Fall River Boxing Tourney For Infantile Paralysis Fund
Fall River sponsors an amateur boxing tournament as a main event for the Infantile Paralysis Fund drive on Monday Jan 30 at the Fall River Casino. The card includes seven weight classes with two bouts each and features noted local and regional champions. Tickets range 50 cents to 2.20 with sales at Drive Headquarters 188 South Main Street Fall River.
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Fall River
General Committee
Detroit
Tony Ferry
Tony Davis
Newport
Basher
Augie Almeida
Ibs
Frank Topazio
Pounder
Bristol
Ralph Stanzione
Tchburgh
Matickorothy Mott
Providence
Canton
Tau Raridolph
Saylesville
Korcover Porto
Fitchburg
Natick
Drive
South Main Street
Mdn
Scout and Sea Scout Activities and Week Plans
The Bugle and Drum Corps meet at Scout Hall at 7. Sea Scouts led by SS Admiral F Edwards plan a model ship project and advancement work after the drum rehearsal. Boy Scout Week set for Feb 5 to 12 with a mobilization and live expo on Feb 1. Additional meetings cover Troops 2,3,4,5, Cub Pack 140 and Awashonks Herd with various locations and times. Advisory Committee session at Warren Town Hall, Bristol County officials urge attendance.
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Bristol
Scout Hall
Sea Scouts
Admiral F Edwards
Awashanks Herd Pows
Portuguese Hall
Franklin Street
Scout Week
St Michael's Parish House
Green Bar
Awashonks Herd
Scout Honor Society
Bugle
Warren Town Hall
Amicee Guild Plans Annual Turkey Supper
The Amicee Guild of the First Baptist Church advances plans for a turkey supper to be held Thursday evening February 9 in the church vestry. Mrs Henry S Campbell is general chairman of the supper committee joined by Mrs Charles Liscomb Mrs Harry Bullock Mrs Llewellyn Conklin Mrs Fred Mott Mrs Albert Battcher and Miss E Doris.
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First Baptist Church
Henry S Campbell
Charles Liscomb
Harry Bullock
Llewellyn Conklin
Fred Mott
Albert Battcher
E. Doris
Hobby Display At Local Hall Draws Wide Interest
Last night at KecofsG Hall a Hobby Display showcased needlework knitting sewing embroidery tatting crocheting rug making quilts weaving and hand painted articles. Dolls Mexican pottery and tables mats drew attention while cakes and pies sold at auction fetched high prices. Committee chairwoman Mrs. Ethel Connery helped serve refreshments and plans for March banquet were discussed with many exhibitors named including Mrs. Lena McKenna Mrs. Anna Heinkle and Miss Geraldine Maina.
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Circle D. of
Ethel Connery
Lena McKenna
Anna Heinkle
Margaret Connery
Emma Young
Laury Martelly
Mary McHugh
U S Rubber Tops Waterbury In Overtime Thriller
U S Rubber of Bristol defeated Waterbury 31-30 in overtime at Bristol Gym. Leo Mansi sustained a knee injury and was taken to Providence hospital for X rays. Oliver Desilets suffered a minor eye cut but continued. Jimmy Salza led U S Rubber with the decisive late free throws after a 27-27 tie at regulation.
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Bristol
Connecticut
Scovell
Waterbury
Conn
Leo Mansi
Providence
Oliver Desilets
Nutmeg Staters
Homesters
U. S
Jimmy Salza
Carr Manufacturing Co
Bouchers
New Bedford
Washington Park
Cup Defenders Plan Educational Program at Wood Street HQ
The Cup Defenders Association will hold a Saturday night educational program at its Wood Street headquarters. Though the speaker is not yet announced, a statewide figure is likely. Orlando Brisbane leads the educational committee with Joseph Rich from the social committee coordinating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cup Defenders Association
Wood Street
Orlando Jrisbane
Joseph Rich
Bristol Mfg League Sees Three-Way Tie After Friday Games
In a three way tie Carr Manufacturing beat Bristol 38 to 19 and US Rubber beat Collins & Aikman 38 to 25 at the Y gym. Carr led 24 to 11 at halftime while US Rubber built a 21 to 7 lead by intermission. DelPiano topped Collins & Aikman with 7 points.
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Carr Manufacturing Co
Bristol Manufacturing Co
Collins & Aikman
Bristol Mfg. Co
Waterloo
Jiggs Butler
Carr
DelPiano
U. S
Carr Mfg. Co
The Fair in Pictures New York 1939 World’s Fair Preview
A preview of the New York World’s Fair opening April 30 1939 highlights the Court of Peace dedication with 1000 schoolchildren saluting a 90 by 230 foot American flag, a modern sculpture named Speed with a winged horse, tulip beds, and over one million bulbs imported from Holland to decorate the grounds.
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New York
Court of Peace
Holland
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Si Alte Wantary
Lillian Dunbar
Walter Kerr
Turomeon
Boy Scout
Herbert
St Mary's Dramatic Society
Guiteras Auditorium
Auspices Congregational Club
Guiteras House
Monda. Valentine Whist and Bridge Benefit of Hope Circle
D of I
St Mary's Auditorium
Amicae Guild
the First "Baptist Church
St. Mary's Church
Colt Memorial High School
Women's Club
Bristol Post Office
Suqnroe
Suerte
U. S. Rubber Tops
Bristol Mfg
U. S. Rubber Co
Collins & Aikman Co
Maxwell-Davis, Inc
E. A. Skinner
Mame Insurance Sams
Hope St
R. I
Ras
Jene
Bosworth Arum
Ingraham
Simmons
Graetz
Ferrara
Church
Johnston
Williams
R. Dimond
Nne Senenen
Meee Wee Nee Setenees Pees
PerronisRarsmey
Leone Nan Rpe
Aba
Imac
Freonec, Funeral Home
State Street
Henry R. Bullock
Warren, R. I
Ulysse Forget
M. D
Main ST
Warren
Robert J. McKay
GW. Simmons
William Street
Tel
Dorchester Mutual
Boston
L. Watson Co., Inc
Weybosset
R. L
G. M. Wilbur
Warrenrrem
Constitution St
Bris
E. W. Weaver & Son
High Street
Bristol District Nursing Association
Hope Street
Martha’ Graham
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