Defiance Denied by Manpower Shortage at Muster
The Bristol Handtub Defiance failed to defend the NE States Veteran Firemen's League muster title due to lack of trained manpower. Section of Newbury, Mass won top prize money and the Senator Green Master Trophy with a 190 ft 8 in stream. Niagara from Upton, Mass showed strong performance with 190 ft 5.5 in, while Defiance chief Angelo Andrade managed 173 ft 9 in. Thousands watched as volunteers filled gaps, with Rep Gladys Brightman among those contributing. Spectators estimated 5000 lined the common for the event despite injuries and sore backs from untrained entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Newbury
Mass
Niagara
Upton
Angelo Andrade
Gladys
Brightman
East Greenwich
Governor Bradstreet
N Andover
Defiance
Neptune
Newburyport
Okes
Marblehead
Winnisimet
Chelsea
Torrent
Bath
Maine
Gerry
Hancock
Ashburnham
Berwick
Knock-Knock Club Raises Fire Relief Funds
The Knock-Knock Club of town raises fire relief for Bradford Street families. The group added 50.89 to the fund and placed donation cartons in local clubs and cafes. Mike Balzano chaired the relief committee and thanks were expressed as donations surpassed 800 dollars with Wood Street Cafe Mt Hope Bar and Silva's Tap among contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knock-Knock Club
Phoenix Fire Relief F
Bradford Street
Mike Balzano
Wood Street
Mt. Hope Bar
Silva
OLMC Outing Committee Details Revealed in Noon to Two Plan
The Rev Emy Di Mattia directs the outing with Fortunato Caruso as chairman and a long list of committee members across booths including cake, variety, food, and candy. Naming local clubs and sponsors from Blue Moon to Colonial Hotel, tickets and first aid are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emy di Mattia
Fortunato Caruso
Carmella Mansi
James Velleca
Cakebooth
Carmela Russo
Mary DeFelice
Zoe Randa
Frank Muserandino
John Sicignano
John Fasano
Bob Hayes
Joseph Goulart
Paul Castighego
Stephen Belanchi
Rosalie Letizia
Tony Marino
Jimmie Reilly
Candy Booth
Anna St. George
Ann Fiore
Carmela Cadile
Louis
76th Division units train at Camp Drum New York
New England's largest Organized Reserve unit the 76th Infantry Division sends two weeks of summer field training to Camp Drum New York. Bristol residents among trainees include Captain Joseph F Bullock and privates Frank D Spignoli Michael J Munroe Joseph A Silveira Manuel Gomes Arthur Almeida Jerry De Felice Joseph Brum Jr Gerald W Robinson and Charles J Mansi from various streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
76Th Infantry di Vision
New England
Camp Drum
Bristol
76Th
Joseph F Bullock
Border Street
385Th Infantry Regiment
Frank D_ Spignoli
Ryan Avenue
Michael J Munroe
High Street
Joseph A. Silveira
Mt Hope Avenue
Manuel Gomes
Mason Avenue
Arthur Almeida
Lowe
Jerry de Felice
State Street
Joseph Brum Jr
Metacom Avenue
Gerald W . Robinson
Hope Street
Charles J Mansi
Wood Street
Fourth of July Observances Highlight Bristol Tradition
Ambassador John J Muccio spoke at Colt Memorial High School on July 4 praising Rhode Island as the birthplace of religious freedom and urging continued national resolve. The naval ships USS Bristol and USS Purvis arrived at dawn with receptions and public tours planned over the weekend, including a block dance and yacht-club events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J Muccio
United Nations
Korea
Colt Memorial High School
Muccio
Bristol
Rhode Island
Muctio
USS
Purvis
Yacht Club
Reynolds School
Destroyers
Ten Year Old Wins Soapbox Derby And Parade Trophies
The 11-year-old David Miserandino won the annual Soapbox Derby on Bay View Avenue and received a bicycle donated by the Bristol Lions Club and Councilman Paul Millemagg. Miss Frances Marshall, 16, was crowned Miss Fourth of July on Friday evening and rode atop the Collins and Aikman Float in the parade. The weekend featured a full July 4 program with naval units, a 12-division parade, and a large chief marshal reception at the Tuplin home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Miserandino
Bay View Avenue
Bristol Lions Club
Paul C Millemagg
George Foster
Anthony Cardoza
Alfred Ramos
Robert Ciciola
John Amaral
Alfred Testa
Daniel DuPont
Joseph Bullock
Benjamin Barboza
John Tufarola
Colby Smith
James DeLuca
Nathaniel A Gladding III
Ralph DeFelice
Joseph Madeira
John Foster
Anthony Faria
George Cady
Reynolds School
Samuel D Clark
Frances Marshall
Charles Marshall
Third Street
Council
Joseph F Bruno
USS Bristol
USS Purvis
Marshall
Collins and Aikman
Tueo Cavallaro
Mary Sintes
Bobby McRae
Mary Tou Malefronte
Patricia Sinclair
Marilyn Smith
Colt Memorial
Destroyers
Castle
Francis J Murphy
Francis J Parella
John H Toplin
Edward L Freeman
N E Thomas
The
Purvis
D K O’connor
Bristol Vernon
Gray
Anthony J Nunes
152Nd
RIA
Marshal Tuplin
Mrs Tuplin
Gibson Road
Tuplin
Treatian
Various small business listings in a 1950s directory
Classified ad style entries show diverse businesses for sale or rent with gross receipts, prices, and locations. Items include a garage service, wood shop, tavern cafe hotel, motorcycle shop, hatchery, palm implement dealer, and restaurant, each with figures like gross receipts, asking price, and district references. Many entries reference Wisconsin and Oklahoma locations and years 1952 and 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
Erica Ny
Ode W
Ervice Garag
Oental Tocario
Sore Co
Greall
Condi
Orata
Browning
PALM
John Deere
Sul
Ing Bus
Otor't Rien Torppark
Lers
Mnrestaurant Il Health
Aeton Ry
Coe Land & NC
NG & Electric
Also Mentioned on This Page
Olmc Outing
Mt Hope
Blue Moon
Popular Cafe
Manny's
Sportsman's Grill
Wonder Bar
Prudence Cafe
Town Tavern
Long Horn
Belvedere
Bay View Cafe
Hurricane
Leo's
Town Finance Corp
State St
Ind
John J. Colbert
Muto
Huastory
Navy
Bulleyss
Elas
Bristol Auto Body
Burnside St
Tel
Time Payments
R. A. Macdougall
Warren
R. T
Bristol County
Dodge
America
Bristol Garage
Hope St
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