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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1948

Page

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Zoning Board Approves Polo Permit with Restrictions

The Zoning Board of Review granted Hezekiah C Wardwell and Weir P. Williams a permit to hold commercial polo games at Win Paddocks Griswold Avenue with seven conditions including end date December 31 1948 polo use only on premises adequate parking and police protection Games limited to noon to seven pm no permanent structures and non transferability except to authorized charities.

Hezekiah C Wardwell Weir P. Williams Zoning Board of Review Win Paddocks Griswold Avenue Mr. Wiliams Williams Frederick Bartlett Norman Herreshoff George H Lamb Merese Donovan J S. Coles Elen W. Herreshoff Natalie W. Herreshoff Clara de W Herreshoff Manuel Costa Ernst T. Voigt Providence

Bristol A A Opens Season With Naval Reserve Whitecaps

The Bristol A A club begins its Tim O'Neil Amateur Baseball League season at Guiteras Field against the Naval Reserve Whitecaps. A town ceremony precedes first pitch with Town Council president Admiral Hoover tossing the ceremonial ball, Warren Walden, and Webb Youlden in attendance. Whitecaps coached by Artie Pansa defeated Club Mongenais 5 4 in their prior game.

Bristol AA Tim O'Neil Naval Reserve Guiteras Field Warren Walden WEAN Webb Youlden Journal-Bulletin Admiral Hoover Naval Reserve Whitecaps Club Mongenais Artie” Pansa

iCub Pack 5 April meeting features Indians and Vikings skits

On Friday April 30 iCub Pack 5 held a monthly gathering at the Guneras House with the theme Leg ends and Traditions. Dens 1 2 and 3 produced costumes and skits including an Indian and a Viking story the gift table and badges were awarded. May 1 program duties and May 22 trip plans to Bristol were announced amid receipts of 318 for charitable works by Catholic Charities.

iCub Pack 5 Guneras House Dens Edward L Leahy Den 1 For King Philip den 2 Den 3 Charter Oak Cubs William Serpa James Ross Wolf Teddy Rullbergione Runa Dick Shaw Dick Johnson John Matheson Asst Conrad Beauregard M Arthur Spece Don Motherspin Larry John Borges Paul Clarke Richard Walker David Usher Denners Gordon R Brown J Foster Price Rae Amos S Gorham Ada Stoughton Wesley A. French Myra Blaisdell Alice Boston the Morgan Sarah Munro Fred Braves St Louis Brick Fiske Bristol Leahy Para Debrail

Pupils Named To Honor Roll At Bristol Senior High

Fourteen students at Bristol Senior High School earned First Honor Roll by posting averages of 90 percent or higher for the term ending April 30. The list includes students from Classes of 1948 through 1951 and names recipients of Certificates of Merit for six weeks ending April 30, with numerous seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen noted.

Bristol Senior High School Frst John L. Burke Mary Cantwell Thomas Jansen Robert Richards Anne Foti Lucy Jamiel Charles Marshall Frank Fojo Jean Vermette Josephine Vitello Naomi Sousa Joseph Cabral

Bristol D.A.R. Chapter Holds Annual Meeting

Kathleen Brito of 165 Tolman Street to preside as the Bristol Chapter D.A.R. convenes its annual meeting. May Day festivities featured the May Day Street Festival with juniors from Boston University's College of Physical Education for women presenting a senior gift during the May Day events at the Chapter House on Franklin Street.

Kathleen Brito Da.r Good Street Franklin Jack Frost Boston University College of Physical Education For Women Sargent

Narra gansett Council Scout Dinner Honors Chief Scout

Acting District Commissioner George R. Fish led over fifty Scouters and guests at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet to honor Chief Scout Elbert K. Fretwell, with Bristol leaders including Commissioner Fish and Scoutmasters among attendees.

George R. Fish Narragansett Council Boy Scouts of America Rhodes Pawn Struxet Elbert K Fretwell Bristol Fish

Meeting notes from 57th Continental Congress delegates

At 4.00 oclock annual officer and land regents reports will be read. Delegates who attended the 57th Continental Congress in Washington DC will present reports. Hostesses include Mrs Edward D Kunz and others, with a long list of district officials and helpers.

