Sidelights on Main Street In Warren notes and town events
Hazel Twiss draws kids at band concert and signs, x ray town survey planned August 16 23 with plant and resident phases. Report on steeplejacks at U S Rubber and C A chimneys, Shrine circus in Pawtucket ends tonight. Club 145 radio reception praised. tropical fish hobby grows. Jed Hanley projects receive support. sports reviews include Ascoli in third and first, St Elizabeths Babe Ferrara, Warren Amateur league chase, and local swimming memories. sidewalks cleared after merchants display clash. clambake season underway. town beach search discussed. The column closes with a joke and a reminder of editorial limits.
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Tony ‘Baker’ Perry
Ascoli’s
Babe’ Ferrara
St. Elizabeth's
Warren
Saints
Thrilling Aquatic Show Dazzles Crowds At Kunz Pier
John J. Talty state lifeguard hurled a hammer 60 feet into the bay and retrieved it within two minutes during an aquatic show at Kunz Pier. Captain Roger W. Wheeler led the event sponsored by Bristol Town Council with demonstrations by Walter Maziki and Barbara Hart. A simulated drowning showcased rescue teams and a rapid EMS response, followed by divers, equipment demos, and a talk by Wheeler. The organizers praised the police for traffic control and hosted a post show dinner at the YMCA. Community volunteers helped with booths, tickets, and refreshments.
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Kunz’s
John J. Talty
jKunz
Roger W. Wheeler
State Bureau of Recreational Surrender
Bristol Town Council
Francis K. Murphy
Miss Hart
Mr. Maziki
Bristol
Serbst
Ronald P. Morin
Ralph Palma
John Pasqua
Manuel Pasqua
George Mansi
Reynold
Charles Oulette
Richard J
Francis DeRiso
Vincent DeFelice
William T. Cashin
Michael Bolzano
Bristol Police
Virgil Arruda
Anthony Ferreira
Girls Trackmeet at Common staged Monday afternoon
A girls track and field meet will be staged at the Common on Monday afternoon starting at 1 p.m. Miss Eleanor Lemaire, the girl's supervisor for the playground, says contestants will be divided into four age groups and will compete in events including softball throws for distance and accuracy discus shot put sprints hurdles hop skip and jump and basketball throw.
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Eleanor Lemaire
Miss Lemaire
Five Bike Races at Common Prize Event Draw Crowd
More than 600 spectators watched the annual bicycle races under playground director Anthony E Agatiello. Joseph Malloy won the feature event with a last minute surge as Olga Viera and Emily Stanzione led girls 9 to 16 in first places.
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Anthony E Agatiello
Joseph Malloy
Michael Morra
Geraldo Ferrera
Olga Viera
Betty Sousa
Mary Ferrara
Emily Stanzione
Doris Margo
Rosario Santos
How to Cut Costs Insure Oil Supply Disclosed by Expert
Heating expert Walter Timmis notes home oil burner systems run at 50 to 60 percent efficiency and could reach 70 to 80 percent. Insulation and sealing reduce heat loss, while correcting air leaks and unbalanced systems can cut fuel use up to fifty percent.
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Walter Timmis
House Beautiful Magazine
C A Upsets Y To Regain Cellar From YMCA
C A pulled a 4 to 3 upset over the YMCA at the Common reclaiming last place. Rene drove in the winning run in the eighth after Parisi’s single through a fielder’s legs, tying the game in the sixth as C A erased an early 0-1 deficit and then scored in the fifth to even the score.
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Ascolis
Esso
YMCA
the Common
Rene
Parisi
van Voast
Ymen
Soapbox Derby to Offer Prizes at Mount Carmel Event
About 35 boys have entered the first annual Soapbox Derby hosted by the Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on August 1 at Bayview Avenue. Frank Miserandino heads the sports committee. Entries must be on official blanks signed by parents. Awards include a bicycle, Paul C Millemaggi Trophy and multiple local business prizes such as cameras, sportswear, and hardware items. The outing committee lists Carl Russo as chairman with Jo Giusto as secretary and others serving in various roles.
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Louis Nastri
Frank Miserandino
Mary DeFelice
Rita Castriotta
James and
Thomas Campagna
Bristol
Alger
Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Bayview ‘Avenue
The
Phoenix
Paul C. Millemaggi
Hope Hardware
Buffington’s Pharmacy
Central Hardware
Alger’s News
Hope Drug
Pozzi Drug
Makowsky’s
Moccasin Shoes
Suzman’s
Duffy’s
Sparks Hardware
Warren
Tavares Furniture
Fielder’s
Kettlety’s Firestone
Lanoue’s Drug
DeWolf Drug
Boston
County Road Motors
Barrington
Carl Russo
Jo Giusto
Es Velleca
Frank Bruno
Food Comames Salzano
Variety Booth
Ralph DeLeo
Construction program signals large costs meet needs
In 1946 and 1947 expenditures for new construction reached about 119 million dollars. The rest of the effort focuses on small touches of thoughtfulness courtesy and helpfulness to improve telephone service.
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New England
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Club 145
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Wood Street
Fore ’N Art Management
Jed Hanley
Prudence
Rocky Point
Boy’ Almeida
Jimmy Salzano
Police Department
Joseph ‘Honey
Marshall Mendes
Charlie
Soldiers Home Shore
Leahy
Kunz Pier
Walter J. Maziki
Barbara Hart
Luke White
Michael ‘Flynn
Charles E. Luther Jr
Burton West
Edward E. Willnson Jr
John C. McKenzie
Capt. Wheeler
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Y.M.C.A
Mr. Murphy
O. I. Bergstrom
Orlando J. Bisbano
John Connors
Marian Maisano
Theresa del Piano
Lemaire
Gladys Brightman
Evelyn Lemaire
Phyliss van Voast Noam, Sousa, Janice Me
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Ethel Viera
Lucy Quito
Martha Ruggiero
Carol Benson
Bertha Cabral
Barbara Massano
Jo Ann Squatrito
Pat McClure
Dot Todravas
Betty Ann Fhina- ZO
Mr. Agatiello
John Bernardo Jr
Joseph George
Louis Murgo
Vincent J. Santos
Alfred Venturo
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John F. Shaw
NEW England Telephone
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