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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1952
Page
3
Historical note contrasts 1930s labor with modern abilities, claiming two men once carried ten dollars of groceries while now a young girl can manage the same amount. The piece reflects on changing labor perceptions and gender roles.
Warren Redskins edged Colt Memorial 49 to 45 in a tight boys basketball game. Ed Calandra tied the score late with a basket for the Green and White before Warren pulled away. Bob Smith led Warren with 19 points while Calandra and John Andrade scored 16 and 14 for Colt. Colt junior team beat Warren Jayvees 29 to 26 in the prelim. Colt ends season with trip to Somerset for gymnasium dedication game.
The Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps extend their honorary membership drive led by Manager George R. Fish. With six weeks elapsed fewer than 400 members signed, many pledging but not paying the $1 fee. The drive invites women connected to members and the corps’ circle to join, with March efforts aiming to recruit unlimited female honorary members and fund new equipment.
A fragmented note describes Red Cross relief efforts aiding U S military personnel overseas. It mentions assistance and locations in foreign theaters, with emphasis on the support role of volunteers and organizations.
Members of the 1951 52 Bristol Senior High School football and basketball teams received their letters at a general assembly in Colt Auditorium. Edward Costa presided as Athletic Association president, with coaches Ralph K Nash and Artie A Pansa presenting letters to seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen as listed. A turkey dinner followed with trophies for last year’s basketball champions and a green jug awarded to the senior prep intra mural team.
The Bristol Senior High School held its All Sports Banquet on Saturday honoring all sports teams. Edward Costa presided as association president with guests Vincent Saviano school committee chair Edward J. Fitzgerald superintendent and John L. Burke principal. About 60 attended.
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