Firemen Honor Comrade James West Dead at 59
Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Company members march to the home of James D West 59 who died suddenly while playing solitaire at the station High and Church streets. Funeral services set for 2 PM at his home with burial in North Cemetery. West known as Jimmy the mailman and a National India Rubber retiree. Survived by two sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder and Hose Company
James D. West
High
Church Streets
West
Williams Street
Mr West
Leonard B. Rasmussen
St. Mark’s Church
Warren
Oliver Lemaire
John Dimond
Frank Downey
Rodney Siangs McGovern
Yee Wiha
Wire
Ore
Samuel Osofsky
Walter Brotherton
Brotherton
Clarence Bowers
William L. Serbst
John A. Mellone
Bowers
National India Rubber Company
Charles A
Jane (Dunwiddie) West
Christian Brothers Academy
Montreal
Can
Lydia Aldrich
Mary West
Charles
William West
Donations Sought By Birth Control League in Bristol Campaign
A house to house fundraising drive for the Rhode Island Birth Control League began in Bristol and will run ten days. Mrs. Carl W Haffenreffer chairs the Bristol County Branch with aides Mrs R F Kinder and others. Mrs Grace Wright of Providence spoke at a group meeting, detailing clinic work on North Main Street. Tea was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Birth Control League
Bristol
Carl W Haffenreffer
Bristal County
League
Haffenreffer
R. F Kinder
Alan, M. Poole
Ernest R. Brown
Norton M Zimderstein
R. F. Haffenreffer
Grace Wright
Providence
North Main Street
Olympians Defeat Champs on 9 3 Victory in Pinch Hitting
Olympians secure sole first place in the second half by beating Ever Readys 9 to 3. Foxy Marshall pitched tightly aided by River Cardoza Jimmie Butler and Marshall with timely hits, six Firemen errors by the Ever Readys, and strong defense including a third inning overhand snag by Tony Del Piano. Joe Aguiar Colt High added three singles while Bernie Holmes and Chassie LeClerc powered six extra-base hits between them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympians
Marshall
James B. Lee
Foxy Marshall
Olympian Cub
River Cardoza
Jimmie Butler
Bill Doran
Joe Benda
Vic
Joe Aguiar
Colt High
Foxy
Bernie Holmes
Chassie LeClerc
Benda
Ony DelPiano
Schet Massa
Olympian Club
Salzano
DelPiano
Acher
Marshall P
Duffy
Dryer
Pos Cardova
Borges
Wee Butler
Ege
Almon
Po Aguiar
Ant
Congdon
Lal LeClerc
Errora
Agular
Mansa
Lemaire
M. Mansi
Butler
Conguon
Holmes
Massa
Brightman
Plate
Langello
Scouts Leave for Camp Yawgoog in Rhode Island
First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts depart for a two week session at Camp Yawgoog Narragansett Council Rockville R I on Monday. Attending are Norman Rene Daniel Rene George Morris Fred Morris John La Fazia Ennis Bisbane and Charles St Angelo with more Bristol Scouts joining next week Visitors day is Sunday and relatives are invited to view dress parade and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
Yawgoog
Narragansett Council
Rockville
R. I
Norman Rene
Daniel Rene
George Morris
Fred Morris
John la Fazia
Ennis Bisbane
Charles St. Angelo
Fireworks display caps village fair with races and parade
The event featured multiple foot and bicycle races won by Attilio Topazio Louis Castriotta led the baseball win over Newport. A doll parade drew 17 entries with Carmela Mansi and Joan Burke winning top honors. The Colonial band performed and a vesper service closed the day before a Bay View fireworks show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velleca
Nicholas Gaglio
Lester Vanessi
Attilio Topazio
Joseph Brito
Hore
John Schinger
Frank Vanessi
James Abenante
Anthony Sargento
Henry Sousa
Frank Nenna
Frank Topazio
Frank Murgo
Eugene McElroy
John Sylvia
Louis Stanzione
Albert Velleca
James Gomes
Michael Bercci
Alfred Mello
Americo Vona
John Sicignano
Carl Bisbaro
Orlando J. Bisbano
Michael W. Pasquarelli