Officers Land Washington, DC Edward D Kunz Claence J Smith John Brechin Jr Cora Hill Evelin

Twilight League Opens With Local Baseball Clash

The Twilight League kicks off Monday with Salvatore Massano tossing the ceremonial first pitch. Mike Del Piano faces Willie Alves as the Ascolts meet the Esso defense in the season opener at 6 00 P M in Bristol. Massano announces new officials Anthony Agatiello returns behind the plate and Kelly Sylvia replaces Vin Santo. Tony Baker returns as Ascolts manager and may start ace Willie Alves against St Elizabeth's rejuvenated squad.

Alves Bristol Salvatore Massano Massa Lkely Mike del Piano Ae Fallawe Stadsuvii Ascolis Esso C&a Wau Massano Anthony Agatiello Kelly Sylvia Vin Santo St. Elizabeth Tony Baker Willie Alves

Mount Carmel Parish Lets Children Stage Cinderella Operetta

The Maid and the Golden Slipper a two act operetta from Cinderella will be presented by Mt. Carmel Parish children on May 13 14 and 15 at Guiteras Auditorium. The plot follows Cinderella with Fairy Godmother Cupid and a prince as the slipper finale unfolds. The parish kindergarten will perform At The Seashore as a preliminary.

Mt. Carmel Parish Guiteras Auditorium Cinderella Cupid

May Breakfast Highlight Draws Border Patrol Talk

The Men's Union hosts a May Breakfast at First Congregational Church on May 9 1948 with John W. Young Fall River Mass president of the Young Corporation as principal speaker. Debrail notes patrols pursue smugglers across the 1000 mile Rio Grande border using radios jeeps and head quarters.

John W. Young Border Patrol Gui-jlong Iteras House Young Inman Spectors Auto- Young Corporation Fall River Men’s Union of Quarters First Congregational

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Bristol Motors Inc Hope Street Washington Street Paul J Salicone Lucien Capone Rita Gilman Williams Place Manuel Januario E State Street Mathew and Mary Murgo Siege Pansa Louie Maisano Teet Topazio Bert Velleca J Maisano F Murgo Hec Massa Hooky Camara Youngie Scolaro Pat Cadola Arnie Dryer Dick Harding Andy Vollaro Bristol A. A U. S Rubber Company Collins & Aikman Robert W Nelson Charles B Rockwell Ralph F Kinder Herman F Bell Stephen W Hopkins Abraham Eisenstadt J Winthrop DeWolf Wailis E Howe Paul A Herzig Defiance Hose Company Albert Makowsky Janet MacDougall Leon McCaw Charles W Drown Charles L. Davis Clifford W Weaver Meyer Paleyev Wmuh Buffington Frank H Buffington Charles F. Hart Arthur B Kathleen Brito In D.A.R Wiliam George Borges George Moore Robert Young Maureen O’hara Clifton Webb Pal Brick Bradford Tyrone Power Mark OF Zorro Linda Darnell Basil Rathbone Curley Basil Thurs THE Ronald Reagan Eleanor Parker EVE Arden Wayne Morris Rathbone Ferris Dry Goods Store Bristol Cleansers & Dyers Thomas Finn Joe Securo Joe Sousa Bernado Esposito Domeric Scolaro Vincent Catallano John Cordero Ralph Nash Wille Alves Joe Camara Artie Pansa Eric Dober Joe Parisi John Baker Domenic Raiola Daniel Vargas Hector Massa Children of Mt Cinderella Joanne Squatrito Grace Castro Cupid Joseph Margo Prince Anthony Bucolo Belinda Martha Ruggiero Henrietta Constance Achilli Barbara Garvey Duke Joseph Machado Ruth de Felice Etta Cavallaro Christian Cortelessa Grace Vorro Mary Lou Texeira i Christian Rich EVN Elena Proto Dolores and Calderiso Martha Rugfiero Constance Achilli Mary Alice Marabello Margaret Pelland Anna Marie Alessandro Nancy Santulli Santina Pagano Barbara Machado Vicki Balzano Nancy Ann Mascena Angela Panzarella Hazel Oulettee Shirley Ann Palma Ann Marie Nunes Theresa Aronne Leonora Ruggiero Men’s Union U. S. Border Patrol Our Immigration Service Rio Grande el Paso Brownsville Mexico Elmer B. Debrail Customs ‘Service Refugio Texas United States A.A Amateur Baseball League Ak. S. Northup ST. Michael's Couples Club WyoMing
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