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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1951

Page

6

Little League rosters list players and ages by team

The page lists players and ages for Wee en Pire and Plumbers Kell y including Donald Camp Anthony Travers James Munro and others. It also names Option Will iam Correira George Foster Robert Jagolin zer Manuel Pasqua Anthony Sansone James Bowler and more.

Wee En Pire Donald Camp Anthony Travers James Munro Ronald Viera William Correira George Foster Robert Jagolinzer Manuel Pasqua Anthony Sansone James Bowler Frank Caizzi John Hennessy

Secret meeting selects players for King Philip Little League

In a secret auction at Dreadnaught fire station managers bid for players, led by League President Roger W Pigeon. Teams like Chips and Gourmets claim balanced rosters as 18 players per club join the pool with 18 more via options and a farm league plan.

Dreadnaught Fire Station Vincent Santos Roger W Pigeon Pigeon King Philip YMCA Guiteras Field Albert Ethier King Philp Albert

Rotary Ladies Day Focuses on Manufactured Ice

Rotary Club heard about manufactured ice from Ray Wilber of the New England Ice Association and Rhode Island Ice Co. He discussed uses for manufactured ice and showed a film titled Sparking Beauty aimed at women. The event at the White Rail featured punch bowls with flowers frozen in ice and was introduced by Norman J. Vermette.

Rotary Club White Rail Ray Wilber New England Ice Association Rhode Island Ice Co Providence National Association of Ice Industries Norman J. Vermette N J and H W Vermette Company

Town Council Approves Civilian Defense Appointments

The council approved Admiral Gilbert C Hoover USN Ret recommendations naming Col Franklin H Springer co deputy director and Fred J Guevremont Norman J Servant as Civilian Defense Council members. Lucien Capone is legal officer Frank L Martin deputy legal officer Orlando J Bisbane director of public welfare. CD office moved to basement of Burnside Memorial Building from post office.

Gilbert C Hoover

Shift to Softwood Plywood Dominance Since 1937

The article notes that before 1937 hardwood plywood led production, but rapid expansion of Douglas fir plywood pushed softwood plywood past hardwood in 1937 and now makes up more than two thirds of total output.

Colonial Day Tanning Brings Feathery Shoe Soles

Colonial era leather for soles was so hard it broke awls. Modern tanning yields feather soles that retain strength while offering greater comfort.

De La Salle Beats Undefeated Team 8-2 on Guiteras Field

Pitcher Dick Cordeiro dominates with 16 strikeouts and five hits allowed as De La Salle loses no more than two runs. John Andrade leads offense with three hits while Lou Annarummo Rene and Annarummo add extra base hits. Colt steals nine bases and prepares for two upcoming games at home and away.

Dick Cordeiro Lusty de la Salle Guiteras Field Cordeiro Colt John Andrade Lou Annarummo Rene Andrade Velleca Grabert Annarummo Warren Pawtucket McCoy Stadium

School for Politics Arranged by Rhode Island Federation

Mrs Herreshoff chairs arrangements for a School for Politics sponsored by the Rhode Island Federation of Republican Women to be held Thursday May 10 in the Princess room at the Crown Hotel Providence. Mrs Lynch, federation vice president, is also chair of the school.

Sidney Herreshoff Rhode Island Federation of Republican Women Princess Room of the Crown Hotel Providence John Lynch Federation

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Kell Sylvia Tilliam Ferrara Alfred Ramos George Mello Charles Collins Ray Martin James Panzarelli R. Willi Aymond Castro Frank Canario Manchester Charles Alves Ronald de Luca Donald McGinn Steven Silvia William Dupont George Pierce Richard Silviera Ronald Roderiques Joe Almeida William Lopes Robert Freitas Manuel Carvalho Claude Lemoi Roger le Brun Kenneth Vierra Matthew Perry Marty Pancuzzo Robert Leahy John Pasqual Paul Romano Ringard Travers John Burke Charles Ouillette James Waters Nicholas Conti Santo Alesandro Robert Borges Ronald Borges Edward Marshall Sidney Pigeon Billy Boardman James Rossi Kenneth Murray Gary Fillmore John Pimental Richard Dupont Eddie Newbold Pete LeClair James Alves Edward Castro Ronald Moran Robert Shaw William Fiasano Paul Carvalho Carmen Marabello Stephen Witherill William Flynn Georia Vales Frank Carmone Marty Biancuzzo The Chips Jim Salzano Gourmets Tony “Baker” Pereira Bobbins Joseph Kelly Perry's Nurseries Metacom Ave Cudahy Superior Capicolli Crown Fastener Co Bristol County Wate? Co Hoover Vierra E—Ahearn Garvin Broadhurst Ahearn Butler Brady Bob—Cordeiro Stahl So—Cordeiro Po Velleca If Grabert Cordeiro Perry Pirri c Rene Cf I de la Salle Po Buller McMurrough Willis Piva Lf Oliver Ib Stahl Eer Elizabeth Scott Don Defore Dare City Bad Men of Tombstone SUN Bing Crosby Nancy Olson MR. Music Jiggs Maggie Gee Tuck Fallriver Church of the Holy Spirit and Colony Francis OF St. Michael’s Parish House G. Gargani Carl Nelson Rita Breault-Paul Ultra Violet Mello's Shoe Service Vortex Hope Hardware & Supply Co Bristol Staples Coal Company America Fisher Russelin Chevrolet Co Child and Cutler Tel Chevrolet
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