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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1955

Page

5

East Greenwich defeats Colt 13-7 at Guiteras Field

East Greenwich remains atop Class C in the A I Interscholastic League with a 6-1 record after a 13-7 win over Colt at Guiteras Field. Bristolian Tony Nastri opened scoring for East Greenwich, and Don Ketelle and Bob Novo added late TDs as Colt drops to 1-4. Warren next faces Colt in Veterans Day action at Guiteras.

East Greenwich Guiteras Field Colt Warren Brisolians Tony Nastri Bob Leahy Avengers Don Ketelle Denny Aurelio Bristol Bob Novo Aurelio Green and White Bristolians North Kingstown Redskins North Providence Warrenites North South Kingstown Burrillville Barrington Pawtucket Vake Kedskins

Boxing Star Speaks at Holy Name Society Smoker

Mickey Devine former Rhode Island light weight champion spoke of his fights and highlights at the St Mary’s Auditorium Holy Name smoker. Joseph Quariaro introduced Devine and joined in questions as President Mancher presided. Rev Jones Walsh gave a short talk. refreshments followed.

Mickey Devine Rhode Island New England St. Mary’s Holy Name St. Mary’s Joseph “Kid Hope” Quariaro Bristol Devine Devine William J Mancheser Jone J Walsh Society Modernor

Women Work For Community Theatre Revival

The Women's Club launches a community theatre revival after canceling a Halloween painting contest. A meeting is set for Monday at 8 pm at Guiteras House with Mrs Raymond Makowsky inviting residents to participate. Orrissey will speak on production aspects and the club seeks broad involvement.

Guiteras House Women’s Club Raymond Makowsky Orrissey Makowsky

Flags Placed on Veterans Graves by Scout Troop Leaders

Explorer scouts led by Scoutmaster George R. Fish helped lay more than 850 new American flags at graves across five local cemeteries. The American Legion’s Memorial Day Committee supervised the effort with flags placed twice yearly. Members include Floyd Ferri Robert Dennis George Northup Antone Mattin and others from Bristol Troop and Post 14.

George R. Fish Kearney American Legion Memorial Day Committee Fish Floyd Ferri Robert Dennis George Northup Antone Mattin Kenneth Pimental Arthur Andrews Joseph Alfred Bristol Herbert Newman

U S Rubber 29 Year Club Banquet At Bristol Plant

Nine employees reaching 40 years at the U S Rubber Company Bristol plant received watches at the fifth annual Twenty-five Year Service Club meeting. Frederick S. Bartlett led the event at Midway Steak and Lobster House with 200 in attendance. Pins were given by Raymond A. Walker to seven new members.

Bristol United States Rubber Company Midway Frederick S. Bartlett Julio Ferreira Willam McKenna John Sousa Abel Viera John Foti Manuel W Perry Frank Vargas Josephine Walsh Lilian Wilkinson Raymond A. Walker Joseph Almeida George E. Shaw Domenic Vaceqro Bertha M Pivin Gilbert B. Shaw Manuel Vales Alvaro Couto

Public Speaking Contest Set For End of the Month

The Voice of Democracy contest will be held at month end announced by Richard A Moren Jaycees chairman. Open to all high school students, winners advance to the state contest on December 6 or Providence Journal auditorium. State winner earns all expense paid trip to Washington DC for the national competition with TV sets awarded to state and national winners.

Jaycees Richard A Moren Providence Journal Washington, DC

Nighttime collision injures Newport sailor on Metacom Avenue

Police report recounts Nellie Davis a 28 year old sailor stationed at St. Albans Hospital Long Island New York falling asleep at the wheel near 1 20 a m on Metacom Avenue causing a crash that damaged a telephone pole and RFD box. He was treated for facial injuries and chest pains then taken to Newport Naval Hospital. Other incidents include a Drummond hit and run on Hope Street a tree strike by Robert Coelho on East Hope Street and a Spuzza Dandenau collision on Church Street with minor car damage.

Nellie Davis Newport Metacom Avenue Davis St. Alban’s Hospital Long Island N. Y Carole Amelda Warren Samuel Clark Clark Newport Naval Hospital George G. Drummond Hope Street Robert E King Demers Teixtera Drummond Asylum Road Robert Coelho Fatima Drive

Di Pierio Elected Pres. of TWUA CIO Local 1348

Anthony Di Pierio of this town was elected president of Local 1348 TWUA CIO in elections held Saturday at Independent Hall. The local covers plants of Collins Aikman Corp in Bristol County. Di Pierio won over James Andreozzi of Barrington by nine votes to succeed as president. other officers named include Peter Pastore Bristol vice president Ann Mael Gardone Barrington secretary and Manny Ferreira Bristol treasurer.

Anthony di Pierio TWUA CIO Independent Collins & Aikman Corp Bristol di Pierio James Andreozzi Barrington Peter Pastore Ann Mael Gardone Manny Ferreira

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