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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1951
Page
2
A Bristol viewer asks if organized crime and the numbers racket could reach Bristol. The Senate crime report warns of a creeping finger-hold by small-time bettors and bookies that may lead to bigger rackets and violence across communities.
Invitations mailed to leading Rhode Island and Massachusetts clubs for the fifth annual Gold Medal basketball tournament at the YMCA. Games start 7 30 p m March 12 13 16 17 with officials including Anthony Agatiello V J Santo and H F Asher. Judges J Quilken Massano Hazen Ramos Securo. Ramblers seek repeat wins. Behan Brown Fall River clubs among entrants. Oswald contests crown top players in multiple events at the YMCA.
Ralph Bernardo elected bailiff for Delta Theta Phi fraternity in 1951. Hope Circle No 70 to meet Monday at K of C Hall with a penny social to follow. Rita Cupolo to wed Pvt. William St Onge of Warren, son of Mr and Mrs Albert St Onge, stationed at Camp Cook California. St Michael's church school to hold food sale tomorrow at 2 pm with a basement movie. Kindergarten through fourth grade students participate in mite box offering. John Warren Castro born to Mr and Mrs John Castro in Lynn hospital. Benjamin V Peckham and Barbara Cady announce birth of Bradley Thomas Peckham in Teaneck New Jersey. Ladies Benevolent Society of St Michael's to meet March 5 at 2:30 pm. Marjorie Grant to speak on slides from National Cathedral in Washington.
The Department of Defense reports that in the year ending June 30 1950 small businesses with under 500 employees captured 73 percent of 1,736,882 military purchases and 74 percent of the dollar value. Most contracts were under 5,000 and three quarters of actions were under 1,000.
We express sincere thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness during our bereavement and for the many beautiful floral offerings and spiritual bouquets.
March events include Chowder and clamcake dinners at K of C hall 12 to 1 30 p m with takeout options by Daughters of Isabella. Penny special March 5 open to public at K of C hall sponsored by the Daughters of Isabella. Bristol Sunshine Society bridge March 6 at Midway. Open House dinner March 11 at Osof sky hal Wood street by Cup Defenders association. March 16 Narragansett Electric Co food sale by Mothers club St Marys school Tea and Food Sale March 31 DeWolf Memorial Room. Women’s Guild First Congregational Church auspices. April 28 Mt Carmel Holy Name dinner dance at Midway Steak and Lobster House.
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