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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1948

Page

3

Bazaar to raise funds with YMCA event in Bristol

An upcoming Bazaar sponsored by the YMCA committee will run three days starting November 18. Aimed at buying a television set, the event features professional entertainment and concessions, with proceeds supporting the club’s activities and a basketball gym program. Committee members listed include Dr D V A Cadone and Roger Keith among others.

YMCA Bristol Club de Y Gym Skippy Ferrara Bentone Falco Hazen Bazaars Basketban Ares Petrosonel D. V. A. Cadone Roger Keith Cohairman Anthony Agatiello C C, Cirillo George Boutilier Frank Rene Anthony Maisano Salvatore Maisano John Borges Anthony Ramos Louis Castriotta Joseph Quartaro Attilio Pansa Martin Biancuzzo

Bristol Teachers Approve Local Pension Plan Start 1949

Fifty four Bristol teachers vote to adopt a local pension fund to run with the state retirement plan starting July 1949. The town will match state funds up to $1500 yearly, with teachers contributing about 5 percent, while the overall local fund balance and past payments are noted amid a football game recap involving Bristol Townies and Club 400.

Edward J. Fitzgerald Bristol Teachers Retirement Fund Benny Esposito Jeep Balzano Bristol McHugh Club 400 Lou Cirillo Massa Veljleca Mr. Jordan Natick Spirito Falco Ferdinando Lucien Capone Comier All Town Tol Firsti Cirillo X Exposito Esposito Notal Jordan Sousa McGinn

Italian Language Club Formed at Senior High School

A newly formed Italian Club at the Senior High School operates under Miss Geraldine Marino. Officers include President Miss Phyllis Valle Rio, Vice President Frank De Leo, and Secretary-Treasurer Neil Arrone. Representing classes are Diana Pepe, Nicholas Mansi, and Frank Pirri.

Geraldine Marino Phyllis Vallerio Frank de Leo Neil Arrone Diana Pepe Nicholas Mansi Frank Pirri

Bristol Democratic Victory Banquet Planned for December 16

The Bristol Democratic Town committee announces a victory banquet on December 16 at Midway Steak and Lobster House. Joseph F. Pannone chairs the banquet committee with Mary Pereira as secretary and Manuel Sylvia as treasurer. Publicity is run by Robert Garvin, tickets by Antone Cabral, while Blanche Bernard and Marguerite V Walsh oversee hall and speakers.

Bristol

Installation of Lawson Raiola Chapter leaders

William F Head was installed as commander at a Sunday ceremony in the American Legion Hall on Franklin Street. Harold F Beauregard and Joseph Oliveira were named senior and junior vice commanders, with Frank Abate as treasurer and adjutant and Peter Cappucci as chaplain. State committeeman Pasquale L Gremo and sergeant-at-arms Frank Pirri joined the new officers, with installing officer Charles R Lombardi and speaker Bertram W Wall.

Lawson Raiola American Veterans American Legion Hall Franklin Street William F. Head Tommander Harold F. Beauregard Joseph Oliveira Frank Abate Peter Cappucci Pasquale L. Grimo Frank Pirri Charles R. Lombardi Pawtucket Bertram W. Wall U.I Department American Legion Julio F. Bavier Jr Anthony C Almeida VFW Ralph M de Leo Kearney Chester W Williams R. I Soldiers Home Paul Hezig Anthony J. Doyle DAV

Bristol Troop Holds Founders Night and Scouting Contests

The Bristol Troop led by leaders and scouts held a series of practice contests in scouting skills. Panthers and other teams competed with second place ties and point totals of 65 for a top team, 53 for Bob Cat, and 48 for Black Hawk. Founders Night plans were announced for the troop’s 36th anniversary next Monday, with Founders Day next Tuesday and a board of review for advancement that evening. Saturday morning includes a swim at the Providence Boys Club pool.

Eid Bristol Pei Panther Ancraf Bob Cat Black Hawk John B. Sylvester John Estrella Michael Flynn Roger Pereira

Providence figures lead department veterans meeting

John Welch of Providence department senior vice commander and John P. Riley of Providence department adjutant attended a gathering. Refreshments were served by Mrs. William J. Head and Mrs. illiam F. Head.

John Welch Providence John P. Riley William J. Head Illiam F. Head

Mothers Club Plans December Rummage Sale at St Marys

St Marys Mothers Club discussed its annual rummage sale to be held in St Marys Auditorium in early December. Mrs Joseph King will head the sale committee with cochair Mrs Moses Moore and several members named to assist.

Moses Moore

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