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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1959
Page
7
The Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps report a weak response to their town paper drive held last Sunday. Snow and ice kept many usual contributors from participating, but organizers will continue collecting through the week and welcome donations of newspapers magazines and rags left at Scout Hall for the purchase of new bugles.
Mrs Bertrand L. Hornby of 55 Shore Rays learns her father William R Chase will be among the first inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame at Springfield College under construction. Chase died in town aged 84 and played on the inaugural team coached by James Naismith. Eight other members of that first squad and three players from other colleges enter at the same time. The game debuted January 20 1892 using peach baskets. Chase’s sister Miss Charlotte B Chase lives with his niece Mrs Hornby.
A testimonial dinner by Sgt Anthony M Cappucci Post No 1 ITAM Vets will honor past commanders Joseph Mazza J Fred Riccio and Fortunato Caruso on May 9 at 7:30 PM at the Midway House. Lt Governor John A Notte Jr is principal speaker with several guests and a toastmaster.
The First Congregational Church and St Michael's Episcopal Church sponsor Holy Week noon services for the second year. Services run Monday through Thursday at St Michael's from 12:10 to 12:30 PM with Rev Dr Lawrence L. Durgin of Central Congregational Church Providence delivering the sermon.
Mrs Mary Pavao led a Sunday meeting at Mrs Alice Correia's home to institute the American Portuguese War Veterans Post No 1 Auxiliary in Bristol. Fall River members served as conductress, chaplain, and installing officer as Mary Medeiros became president and Dons Polver secretary.
Anthony Agatiello, chairman of the Easter Lily Parade, announced that public school children will solicit Friday and Saturday in the area. Proceeds go to the RI Society of Crippled Children and Adults. Miss Naomi Sousa, Miss Emma Bonvicina, and Miss Ann Calderiso are on the committee. Herbert B. Burnham Jr. will be treasurer. Headquarters will be at the local YMCA.
Police report lists multiple incidents: Mrs Uze Beauregard’s car damaged when Manuel Furtado backed into it on High Street. John Rebecchi reports a truck from Adaskin Furniture Co damaged his left rear fender on Bradford Street. Joseph Squatrito’s car was struck by a hit and run on Hope Street near Fales Road and moved 60 feet to the Defiance Fire Station. Anthony Stanzione reports radio hubcaps and fender skirts stolen from his parked car on Second School Street.
The Bristol Junior Women's Club holds its next meeting at Guiteras House tonight at 8. Guests Mr and Mrs George Porter will present a film and travelog on Europe. Mr Porter, a professional guide, has extensive travel across Europe.
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