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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1948
Page
2
The Republican convention nominates Thomas E. Dewey as presidential candidate on the second ballot. Delegates foresee party unity and strength with Dewey, as talks shift to choosing a running mate, with Warren among favored options for youth and vigor.
The Rev Dale D Dutton preaches at 11 am Sunday at First Congregational Church. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Holy Rosary Society holds communion June 27 at 7 am. Manuel Raposa has enlisted in the U S Army and is stationed at Fort Dix. Jose Carreiro now runs Town Tavern on State Street. Miss Eleanor Calouro recuperates from an appendectomy at Truesdale Hospital. Rev William J Robbin of First Baptist Providence speaks at Bristol church. Intermediate Scouts aided the Fourth of July Fund Tag Day: Betty Andrade Ann Carreiro Carol Benson. St Albans Lodge attends divine worship at St Michaels Church. Lola Ann Romano leaves Sunday for a six week program at New England Conservatory in Boston. plans to major in music and stay at Dana Hall.
Requests for pre 1903 Fourth of July photos to loan for an exhibit at Narragansett Electric Company windows. Photos received include a jungle gym display built by the Recreation Board and sand boxes from the old band stand. Team captains listed for local baseball leagues.
At section end, officials announced a two stage playoff format with third place teams facing the second place winner in each league. The winners meet in a best two out of three series, followed by an Allstar game featuring league championship players and selections from other teams.
Final registration for three playground leagues is complete and schedules are set. The First League for boys 11 to 13 opens at 10 15 a.m. with the Peaches vs Apples on the Commons. Remaining games include Fish League for ages 14 16 and Animal League for ages 6 10 with matchups listed for June 29 and July 1.
The GOP clambake panel lists officers including chairman, Orlando Isbano as secretary and Leroy K. Doan as treasurer. Members span committees from Refreshments to Publicity with names like Dr John Bernardo, Gilbert Bhawan, Paul Herzig and Elizabeth Gladding. The event set for Sunday August 22 invites wide community participation.
Saturday confessions from 12:00 to 12:30 and 4:30 to 5:00. Sunday morning prayer and litany at 7:30. Holy Eucharist at 8:00 a m. Sunday Mass at 10:00 a m with an evening prayer meeting announced.
Coming events listed include June 30 Pilgrim age garden tour with tea and flower displays by the Bristol Garden Club. August activities feature a Clam Bake at Garcia's Farm by Combing Dept. C. & A. Corp, a Bristol Republican Town Committee clam bake at Rego's Farm on August 22, and the First Annual Ball of St. Marys Social Club at White Rail Riding Club on August 27.
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