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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1949
Page
2
Bristol plans a tag day to support its Tim O’Neil Amateur League entry. The town’s team finished atop the National Division last season but faced a one run loss in state playoffs and now struggles with rising game costs.
In this column readers are urged to share activities and memberships with neighbors. It offers a friendly signal for readers to contribute and stay informed about local groups and events. The note asks for courtesy and cooperation from the community.
Call 44 Edward Raiola lies at St Josephs Hospital Providence for an operation. Bristol County Olympics committee member Charlie Burdge and wife congratulate on a newborn son May 31. Several town residents plan visits, anniversaries, and college achievements. The town discusses lifeguard plans and a summer recreation program starting June 27 with staff assignments.
Ten delegates from Bristol Aerie head to the annual State convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Woon socket. The event opens tomorrow at 10 with delegate registration at Eagle Home and includes a 6 p.m. dinner at the Blackstone Hotel. business and elections follow on Sunday. Delegates include Charles Duquette Anthony J Nunes Manuel Perry Joseph F Pannone John White Manuel Lewis Norman Bernard M Edmonds George Dion and Willis Matrone.
Members who did not receive notices for the annual dinner and exhibit are urged to notify Mrs. Howard House at Bristol 1-0055-R by tomorrow to reserve a seat. The exhibit will feature hooked rugs, paintings, and clothing crafted by club members during the winter as part of the club’s activities.
A class of 17 graduates, ten boys and seven girls, will receive diplomas after the 10 45 Mass at St Marys Church. Rev Charles Curran will present diplomas and five scholastic awards, including memorial medals from local Catholic groups.
Miss S. Minerva Hill, music supervisor of Warwick schools, was guest of honor at a Rhode Island Music Educators Association meeting in Andrews Memorial School. She received a diamond horse shoe, a jewel box, and roses as she retires this year. The program featured characterizations by S S Morton Giles and vocal solos by Miss Joan Doyle with Miss Louise Holland of Pawtucket on piano.
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