Bristol Community Theater Group Seeks Clear Sponsorship Status
At a Bristol meeting the Bristol Community Theater Group discussed sponsorship and clarified it is sponsored by the Bristol YMCA but not affiliated or controlled by it. Donald F. Morrissey noted YMCA support covers space and utilities and urged proper public understanding to prevent talent loss. The group, which funds its own treasury, plans to continue under YMCA sponsorship while remaining independent.
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Bristol Community Theater Group
Donald F. Morrissey
Bristol Ymca
Morrissey
YMCA
Bristol
Bristol Community Theater
Kenneth Olson
Ralph Kinder
Noel Coward
St Mary's presents Gingerbread Boy operetta
Pupils of St Mary’s Parochial School staged the Gingerbread Boy in the church auditorium. Gerald Serbst played the title role with a large cast including Charlene Wilkie and Maureen Black among others. The 2:30 Sunday matinee featured ten specialty numbers and was aided by Mrs Lucien Capone on piano while James Meiggs supervised lighting and scenery.
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Mary’s Parochial School
Sisters of Mercy
Gerald Serbst
Charlene Wilkie
Eloise Dunbar
Paul Vona
Gerald Black
Maureen Black
Peggy Lewis
Jane Reilly
Carole Magee
Eileen Goggin
Norman Lowry
John Leahy
Warren McDougal
Ann Calderiso
Shirley Girard
Joan Francis
John White
Sarah Tattri
Hortens D’allessio
Francis Baker
William Magee
Francis Stanzione
Donald August
Carl Danielson
Charles Veira
Thomas Burke
John Pivin
Eugene Hogan
Patricia Bullock
Edith Goulart
Raymond Goulart
Anna Mae Hogan
Ruth Taffy
Paul Laverdiere
Marion Mulikan
Pawtucket
Peggy Pomoransk
Robert Hargraves
Eddie McKenna
Bernadetter Whalen
Providence
Lucien Capone
James F Meiggs
Frank Thurber
Robert Jordan
First Bristol Troop Holds Carnival Night
The First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts held an indoor carnival at Scout Hall with booths and games such as wheel of fortune and nail driving. Black Hawk patrol topped the inter patrol contest and won the evening’s honor. Two Cubs from Pack 14 joined the troop as tenderfoots, and upcoming Board of Review and Court of Honor events were announced.
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Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
Scout Hall
Black Hawks Wheel of Fortune
Black Hawk
George R. Fish
S.P.L
Richard K. Belmore
J.A.S.M
Walter Machado
David Costa
Boy Scout
War Stamp Sale Honors Local Servicemen Names Listed
The Hope Drug sale raises five dollars in War Stamps by honoring local servicemen and servicewomen. Readers may leave names of those to be honored at the store, with numerous military addresses from AR3c to USMC noted, including units such as Tank Destroyer Battalion and Tactical Air Communications Squadron.
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Charles A. Richards
Hope Drug
Carl R. Borgia
FPO
New York
Manuel Botelho
USA
APO
G. E. Morris
Harbor Craft Co
San Francisco
Carlton A. Mott
Cpl
Carmelo Facarra
Douglas C. Klein
Slo Radio
Norfolk
Virginia
John A. Pimental
California
Alfred Walmsley
Tactical Air Communications Squadron
APO 141
Luxembourg
Alexander DiDonna
Field Artillery
Christian T Almeida
United States Army
Joseph Costa
Joseph A Formisano
SAW Co
Charles M Young
GMIK
USS
Moales
Usn
Cply
Willam St Angelo
Calif
C Abate
Phm Ic
Blatchford
Joseph W Victoria
Victory Bonds Promote Thrifty Christmas Shopping
A community notice urges buying Victory Bonds as war loans that guarantee at least 4 dollars back for every 3 invested after ten years. Merchants promote the bonds as a way to support current needs and ensure future holiday stability, urging residents to purchase now.
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Victory Bond
Pirate's Descendant Archie McLean Hawks Feature
A humorous note accompanies two photos of Archie McLean Hawks, a familiar figure known for engaging articles in The Phoenix, highlighting his storied lineage and local charm.
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Archie McLean Hawks
the Phoenix
Old Furniture Caption Sparks Humorous Publisher Tale
The piece recounts a 1942 mishap where a photo caption misaligned with the article title and Henry Hawks reacted with humor. It notes Hawks and his family, including a photo and his line about forbidding captions, and mentions his wife Dear Ladye recovering from illness.
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Los Angeles
Hawks
George Bernard Shaw
Isaac Gorham
Bristol
R. I
Mount Carmel CYO Team Honored With Banquet Awards
Fifteen members of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel CYO baseball team, Eastern Division champions, were feted Sunday at the Colonial Hotel. A jacket each and a full gear outfit for next season were presented, funded by parishioners. Committee members included Massano Sansone Carulli Alfano DuPont Guida. speakers were Fusonie Donanzan Topazio and Bruno.
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel
CYO
Colonial Hotel
Salvatore Massano
Joseph Sansone
Carl Carulli
Louis Alfano
Anthony DuPont
Louis Guida
Funeral for Mrs Lucia Saviano at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The funeral for Mrs Lucia Saviano, who died Wednesday at Truesdale Hospital after a one day illness, was held Saturday at 9 from 274 Wood Street followed by a 10 o clock Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Rev John F Mallon presided with Deacon Emilio Donanzan and Sub Deacon Joseph Sorzano. Burial was in St Mary's Cemetery. Bearers included D Thomas Desimone Providence John Carmone Frank Cuomo Carlo Perry John Lima Christie Travers Gabriel A Saviano and James Saviano the grandsons of the deceased.
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Lucia Saviano
Truesdale Hospital
Wood Street
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
John F. Mallon
Columban Seminary
Emilio Donanzan
Joseph Sorzano
James E. Sullivan
St Mary's Cemetery
D Thomas Desimone
Providence
John Carmone
Frank Cuomo
Carlo Perry
John Lima
Christie Travers
Gabriel A. Saviano
James Saviano
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Monroe Avenue
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Bristol, R. L
American Society of Civil Engineers
National Society of Professional Engineers
Society of American Military Engineers
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Dewolf Avenue
Villanova Park
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Hope Realty CO
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Admiral Edwards
Bristol County District
Warren Hotel
Christi Sn Sinters
Young Women’s League
Corsairs
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Helen Alger
Peggy Collins
Muriel Stone
Margie Taylor
Gladys Vermette
Champs
Mrs. Lucia Saviano
Tilden-Thurber’s
China
Crystal
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Newport
American Gem Society
Bristol Motors
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