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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1950

Page

3

Scout Hall Food Sale Funds Bugle Drum Corps

January 28 event runs at 2 p.m. under Boy Scout Corp Auxiliary to aid the unit's Bugle and Drum Corps uniform fund. January 29 features New England Smoke-Eater Sympathy Band and Bristol County Amateur Revue at St Mary's Auditorium. February 14 hosts a Turkey Supper by the Women's Guild of First Congregational Church in De Wolf Memorial Chapel.

Boy Scout Corp Auxiliary Bugle Drum Corps Scout Hall New England Bristol County St Mary’s Auditorium Women’s Guild of the First Congregational Church de Wolf

United Brothers Lodge Meet Tonite in East Providence

United Brothers Lodge No. 13 L O C F meets 7:30 PM at Odd Fellows Hall then travels to East Providence to visit Reliance Lodge No. 34 and join Wildey Day celebration. Brown University athletic staff member will speak on a Brown football game highlights. Transportation provided.

United Brothers Lodge C.F Odd Fellows’ Hall East Providence Reliance Lodge Brown University Brown

Guileras Junior High Discusses TV Effects on Reading Habits

An unrehearsed student discussion between 8-1 and IL-2 classes at Guileras Junior High School Friday explored how television may influence youths future reading habits.

Guileras

Phoenix Editor Named New England Press Association Director

Roswell S. Bosworth editor and publisher of the Phoenix was named a director of the New England Press Association during a Boston meeting. The NEPA includes weekly newspapers across New England and Bosworth is noted as a Rhode Island Press activity sponsor.

Roswell S. Bosworth The Phoenix New iEngland Press Association Boston N.E.P.A New England Rhode Island Press Librarian Club Jessie Molasky

Colts Football Team Holds First Banquet

The Bristol Colts held their first annual banquet at the Midway Steak and Lobster House with over 125 attendees including players and guests. John L. Burke served as toastmaster while speakers included Edward J. Fitzgerald and Benjamin Hazen among others. Brown University ties were noted with 1948 captain Norman Sacuolo and Ed Finn. Movies of the 1948 Brown Princeton game were shown after the dinner.

Bristol Colts Midway John L. Burke Bristol Senior High School Edward J. Fitzgerald Benjamin Hazen Ernest Savignano Assistnt Brown Norman Sacuele Brown Gric James Saviano Joe Cacalfano Colts Michael Balzano Ed Finnroach Bruin

Red Cross Field Directors Support U S Defense Troops Abroad

Red Cross field directors are stationed with U S defense troops at remote outposts including Labrador, Greenland, Newfoundland, and the Aleutian Islands.

Red Cross U. S. Defense Labrador Greenland Newfoundlland Aleutian Islands

Twins Wed in Double Ceremony at St Elizabeths

Misses Margaret and Amelia Rodriques married in a double ceremony to Am spony Garcia Irving and Clarence Silvia at St Elizabeths Church. Each wedding featured traditional Mass, reception at the brides parents home, and gowns of white satin with lace. The couples plan to reside at 46 First Street and 118 Franklin Street after a New York honeymoon.

Bristol Margaret Amelia Rodriques Mariano Rodriques Franklin Street Amspony Garcia Ir San Poe Garcia First Street Clarence Silvia Louis Silvia Ickemuit Road Warren St. Elizabeth’s Henrique R. Rocha Anna Peters Anthony J. Nunes New York Silvia

Theresa Stanzione Weds Nicholas Gaglio at Mount Carmel

Theresa Stanzione daughter of Mr. and Mrs Angelo Stanzione married Nicholas Gaglio son of Mr. and Mrs Joseph Gaglio in a 96 percent lock ceremony at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Rev Alex J Peloso officiated. A reception at Midway Steak and Lobster House followed. They will reside at 608 Wood Street after a trip to New York.

Theresa Stanzione, Daugher Angelo Stanione DeWolf Avenue Heme Nicholas Frantis Gaglio Joseph Gaglio 50 Court Street Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Alex J. Peloso Midway Steak and Lobster House Margaret Stanzione Salvatore Gaglio Troom Dora Tannuccillo John Colbert Wood Street New York

Porter John R estate probate hearing set

John R Porter estate probate hearing scheduled for February 6 with related dates 1-20-27 and 2-3. Silvia Jordan alias listed as administrator. administrator's first and final account to be heard February 6, 1950.

