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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1937

Page

3

Bris tol YMC Announces Majors for Annual Drive

F Reginald Dimond selects Dr Alan M Poole Charles Otten Jr and I Leo Cantwell to lead the Brist ol YMCA fundraising drive set to run from July 26 to August 2 with a $500 goal. The appeal will cover debt and YMCA operations with Donald Clark of the Providence MCA as opening rally speaker.

F. Reginald Dimond Bristol Ymc. A Alan M Poole Charles Otten, Jr I. Leo Cantwell Donald v Clark Providence ¥. M. C. A Sepiece Manrman

Olympians Face Ever Readys In Twilight League Showdown

The Olympian Club and Ever Ready Fire Co clash Monday night in a twilight league matchup. Fire Chief Bill Doran leads coaching by Banks Bottomley as they chase the second half title and 1937 championship, with Hut Correia as ace pitcher and Leon Lemaire catching. Manager Larney Bisbane plans to bring back veteran Foxy Marshall with Joe Borges as battery mate. Their playoff duel, a 1-0 draw in nine innings on June 30, is noted.

Ever Ready Fire Co Firemen Bill Doran Banks Bottomley Sighet Braet Abt Fi’m Hut Correia Leon Lemaire Larney Bisbane Foxy Marshall Joe Borges ABA

Providence Man Injured in Street Collision

G Raymond Areson 47 of 522 Fruit Hill Avenue North Providence suffered a deep laceration and possible internal injuries after being struck on Hope Street by a passing automobile. Witnesses said he was entering his parked car in front of the First National store when the door handle struck him.

G Raymond Areson Fruit Hill Avenue North Providence Hope Street Areson McKesson-Robins Company First National Samuel Ligrahett Narrows Harry L Devoe Session Street

Cup Defenders Plan Annual Outing

Plans for the second annual outing of the Cup Defenders Association of Bristol were advanced at a May meeting held at Wood and Catherine streets. The event will occur in late August at the Bristol Narrows with an Italian dinner by Saverio Mancieri. Frank Mans is general chairman with Louis Malafronte as secretary and Antonio Marabello as treasurer. Subcommittees include Sports chaired by Bernard Quartaro with Martin Mansi and Frank F Jangello. Refreshments chaired by Louis Malafronte with Alphonse Riccio and Mathew Capone Sr. Prizes chaired by Elia Giusti with John Sicignano and Louis Malafronte. Transportation chaired by John N Bisbano, Stephen Mascena, Joseph Rich and Cosmo Marabello ex-officio.

Bristol Wood and Catherine Streets Bristol Narrows Saverio Mancieri Frank Mans Louis Malafronte Antonio Marabello Bernard Quartaro Martin Mansi Frank F. Jangello Alphonse Riccio Mathew Capone Elia Giusti John Sicignano Lous Malafronte John N. Bisbano Stephen Mascena Joseph Rich Cosmo Marabello

Bristol Fourth Celebration Spends Nearly $1700

The Bristol celebration committee reports payments of 1532.44 on Tuesday night. Cash on hand stood at 1629 with unpaid pledges of 245. Thanks were given to Carmine J. Massano and others. a financial report will be published after all bills are paid. Surplus will be saved for next year’s event.

Meiggs Bristol Carmine J. Massano Aime J

Children to Receive Vaccination Certificates Next Week

Dr Joseph Castronovo announced certificates will be given next Wednesday to 145 children vaccinated at two clinics in the Rockwell house. A special clinic will be held then for those missed or needing revaccination. Mothers were advised to keep vaccination sites clean and uncovered.

Rockwell House Joseph Castronovo Southeastern Health Uni Castronovo WPA Franklin Street Bristol School Department

Boasberg the No 1 gagman of Hollywood dies

The American Weekly magazine issued with the July 18 Boston Sunday American includes a profile of Boasberg a leading gagman in Hollywood. The piece recalls his career his timing and the fortunes he earned while making audiences laugh.

Hollywood Boasbergz American Weekly Boston Sunday

Additional teacher may be used at Colt to meet enrollment

Colt Memorial High School faces near three hundred students in September with insufficient classrooms. Superintendent Elmer S. Mapes proposed adding one teacher to prevent oversized classes while other schools plan expansions. Junior high may exceed seven hundred pupils this year, prompting tentative moves to retain seventh grades at Reynolds.

Colt Memorial High School Elmer S. Mapes Mapes Guiteras Memorial Junior High School Andrews Memorial High School Robert D Andrews PWA Reynolds

Water Sports Plan Sees Swin Instructor Leads Four Week Course

Bristol swimmers join a four week life saving and swimming program under William W McCullough starting next Monday at the beach near Castle Pappasquash road. Classes run 10 to 11 for youth beginners, 11 to 2:30 for adults, with junior life saving 1:30 to 2:30 and senior life saving 3:30 to 4:30. Prizes awarded after four weeks. WP A life savers assist alongside Bristol Boy and Sea Scouts.

Warren Bristol William W McCuffough McCullough Pappasquash Road Bristol Boy and Sea Scouts WPA

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