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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1953
Page
5
Carmelites high school girls beat Sacred Heart 47 to 20 at East Providence Junior High Gym. Al Burke led with 15 points, Primo Cadile added 11, while Cadile Lou Th and Charles Mansi contributed to the win.
At a Rotary meeting Mr. Rego, director of cation and agriculture, laments the removal of agricultural courses from high schools. He recalls breeding 80 animals and 500 chickens, urges agriculture and natural resources be taught in Rhode Island schools, and stresses instilling lifelong agricultural thinking in youth.
Frank Andrade, 40, of Warren was arrested at the Prudence Cafe on Thames Street after a bartender complained he hurled beer glasses at a television set. He was sentenced in Fifth District Court to six months in Providence County jail for probation violation.
Stephen W. Hopkins was elected senior warden at Trinity Church during the 77th annual meeting. Other officers include Libert Battcher as junior warden and Orrin L. Battcher as treasurer, with a slate of vestry members and delegates to the diocesan convention. Several alternates and a new clerk and auditor were also chosen.
The Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps organize a townwide salvage drive starting at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday collecting waste paper rags and scrap metal. Donors should place bundles at the curb by 10:30 a.m. or call 1069-W or 1640 for pickup.
A damaged clipping mentions a drum corps fund drive aided by parents. It references weather concerns and refreshments at a local gathering place, with unclear actions or dates.
The U S Rubber Company Employees Association basketball league starts tonight at Gullery School gym with three games. The sports committee led by Paul Carmile, Donald Badamo and Peter Benevides will run the league. Six teams compete including Maintenance, Office, Shipping Room, Assembly Dept, Storehouse and Cable Room. Games are on Wednesday and Friday at 7 p m. Tonight’s matchups are Maintenance versus Storehouse, Shipping versus Cable Room, and Assembly versus Office.
Colt defeats Warren 39 36 to cap an undefeated first half schedule as Ed Calandra scores 13 and Jaworski leads Warren with 11. Colt Jayvees also win, and they next host Try in Andrews Gym tonight.
A local pastor conducted funeral or memorial services at St Marys Cemetery. Bearers included family members and nephews of the deceased, with several names noted among the attendees. The report reflects a small community gathering and tribute.
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