Bristol Boy Scout Bugle Corps Drives Paper to Fund New York Trip
The Bristol Bugle and Drum Corps sponsored by Kearney Post No 6 seeks local paper donations to fund its trip to the 1947 National Convention in New York City August 28 29 and 30 The drive starts at noon with bundles tied for curb pickup and bags for rags The corps state champions have a planned Bristol contest August 3 at Gui teras field and a parade at 2 pm A Webster Mass event is set for July 20 and a meeting tonight at Kearney Post Home will finalize plans for the journey to New York
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Bristol Boy Scout Bugle
Kearney Post No
American Legion
New York City
New York
Preston William F
Ri Fe, Drum and Bugle Corps Association
Kearney Post
George R. Fish
Walter Machado
Gilbert Alves
Harry Sousa
George B . Amaral
John Balzano
Ennis Bisbano
Frank Fojo
Ralph Nastri
Albert Costa
Joseph Castro
Richard K. Belmore
David Alves
David Costa
George Amaral Jr
Anthony Marabello
Daniel Fonseca
Albert H. Salvia
Edward Savia
Raymond Faria
Paul Paiva
Raymond Sartim
Edward Ferreira
John Bisbane
Kearney
Canon Parshley To Be Honored At Reception
The Wardens and parish groups of St Michael's Church plan a reception for Canon Anthony R. Parshley and family at the Parish House on Sunday evening July 13 from 7 30 to 9. His resignation as rector takes effect next Tuesday as he becomes Arch Deacon of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island. Howard R. Newman chairs the organizing committee with members Martha Graham Irene Gallo and others.
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St. Michael’s Church
Anthony R. Parshley
Canon Parshley
St Michael's
Episcopal Diocese of
Rhode Island
Howard R. Newman
Martha Graham
Henry Wood
Calbraith B. Perry
Irene Gallo
Roger Pigeon
Earle Rounds
William Meiggs
Fourth of July Celebration Funds Thanks Contributors
Miss Regina C Farley in charge of individual gifts to the Fourth of July Celebration Funds forwards thanks from the Committee to numerous contributors who gave generously during the solicitation. The appeal was self supporting and yielded gratifying results. The committee cannot acknowledge every gift but extends thanks for the support.
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Regina C Farley
Waterfront Trespassers Draw Coast Property Owners’ Ire
Property owners along Mt Hope Bay and Bristol Harbor complain that waterfront trespassers spoil access with loud conduct and foul language. They urge better behavior to allow owners to enjoy quiet shorefronts they have invested in, without defending against crowds.
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Mt Hope Bay
Bristol Harbor
Canon Parshley To Preach Last Sermon Sunday
Canon Anthony R Parshley will preach his last sermon as rector of St Michael's Church this Sunday at the 11 o'clock morning service. His resignation as rector takes effect July 15 after a recent appointment as Arch Deacon of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island.
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Canon Parshley
Anthony R Parshley
St Michael's Church
Diamond Hopefuls To Attend Playground Baseball School
Tony Agatiello Bristol playground director announced a Baseball School on the playground starting Monday July 14 at 1 30 P M. Assisted by Albert Fusonie and Sammy DelPiano, the program features leagues Bananas Peaches Apples Pineapples Panthers Wildcats Tigers Jellyfish Starfish Flatfish Goldfish and more. A new sliding pit and sprinkler system open, plus a radio for afternoon games and a children's magazine library are planned. A checker tournament and entry drive close Wednesday.
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Tony Agatiello
Bristol
Albert T. Fusonie
Collins & Aikman
Bristol Recreational Board
Dartmouth
Sammy DelPiano
Colt High
C&a
Tony
Fruit League
Panthers
Wildcats
Tigers
Vin Santo
Boston
Eleanor Lemaire
Warren
Barrington
Providence
East Greenwich
Constance Achille
Patricia Voccio
Dorothy Tavares
Dorothy Amaral
Olive August
Lauraine Souza
Bertha Cabral
Rosalie Weber
Rosario Santos
Naomi Souza
Carol Benson
Barbara Massano
Patricia McClure
Dolores Santos
Martha Ruggierio
Ethel Vierra
Kathleen Amaral
Burr's Hill Park
Lovebirds
Jaillbirds
Bluebirds
Martha Ruggieri
Yacht Club Resumes Tues And Sat Series
The Bristol Yacht Club restarts its Wednesday and Saturday Series this summer. Herreshoff 12 and Beetle classes compete with 3 00 pm starts for Herreshofts and 3 05 pm for Beetles. Scoring uses the season long point system with prizes based on full records. Members from other clubs with 12s or Beetles invited to join.
