Nine Directors Named To Civil Defense Setup
Bristol moves forward with civilian defense appointments led by Dr. Samuel D. Clark. Lt Col Paul T. Martin and Col Henry A. Hambrick hold director and deputy roles with nine assistant directors named to key posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Defense
Paul T. Martin USA
Henry A. Hambrick
B.T.A
Samuel D. Clark
Bristol
Col. Martin
Col. Hambrick
Anthony J. Ferrara
Robert J. Anderson
E. Hugh Holmes
Dr. Clark
Werner E. Follin
USN
Ret
Luke H. White
Williams L. Serbst
Josepht Campanella
Arid
William W. Cross
Gordon L. Fleming
Rowland I. Stanley
Joseph C. A. Riccio
USNR
Joseph DuPont
James A. Murphy
Adjutant General
Volun
Teer
American Legion Post of
Legion Hall
Civil Defense Organization
Col
Martin
Union seeks foothold at Collins & Aikman plant
Union organizers claim 30 percent support among 700 Bristol workers at Collins & Aikman Corp to file with the National Labor Relations Board for an election. CIO representative says petition lodged in NLRB Boston office and awaits response as local workers have shown lukewarm interest in changing management labor relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Collins & Aikman Corp
National Labor Relations Board
CIO
Boston
NLRB
Bristol Colts Rally To 22 6 Victory Over Woonsocket
Bristol Colts beat Woonsocket Blue Devils 22 to 6 before 700 fans at Guiteras Field. It marked the Colts seventeenth straight win with Ed Finn suiting up as a player for the first time since Brown days. Jack Zegger scored all three Bristol touchdowns while Esposito kicked two extra points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Colts- Woonsocket Blue Devils
Guiteras Field
Colts
Ed Finn
Brown University
Jack Zegger
Bristol Boys
Esposito
Bristol Colts Meet Crompton Vets in Final Game
Bristol Colts face Crompton Vets at Guiseras Field Sunday at 2 pm in the final game of the year. The Colts seek their 18th win while Crompton carries a strong season record with a lone defeat to Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crompton Vets
Guiseras Field
Crompton
Bristol
Fire guts Franklin Printing Co. plant at 124 Franklin Street
Faulty wiring started a big blaze Wednesday night crippling the Franklin Printing Co. plant at 124 Franklin Street. Owner Anthony T. Campagna expects to resume full operation next Monday as out of town printers offer help. Firefighters fought flames for an hour. losses include a Ludlow typesetter and offset press. building front and stockroom damaged. plant valued at 65,000 with 35,000 insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Printing Co
Franklin Street
Anthony T. Campagna
Salvatore Dellamorte
Ludlow
Campagna
Colt Memorial Triumph Over Barrington in 27 to 0 Victory
Colt Memorial routed Barrington High 27 to 0 at Guiteras Field to cap a standout 8-1 season. Al Costa sparked the scoring with a 52 yard run for the first touchdown, followed by a 80 yard score and two extra points by Grabert. Costa and blockers Almeida and Grabert led the rout in the Thanksgiving game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt Memorial
Guiteras Field
Barrington High
Bristol
Colt
al Costa
Barrington
Grabert
Colt High
Cott
Costa
Almeida
Boy Scout Paper Drive Sunday Announcement
The Boy Scout Bugle and Drums Corps plan a tentwide paper drive this Sunday on Sanday. The event will occur during the next pleasant Sanday with collection efforts across the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Bugle and Drums Corps
Sanday
Town Meeting Monday Will Consider Water Contract and Zoning Changes
Merrill W. Pickett is installed as noble grand of IOOF United Brothers Lodge No. 13 as officers including vice grand Gardiner West and recording secretary John G. Stewart take posts. District Deputy Henry E Perrin and Westerly guests attend with remarks on the order. A chowder supper followed the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill W. Pickett
Noble Grand
United Brothers Lodge
IOOF
Albert E. Alder
Gardiner West
P. G
John G. Stewart
Ernest E Alder
Fred J. Bartlett
Joseph Perry, Jr
Jesse P. Sousa
P G
Samuel A. Ferri
Daniel G. Coggeshall
P. G.L.S.N G
Joseph L. Buffum
George W. Coggeshall
S. V
Willard S. Kenney
Anthony J Asciola, Jr
Angelo Perry
Inside Guardian
Louis R. Falco
Outside Guardian
William H. Remieres Sr
Henry E Perrin
Suite
Westerly
Plans Made For Congregational Bazaar
The First Congregational Church will hold its annual fall bazaar on Wednesday November 29 with an auction at 7 and a fashion show at 8 30. A snack bar serving sandwiches coffee and dessert replaces supper. Committees include Missionary Society Pro Christo Co Mar Cos Pilgrim Fellowship and Men’s Union with various members listed. Parker Ludden acts as auctioneer and Mrs Raymond Gruenwald chairs the bazaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Missionary Society
Rev Stone Praises American Way At Rotary Meeting
The Rev W O Stone rector of The Red Church Barrington spoke at the Rotary Club on Those Things Which Are Right giving a Thanksgiving address praising America. He highlighted heritage government youth businessmen and churches while noting Korea era casualties and urging church and civic support. He missed Bishop Bennett who was ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Owings Stone