Porter John R Silvia Jordan Alias Felicio Antonio Martins

Pro Football Futures and Great Players Shaping the Era

Pro football executives discuss a plan for two separate leagues with 16 teams, eyeing Texas cities Dallas and Houston as potential additions. The piece names Sid Luckman, Sammy Baugh, Don Hutson, Red Grange, Otto Graham, and Frank Albert as standout figures, praising coaches Greasy Neale and George Halas while highlighting the sport's bright yet transitional future.

Bert Bell Bears Giants Redskins Green Bay Packers Los Angeles San Francisco New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago Cleveland Texas Dallas Houston Red Seas Bob Zuppke Sid Luckman Luckman Sid Sammy Baugh Greasy Neale George Halas

Cup Defenders Dedicate New Home To Pfc Osofsky

Defiance Hose Co. of Bristol honored Pfc Jacob Osofsky a D Day veteran killed on the Normandy coast. A banquet at the new Wood Street clubhouse featured speakers from police, town government, veterans groups and civic clubs. The event included the unveiling of a bronze plaque and a large turnout of members and guests.

Pfc Osofsky Dejing Pfc Jacob Osofsky Fiance Hose Co Bristol Sup Defenders’ Association Wood Street Normandy Israel Leon Resnick Samuel Osofsky

Polk the Only Speaker Elected President

James K. Polk remains the sole Speaker of the House later elected to the Presidency, a notable political milestone cited in historical records. He pursued expansionist policy and served as the 11th president, shaping early 1840s U.S. history.

James K. Polk House of Representatives

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Scout Corp Auxiliary Hope St of Drum Corps Affegts Redding John Matheson Francis DeRiso Richard Johnson Oseph Machado Leonora Rugiero Judith Robinson Irené Valerio Margaret Manchester Nany Dupont Ellen Metcalf Manuel Marshall Norman Pigeon Ralph Fasano Willard Seamans Elaine Russell Elizabeth Greene Frank Ardito Robin Flanagan Charles Ruggiero Jane Hoar John Pivin Eleangroto Phyllis St. Angelo James Foster Paul Price Josephavallaro Mary Coite March Machado Martina Witherell Theresa Arone Marion Farrell Julia Medeiros Emily Perry Cecelia Perry Jessica Castigliego Buick CHILD Warren, R Country Club, Inc Rodriques Caglio — Stanzione State OF Rhode Island Probate Court OF the Town OF Probate John W. Church Pro Football Red Grange Bronko Nagurski Otto Graham Frankie Albert Jim Thorpe Cliff Battles Grantland Rice Defiance Hose Co Anthony J. Ferrara Superior Court Louis W. Cappelli Aaron Goldin Pawtucket Samuel D. Clark Edward H. Holmes Paul C Millemaggi Norman E. Benard Eugene Mansi Association Antonio Cupolo Chester W. Williams R. I. Veterans’ Home Eugene F. Cochran Luigi DeCesare Young Italian Imperial Club of Providence Leo Jacobson Jewish Community Center of Orlandorisbano Frank Pasquarelli Matthew Capone Fred Parella Thomas Majorano Francis J. Murphy Oscar M. Mersman Joseph Sansone Daniel K. Davis St. Michael's Church Gilbert Alves Everett Souza Cupolo Ralph Quito Frank Arruda Charles Abate Donald W. van Voast Louis Florenzano Charles Lombardi John Sylvia Benjamin Mansi Gaetano Marabello John Sicignano Michale Proto Anthony Cappucci Pasquarelli Maiorano Damiel W. Coggeshall Board of Fine Engineers Bristol’s Otto Alletag Warren Fire Robert J Anderson Daniel G. Coggeshall Gladys M. Brightman Forrmer Frank J. Murphy Democratic Town Committee Anthony Nunes Sam Young Raymond S. Brightman George T. Ingram Mrs. Brightman High ST Tel Alfred N. Nunes Wood ST Joseph B. Munro Charles M. Connery Fel Burton St American Victory Cleansers & Dyers Main St Tel Warren Lenny Medeiros Victor Shade Blind Barrington R WA Todge Engineering Leadership Ag Ae C.O.E Bristol Garage Hope Street Bristol, Rez
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