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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1949
Page
2
An 18 day January drive kicks off January 14 to fund research and care for infantile paralysis. Polio often spares many from death but causes long hospitalizations and high bills, with half of infections recovering completely. Budgets and aid depend on public donations to the March of Dimes.
A brief local item notes Reistel and nearby areas mentioned in a column and references to activities and cooperation. The note requests courteous engagement and indicates interest from the community in the column’s content.
Numerous church and civic groups hold events this week across Providence and surrounding towns. Meetings include the Ivy Guild at St. Michael's Holmes House 7:30 pm, sewing and charity gatherings, and a 7 am Mass anniversary for Manuel Pacheco Araujo. A Theta Rho Club is formed in Adamsville, while Democrats discuss the past inaugural. Family milestones announced with a birth in Boston.
In a Thursday night game at Andrews Gym the Red Devils pressured the Y five and won 55 to 22. Sousa Vollaro and Del Piano led with 39 points among them as C and A teams beat every league opponent at least once, their only prior loss a protest ruled against them for using an uncontracted player.
The 3rd annual 1000 point contest begins next Saturday at the YMCA. Athletic Director Anthony E Agatiello announced the event runs for ten weeks with weekly awards of ten points to the outstanding contestant. Participants will compete in events including broad jump potato races and various jumping and running events.
Mrs Helen Brown was installed as president of the Gremian Daughters of Portugal on Friday at the Midway Steak and Lobster House. Installing officer was Mrs Joseph J Marshall. Also installed for 1949 were Ada Perrera vice president John An irade secretary Olive Sousa treasurer Alice Sousa and Julie Ferrara on the board. The group will meet next Friday at Mrs Marshall's home 239 Franklin Street at 8 30 PM.
Town Clerk Bristol issues canvass notice dated January 10 1949 detailing election procedures. The notice outlines voter eligibility locations and required identification for the upcoming local election.
The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel held its annual Communion breakfast after a Special Mass that drew about 200 members. C. Thomas Campagna was installed for a second term as president. Judge Louis Cappelli gave the principal address. 75 new members took the pledge, and a drive to recruit 100 more by Easter was announced by Father Donanzan and Campagna.
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