Bill to underwrite Muster Here in Bristol July celebration
Two Bristol state representatives introduced a House resolution seeking a 2500 appropriation to cover prizes and incidentals for the New England States Veteran Firemen's League muster planned in Bristol during Fourth of July festivities. The town's bid is aided by Bristol Volunteer Firemen Veterans' Association, with about 30 New England communities expected to participate. Sen Daniel G. Coggeshall will be honored for 71 years with theHydraulion Engine and Hose Company, former fire chief and life member of regional leagues.
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Gladys M. Brightman
Henry Alfred
House of Representatives
New England States Veteran Firemen’s League
Bristol Volunteer Firemen Veterans’ Association
Bristol
New England
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Rhode Island Firemen’s League
New England League
Council Grants Seven Permission To Sell Milk
Town Council grants seven licenses to sell milk at retail at listed addresses including 11 Wilson Street 485 Hope Street 479 Hope 557 Hope Street 129 Franklin Street 541 Hope Street and 23 Catherine.
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Paul Castilghego
Wilson Street
Zefferinio Viera
Hope Street
Pozzi Pharmacy
John C. Mello
Mariano P. Medeiros
Franklin Street
Walter Costello
Virginia del Toro
Catherine Street
March of Dimes drive tops goal by $465
The March of Dimes campaign exceeded its $2,000 goal by $465. Xavier reported total expenses of $248.25, leaving a net of $1,717. The drive, aided by YMCA Hi Y groups and local sponsors, included $237.50 from a charity auction and about $173.05 since February 7.
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Jule F sNavier
Xavier
YMCA
Collins & Aikman Corp
United Rubber Workers of America, Cio
Welfare Dept Shows February Decrease in Expenditures
Bristol welfare director Orlando J. Bisbano reports a 812.57 drop in February expenses to 3169.30, noting five January payments against four in February. February allocations include DPW local 386.57 GPA cash payrolls 203.65 and other items totaling 3169.30. 187 people received assistance, down six from January. medical costs fell to 10. department balance stood at 12 958.32 and now 1 789.02.
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Bristol
Orlando J. Bisbano
Bisbano
Department of Public Welfare
DPW
General Public Assistance Administration
Department of F.b
Colt Memorial Wins Finale in Gym Dedication Game
Colt Memorial defeated Somerset High School 68 to 33 in the finale of the season during a gym dedication ceremony. Ed Calandra led with 28 points, and Ray Sousa grabbed eight rebounds while hitting half his shots. Somerset finished 11-6 for the year and this was their last appearance of the season.
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Colt Memorial
Somerset High School
Bristol
Ed Calandra
Ray Sousa
Calandra
Somerset
Kingsmen to Receive Uniforms Ahead of 1952 Season
Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps will be fitted for new uniforms Thursday night as the corps prepares for the 1952 season. Proceeds come from the current Honorary Membership drive now in its sixth week. New honorary members announced include Stephen W Hopkins Harrison Douglas Thomas Donovan Norman Servant Albert E Dart and many others. An effort is planned to recruit female members this March with the Women's Auxiliary meeting tomorrow to discuss additions.
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Kingsmen
Stephen W. Hopkins
Harrison Douglas
Thomas Donovan
Norman J. Servant
Albert E Dart
Charles W McGinn
Thomas H. Byrnes, Jr
Anthony J Nunes
Albert R. Pierce
Anthony J. Bruno
Thomas Sullivan
Lionel J Carreiro
Gladys M Brightman
John W. DeWolf
Charles St. Angelo
S. Wesley Gladding
George F. Marshall
Anthony W DuPont
Norman F. Bernard
Daniel W. Coggeshall
Hassen Kahwajz
Biagino Massa
Daniel K. Davis
Sgt. O
Nominating Group Named for Kearney Post Officers
At Kearney Post No 6 American Legion meeting last Friday a nominating committee was named to present a slate of officers at the April 4 meeting. Domenico Mascola Samuel J Smith and Ralph M DeLeo were named to the committee. Manuel M Rapoza and Raymond C Duchesne joined as new members and Abner M Baker was reinstated. Plans for the Second District meeting in Bristol April 12 were discussed with Kearney Post hosting the Legion and Kearney Unit hosting the Women's Auxiliary both meeting at Legion Home and Hydraulion Fire Station respectively.
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Kearney
American Legion
Domenico Mascola
Samuel J Smith
Ralph M DeLeo
Manuel M Rapoza
Raymond C Duchesne
Abner M. Baker
Gold Medal Meet Kicks Off March 17 At Andrews Gym
The Bristol YMCA hosts the sixth annual statewide Gold Medal Tournament starting Monday at 7 30 p m in Andrews Gymnasium. Eight teams have entered including Rhode Island Lace Works Barrington Mt Carmel Hornets Grande Brothers Newport Commicat A A Indians O Brien's Television Newport Fall River Travelers Standard Pharmacy Warren and Behmans Construction Newport. The Jewish Community Center of Providence, last year’s champs, will not compete as their group disbanded. Tickets at the Y. Quarterfinals March 17 18 semis March 21 finals and consolation March 22. Trophies awarded by RS Bosworth Y president. Officials include Anthony E Agatiello and Artie A Pansa.
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Bristol Ymca
Andrews Gymnasium
Joseph Murgo
Rhode Island Lace Works
Barrington
Mt Carmel Hornets
Grande Brothers Team
Newport
Commicat A. A. Indians
O'Brien's Television
Fall River Travelers Standard Pharmacy
Warren
Behman
Jewish Community Center
Providence
R S. Bosworth
Anthony E Agatiello
Artie A. Pansa
Bristol
Gold Medal Tournament Set By Bristol YMCA
Bristol YMCA schedules its sixth annual Gold Medal Tournament at Andrews Gymnasium with eight teams. Defending Providence Jewish Community Center will not defend its crown as last year’s champs de-activated. Quarter-finals run March 17 and 18, 21 and 22 with tourney passes at one dollar.
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Bristol
YMCA
Andrews Gymnasium
Ight
Jewsh Community Center
Providence
Cordeiro to report to Braves field for minor league stint
South Carolina bound prospect Cordeiro has trained with Artie A Pansa and practiced at MIT as he prepares for a minor league start. If all goes well, he will join other aspirants at Braves field before the bus trip to South Carolina. Ralph Stanzione, 33, recovers at home after an iron pulley accident at Our Lady of Mount Carmel school. he was treated at Truesdale Hospital in Fall River.
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South Carolina
Ralph Stanzione
Second Street
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Truesdale Hospital
Fall River
Local Leaders To Attend Two Day Scout Training
Local Boy Scout officials will attend a two day leadership and training course at Camp Yawgoog on March 22 and 23. Bristol attendees include James Husband Howard L House Dr Oscar M Mersman and George R Fish. A Friday round table at the General House will discuss plans for the course.
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Camp Yawgoog
Bristol
James Husband
Howard L House
Oscar M. Mersman
George R. Fish
Bristol County
Guneral House
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