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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1947
Page
3
Manuel Estrella Reenlists in Navy for Four More Years
Chief Signalman Keath of the Providence Navy Recruiting Station reports the reenlistment of Manuel Estrella Torpedoman First Class for four years. Son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Estrella of 53 Garfield Avenue he first enlisted on 29 November 1940 and served on USS Dixie USS Russell and USS Wiltsie. He saw action in Midway Coral Sea and campaigns in American Theater Pacific Theater Philippines Liberation and World War II Victory ribbons. A Bristol Senior High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keath
Providence
Manuel Estrella
Anthony Estrella
Garfield Avenue
Dixie
Russell
Wiltsie
Midway
Coral Sea
Phillipines
Bristol Senior High School
Mary A. Gilheney 80former U S Rubber employee
Miss Mary A. Gilheney 80 of 31 Congregational Street died yesterday morning. Born in Providence in 1866 she was daughter of the late Michael and Bridget Gilheney and survived by a brother Daniel A. Gilheney of this town. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 8 30 from George M. Wilbur Memorial Chapel Warren followed by a requiem Mass at St Mary's Church in this town. Burial in St Mary's Cemetery Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Gilheney
Congregational Street
U. S. Rubber Co
Providence
Michael and
Bridget (Coyle) Gilheney
Daniel A. Gilheney
George M. Wilbur
Warren
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Funeral held for Liborio Romano at Sansone Home
Liborio Romano 67 a former town resident died suddenly Tuesday afternoon at his 330 Durfee Street Fall River where he had lived six years Born in Scafati Italy he came to America 47 years ago first living in Chicago then Bristol The Rev Joseph Sorzana officiated the 9 am requiem Mass and burial followed at St Marys Cemetery Bearers included Anthony Arico Louis Malafronte Domenic Murgo Domenic Pasquarelli Dr Joseph E Pine and John Cannocchiano
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sansone
Liborio Romano
Durfee
Fall River
Luigi and
Giuseppina
Cirillo) Romano
Romano
Scafati
Salerno
Italy
America
Chicago
Bristol
Joseph Sorzana
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Anthony Arico
Louis Malafronte
Domenic Murgo
Domenic Pasquarelli
Joseph E. Pine
John Canncchiano
Barrington and Colt Teams Vie in Gold Medal Tournament
Barrington Townies led by Jack Doyle and Dick Viall join Ferncroft favorites in the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament set for March 26 to 28 at Andrews Gym. Ascoli's Esso and Bristol Manufacturing loom as top rivals alongside Riverside Warren and Barrington Holy Angels in a multi team event with Wednesday through Friday matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrington and Colt
Andrews Gym
Barrington Five
Barrington Townies
Jack Doyle
Bob Carter
Dick Viall
Jimmy Allen
Henry Gerber
Bristol Sport
Ferncroft
Colt
Jimmy Celone
Doc” Raiola
Dick Rene
Savy Mancieri
Eric Dober
Anthony de Meo
Henry Diodati
Riverside Townies
Nick Cariglia
Warren Townies
Barrington Holy Angels
Attilio A. Pansa
Ascoli
B.M.C
Riverside
Warren
B.H.S
George Douglas
Clint” Comstock
Douglas
Barrington
Vikings
McCarthy
Jimmy Duffy
Tony Sousa
Jiggs Butler
Charlie Tappero
Tom Finn
Slim Rodrigues
Vin Securo
Ferncroft Holy Angels
Barrington Vikings
YMCA
Ascoli's Top BMC Wins Industrial Crown
In a low scoring finale, Ascoli Esso edged Bristol Manufacturing Corp 28-27 to claim the Industrial Basketball League title at Andrews Gym. Sam Del Piano and Eddie Massa led scorers with 10 points each while both teams struggled with passing and shooting. The Soda Crackers then defeated the Safe Crackers 35-31 in the league’s championship series opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascoli
Esso
Bristol Manufacturing Corp
Andrews
B.M.C
Topazio
Sam del Piano
Ascoli’s
Eddie Massa
Bristolites
Soda Crackers
Safe Crackers
Ymca Cracker League
YMCA
Soda
Joe Molloy
Peter Quito
Buddy Grabert
Carl Alisio
Raymond Morris
Capt
Louis Murgo
Dom Troiano
George Amaral
Springfield College to Welcome Archie Allen to Faculty
Archie Allen, a 1937 Springfield College graduate and former varsity athlete, will join the faculty in physical education on April 1. He replaces Warren L. Huston, who returns to Newton as assistant supervisor of physical education and football coach. Allen has coached at North High School Binghamton and has YMCA experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Allen
Springfield College
Limbert
Huston
Newton
Allen Advances in Youth Sports Leadership
The text traces the career of Mr. Allen from Student Council roles to vice presidency of the Student Council and executive positions. He served as boys' physical director at Pittsfield Y.M.C.A. then in Binghamton, Rhode Island, Colt Memorial High School Bristol and North High School Binghamton as a director and coach. He also played semi pro baseball with Pawtucket. He will teach physical education at the College and assist in football basketball and baseball coaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Allen
Springfield College
Pittsfield
Mass
Pittsfield High School
Allen
The
Maroons
Y.M.C.A
Binghamton, N. Y
Colt Memorial High School
Bristol
R. I
Rhode Island
Pawtucket
Warren
Binghamton
North High School
Local Cub Packs Plan Meetings and Talks
Cub Pack No 5 sponsored by the First Congregational Church will meet at Guiteras House with Alfred Murray presenting motion pictures. Cub Pack No 16 meets at St Elizabeths parish house with Murray speaking on Cubbing to parents. Cub Pack 14 gathers next Wednesday at Scout Hall for an Indian Lore class led by J A S M Richard K Belmore. The Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps hold rehearsals and plan a barn dance in Greenwood RI on April 12. First Bristol Troop plans a board of review for advancement followed by their Monday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-Mar-Cos
First Congregational Church
Guiteras House
Alfred Murray
St. Elizabeth’s Parish House
Murray
Scout Hall
J.A.S.M
Richard K. Belmore
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle
Warwick Bugle and
Greenwood
R. I
Board of Review For Advancement
Bristol
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Louis Tortorice
Bristol Upholstering Co
Manuel T. Medeiros
Thames St
Navy
Andy Judge
Bob Cooke
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
E. Providence
Newport
Pascoag
Phenix
Wickford Woonsocket
Egen
Erant
Bristol Vikings
White Rail Riding Club
Sponme
Colt Auditorium
BMC
Warren L. Huston
Y.M. C.A
Springfield
Bradford St
Kolynos
Forhan’s
Warner
Mead
Colgate
Johnson
Waterbury’s
Dr. Mile
Fletcher
Vick
Hubbard
Hubbard’s
Ter
Vernie Munro and His Orchestra
SKY Lobster
CLAU
Jose A. Rodriques
CHILD
Barker Ave
Rhode Island Soldiers’ Home
TEL
Radio Sales & Service
Westinghouse Radios
Blue Coal
HOPE
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