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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1953

Page

3

Colt, Serbst Finally Bow In Tight East Loss

Colt lost its first league game 7-6 at McCoy Stadium as Gerry Serbst saw his 38 scoreless innings streak end when Pawtucket East rallied with five runs in the third. Bristol led 6-5 late before East’s double and single in the ninth produced two runs. Colt still holds first with a 6-1 record. The Bristol squad included CerA Ascoli and St Elizabeth’s.

Colt Gerry Serbst Pawtucket East McCoy Stadium Bristol Lads Serbst East

Twilight League Opens June 1 On the Common

President Dave Ferris announced the Coast Guard Spar will be the fourth team in the Twilight League. The season opens Monday June 1 at 6 o'clock on the Common.

Dave Ferris Coast Guard “Spar

Kingsmen Unit Meeting Postponed for Paper Drive

The regular monthly Kingsmen Men's Committee meeting is postponed one week to allow members to participate in a house to house paper drive. Trucks leave Scout Hall at 6:30 p.m. to continue collecting waste paper and old rags.

Kingsmen Men’s Committee Kingsmen Corps Scout Hall

Inside County Cleaners How a Dry Cleaning Plant Works

An informed look at dry cleaning types and processes at County Cleaners. The piece explains plant variety, labor care, garment preparation, sorting, stain removal, solvent filtration, odor elimination, and finishing. It highlights skilled work, avoidable mistakes, and a satisfaction guarantee.

County Cleaners

Pembroke Club Elects Officers at Barrington Library

Pembroke College Club of Bristol County met on Monday evening May 11 at the Barrington Public Library and elected officers for two years. Susan Weatherhead of Barrington is vice president, Catherine V. Severe of Bristol is recording secretary, and Charlotte A. Young of Bristol is treasurer. Susan Demery presented colored slides from a trip to Ireland England and Scotland. Barrington members hosted the meeting.

Pembroke College Club Bristol County Barrington Public Library Susan Weatherhead Barrington Catherine V. Severe Bristol Charlotte A. Young Susan Demery Ireland England Scotland

Bristol Students Attend R L School Choral Festival

Thirty three junior and senior high students from Bristol joined the R L Music Educators Association festival at Hope High School. Directors M Theresa Donovan and Miss Joan E Doyle led the senior and junior choirs respectively with participants listed by name.

Bristol R. L Hope High School R. L Music Educators Association M. Theresa Donovan Joan E. Doyle Marie Maciel Dorothy Medeiros Louise Murray Carol Benson Janice Frank Anne Jane Terra Phyllis S. Angelo Mary Lou Teixeira Mary Coite Constance Raposa Eleanor Proto Anne Carreiro Alvin Elder Henry

Tonsil Clinic Drive Seeks Six More Subscribers

Mrs Vasta L Ruggiero of the Pyramids of Charity Women's Club asks for six more subscribers to fund the annual tonsil clinic. Home bridge or canasta games offer prizes, with donors listed including Mrs Joseph Correia, Mrs Laquis Tortorice, Mr and Mrs William Fernandes, and Miss Nicolina Cosentino.

Vasta L. Ruggiero Pyramids of Charity Women’s Club Ruggiero Joseph Correira Laquis Tortorice William’ Fernandes Nicolina Cosentino

40 and 8 Honors Manuel Goulart

A testimonial for Manuel P. Goulart grand chef de gare of the State Voiture 40 and 8 was held Saturday night at the Legion Home in Franklin Street with 125 attendees. Goulart received a diamond past chef de gare pin from Bristol Voiture 1188 and Mrs. Goulart was given a bouquet. Raymond L. Richards state legion commander spoke as the principal speaker, with other area and state officials in attendance.

Manuel P. Goulart

Little Bigger Auction Sets Youth League Rosters

At the Bristol County Little Bigger League auction Roger W. Pigeon and John L. Burke assigned Pipers and Dozers players. Pipers gain seven newcomers, Dozers eight, with ages listed and holdover players named. Rosters must be cut to fifteen and fourteen year olds by June 13 as league age rules shift to September 15. Practice times and a Bristol schedule kickoff on Friday June 12 are announced.

Bristol County Roger W. Pigeon John L. Burke Pipers Dozers Frank O. Rene Victor Andrade Leonard Calandra David Cross Anthony DaPonte Howard Larson Anthony Mascola Claude Lemoi Rego and Sons Carl Carlson Louis Castriotta Nick Conti William Ferrara Raymond Freitas Steven Moren John Pasqual Robert Usher John (Foxy Albert ‘Babe’ Brthier Ronnie Rene The Vincent Leahy Matthew DeLeo Ralph Larson Michael Vendituoli Joseph Santos Raymond Cabral Michael DeMeo Albert Ethier George Mello George Mansi James Panzarella Charles Ouellette Paul Romano Fred Cavallaro John Furtado John Usher Raymond Martins Richard Marshall Raymond Cordeiro Louis Sansone John Burke John Silvia Robert Leahy Bristol

Bristol Town Seeks Bids for Asphalt and Emulsion Road Materials

Sealed bids are invited by the Bristol Town Clerk for 35000 gallons MC 1-2-3 asphalt 10000 gallons RC 1-2-3-5 asphalt 25000 gallons HV BX and HRM emulsion and tar T-3 through T-12. Bids due 4 pm on specified date. required bid bond 100 dollars. Materials must meet State of Rhode Island standards and contracts run for 12 months with possible quantity adjustments. The Town reserves the right to reject all bids or award items separately.

Bristol Thorelay M.C R.C Tago Quate Sextin R. I. Dept. of Public Works Division of Roads and Brisol Highwy Department Brig, & Stratton

Troop 4 Plans Charter Night

Troop 4 of the Boy Scouts schedules a charter night Saturday at K of C Hall with Rev William M Delaney state CYO director and Catholic chaplain to Narragansett Council as principal speaker. The troop is sponsored by Bristol Knights of Columbus and parents and public are invited.

Boy Scouts K. of C. Hall William M. Delaney CYO Narragansett Council Bristol Oe of

Ist Troop Scouts in Circus Night at Scout Hall

Ist Troop Scouts presented Circus Night at Scout Hall with Joseph Motta as ringmaster and side show barker. The event transformed the hall into a circus tent setting for a one night performance before the troop departed.

Ting-a-ling Brothers Scout Hall Bristol Boy Scouts of America Joseph Motta

Final Indoor Spring Social Preview At Camp Yangoog

The patrols presented acts for both performances including fat lady, wild animal act, sword swallower, strong man, snake charmer, trained animals, clowns, ring jug gling act and trained dogs. During intermission pamphlets and applications were distributed for the final indoor meeting on Monday evening. Panther patrol led by Nicholas DiCianni served as honor patrol with Motta overseeing the program and Anthony Nastri Carlton Pinheiro Daniel Amaral and DiCianni as patrol leaders. Scoutmaster George R. Fish announced and counseled.

Yangoog Panther Patrol Nicholas DiCianni Motta Anthony Nastri Carlton Pinheiro Daniel Amaral DiCianni George R. Fish

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