Louis Castriotta
All Stars
Billy Bull
Red Sox
Newport
Andy D’ambrosio
Rogers
High Street
Providence
William Goglia
David Goglia
Stanzione
Dian
Yanduc Gaaprm.co
Carmela Mansi
Malafronte Case Continued To August Second
In Fifth District Court Judge Wilham T O Donnell continued the case against Owney Malafronte 23 of Catherine Street for driving to endanger life and limb in the July 3 fatality of Mrs Mary Mendes Duarte 53 of Franklin Street. Bail is 2000. A series of minor traffic and civil continuances were also ordered with two week delays to allow defendants to obtain counsel and resolve pending actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilham T. O'Donnell
Fifth District Court
Owney Malafronte
Catherine Street
Malafronte
Mary Mendes Duarte
Franklin Street
Francis T Sibielski
Covell Street
Providence
Sibielski
Church Road
Hope Street
Bristol Neck
Joseph T Lemon
Sowams Road
Weenie Roast Planned by Hope Circle at St Columban Seminary
Weenie roast plans were announced by Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella at a recent meeting. The event is set for August 16 at St Columban Seminary Ferry Road with a camp bake on August 29 at Bristol Narrows. Mrs Eva Burke chairs the committee with members Mrs Elizabeth White Mrs Lena Ingram Mrs Ethel Marz and ex officio Mr Charles M Connery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Circle
Isabella
St. Columban Seminary
Ferry Road
Bristol Narrows
Eva Burke
Elizabeth White
Lena Ingram
Ethel Marz
Charles M. Connery
Bristol school painting contract awarded to Liscomb
The lowest of four bidders, Charles H. Liscomb, wins the Bristol school painting job for Colt Guiteras and Taft schools. Bid is 709 dollars. work to take about one month. Sub-committee on school houses, chaired by Wilfred M. Hamill, approved the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Liscomb
Colt, Guiteras
Taft
Elmer S. Mapes
Mr. Liscomb
Mapes
Wilfred M. Hamill
I. Leo Cantwell
Vincent J. Saviano
Church and Witherell Company
Dennis J. Ferreira
Bristol
J H. Tredennick, Inc
Boston
Colt Memorial High School
Gutteras Memorial School
Bristol 124 Footers at Coles River Regatta
Bristol Yacht Club entries of 124 footers competed in Coles River Yacht Club regatta. Fifteen boats sailed on a regulation course in light southerly wind, with Pappoose commanded by Ed Leahy earning top honors and Phantom by Paul Rockwell finishing second. The results kept their overall Saturday standings unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Yacht Club
Coles River
Newly Elected Officers Installed by Princess Elena Lodge
Princess Elena Lodge of the Order Sons of Italy installed its newly elected officers Sunday in Academy Hall Wood Street with Grand Deputy Emmanuel Milone and Eraclio Mangiante presiding. Officers include Venerable Police Chief Anthony J Ferrara Vice Venerable Dr F DAngelo Orator Antonio Guida Financial Secretary Joseph Pannone Treasurer Francisco Langello Trustees Joseph Perrone John Romano Antonio Rucci Salvatore Massano Frank Bruno and Past Venerable Rocco Migliori Delegates to the Grand Lodge Antonio Guida Giuseppe Fusco Giuseppe Perrone and Leonardo Di Luca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Princess Elena Lodge
Order Sons of Italy
Academy Hall
Wood Street
Emmanuel Milone
Providence
Eraclio Mangiante
Grand Lodge of the Sons of Italy
Anthony J. Ferrara
F . D'Angelo
Antonio Guida
Joseph Pannone
Francisco Langello
Joseph R. Perrone
John Romano
Antonio Rucci
Salvatore Massano
Frank Bruno
Rocco Migliori
Giuseppe Fusco
Giuseppe R. Perrone
Leonardo di Luca
Two Fire Teams to Clash Thursday in Twin Bill
Defiance and the Neck Rangers vie for the second half title as both lineups feature stars like Andre D Ambrosio Johnnie Andrade Hut Correira and Leon Lemaire. The doubleheader starts at 6 15 with shrap timing as fans expect a keenly contested ball game under Brightman and Langello.
