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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1948

Page

2

Bristol Community Theatre thrives on work done with pleasure

The Bristol Community Theatre group, backed by the YMCA, pursues high ideals through evenings of rehearsal and performance. Members across acting, singing, sewing, and writing dedicate long hours for community recreation and crowded halls. Upcoming show is The Man Who Came to Dinner with a history of successful productions like Accent On Youth and Meet The Prince.

Bristol Community Theatre Group Community Theatre Bristol Community Theatre YMCA The Blythe Kitty Foyle

Fragmented note on courtesy and participation in activities

A garbled column fragment discusses font friends and involvement in activities. It references use and interest, asking for courtesy and cooperation, but provides no clear events or individuals. The text reads as an informal invitation to engage and share in related animations and activities.

May Day chair Miss Hayden named at Rhode Island State College

Miss Janice Hayden is appointed chair of the May Day program at Rhode Island State College to be held Sunday May 16. The Firemen's Ball committee meets Thursday at 5 45 at Ever Ready Hall. Gladys Brightman calls a girls softball league meeting Thursday at 7 30 in the YMCA. United Brothers Lodge no 13 LOOF holds its regular meeting at 8 with a stag party to honor Noble Grand Norman Abrahams on his upcoming marriage to Miss Priscilla Brelsford. Town Solicitor and Mrs Lucien Capone leave Thursday for the U S Naval Academy to see Midshipman Lucien Capone Jr perform as co leader of the NA-10 undergraduate orchestra. Capone Jr is elected music editor of The Log and co leader of the academy orchestra, a graduate of local schools who served a year in the Army after a year at Providence College.

Janice Hayden Rhode Island State College John Hill United Brothers Lodge No 13 Grand Norman Abrahams Priscilla Brelsford Lucien Capone U S. Naval Academy Tthey Lucien Capone Jr US Naval Academy At Annapolis NA-10 Providence College

Town Council to Hold Evening Meeting at Seven

The Town Council will hold a relar meeting this g eve 330 o'clock in the Samer Ghai. Rotary Club hears Sam W. Burchiel AAA manager as speaker at White's tall Riding Club. Colt High School class of 1928 to meet Friday at 410 Thames Street to plan a reunion. Mrs Amos W Gorham of 21 High Street underwent an operation yesterday and is resting comfortably at Jane Brown Memorial Hospital.

Will Poin i FE Samer Ghai Sam W. Burchiel The A.A.A White’tall Riding Club Colt High School Thames Street Amos W. Gorham High Street Jane Brown Memorial Hospital

Herbert E. Francis Jr earns second scholastic honor

Herbert E. Francis Jr of this town, a Wisconsin senior, is elected to Phi Beta Kappa and named to Phi Kappa Phi for scholarship and campus activity achievement. Initiation ceremonies will be held May 10.

Herbert E. Francis Jr University of Wisconsin Phi Bett ‘Kappa Ph. Kappa Phi

Spring Community Events at Our Lady Mt Carmel Group

May 13 to 15 in Guiteras Auditorium Our Lady of Mt Carmel parish presents Maid and the Golden Slipper and Cinderella by its children with a matinee May 8 at 2 30 pm. May 19 features a St Marys Social Club skating party at Providence Roller Rink. May 20 hosts Bean Supper by Kearney Post Auxiliary. May 21 and 22 Bristol Community Theatre stages The Man Who Came to Dinner.

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Polo Match Highlights and Local Thanks

The report notes Phil Lips failing a near side backhand but driving the ball into the goal amid fast play. Sal Massano thanks Mr. Williams and others for field use and support. Bristol players included Weir Williams, George Comstock, Sdldie Steen, and Laurette. Newport participants were Lyle Phillips, Frank Moore, George Ney, Fred Alofsin, Jim McNamara, and Shorty Negus. Referee William Rancourt and announcer Gordon Keith are named.

Phillips Sal Massano YMCA Williams Bristol Weir Williams George Comstock

Woman's Opportunity Opens Local Wear Specialty Shop

Classified advertisement offers owner operator role in a woman’s wear shop with free training. Requires $325 control investment and promises annual profits up to $4000. Interview invitation targeted to readers in the city.

Good Housekeeping

Sea Scout units acquire Coast Guard boats for cruises and regattas

Sixteen Sea Scouts accompanied by George Fish retrieve two 24 foot Coast Guard boats for S.S.S. Kearney and S.S.S. Edward from Truro Massachusetts. The craft will support summer cruises regattas and training with gear from Coast Guard surplus expected to include oars hooks first aid kits anchors and life jackets. The group plans to attend a Pow Wow at Quonset Point June 4 to 6 and will be towed to the US Naval Air Station.

U.S. Coast Guard George R. Fish S.S.S. Kearney S.S.S Admiral Edwards Felix Scott George Fish S.S.S. Edward Sea Scouts Truro Mass Bristol Collins and Aikman Corp U. S. Rubber Cor Fish Coast Guard Narragansett

In Memoriam for Charles H West

In loving memory of Charles H West who died May 1 1938. Ten years have passed since you went to eternal rest. You left us here but God knew best. Your daughter Mary E Tillman and Marion Vieira note his kindly life and sorrowful absence.

Charles H. West Father Jesus Mary E Tillman Marion Vieira

St Michael’s Nine Accepts Trinity’s Bid

Trinity Church basketball team weakened by injuries loses to short-handed Saint Michael’s on April 26 on the parish house floor. After the game St Mike’s cited home-floor issues and a neutral-site challenge, with a potential final season clash planned for a later date.

Trinity Church Saint Michael’s Saintichael’s St. Mike’s Trinity Carl Tammaro

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