Bristling Twins of BTA Face Defiance in Big Battle
Marty Biancuzzo leads the BTA club with Bob Cragan a former Rhode Island State College star set in the lineup to clash with Chappie Oliver's Defiance. Andy D'Ambrosio or Frankie Sousa will pitch, Leo Mansi catches, Cragan outs in left field, as Neck Rangers star Leo Menard misses due to vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marty Biancuzzo
B. T. A. Nine
Bobby Cragain
Chappie Oliver
Andy D’ambrosio
Frankie Sousa
Johnnie Andrade
Biancuzzo
Leo Mansi
Cragan
Rhode Island State College
Neck Rangers
Leo Menard
Washington, D. C
Artillery
Firemen
Honey Menard
Pip Securo
James J. Lanzire
Uptown Firemen
New Haven Orders Six Streamlined Electric Engines
The New Haven Railroad ordered six streamlined electric passenger locomotives from General Electric of Erie Pennsylvania. Each 600 horsepower locomotive will power six motors on six driving axles and reach speeds over 80 mph. They are designed to operate at Grand Central Terminal or Pennsylvania Station and will draw power from either third rail 600 volt DC or 11 000 volt 25 cycle AC overhead lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Haven
Newaven Railroad
General Electric
Erie
Toe RT Dancaute
United States District Court
LMA
Grand Central Terminal
Pennsylvania Station
Three Weddings Held in Bristol Saturday
Three couples wed in Bristol on Saturday morning with two ceremonies at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Emily Proto married Stephen Mascena at 9 o clock with Miss Phoebe Mascena as maid of honor. Catherine St Angelo tied the knot with Julio Mello in the same church ceremony. Both services featured vocalists and organists, and receptions followed at family homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Mascena
Proto
Mt. Carmel Church
Emily Proto
Raffael Proto
Coggeshall Avenue
Stephen Louis Mascena
Antonio Mascena
Prospect Street
Joseph Sorzana
Phoebe Mascena
Joseph Lawrence
Dora Iannuccillo
Michael Cappucci
New York City
Churen
Alta
Vasta la Ruggiero
Marjorie B McCann
Sea Scout Kearney Crew Commended for River Rescue
Police Chief George Robbins praised Bristol Sea Scout Skipper Arthur J. Belmore and crew for recovering the body of 29 year old George Gosselin from the Barrington River after a drowning Saturday afternoon. The effort involved Kearney Ship and a Sea Scout detail including Raymond Risbane Donald Van Voast Alfred Tamburo Charles Scott and Felix Scott with local volunteers and fire rescue personnel assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Robbins
Barrington
Arthur J. Belmore
Sea Scouts
Bristol
George Gosselin
Barrington River
Gosselin
Crawford Street
Woonsocket
WPA
Belmore
Kearney
Raymond Risbane
Donald van Voast
Alfred Tamburo
Charles
Felix Scott
A H Fhunt, Jr
LeClair
Charles Bickford
Frank
Anthony DelToro
Walter
Twin Bristol Nuptials Highlight Gardenia Filled Affair
Miss Mello and Miss Torres wed in double ceremonies at St Elizabeth’s Church and at the bride’s Bristol home. Mello, known as Whitey, paired with a pink travelling ensemble for departure. Torres wore white satin with orange blossoms. A wedding breakfast and reception followed at the brides’ home and at Hotel Warren. The couples plan to reside at 102 Wood Street and 43 Bay View Avenue respectively after a New York bridal trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Street
Mello
Bristol
Colt Memorial High School
Whitey
Henrique Rocha
Margaret Souza
Joseph Perry
Anna Peters
Smith Revue Dances in Bristol Stage Debut Recital
The first annual Smith Revue at Bristol School of Dancing showcased colorfully costumed pupils and soloists. Highlights included “Under the Sea” ballet and the Devil Dancers with stroblite flames, featuring performers such as Joyce Pickett, Cecelia Brunelli, Katherine Ann Brelsford, and Victor Formisano among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guster
Saturdas
Bristol
Senith Dancing School
