City police deny notice on brownout lighting curb
Chief Ferrara said no official notice was received about a brownout aimed at saving coal by reducing display lighting. The CPA intends to curb indoor and outdoor lighting with warnings, possible power cuts, and penalties up to $10,000 and one year in jail. Homeowners were asked to conserve lighting voluntarily with no formal orders issued.
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Anthony J. Ferrara
Ferrara
Washington
Civilian Production Administration
Public Utility Company
CPA
Parents Receive Gold Stars In Memory Of Sons
A memorial service by the Provincia de Foggia Club honored four sons who died in World War II. Luigi Troiano pinned gold stars on their parents, Francesco Minuti, Pasquale Carpano, Nicola Castigliego, and Matteo Sargento. The event, with remarks by Paolo Minuti and Gaetano Carpano, followed a moment of silence and included Masses on Memorial Day at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
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Provincia de Foggia Club
Wood Street
Luigi Troiano
Francesco Minuti
Pasquale Carpano
Nicola Castigliego
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Bristol Downs Warren Townies 32 to 0 on Sunday
Bristol football team defeated Warren Townies 32 to 0 at Guiteras Field in a dominant performance. McCaw and Munga scored multiple touchdowns with Topper and McHugh adding others as Bristol fans expected strong prospects for semi pro play.
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Bristol Town
Warren
Guiteras Field
Marty Biancuzzo
Bristol
East Providence
Freitas
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Felix’ Dias
R. McMahon
M. Balzano
Lopes Esposito
C Ec
Correira Chirico
Nicpon Cavallaro
Rt Rt
Catallano
J. Russo
Re Re
Paniello H. Massa
Lombardi Toppa
Abruzzi
Abruzzi Tuplin, Lh Th, Ferrazano McCaw
Goglia
McCaw
Munga
Topper
McHugh
Chirico
V. Roderick
Rene
Dryer
Fusco
Riccio
Balzano
Malafronte
F Topazio
Varela
E. Russo
St Marys CYO Formed Officers Named for Parish Club
St Marys CYO organized the Junior Boys Club with officers Frank Thurber as president James Flynn as vice president Saba Stanzione as secretary John Pivin as treasurer and charter members including Robert Molloy Michael Flynn Andrew Francis Alvin Edler Charles Gordon William Magee Paul Vona John Warren and William Serbst Counsellors are David McLoughlin Jean Gladue and Raymond Newbold December contests in Ping Pong Pool and Checkers prize day ends month Dance attendance totaled sixty couples at the K of C Hall with prizes won by John Sousa and Dolores Fonseca Hostesses were Miss Genevieve Saucier and Miss Louise Iasideau The next dance is set for Saturday November 30 Beginners welcome under the hostesses guidance A talent call for a parish minstrel show is planned for early January Members are invited to attend a meeting Tuesday after the Novena Exercises.
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Robert Molloy
Michael Flynn
Andrew Francis
Alvin Edler
Charles Gordon
William Magee
Paul Vona
John Warren
William Serbst
David McLoughlin
Jean Gladue
Raymond Newbold
CYO
John Sousa
Dolores Fonseca
Genevieve Saucier
Louise Lasielle
Miss Saucier
Iasiélo
William Meiggs Elected President Of Fellowship
At St. Michael's parish house the Young People's Fellowship elected William Meiggs as president Ella Gray became vice president Dorothy Parshley secretary treasurer and Claire Smith led the program committee Elizabeth and Eleanor Perry Elmer Angell Jr and Betty McCarthy joined the membership committee Edward Parrish of Newport spoke on Some Aspects of Commercial Art.
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Young People's Fellowship
St. Michael's Parish House
William Meiggs
Ella Gray
Dorothy Parshley
Claire Smith
Elizabeth
Eleanor Perry
Elmer Angell Jr
Betty McCarthy
Edward Parrish
Newport
Community Christmas plans debated by American Legion group
The Executive Committee of Kearney Post No 6 meets Friday to decide on sponsoring another Community Christmas observance after last year’s success. Commander Robert B. Suzman notes mixed opinions and cites uncertainties from a coal strike and power brownouts affecting illumination and plans. Last year featured illuminated scenes on the Common, street lights, and a large carol chorus directed by Mrs. M Teresa Donovan.
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Kearney
American Legion
Robert B. Suzman
Mr. Suzman
Suzman
M. Theresa Donovan
Bristol Community Fund appeals for final push to reach quota
With only two days left the Bristol Community Chest faces a shortfall as 65.3 percent of the $11,000 goal has been raised. Chairman Ed ward J. Fitzgerald urges additional pledges and asks donors to consider increasing gifts or renewing commitments to help the drive top the total. The appeal lists contributors and calls on residents to support local agencies serving the town.
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Edw. J. Fitzgerald
Bristol
Santa Claus
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Gladys M. Brightman
Fitzgerald
Providence
Evan
Hope Street
Thanksgiving services announced by Bristol churches
Bristol churches announce services for Thanksgiving Day with multiple masses at Our Lady of Mount Carmel St Marys and St Elizabeths. A union service at St Michaels Episcopal joins First Baptist Church. Trinity Episcopal Chapel holds eight oclock services. First Congregational plans none.
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Bristol
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
St. Michael's
First Baptist Church
Trinity Episcopal Chapel
Barrington and Colt Renew Rivalry in Thursday Morning Clash
Bristol Senior High hosts Barrington High at Guiteras Field to close the 1946 season in a long standing rivalry. Colt players Dober Miranda Raiola Celone Ciociola Fusco and Cirillo end their prep careers aiding a potential upset as Barrington seeks its revenge after Colt’s 6-0 win last year that sealed the Class C title.
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Bristol Senior High School
Barrington High
Guiteras Field
Blue and Gold
Colt
Barrington
Dober
Miranda
Raiola
Celone
Ciociola
Fusco
Cirillo
Thanksgiving origins and the long road to a national day
A nostalgic column recalls the newsboy era and the writer’s porch paper moment. It then charts Thanksgiving from 1621 harvests with Massasoit to 1789 proclamations by Washington, gaps before Lincoln’s 1863 boosts, and Sarah Hale’s long campaign for an annual national feast marking the tradition.
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Washington
Madison
Gettysburg
Lincoln
Sarah Hale
Godey
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Fred Suzman
Callan Construction Co
Narragansett Electric Co
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Ferncroft Mkt
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Hope Drug
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