Barrington
Rotary Club
White Rail
Granville G. Bennett
Stone
America
Thanksgiving observance at Bristol high school assembly
Bristol senior high held a Thanksgiving assembly with Rev. Driftmier as speaker and Principal Burke presiding. Grace Castro read the Governor's Thanksgiving Proclamation and students sang songs directed by Theresa Donovan. The day included a football rally toward the game with Barrington and a student dance in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Senior High School
Frederick F. Driftmier
First Congregational Church
John L. Burke
Grace Castro
Theresa Donovan
Lucretia Massa
Joan Burke
Guiteras Memorial Junior High School
Athletic Association
Barrington
Paul Asciolla
Association Pres
Coch
Ralph Neen
Séniot
Reynolds Special Meeting Debates Water Contract and Zoning Change
Bristol taxpayers convene at Reynolds School for a 7:30 p m special meeting to ratify a revised Bristol County Water Co contract and consider rezoning Wood and Hope streets from Residential B to Business F. The plan inclines toward a gasoline filling station with main installations cited and conditions for refunds and future water mains. The decision hinges on a split council vote and looming deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Reynolds
Bristol County Water Company
Wood
Hope Streets
Water Company
Frank Gervasi wins bronze at Allied Artists show
Frank Gervasi earned a bronze medal at the Allied Artists of America new show held in the National Academy Galleries on 1083 Fifth Avenue. The piece notes his Bristol-born wife Le onilda I Sansone, a former Colt Memorial and Pembroke student, who later worked at the Aguilar branch of the New York Public Library as an Italian books specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gervasi
Allied Artists of America
National Academy
Fifth Avenue
Bristol
Leonilda I. Sansone
Colt Memorial
Pembroke
New York
Aguilar
New York Public Library
One-Handed Soldier Recalls Loss in World War I
Mr. Gervasi lost his right arm to a German machine gun32 years ago near the end of World War I in France. He received a prosthetic arm but chose not to wear it saying the glove felt like a handicap and that soldiers pressed on with one hand as they prepared for life after injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gervasi
France
Sally MacDougall
New York World Telegram and Sun
One-armed, one-legged team stirs local pride
A veteran artist reflects on resilience and attitude turning hardship into habit. He notes he seldom dwells on his limitations and recalls scolding only the blind and beggars as a critical audience.
Frank Gervasi Paints Winter Scene in Studio
The article highlights Frank Gervasi's independent spirit while at his E 41st Street studio, noting his pride in winning a bronze medal and his belief that disability is no excuse for not working. An anecdote praises a blind Catskills farmer who milks cows and keeps clean stables, illustrating resilience and determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catskills
Frank Gervasi
E. 41St Street
New York
Gein
Paige
Odd Household Creations Highlight Local Maker
A local craftsman named Gervasi built a curious on site prize winning display including a painted wood structure and a new studio area. The item referenced in the yard features lilies and a kitchen cupboard arrangement as part of his home workshop.
Painter Reflects on Time at Art Students League
The speaker recalls four formative years at the Art Students League. Mentors like Robert Henri and George Luks shaped his early training, with notable instructors including John and Pennell contributing to a rich artistic education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Students League
Robert Henri
George Luks
John Say
Pennell
Rob “Axe
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Union
Collins & Aikman
Blue Devils
Frank Margo
Jim Sousa
Art Jordan
Bristol Colts
Kathryn Grayson
Mario Lanza
David Niven
New Orleans
J. Carroll Naish
James Richard Hageman
Clinton Ee
Technicolor
Batman and Robin
Dark City
Lizabeth Scott
Viveca Lindfors
Dean Jagger
Charlton Heston
Paturette
Basses
Jane Wyman
Johnny Belinda
Rirk Douglas
Terrific
Champion” the Glass Menagerie
T Gertrude Lawrence
Arthur‘ Kennedy
Bristol& Phoenix Publishing Co
Carmelo Campagna
M. W. Pickett
Grand Lodge
Sonner Siegel
Newport
Arthur Stratton
Providence
Albert O. Earle
Howard L. House
Clyde Pendleton
Marius Paulin
Henry Sanford
Sarah D. Bosworth
Sarah Munro
Minne Farrington
Charles Pendleton
Pro Christo Group
Albert F. Means
Lester Gurney
Raymond Gruenwald
William Satterfield
Robert Huey
Chester Hill
Men’s Union
Charles F. Dimond
Co-Mar-Cos
Parker Ludden
Marion Munro
Sidney Kullberg
George Felix
Gilbert Shaw
Maurice C. Smith
Nathaniel A. Gladding
Thomas D. Adams
Pilgrim Fellowship
Kenneth Robinson
Mary ‘Louise Adams
Jéan Campbell
Judy Bray
Iof the Bazaar
W.O. Stone
Rotary
Korea
Fox Hill Avenue
Mt. Hope Avenue
Richmond Street
Goulart Avenue
State Street
Wall Street
Buttonwood Street
DeWolf Avenue
Albion
Malden Street
Gooding’s Lane
Water Co
Water’ Co
Ahten Bach A
Mihai Fey
Bereta
Eee
Mer Ft Ae i
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