Little League All Stars Are Picked
King Philip Little League president R W Pigeon announced the area’s all star selections for tournament play. The list includes Robert Leahy Raymond Cordeiro George Mello Albert Ethier Jr Louis Sansone John L Burke Jr James Panzarella Richard Marshall George Mansi John Silvia Victor Andrade Raymond Martin Carl Carlson Jr Richard Travers and alternates Frank Canario Kenneth Vierra Charles Oulette Paul Romano Jr Henry Vellaca William Serpa for illness or injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Philip Little League
R. W. Pigeon
Williamsport
Robert Leahy
Raymond Cordeiro
George Mello
Albert Ethier, Jr
Louis Sansone
John L. Burke, Jr
George Mansi
John Silvia
Victor Andrade
Raymond Martin
Carl Carlson, Jr
Richard Travers
Frank Canario
Kenneth Vierra
Charles Ooulette
Paul Romano, Jr
Henry Vellaca
William Serpa
Local circuses welcome Bristol's William Francis
Bristol resident William Francis a former Ringling Bros. performer stood as an informal welcome committee on the Common waiting for the circus to arrive. He arrived early Wednesday morning ahead of the 7:30 opening with a planned 8.00 arrival time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
William Francis
Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus
Francis
Use of New Methods For Fire Outbreaks At Dump
The town adopts a new disposal method to curb dump fires. A 12 foot by 35 foot trench is filled then compacted with a bulldozer and covered with fill. Fire crews have responded to four outbreaks, including a recent blaze involving the town bulldozer. The council aims to have its own bulldozer ready by July 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rego and Sons Construction Co
Cochairman
Town Council Public Works Committee
John P. Marshall
Bristol Garden Club Meets Here
Bristol Garden Club gathered at Mt Hope Farm the home of Mrs R F Haffenreffer III. Mrs Cage Haffenreffer demonstrated floral arrangements as members toured the hostess gardens and socialized. President Mrs Samuel Wardwell reported on the June State Federation session. The next meeting is July 26 at Mrs Carl Haffenreffer’s summer home in Little Compton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Garden Club
Mt. Hope Farm
R. F Haffenreffer III
Cage Haffenreffer
Edward E Bunn
J. Howard Paull
Samuel C. Wardwell
State Federation of Garden Clubs
Carl Haffenreffer
Little Compton
Zoning Board Considers La Fazia Petition For Variance
The Zoning Board met to discuss a variance request from John and Kathryn La Fazia of 5 Westwood Avenue. A hearing is set for Thursday August 9 at 7 30 p m in the town council chambers. Board members present were Frederick T Goff chairman Anthony DaPonte secretary pro tem and George Hibbert building inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L Hedney
Fay, Spofford
Thondyke
Project Engineers
Boston
Cmdr
Werner E. Follin
James S. Coles
Coles
Lucien Capone
Col Xavier
Hedney
Sewer Commission
John
Kathryn E. la Fazia
Westwood Avenue
Dixon Lubricating Saddle Co
Frederick T. Goff
Anthony DaPonte
George Hibbert
Sewer Project Bond Issue Signed by Town Officials
Town Council President Paul A. Herzig and Town Treasurer William H. Angevine signed the sewer project bond yesterday after spending most of the afternoon in a formal signing session. The action completes the funding step for the municipal sewer project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A. Herzig
William H. Angevine
Town Council President Narrowly Reaches Ferry on Island Visit
Teacher Paul A. Herzig president of the Town Council rushed to catch a 6 o clock ferry to Prudence Island after signing about 500 "John Hen rys" on bonds for the sewer overhaul. He completed his signing to William H. Angevine in Providence today after about 350 signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A. Herzig
Prudence Island
John Henrys
William H. Angevine
Providence
Town approves $500000 sewage bond issue signing
The town marks the signing of a private sale bond issue for 500000 to finance a new sewage project. Bond council, Lucien Capone, and First National Bank of Boston attended. Bonds totaling 500 of 1000 each mature 1952 1971 with 2.5 percent annual interest payable semi annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Trust Co
Providence
Lucien Capone
First National Bank of Boston
Bristol
Bristol charter group awaits attorney general opinion
The Bristol charter commission meets to plan after last month's election and awaits a ruling from Assistant Attorney General Robert A Coogan. Members include Frank L. Doran, Domenic Perroni, Charles Brownell, Thomas Jennsen, Henry Street, J Floyd Huestis, and Roswell Bosworth Jr. The panel aims to draft a new charter, has $2500 for expenses, and will report after the AG's decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Charter Commission
Powers
Frank L. Doran
Charter Commission
Bristol
Doran
Robert A Coogan
Commission
Domenic PP. Perroni
Charles Dew. Brownell
Thomas Jennsen
Henry A. Street
J. Floyd Huestis
Roswell S. Bosworth, Jr
Town Council to Pick Priority Roads for Surfacing
Members of the Town Council Public Works Committee and the highway surveyor will meet tomorrow at 3 p.m. to set priority for re surfacing town roads. The survey aims to decide which routes to resurface after budget cuts from 1951. The original request was 27106.32 for 40 roads, but only 16500 was approved. Northup notes some streets require more than seal coating and some will need rebuilding and resurfacing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Council Public Works Committee
