Rotary speaker warns canned food surplus harms industry
Bristol Rotary heard Louis M. Kelly of Reid Murdoch say postwar canners overbuilt production, flooding the market with goods that sold themselves in war years. He urged sharper sales effort and noted the need to reinvest profits wisely. a canasta party was announced for May 22 with plans led by Arthur Eastman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis M. Kelly
Reid-Murdoch
Bristol Rotary Club
White Rail Riding Club
William H. Sisson
Bristol
Kelly
Arthur Eastman
John McIntosh
John F. Shaw
A. A Edmonds
C and A defeat St Elizabeth in five innings under lights
C and A defeated St Elizabeth in a five inning Twilight League game. Massa drove in three for C and A with two doubles and a single while Ferreira led St Elizabeths with three hits and Faria belted a homer. St Elizabeths used a long third inning rally but C and A reclaimed the lead for good as Benevides wildness and sloppy fielding aided the comeback. Next Monday Solis Esso faces St Elizabeth.
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EXCRA
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St. Elizabeth Ih
Benevides
St. Elizabeths
Bobby” Zabral
Gus” Spece
2&A
Ake
Spece
St. Elizabeth
C&a
Massa
Erreira
Faria
Assolis Esso
Ivy Guild Names Mrs Copeland Head of St Michael’s Church
Mrs Ethel Copeland succeeds Ruth Graham as president of the Ivy Guild of St Michael’s Church at the parish house meeting Tuesday night. Retiring president given jewelry as thanks. New officers elected include Mrs Donald Matheson first VP Mrs Daniel K Davis second VP Miss Laurine Bradford treasurer Miss Willette Friedemann secretary. Nominating committee members listed and annual reports read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Copeland
Ruth Graham
Ivy Guild
St. Michael’s
J. William Wood
Donald Matheson
Daniel K. Davis
Laurine Bradford
Willette Friedemann
Charlotte Young
Carl Tammaro
Anne V. Seymour
Copeland
Robert MacFadyen
Children’s Home to be Sold After Annual Meeting
A three member committee was named to handle sale negotiations for the Bristol Children’s Home. The home established in 1866 closed April 28 after managers said it had outlived its usefulness and that destitute children could be aided better by private channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Corporation
Edward E. Bunn
William A. Angevine
A. L. Johnston
General Assembly
Guy A. Sullivan
Johnston
John Velleca
Otis M. Bailey
Anna Pierce
Fred R. Mott
Robert M. Huey
Marius F Paulin
John H Toplin
Charles B Rockwell
Samuel C. Wardwell
Angevine
Bunn
Edward J. St Germain
Emanuel Iacoletti
Elizabeth R Thurch
Stephen W. Hopkins
Fred Hodgdon
Robert A. McCaughey
William Hangevine
Board of Managers
George H. Smith
Rockwell
Cancer Donors List With Numerous Names
A long donor roll lists contributors including Robert W. and Florence T. Nelson supporting cancer efforts. Donations range from $2 to $25 with numerous individuals and groups such as Bristol Council Knights of Columbus and various clubs and committees named. The partial list ends mid names with further donors likely noted.
Hope Circle Names Supper Committee
Hope Circle Daughters of Isa bella names Mrs Gladys Serbst chair of a committee to plan a Thursday chicken salad supper in State street K of C home. Other members include Mrs Lena McKenna Mrs Margaret Connery Mrs Winifred Sylvester Mrs Mary Connors Mrs Pauline Langello Mrs Ethel Burke Mrs Clara Leclerc Mrs Catherine Francis Mrs Hilda Ferris Mrs Margaret Ruggiero and Mrs Josephine Dod with Mrs Loretta Connell ex officio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Circle
Daughters of
Isabella
Gladys Serbst
Chome
State Street
Lena McKenna
Margaret Connery
Winifred Sylvester
Mary Connors
Pauline Langello
Ethel Burke
Clara Leclerc
Catherine Francis
Hilda Ferris
Margaret Ruggiero
Josephine Dod
Loretta Connell
Donor Names Omitted In Small Contributions Policy
A note outlines that the names of donors giving $1 or less will be withheld while explaining that small gifts are welcome just as much as larger donations. The policy emphasizes inclusivity and encourages participation from all supporters.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Valeeyrorge
Chic You
Bristol Hardware. CO
WOOD
Albarex Tetley
Bristol County Water Co
St. Elizabeth Ha
Mrs. Copeland Head
Bristol County
St. Angelo Motors
County Rd
Barrington
Tel
WaArren
Garfield Ave
R. I
Robert W
Florence T. Nelson
John D. Moore
Charles D. Jencks
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
Bristol Republican Town Committee
Davie Miller
Alice B. Wyatt
James St. Angelo
John Andrade
D. V. A. Capone
Callan Construction Co
Henry Alfred
Bristol County Waterworks
Frank Martin
Nellie Donahue
Joseph Stogden
Thomas J. Foley
J . Connell
Daughters of Portugal
Ford
Foly
Atyle
Porr
T. Kay Kyle
Nbc-Tv
Hope ST
Bristol Motors
J. E. Connors Funeral Home
High Street
R. 1
Coles
Rain Or Shine
A. L. Tremblay
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