Aiolia
Anhehiasnan
Glittering Taprie
Joyce Pickett
Cecelia Brunelli
Katherine Ann Brelsford
Frederic Rounds
Ann Mane Bisbane
Louise Usher
Mary Louise Serbst
Viola Silvia
Mary Sousa
Lucia Savenano
Rita Proulx
Eileen Demers
Kathleen Paiva
Rose Foti
Paulin Bruno
Carmin Langello
Victor Formisano
Lilian Morgo
Irene Girard
Louise Falugo
Shirley Flynn
Doris Brooks
Newport Casino Theatre Expects Good Season
Distinguished audiences will again patronize the Newport Casino Theatre with season reservations noted by Mr and Mrs Walter Bruce Howe Mrs E Hayard Ferry Miss Sylvia Hillhouse and others as manager entries indicate. The roster lists various attendees including Mr and Mrs Beverly Corkin and Mr Henry Brown with box seating and season commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport Casino Theatre
Shedecreet Rao Ark
Wee Tof Seciptions
Ctor
Gen
Mes
Core
Peter Pasere
Soanane
Henry Brown
Walter Bruce Howe
E.hayard Ferry
Sylvia Hillhouse
Beverly Corkin
Notable Bristol and Barrington Social Figures Listed
A society notice lists Damen Betton Mrs Frederick Mitchell Gould Miss Helen O Brice Capt H Jensen and Mrs Jensen Mrs Frederick Cutts Mrs John K Graham Mr and Mrs Harry Wilks Mr and Mrs Harold Twigg Mr and Mrs G W Nelson Mrs F J K Alexander Miss A Kane Mrs Roy Hall Miss C E Burleigh Mrs Charles D Burt of Bristol and Mrs Frederick S Peck of Barrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abeth T. Betton
Frederick Mitchell Gould
Helen O Brice
H . Jensen
Jensen
Frederick Cutts
John K Graham
Harry Wilks
Harold Twigg
G. W Nelson
F J. K Alexander
A. Kane
Roy Hall
C .E. Burleigh
Charles D Burt
Bristol
Frederick S Peck
Barrington
Bristol Scout Fonseca Heads to National Jamboree
Harris Fonseca 16 a First Bristol Troop leader trains at Camp Yawgoog with 100 Rhode Island scouts. He will join 25 000 attendees in Washington for the National Jamboree June 29 to July 9 and return July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Fonseca
Antonio Fonseca
Third School Street
Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
Bristol County
Washington
Camp Yawgoog
Rockville
Rhode Island
Westerly
United States
Fonseca
Eagle and Drum Corps
Pioneer
Eagle Court of Honor
Awashonk Herd
P O WS
Scout Honor Society
Alves Case Discontinued With Warning By Court
Judge William T O'Donnell dismissed the case against Stephen L Alves 51 of King Philip avenue charged with keeping his 5 year old daughter from regular school. The court warned he is responsible for future school attendance in his household. The truant officer reported improved attendance since the case began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alves
William T O'Donnell
Fifth District
Stephen L. Alves
King Philip Avenue
James F Meiggs
O'Donnell
WPA
Manuel Morris
Center Street
Solomon Nussenfeld
Morris Eisenstadt
Alias
Angelo Pozz
Bristol Loan Company
Gaetano Murgo
Angelo Pozzi
Francisco Federico
Victor Formisano
Service Ice and Fuel Company
Pierre Marcotte
Biagio del Toro
Pauline Raposa
Prudence Island Union Church Names 1927 Summer Preachers
The Union Church of Prudence Island opens its 11th season on July 4 with Rev. Frank I. Noyes of Brockton delivering a patriotic sermon. July 11 features Brockton Day music led by G Alvin Dahlquist. later speakers include Rev Arthur O. Dewey and Rev Harry Kimball with August led by Rev Herbert H. Deck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Church
Prudence Island
Frank I. Noyes
Brockton
Noyes
Ohio
Plymouth
Porter
Central Methodist Church
G. Alvin Dahlquist
Newport
Arthur O Dewey
New Bedford
Dewey
Harry Kimball
Needham
Herbert H. Deck
Springfield Mass
Deck
Bristol
Prudence Island Opens Summer With Busy Cottages and Crews