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Bristol Yacht Club
Herreshoff
Saul Down
War Memorial Committee completes its assigned task
The War Memorial Committee reports to the Town Council after studying options for a World War II memorial. It recommends building a bathhouse and memorial park on land slated for condemnation, with park development following years later and the memorial funded from existing appropriations. If no memorial is built by August 1949, funds could finance a shell bandstand and comfort station on the Common.
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Anthony C. Almeida
W.F.W
Post
Johnston
Rhode Island
Veterans of
Bristol
Asylum Road
St Marys Plans Bristol Horse Show for Aug 2 3
St Marys parish announces a Bristol Horse Show to benefit St Marys Church. The event takes place Saturday and Sunday August 2 and 3 on the Columban Fathers grounds. An organizational meeting designated committees and chairs for ring and jumps reception trophies refreshments transportation soda ice cream savings bonds public relations and emergency.
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Bristol
St. Mary’s Church
St Mary’s Church
Earle Cabrol
Raymond Sartini
William Malloy
Norman Vermette
George McClure
Four Day Week Implemented at U S Rubber Bristol Plant
Notices posted at the Bristol plant announce a four day production week for all departments this month followed by a shutdown through August 18. The curtailment is due to stock buildup in distributing houses and includes a two week vacation period.
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Bristol
U. S. Rubber Company
Holy Name Society Annual Outing Planned
The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church will hold its outing on Sunday at the St Columban Seminary grounds Ferry Road. An Italian dinner will be served and a sports program included. The arrangements committee lists Louis A Guida as chairman with many others assisting.
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Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel
St Columban Seminary
Ferry Road
Engagement announced for Mary G Cabral to Edward Medieros
Mr and Mrs Jose Cabral of 13 Roma street announce their daughter Mary G Cabral to Edward S Medieros son of Mr and Mrs Louis Medieros of 379 Montoup street Fall River Mass The wedding is set for October 11.
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Jose Cabral
Roma Street
Mary G Cabral
Edward S. Medeiros
Louis Medeiros
Montoup Street
Fall River
Mass
Annual Clambake and Picnic Notices
Coming events list two church and company gatherings. The 6th Annual Clambake by Combing Dept C A Corp at Garcia's Farm on July 20 and the 15th Annual Picnic at St. Elizabeth's Church Rego Farm on August 3.
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Dept. C.&a. Corp
Garcia’s
St. Elizabeth's Church
Rego Farm
Rotarian story by Ty Cobb highlights older idols
In a Rotarian piece Ty Cobb reflects on past greats like Tris Speaker and his own youth. He praises Speaker as a superb batter and fielder and notes both stars are from an older generation while today’s players have new idols.
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Ty Cobb
Detroit
Tris Speaker
Red Sox
Speaker
Cobb Reflects on mentors and career path in Georgia
In a reminiscence Cobb credits men who encouraged him and trained him, arguing without their support he might not have reached the big leagues. He recalls childhood in Georgia, wanting to be a doctor but his father urging law and public service as the wiser path.
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Georgia
Cobb
Royston Rompers
Frank Lee
Mr. Bond
Baseball Dream Driven by Family Support and Early Triumphs
A young player recounts leaving home at 17 to pursue professional baseball with Augusta and Anniston clubs. He recalls telling his mother first, facing his stern father, and receiving crucial encouragement to avoid returning a failure. He later shines with a .326 average and 40 stolen bases in 103 Sally League games, while noting mentors who shaped his development.
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F and
Jadice
Augusta
Anniston
Alabama
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Cartoon “Pacemaker
WAR Memorial Committee
Legion
Need Town Council
St. Mary’s Plans
U.S
Holy Name Society
Louis A. Guida
John Ruggierio
John Santulli
Anthony DuPont
Louis Castriotta
Raymond Cavalaro
Frank Bruno
Carl Bisbano
Louis DeFelice
Anthony Ruggierio
Louis Alfano
Joseph F. Pannone
Anthony Negro
Michael Topazio
Edward Massa
Anthony Cangiano
Frank Miseraddino
Atwater Fuel
Cherry ST
Victor Paquin
Bristol County
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A. Eisenstadt Dry Goods and
Topsy’s Chicken Coop
Swansea
Highway Dept
Augusta Club
George. Leidy
George
Ausgusta Club
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