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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1947

Page

3

Cancer Drive in Bristol surpasses last year with $1548.89

Raymond J. Makowsky reports the Bristol Cancer Drive total raised so far is $1548.89, far exceeding last year. Anyone wishing to contribute may mail a check, with a list of contributors including Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wood, Dr. H. Holdsworth, and many local groups and residents.

Pat Bl Heate Magraymond J. Makowsky Bristol Henry Wood H. Holdsworth C. A. Zinderstein Joseph Davis Men's Union of the First Congregational Church H. Johnston Charles R. Cooley Jesse P. Sousa John Vander

Burrillville Broncos Roll To Eighth Straight Win

Burrillville High defeated Bristol High 3-0 at Guiteras Field in Class C action. Louie Massano pitched six hits allowed with costly Bristol errors aiding Burrillville scoring in the second inning on hits by Keleher and Paine, and the final runs came in the fourth. The loss drops Bristol two games behind the league leader.

Burgillvile High Guiteras Field Louie Massano Broncs Elvis Davis Keleher Paine Burrillville

Funeral services for John J. Kelley of Warren

Funeral services were held yesterday for John J. Kelley 15 Maple Street Warren who died Friday night at the George M. Wilbur Jr Memorial Chapel Warren Rev J Kenneth Pearson of the Warren Methodist Church officiated Mr Kelley worked at the old National India Rubber Co in Bristol for 18 years ten as paymaster Burial was in Swan Point Cemetery Providence

John J. Kelley Maple Street Warren George M. Wilbur Jr

Bristol Women's Club Bridge Sale Sets Tomorrow Night

One or more bumbed tables will move aside for a charity bridge event in Colt Memorial Hall under Bristol Women's Club auspices. Proceeds fund lectures and artists visiting Bristol, with dozens of named Mesdames and Misses listed as ticket buyers and supporters.

Bristol Women’s Club Colt Memorial Hall Bristol D. G. Pinheiro J. Rushneck E. Iacoletti K. Olson Carl Witherell Howard House J. C. Kinder A. Rossi F. Goff John D. Moore Henry A. Street Samuel C. Wardwell Earl P. Mathewson Frank M. Perry J. H. Tuplin Charles B Burns Richard Connery Moses Moore James J. Bernard James C. Ruggeiro Luke H. Callan Wm. W. Cress Chas. M. Connery Robi. L. MacFadyen F. S. Bartlett PF. D. Adams G. €. Hoover James J. Murdy Sarah Dixon B. F. Lindemuth S. Palmer Joseph T. Brogden Arthur McCaw Walter J. Watson M. J. O’brien Arthur H. Eastman Lucien Capone R. S. Brightman Geo. H. Lamb Augustine B. Nerone George Lee Frederick Serbst Austin R. Mu Anthony A. Moren Daniel J. Sullivan John D. Hogan Roswell S. Bosworth John Andrade Louis Beauregard Frank Rounds James Connors James McKenna Sebastian Bernard Jr Joseph H. Farrell Reginald Dimond W. G. Bradsher Anthony Russo Virginia O’brien Ruth Huftalen Ida O’brien Pearl O’brien Ray Greene John J Bristol Women's Club Colt High Auditorium Warren Hotel East Providence St. Mary’s Social Club Girl Scout Council Girl Scout House

Paralysis Campaign Totals for Bristol County Reported

Mrs Samuel D Clark treasurer announced at the county chapter meeting in the Holmes House that three Bristol County towns raised 1563 92 for the Paralysis Campaign with total receipts 1663 49 and expenses 99 90. James Ogg of Warren said half of the money stays in the county to aid victims. Attendees included Rev Anthony R Parshley Mrs Marguerite Stone Mrs Vasta La Ruggiero Miss Muriel Ashton and Rev John T Borek.

Bristol County Samuel D. Clark Holmes James Ogg Warren Anthony R. Parshley Marguerite Stone Vasta la Ruggiero Muriel Ashton John T. Borek

It's a Wonderful Life Opens in Pas Time

Frank Capra's new comedy drama follows George Bailey in a small upstate New York town as he faces personal and community crises. James Stewart and Donna Reed star with Lionel Barrymore and Thomas Mitchell in Liberty Films' release from RKO.

Frank Capra James Stewart Donna Reed Liberty Films RKO Radio New York George Bailey Stewart George Capra Miss Reed Lionel Barrymore Thomas Mitchell Henry Travers

Community unit plans social center and friendship party

The Battery C 243rd Anti Aircraft Artillery unit led by Officer Raymond J Kowsky outlines plans for a unified social center to boost morale. A friendship party on May 17 will introduce families, plus a jukebox, dances, picnics, and a softball team to foster community spirit and recreation opportunities.

Bronto Olst Coimmunity Aries Raymond ‘J. Kowsky National Guard Thei Dart

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