Reynolds G. Northup
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Feast Weekend in Bristol
The 16th of July celebration resumes with a Portuguese band concert on the Common at 8 PM. Father Sorzana leads a procession to bless the new parochial school site after Masses at 7, 8:30, 9:30, and a 10:15 high Mass. Fireworks display planned for WWII Veterans' Memorial Park at 11 PM lasting about 45 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sorzana
Simon Stock
St. Stock
Edward II
Henry
Duke of Lancaster
Sorzana
Committee For
Clarence Smith Wins Bars in Marine Corps At Parris Island
Clarence Smith Jr 23 son of Mr and Mrs Clarence J Smith 57 Highland Road recently won the gold bars of a Marine Second Lieutenant after graduating from the Officer Candidate course at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S C He received over 450 hours of training in ten weeks covering Marine customs discipline mapping aerial photography and more He will transfer to Marine Corps Schools Quantico for advanced training A Bristol Senior High School graduate and Moses Brown School Providence alum Brown University Class of 1950 is his alma mater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Smith, Jr
Clarence J. Smith
Highland Road
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Parris Island
S.C
Smith
Marine Corps
Marine Corps Schools
Quantico
Bristol Senior High
Moses Brown
Providence
Brown University
Appointment of clambake committee by Defiance Hose Co
Angelo Andrade heads the clambake committee for Defiance Hose Co with Manuel Perra, Charles Andrade and Charles Fales named as members. The Ever Ready Engine and Hose Co votes approve associate members Andrew J. Vorro and John C. Mello Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelo Andrade
Defiance Hose Co
Manuel Perra
Charles Andrade
Charles Fales
Andrew J. Vorro
John C. Mello, Jr
Elm disease fears grip Bristol as cases rise
Tree Warden Joseph C Kinder reports no signs of Dutch elm disease in Bristol despite nine statewide cases. Elm trees numbered 1 539 could face destruction if the scourge arrives, with University of Rhode Island scientists pursuing a chemotherapy cure as tests confirm infection and guide removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinder
Bristol
Joseph C. Kinder
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Graniteville
Cranston
University of Rhode Island
University Laboratory
Kingston
Local K of C Appoints Heads For New Five Point Program
Francis Giglio named general chairman of Bristol Council Knights of Columbus Five Point Program on Wednesday night. Grand Knight Bernard J. McHugh named Adolph Ferreira as council lecturer. Chairmen include Campagna membership Crefice Catholic activities Castriotta council activities Nunes fraternal McHugh Jr publicity. Rev Charles C Curran reappointed council chaplain. Martin Biancuzzo named athletic chairman for the clambake Aug 19 and the council voted a $10 donation to the St Vincent De Paul Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Giglio
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
K. of C. Hall
Bernard J. McHugh
Adolph Ferreira
C Thomas Campagna
Michael Crefice
Louis Castriotta
Alfred Nunes
Charles F. McHugh, Jr
Charles C. Curran
St. Mary’s Church
Champlain
Russell J. McVinney
D. D
Providence
Martin Biancuzzo
St. Vincent DePaul Society
Final Arrangements for Lobster Ball at St. Michael’s
Final arrangements are underway for the Annual Lobster Ball of the Young People’s Fellowship at St. Michael’s Church to be held in Martin Hall on Sunday, July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Fellowship
St. Michael’s Church
Martin Hall
The Woman Reeve of Kirkland Lake Impresses Visitors
We met Kirkland Lake’s female reeve at a Chamber of Commerce reception. The stocky, well dressed leader held office for ten years, gave an excellent talk, and remains popular in town. She explained that the word sheriff derives from reeve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkland Lake
K. L
Reeve
Sheriff
Trip to New Liskeard and Camp Lands O Lakes
The group heads south around noon to New Liskeard for a 1 30 luncheon with the Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis. After a printing visit, the travelers stay at Camp Land O Lakes on Marten River near North Bay for fishing rides and scenic lake views. A deer and a black bear are spotted during a boat excursion, with no bull moose seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Liskeard
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Lib
Camp Land O’lakes
Marten River
North Bay
Baat
Prize Fish Wins First Prize Hat for Boy Catcher
A fishing trip ends with one boy returning the lone catch, a single large fish judged to win the prize. A crowd of over 30 witnesses the moment as the fish and holder are photographed amid jokes about the catch. The reward is a brand new Stetson hat.
Dinner Scene At West ex Camps Lodge
An evening meal featured a lavish dinner including roast beaver. The young proprietor and his wife Ca Haine Wuestsee hosted guests from the nearby territory. Afterward the group adjourned to the lounge by a large fireplace where the head of the household presided over proceedings as the piano played for extended singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haine Wuestsee
West Ex Camps
Hagen Pageg
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Tommy Cook
Sybil Merritt
Edward Franz
Heart OF the Rockies
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Frank Lovej
RoBert Young
Eve Arden
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