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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1954
Page
4
Colt seeks a seventh league win at Coventry after a 49 47 victory over Warren that gave them sole possession of first in Class C. Gerry Serbst starred with key plays while Joe Cavallaro led Colt with 16 points and 8 rebounds as Ray Sousa added 11 boards.
The concert featured Miss Steimer performing Paganini’s Concerto in D major Opus 6 arranged by Zino Francescatti with refined technique and sweetness. An encore, Sea Shell by Efrem Zimbalist, showcased sensitive artistry. Cellist Miss Condell dedicated her performance to her parents, then the ensemble delivered Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 6 and Bach Gounod Ave Maria highlighting a century of influence.
February 2 Tuesday Polio Auction at Colt Memorial High School 8 p.m. February 13 Saturday Valentine Ball at Altar Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Midway February 23 Tuesday Red Cross Bloodmobile to visit Bristol on that date.
Sunday Masses listed for St Marys Church and Our Lady of Mt Carmel. January 31 events include Holy Communion at 8, Children's Eucharist at 11, Morning Prayer, and various club and auxiliary activities through Friday with schedules for Monday to Friday.
The parish lists daily Mass at 7 a.m. at St Elizabeth's with Rev Henrique Rocha and Rev Virgilio Oliveira in charge. Located on Wood Street, contact Br. 10178 and the high school grades 7 through 11 are noted in the schedule.
New Matic models offer bigger load space for pickups and stake bodies. The range adds a redesigned chassis with stronger axles and upgraded front seats, aiming to improve durability and comfort across 4 94 and 1 ton variants.
The Little Church on the Neck at 842 Hope Street lists Masses at 8 9 and 10 30 am with 7 30 am weekday service minus Tue Thu 8 am. Sacrament of Confirmation by Bishop Bennett at 8 pm. Other activities include Released Time Tue 2 pm Women’s Guild Wed 8 pm Men’s Club Wed 8 pm Choir Rehearsal Thu 8 pm Acolytes Guild Sat 2 30 pm Confessions 4 5 pm.
Walter W. Swanson serves as pastor with Sunday School at 9 45 AM and Morning Worship at 11 AM on Sunday January 31. A Mite Society meeting is scheduled Tuesday at 2 PM at the home of Mrs. Mott on Howe Street.
Storehouse remains first in the U S Rubber Plant Basketball League after beating Office 45 to 30 as Gaglio and Gladue lead with 15 and 10 points while Mansi adds 12 for Office. Maintenance claims its first win 58 to 24 over Cable Room with Stanzione scoring 28 and Amaral 12.
Howe and DeWitt Wallace advocate Bristol as a great place to live and work. They hail the town’s character, cite business leaders such as Charles Rockwell Maurice Congden and Hovey Freeman, and stress economic factors in attracting new industry while praising Bristol’s enduring appeal.
The report notes a school budget of 5800 dollars and enrollment of 694 students. It mentions that top scholarship pupils and department members were invited to join the Bristol Y.M.C.A.
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