Fred Frank
Joseph Oliveira
Anthony Rodrigues
Mariano Dos Santos
Eugene Costa
Joseph Castro
John F. Castro
Antone Tavares
Jose Carreiro
Anthony H. Alfred
Manuel Silvia
Louis Barboza
Antone Silvia
Luiz A. Pacheco
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Daniel M Vargas
New Bedford
Ascoli Team Elects Officers and Plans Road Trip
Vin Santo was elected president of the Ascoli Esso Basketball team at a Wednesday meeting at Ascoli station. Officers include Coach Mike Topazio General Manager Thomas Balzano and J L Campanella as Securer. Sunday the team travels to Webster Massachusetts to face St Joseph Five. they have gone two wins and one loss in three away games, with a March rematch planned against the Polish Falcons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vin Santo
Ascoli Esso
Ascoli
Mike Topazio
Thomas Balzano
Isecurer
J. L. Campanella
Webster
Mass
St. Joseph
Polish Falcons
Salem
McGovern targets lax enforcement over Bradford Street bar
James H. McGovern accuses local and state authorities of lax action over a Bradford Street bar he rents. He ordered the operator to vacate by February end and seeks a Class C license under Nicholas Castighego as council weighs action in March. The police chief details removal of an immoral film and a one arm bandit from the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. McGovern
Mt Hope Avenue
Bradford Street
McGovern
Council
Gilbert C Hoover
J Ferrara
Serbst
F J Murphy
Alcohol Control Board
Murphy
Hoover
Farm property values rise. Bristol County headline
Farm property in Bristol County is valued at more than 2 875 000 with rural homes statewide in best condition in history according to a new Tile Council of America report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol County
Tile Council of America
Miracle Play by St Michael’s Church Young People
The Miracle Play depicting the birth of Jesus was staged by the Young People of St Michael’s Church on Sunday to a large audience. Directed by William Meiggs and Eliza beth Perry, the six scene production dates to 1916 and features a full cast including Davie Booth Jack Fetherston Ernest Meiggs Elizabeth Perry and Eleanor Perry among others with Evelyn Carter guiding costumes and James Meiggs handling lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Jesus Christ
St. Michael's Church
Mary R Drury
William Meiggs
Elizabeth Perry
Davie Booth
Jack Fetherston
Gaspard
Bradford Booth
Balthazar
Ernest Meiggs
Melchior
Barbara Newman
Elizabeth
Buell
Buckingham
Herald Angel
Elizabeth Perry Gabriel
Harry J Hadfield
Raymond Brightman
William Seamans
Paul Price
Jack Mathewson
Nicholas Tingley
John Price
Joseph
Eleanor Perry
Mary
Dorothy Parshley
Ellen Methcalf
Emily H Perry
Angels
Matthew C .Perry
Gordon Phipps
Local events and rural home modernization notes
Upcoming community events list for January and February including minstrel, bridge and fashion show, annual banquet, and Mardi Gras ball under local society sponsorship. A rural housing report cites Rhode Island and Northeastern states with over 90 percent of farm dwellings in good condition or needing minor repairs, noting increases in electric lights running water private baths and overall modernization since 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Bureau of the Census
Colts Defeat North Kingstown to Run Fourth Straight
The Colt five beat North Kingstown 68-54 Tuesday in Andrews Gym to extend their Class C winning streak to four. High scorers were Lou Margo 19 Dick Rene 16 and Anton DeMeo 15. North Kingstown Jayvees fell 25-15. Lockwood visits Andrews Gym tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt Five
North Kingstown
Andrews Gym
Lou Margo
Dick Rene
Bristol Chapter D A R Plans January Meeting at Chapter House
The Bristol Chapter D A R holds its regular monthly meeting at 58 Franklin Street on Monday January 12 at 2 30 pm with a 2 pm board session. A silver collection for Ellis Island will be featured and speaker Mrs Bernard McHugh, an Americanization teacher, will address attendees. Hostesses include Mrs Charles O Thompson Mrs Robert Munro Mrs Bertha B Blake Mrs Hattie K Howe and Mrs Howard R Newman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
D.A.R
Franklin Street
Ellis Island
Bernard McHugh
Charles O . Thompson
Robert Munro
Bertha B Blake
Hattie K. Howe
Howard R Newman
Cup Defenders Install Officers for 1948
Fred Patella was installed as president of the Cup Defenders Association last Sunday at a well attended meeting in their club rooms on Wood Street. Other officers installed include Anthony Cupolo as vice president Michael Proto as treasurer John Sicignano as financial secretary Thomas Malorano as corresponding secretary Vincent Pasqua as sergeant at arms Anthony DuPont Frank Arruda Alphonse Rebello Louis Alfano Ralph Quito and Felix Pasquarelli as board of directors with Matthew Capone assisted by Ray Bisbane installing them into office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Patella
Cup Defenders, Association
Wood Street
Anthony Cupolo
Michael Proto
John Sicignano
Thomas Malorano
Vincent Pasqua
Anthony DuPont
Frank Arruda
Alphonse Rebello
Louis Alfano
Ralph Quito
Felix Pasquar
Elli
Charley Christando
Frank Langello
Andrew del Toro
House Numbers To Be Studied By Board
Town council votes to refer house numbering issue to the Planning Board for study. An anonymous complaint cites mismatched numbers on Baker Street and Walter Street as examples. Councilman Murphy calls for a townwide review of the numbering system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker Street
Perry Plat
Planning Board
Poer
Walter Stree
Nns Iacred
Murphy
Historical Drugstore Prices List Fragment
A damaged OCR excerpt lists assorted 20th century drugstore items with prices. Items include toothpaste, tonics, cod liver oil, kidney pills, shave cream, and germicides, with prices ranging from a few cents to about a dollar. The text is fragmentary and includes several brand names and amounts.
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Teet Topazio
Vin Grabert
Bert Velleca
Pat Codola
Hooky Camera
Jim Duffy
Bob Brownell
Hec Massa
Tony Sousa
GEO. F. Mulholland CO
Broad St
Gaspee
Providence
Sat
Ray-Dar Sports
Martin
Ray-Car Sports
Hope St
Bristol R. I
Administratix Sale
Annie J. Ogier
Thames Street
R. I
Emilio D Iannuccillo
Jas. H. McGovern
Evelyn Carter
Samuel JD Clark
John G Stewart
Walter H Angell
James Meiggs
Holy Name Society
Guiteras Auditorium
Bristol Teachers’ Association
St Mary’s Holy Name Society
St . Mary’s Church
St Mary's
CYO Center
F B Ortman
Ortman
Tile Council
Kingstown
Colt Memorial
Hoyle and Haughes
Rotary League
GFP
Gta
Margo If
Senior
Lf Wi
Fojo Lf
Barske If
DeMeorf
Steere Rf
Avania
Go Getters
Beau Ties
Dynamos
Apples
MacIntosh
Hall
Witherell
Sylvia
Nunes
Hopkins
Pine
Perrom
Williams
Capone
Beau-Ties
Wilbur
Cole
Bosworth
Fitzgerald Tasomeo
Dummy
Dimond
Andrade
Erin
UNION
Makowsky’s
Cup
Matthew Capone
Ray Bisbane
Consult
Bristol Phoenix Publishing Co
Bradford ST
TEL
Mfg. Co
Cutler ST
Warren, R.I
Dean's Kidney
Vick
Warner
Mead
Hubbard
Horlick
Johnson
Waterbury’s
Colgate
Fletcher
Vick’s
Casafra
Pablum
Alka-Seltzer
Kolynoe
Toia
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