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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1950
Page
3
Miss Mello was surprised by friends at her sister in law’s home in Bristol before leaving Saturday for a three weeks vacation in Maywood California. A happy landing cake and lobster salad were served buffet style as guests wished her well.
Bristol harbor sailors edge into summer as new boats enter the scene. Belisarius and Carefree join the water alongside Freelance II and Chinook II. The Bristol Yacht Club schedules a May breakfast and June opening tea while the Bermuda Race looms with Mayor Murray aboard MakoiA.
The Bristol Senior High School held its Athletic Awards Assembly in the Colt Memorial auditorium. Football, basketball, baseball, and gym awards were presented by coaches Ralph K Nash and A A Pansa to numerous players including Joseph Russo Herman Grabert Louis Murgo Frank Pirri and John Tardoza. Girls awards went to Elizabeth Bullock Barbara Lombardi Naomi Sousa Edith Boutilier Martha Ruediers Dorothy Tavares and Dolores Santos with cheerleaders Grace Castro Donna Ruggiero and Doshah Squatrito also earning letters.
The Union Church of Prudence Island Rhode Island announces a summer speaker lineup. Five new voices join old friends for Sundays, including Rev. Robert W. Little of Beverly and Rev. Francis Gardner from Providence. The committee plans choir revival and a resident colonist program at the West Shore chapel.
July dates unveil a line of ministers from Rhode Island and Massachusetts including Rev. W Leighton and Rev Fredericleh Gardner along with Mr Everett H Greta and Archdeacon Anthony R Parshley. The notice names church roles and 1950 officers led by Wm S Esau and Harry Town with Priscilla Day and Miss Helen E Atwood among others.
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