Prudence Island kicks off a bustling season as cottages fill early and weekend boat traffic to Bristol grows. A Prudence race fan crew backs the opening cup on July 31 aboard the Anna M, with Oscar Sands and S. A. Davidson nearing trip quotas. Local residents George F and George F. Marshall keep homes active, tautog fishing remains strong, and blueberry buds promise a bountiful harvest. A WPA crew may work on mosquito swamps if reports hold, while artesian wells bring clear water to Midway. Constance sisters return from Florida to open their Midway home and the West Shore colony begins arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Oscar Sands
S. A. Davidson
Joe North
Anna M
Rhode Island
George F
George F. Marshall
Constance
Montclair
Florida
Midway
Bridge View
Arcadie Giura
James T McCaughey
West Shore
Island life returns as Prudence school expands pupil count
The Florida colony from the Home stead Plat resumes activity on the island after a spring interruption. Prudence school reports its largest enrollment in years with nine pupils, while the newly appointed lighthouse keeper Mr Gustavus provides three of the new students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Prudence School
Gustavus
Postponed game pits BT A nine against Ever Readys
The last first half game between Marty Biancuzzo's B. T. A. nine and Ever Readys is postponed to tomorrow evening due to weather. Firemen champions led by Columbia Bill Doran and Banks Bottomley aim to clinch the half with strong pitching and top to bottom hitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tw League
Marty Biancuzzo
B. T. A. Nine
Firemen
Columbia Bill
Doran
Bottomley
Chief Benda
Frenchy Cavallaro
Lkely
Joe Securo
Ric E
Sam Morris
Tom van Voast
Paulie Bruno
Artie Pansa
Coltstar
Leo Mansi
Third Annual Outing for U S Rubber Products Employees
The U S Rubber Products Employees' Association plans its third annual outing in August at Rocky Point. The program features athletics and a baseball contest as part of the day’s activities for workers and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Point
U. S. Rubber Products, Inc.,“Employees’ Association
Joral
U S Rubber Coand Providence Park outing committee list
The text details subcommittees for an all day affair organized by the U S Rubber Company from Providence. Dinner committee includes James A Sisson Michael W Pasquarelli Miss Lillian Phenes and others with tickets tags chaired by Frederick Goff and Joseph Velleca. Transportation chaired by Frank Giglio with Louis E Dickinson Sheldon O Burt and Henry Mirranda. Officers of the Employees Association list Dickinson as president Pasquarelli as VP Rishe secretary Burt treasurer Phenes Sisson Salzano Featherston Velleca Mirranda and Vargas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Rubber Company
Providence
James A. Sisson
Michael W. Pasquarelli
Lillian Phenes
Gladys Rishe
Winston Featherston
Erasmo Mancini
Domenic DeRiso
Manuel Vargas
James Salzano
John Almeida
Orlando J. Bisbano
Frederick Goff
Joseph Velleca
Frank Giglio
Louis E. Dickinson
Sheldon O. Burt
Henry Mirranda
Employees’ Association
Michael H. Pasquarelli
Scout Hall Rehearsal Sets Prep for July 5 Parade
Boy Scout notes call Bugle and Drum Corps to meet at 7 p m for final parade and competition instructions. Visiting troops from Warren Barrington Riverside East Providence join local units for July 5 parade and camporee. program details to be announced. Cub Pack 14 meets Friday after drum corps rehearsal for July 4 plans and summer schedule from Cubmaster William F Head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp-Oree
Warren
Barrington
Riverside
East Providence
William F. Head
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Bob Cragan
R. I. State College
James B. Lee
N. H
Bristol Laundry
Mt. Carmel
St. Elizabeth's
New England Coast
New England
Sam Chamberlain
SEA Scout
State Street
Ulysse Forget, M. D
Miller
R. L
Telephone Warren
Smith Revue
Dorchester Mutual Firels. Co
Boston
BH. L. Watson Co., Inc
Weybosset Street
Chi
Wednesda
Hope St
Wilson's St
E. Shuster
P. m
Misss Y. M. C. A
Ever Readys
LSM Aavn
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