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Defiance
Fort Wright
N. Y
Ever Readys
Jimmie Lanzire
The
Neck Rangers
Andre D’ambrosio
Johnnie Andrade
Bill Doran
Bill Bottomley
Hut Correira
Leon Lemaire
Manny Borges
Tony Perry
Frank Securo
Leo Menard
Frankie Sousa
Turillo
Andrade
Ferreira
Bernie Quartaro
Andy Ambrosia
M. Borges
Chassie LeClerc
Chet Massa
Bud Congdon
Joe Aguiar
Bernie Holmes Betencourt
M Mansi
Babe Ethier
Benda
Jim McGrath
Brightman
Langello
Bristol Carnival Plans Announced For Early August
An old fashioned carnival planned by Bristol Council and affiliated groups will run the week of August 2 at the K of C grounds on State Street. Joseph L. King is general chairman with Mary A. Callan as vice chair and Nora E. Dwyer as secretary. The committee includes many local residents and officials, listing large participation and numerous volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
K. of C
State Street
Joseph L. King
Mary A. Callan
Nora E. Dwyer
John L. Burke
William T. Dwyer
Charles M. Connery
James E. Connors
George T. Ingram
Bernard Breen
James J. Connery
James Hammill
Fred Guevremont
Thomas Henry
Joseph M. Edmonds
Wiliam R. Simmel
D. J. McCarthy
Frederick Goff
William N. Leahy
William P. Hammill
Erasmo Mancini
John O’connor
Harry I. Young, Jr
Augustine Berone
Charles M. Conner
Swimming Classes Open in Bristol Red Cross Program
William McCullough registered candidates for Bristol Chapter American Red Cross swimming classes yesterday. The schedule begins tomorrow at 10 am for young beginners at the harbor head near The Castle, with sessions at 11 am, 1 30 pm to 4 30 pm for various age groups and skill levels at the community beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McCullough
Bristol
American Red Cross
McCullough
Sea Scouts to conduct life boat drill and rescue practice
Kearney Ship of Sea Scouts plans a Thursday night drill featuring life boat practice with two crews under First Mate Raymond Bisbane. Skipper Arthur J. Belmore will supervise rescue work and guidance. After the drill, members proceed to Hog Island for a roast gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Ship of Sea Scouts
Raymond Bisbane
Arthur J. Belmore
Hog Island
Colt High School Graduate Heads to Priesthood in New York
Colt High School Class of 1937 graduate Carmone leaves for Staten Island New York to join the Pious Society of St. Paul for a 10 year missionary study among Italo-Americans. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Matthew Carmone of 37 Charles Street. A farewell party for Carmone was given by more than 200 friends at his home Sunday night with Rev Joseph Sorzano and Rev Anthony Baiotti in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt High School
Staten Island
N. Y
Pious Society of St. Paul
Carmone
Matthew Carmone
Charles Street
Joseph Sorzano
Anthony Baiotti
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Hidden Treasure Found by Explorer Patrol at Camp Wampanoag
The First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts rescue several patrols by locating a hidden treasure in the Camp Wampanoag woods. Scribe William H. Gablinsky and Senior Patrol Leader Henry Arouca found the treasure after more than an hour of searching with incomplete maps. The prize was shared among the troop, following swimming and games. Plans for a special program next week are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
Wampanoag
William H. Gablinske
Henry Arouca
Patro
Bristol Boy Scout Notes Highlight Summer Plans
The Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Deam Corps meet at Scout Hall at 7 p m to learn new marches and plan events. Patrol Leader Joseph Belanger and Robert Moren serve as Battery C orders aboard Fort Wright on Fishers Island New York. Cub Pack No 14 schedules a day camp at Camp Wampanoag next Saturday with swimming games contests and merit work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOY Scout
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle
Deam Corps
Joseph Belanger
Robert Moren
Troop 1
Battery C
243Rd
Fort Wright Fishers Island
N. Y
Camp Wampanoag
William F. Head
Bristol
Fusco Wins Again In Local Horseshoe Championship
Ralph Fusco defeated Louis Florenzo to retain the playgrounds horseshoe title with scores of 14-15 15-13 and 15-4. Edward Proto beat Thomas Berretto in the junior division 15-13 15-14. Mary Aguiar edged Emily Forsimano in the girls division 15-13 15-14. A track meet is scheduled for Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Florenzo
Ralph Fusco
Edward Proto
Thomas Berretto
Mary Aguiar
Emily Formisano
Entire Family Invited to Enter New England Contest
The article invites all family members from grandpa to Sally to compete for 31 cash prizes totaling 3000 dollars. Each entrant must submit a separate entry form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandpa
Little Sally
Obituary of James Ashton
James Ashton died after several months illness. Funeral held Sunday at 3 PM from Chestnut street home with Rev. Henry Arnold officiating. Burial in North cemetery. Bearers were John Fulton Stewart Ashton and A Richmond Gorham. Survived by brother Joliet H Ashton of Providence and four nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ashton
Chestnut Street
North
Henry Arnold
Bogle Street
Mary Ann Ashton
Joliet H. ‘Ashtor
Providence
Pwr Ie Ee
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Ferrara
A. F. Dangelo
Dreadnaught Company
James West
Arché Vellecd
Our Lady of
Malafronte Case
Chas. Liscomb
John Post Reynolds
Taft School
Palpoose—Leahy
Phantom
Rockwell
Remora—Nicholson
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Doldrum—Danforth
R. I. Red
DeWolf - Che Es
Baumara—Brown
Rambler—Parsons Satisemeere
Bevis—Zinderstein
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Gardiner
Police
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Antonio F. Carmone
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