Lions Club Basket Ball Benefit Ends With Newport Victory
The Newport Lions defeated Bristol Lions 7 to 4 in a charity basketball game at Guileras auditorium Friday evening. Referee Judge Edward L. Leahy halted the match early to prevent exhaustion. Teams wore yellow uniforms. Bristol included DAngelo, Fitzgerald, Lanzire, Walker, Wall, Martelly, Mathewson, Ingram, Toadvin Jr., Vermette, Beuregard, Moren, Bernard. Newport team members were Anderson, Reecer, Engg, Farnum, Halow, Garlick. Proceeds aid Guiteras School Athletic Field Fund.
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Guileras
Newport
Bristol Lions
Newport Lions
Edward L. Leahy
Bristol Lions Club
A. F. D'Angelo
Edward J. Fitzgerald
James J. Lanzire
Ian M. Walker
B. W. Wall
Rolan Martelly
Earle Mathewson
William Ingram
George H. Toadvin, Jr
Herman
Evening High School Graduation Tonight at Colt School
The first class to complete Evening High School after a three year program will graduate tonight at 8 in Colt School auditorium. Miss Annie D. Sisson organized the program with Emerson Adams as speaker and diplomas awarded by Charles B. Rockwell. Five graduates include Agnes Silvia and Veronica Guilmette with Irene Lewis as secretary.
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Colt School
Annie D. Sisson
Emerson Adams
Charles B. Rockwell
Colt High School
Agnes Silvia
Veronica Guilmette
Irene Lewis
Anthony Marino
Florence Cirillo
Mandalay
Emily Vargas
Mary Madeiras Marciel
Bristol Citizens' Committee Considers Low Cost Sewage Plant
The Bristol town committee met to discuss a low cost, effective sewage disposal plant plans and how they would meet State Board approval. Prof Barrows and communications from him were reviewed, with next steps set and condolences offered to the family of late Judge Hammill.
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Citizens’ Committee
Bristol
Charles B. Rockwell
Supreme Court
State Board of Purification of Waters
H. K. Barrows
Boston
State Pollution Board
Barrows
Frank H. Hammill
Colt High Tops Rogers High 2nds 33 25 in Benefit Game
A Newport crowd watched Colt High defeat Rogers High 2nds 33 to 25 at Guileras School Auditorium. Colt led 16 1 at halftime and stretched to 23 13 after three quarters, with Rogers narrowing late on long shots. The game supported the Guiteras Athletic Field Fund with Bristol Lions Club backing.
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Rogers High Boys
Bristohians
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Rogers
Newport
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New England
Guiteras Athletic Field Fund
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Military Funeral For Joseph Almeida Today
World War U. S. Navy veteran Joseph Almeida died Saturday night in St. Josephs Hospital Providence after an operation. Kearney Post No. 6 American Legion accorded military honors at his funeral with a large attendance. He served on the U S Destroyer Fishhawk and lived in this town since age three. He is survived by his wife Miss Phoebe Maetoza, a daughter Helen, his parents Manuel and Mrs. Almeida, three brothers and two sisters.
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United States Navy
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Providence
Kearney Post
No. 6
American Legion
Thompson Avenue
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Wilson
U. S. Navy
U. S
Fishhawk
National India Rubber Company
Phoebe Maetoza
Helen Almeida
Manuel
John, Jr
Alumni Association Bridge Plan Set For April 24
The Bristol-Colt High School Alumni Association committee chose Friday April 24 and the Colt High School auditorium for the annual bridge event. Miss Margaret F Nerone announced subcommittees handling candy prizes tables chairs punch invitations and related details with numerous volunteers named for each task.
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Bristol- Colt High School
Bristol Man Pleads Not Guilty to Robbery
In Providence Superior Court Manual Andrade of Bristol pleaded not guilty to a night time breaking and entering and larceny charge from Henry M Darling's store on December 19. Bail set at 5000 dollars for trial. Andrade out on bail with police alleging accomplice John Luiz Alves, who received a year and a half in State prison.
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Providence
Manual Andrade
Henry M Darling
Andrade
John Luiz Alves
Darling
Alves
Easter Monday Ball Souvenir Programs Prepared
Souvenir programs for Bristol Council No 379 and Hope Circle No 70 D of I Easter Monday ball are prepared at the Phoenix Office for next Monday evening at the State Armory. Several hundred patrons and state officers are expected. Judge Edward L. Leahy will direct the floor and Harold Sheffer's Orchestra will provide music.
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Bristol Council
Hope Circle
Phoenix
State Armory
Church Street
Edward L. Leahy
Harold Sheffer
First Baptist Church Sets Maundy Thursday Service
Next Thursday evening a candlelight Maundy service will be held at the First Baptist Church following the church’s annual corporate meeting. A baptismal service is planned for Sunday evening at 7 30 o’clock in the same church.
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Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Charity Ball in July Proposed by Lions Club
The Bristol Lions Club votes to sponsor a mid summer charity ball at the State Armory on Friday July 31. A major activities committee led by Dr. Antonio F. DAngelo Earle Mathewson James J. Lanzke and Charles L. Hughes will organize the event with sub committees and fund raising plans. State officials including Governor Norman S Case will be invited.
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Bristol Lions Club
Belvedere
State Armory
Antonio F. D’angelo
Earle Mathewson
James J. Lanzke
Charles L. Hughes
Norman S. Case
Former Colt Band Director Dies in Italy
Mrs. Adolph Giglio of 320 High Street reports a letter from Italy announcing the death on March 8 of William Ferrara a former resident and director of the Colt Band once a leading state ensemble. Ferrara guided bands in Italy and was active in Rhode Island musical circles, leaving a wife three children and many local friends.
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Adolph Giglio
High Street
Italy
William Ferrara
Colt Band
Ferrara
Providence
Giglio
Chimes of Normandy Rehearsal Signals April Performances
The cast and chorus of the operetta Chimes of Normandy rehearsed last night under Mrs M Theresa Donovan at the National India Rubber Company factory. The April 16 and 17 performances for the Bristol Train of Artillery will feature James J Velleca conducting the orchestra and Mrs Cora Shaw Anderson as piano accompanist. Many residents who starred in 1919 plan to attend, bolstering expectations for a successful show.
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Normandy
Bristol
Cora Shaw Anderson
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