George R Fish Honored At Camp Yawgoog
George R Fish of Sun day town was honored at Camp Yawgoog in front of about 2000 Boy Scouts and guests at the Williams Amphitheatre. He has served as scoutmaster of Bristol Troop 1 since 1912 and received a copy of Rogers Williams Key into the Language of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Fish
Camp Yawgoog
Williams Amphitheatre
Fish
Bristol
J. Harold Williams
Rogers Williams
America
Roger Williams
Cranston
Rhode Island
Indiancraft Club
Glenn Kippax
Yawgoog
Richard Belmore
Jack Cardoza
Angelo Zuccolo
Chief Yawgoog
Norman E. Everett
North Scituate
Roger Pereira
William M. Delaney
CYO
J.A.S.M. Michael Flynn
John Mello
Bo Nerone
Joseph Motta
Fred Cornell
Edwin
J.A.S.M
David Costa
National Council
John Sylvester
H. Cushman Anthony
C A Upsets Saints 5-4 In Extra Inning Tilt
The Bristol Twilight League sees C A upset Saint Elizabeth 5-4 in extras as Moosh Morra earns the win over Benevides. C A scores in the second and fourth frames, Saints tie in fifth, game ends in eighth with Raiola scoring the decisive run.
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Saints
Ascolis Esso
Benda Benevides
Moosh Morra
Camera
Benevides
Carulli
Raiola
Baker
Internal Survey Of Local Bristol Schools Starts In Fall
An internal curriculum survey for Bristol Schools will begin in the fall and run over two to three years. Superintendent Edward J. Fitzgerald says the self appraisal involves teachers and principals with a coordinat ing committee led by Wilfred M. Hamill. The project aims to review all subject areas and inform parents as it engages the P T A and graduates for input.
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Bristol
J. Fitzgerald
State Department of Education
Fitzgerald
Wilfred M. Hamill
P.T.A
Birth of Daughter Jacquelyn Santos
Mr and Mrs William Santos announce the birth of a daughter Jacquelyn Sunday July 25 at the Lying In Hospital Mrs Santos formerly Miss Etta Grimo. Troop Four plans a week at Camp Yawgoog with Scoutmaster William F Head in charge and room for a few more scouts who must sign up at once.
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William Santos
Jacquelyn
Tenance
John Cardoza
Medicine Row
Yawgoog
William F. Head
Bristol Rescue Squad In Warren Brothers Twin Drowning
The Warren brothers drowned after one fell from a railroad bridge and the other dived in to save him. The Bristol Rescue Squad played a role in the water safety campaign that emphasized these dangers, as the tragedy brought the issue home.
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Bristol
Warren Brothers
Speck Mello Brothers
New Haven
John Immed
Thej
Warren Bridge
Lumberjack tragedy and a doomed forest rescue
A plane crash kills 29 people including lumberjacks bound for a holiday. Two brothers, John and Edward Mello, aged 13 and 9, drown after trying to rescue each other near the Berk Lumber camp. Bristol Rescue Squad, led by Captain Luke White, fails to save the youths. The incident follows a grim forest work scene with logs, rigging, and the dangers of high climbing.
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Bristol
Warren
Michael J. Flynn
Luke White
Otto Alletag
Warren Fire Department
Salvatore Palumbo
Phoenix
John Mello
Berk
Dormshire Fine Spinning Associates
Bristol Fire
Paull Wins Williston Cup in Bristol Beetle Race
Seth Paull sailed his Scoot to win the Williston Trophy Cup for the Beetle Class at Bristol Yacht Club. He finished three and a half minutes ahead of Franny de Wolf in the Reddy with a clear weather day and eight to nine knot winds. Other boats followed Yankee by Henry DeWolf, Manana by John White, Hi-Jinx by George Spofford, and Hey Bonnie by Julie Bruno.
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Seth Paull
Bristol Yacht Club
William Williston
Bristol
New York City
Paull
Franny de Wolf
Reddy
Bristol Harbor
Henry DeWolf
Manana
John White
George Spofford
Julie Bruno
Learning To Swim Well Is First Step Toward Water Safety
The fourth installment of the Swim for Safety series stresses beginning swimmers avoid overestimating skill. Expert Mr Bergstrom warns that dares to swim rivers without backup often lead to drownings, urging safe practice and supervision as the key.
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YMCA
Bergstrom
Tan
State St. Project Starts Contractor Hurt in Accident
A Bristol waterworks widening project began on State Street between Hope and Thames Streets. Contractor O I Bergstrom was injured when a power shovel struck him, his bruises treated and he sent home. Officials stress safety and warn swimmers away from dangerous dares by water.
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O. I Bergstrom
State St
Bristol Ymca
Hope
Thames Sts
Bristol
Hit
E. Hugh Holmes
Bergstrom
Dr. Samuel
D. Clark
Holmes
New Bus Plan In Effect Tomorrow
The New England Transportation agency will start a new schedule around the Loop on a 60 day trial. Half hourly buses leave Buffington's at five minutes past the hour following the old Bristol route via Franklin Wood and Hope. The other half hourly buses begin at 8 20 a m from Providence and include a 7 20 p m from Providence following the alternate route. Buses stop at Buffington's at ten minutes past or twenty minutes to the hour on Hope Street.
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New England Transportation
Buffington’s
Bristol
Franklin
Wood
Hope
Providence
Bristol and Pawtucket Play Ground League Showdown Tomorrow
Tomorrow evening at 7 at the Common the Bristol league leaders meet the Pawtucket crew coached by Art Nooney. Pawtucket East high school teammates from Marvel Gym will feature in the game arranged by Ernie Calverly with Vincent J Santo coaching the local side. Anthony E Agatiello will officiate, a Pawtucket East selection noted for state playoffs. An irony ties Agatiello’s prior refereeing to Pawtucket losses. A second note says the Gorillas and Apes Animal League baseball game is rescheduled to tomorrow at 2 pm.
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St Elizabeth Club
Collins and Aikman
Bristol Common
Bristol Playground
Pawtucket
Art Nooney
Pawtucket East High School
Marvel Gym
Ernie Calverly
Providence Steamroller
Vincent J. Santo
Anthony E. Agatiello
Agatiello
Pawtucket East
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St. Elizabeth
C&a
Ascoli’s
Tobs
Thurs
Dana Andrews
Gene Tierney
June Havoc
Berry Kroeger
Edna Best
John Emery
Hillary Brooke
Taylor Holmes
Dennis Morgan
Jane Wyman
Janis Paige
Bruce Bennett
Cheyenne
Cartoon
Jesse James
Robert Hutton
Joyce Reynolds
Devil Ship
Richard Lane
Louise Campbell
THE
Edward
Charles E Luther Jr
Burton West
Wiucw
James O’leary
Earthbridge
Toj
Robert Turbesi
East Blackstone
Harris Pond
Binetton
Lala
Ferris Dry Goods Store
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