Red Barrett to Speak at Bristol Twilight League Banquet
Bristol Twilight League announces its second annual banquet at The Midway on Thursday October 21. Collins & Aikman will receive two trophies for 1948 champions, plus six individual awards for players including Frank Murgo and Joe Benevides. A Red Barrett appearance is expected as principal speaker. Joseph H. Farrell toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Twilight League
Sal Massano
Board of
Collins & Aikman
Out
Riccio Engineering Company
Matteo “Zi
Pep” Damiano
Bristol
Frank Murgo
Marty Biancuzzo
Andy Vollaro
Attilio Topazio
Joe Benevides
Lou Massano
Frank O. Rene
Joseph H. Ferrell
Henry Street
Charles Dew. Brownell
Harry Brown
Bristol Cleansers
Ne Dvers
Boston Braves
Red” Barrett
Joseph H. Farrell
Mr. Massano
Orlando J. Bisbano
John Borges
John Viera
George W. Boutilier
GOP Prepares For November Campaign Meeting
Dr. John Bernardo, chairman of the Republican Town Committee, called a GOP workers meeting in the 2nd Voting 1st representative district for 8 p.m. Wednesday to plan the coming election. Telephone operators, drivers, majors and captains to be chosen for the campaign.
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John Bernardo
T the Republican Town Committee
GOP
Halloween Fund Contributions Summary
Fund contributions for the Halloween committee include Odd Fellows 3.00, Bristol Teachers Assoc 10.00, alph T. Church 5.00, red E. Suzman II 100, Bristol Boy 1.00, Franklin Printing Co 5.00, and multiple entries of A Friend 1.00 or 0.50. Other amounts listed: 800 and 100.00 totals unclear.
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Ttoper
Odd Fellows
Bristol Teachers Assoc
Alph T. Church
Red
Bristol Boy
Franklin Printing Co
Hallowe'en General Committee Appeals for $1 Donation
The American Legion driven Generals Committee asks Bristolians to donate one dollar for a townwide Halloween celebration for children, with James A Sisson as general chairman and Robert B Suzann as secretary. The drive notes past success and invites civic support through enclosed envelopes. The Women's Club met to discuss amendments at Legion Hall with no action until November.
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General Committee
Hallowe’en
Kearney Post New American Legion
Women’s Club
Legion Hall
Colt Elects 1943-49 Class Officers
Senior class officers include President Frank Fojo and Secretary Margaret Leahy. Junior and Sophomore officers are listed with vice presidents, secretaries, and treasurers. Executive committees feature members from each class with faculty advisors named and a dinner meeting scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophmore
Frank Fojo
Peter Grimo
Margaret Leahy
Patricia Pagna Ino
Eva Alexander
Nicholas Mansi
Dolores Vargas
Barbara Garvey
Richard Cordeiro
Thomas Velleca
Vivian Fojo
Bernice Manchester
Anthony DeMeo
Jeannette Pivin
John Ruggieri
Phyllis Valerie
Valentine Verna
Barbara Lombardi
Frank Vieri
Joseph Cabral
Joseph Mallo
Barbara Ferrara
Martha Nastri
Charles Alexandre
Amelia Hardie
Peter Kinder
Robert Machado
Shayers Wed at St Michael's Church in Double-Ring Ceremony
Mr and Mrs William H Shayer Jr were wed Saturday afternoon at St Michael's Church in a ceremony conducted by the Venerable Anthony J Parshley. The bride was formerly Elizabeth Greer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Shayer Jr
St. Michael’s Church
Anthony J Parshley
Shayer
Elisabeth Greer
Water system infection with harmless cyclops found in Bristol tank
A Bristol County water line showed harmless cyclops in the Metacom and Bay View storage tank as officials flush mains and drain the system. Health officials say the organism is not harmful, but engineers will test samples and report in days while supplying water from Warren. Local parties for Republican Day events in Barrington and Warren proceed with tea, dinner, and an open meeting at the Lobster Claw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol County
Stephen Wilson
Rumstick Pont
Barrington
Reynolds ‘School
Sidney Dew. Herreshoff
Earl G Sturdevant
Carl ‘Morse
Warren
Arthur H Bennett
Barington
Frank J Sylvia
Alphonse Vitullo
Donald Kingsley
Orlando Jrisbane
John Ogg
George DeStephano
Metacom
Bay View
Emily
Wm L. Serbst
Stradling
Dr. Serbst
Metcom Avenue
Fred P Strad
Ling
Bristol
Water Company
Gilbert C. Antwan
Belancik
Lee
Jis S
Serbst
Jhydrants
Hope St
Icheme
Walter J. Shea
Istate Division of Sanitary Engineering
Shea
Red Feather Campaign Adds Local Workers to Bristol Quota
Additional workers for the Red Feather Community drive have been enlisted by local campaign members to press the Bristol quota of $12,000. In the Special Gifts division, Mrs John D Moore Mrs Howard B Jewmes and Mrs Wallis E Howe have been appointed. Education Division workers include Mrs Gladys M Brightman Miss Cora M Hill Captain Miss E Doris Bullock Miss Emily A Leonard Miss Antoinetta Garista Miss M Veronica Trainor and Miss Florence M Kellogg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Feather
Bristol
John D Moore
Howard B. Jewmes
Wallis E. Howe
Beatrice Lavoie
Bertha Mesical
Ben
Gladys M. Brightman
Cora M. Hill
E. Doris Bullock
Emily A. Leonard
Antoinetta Garista
M. Veronica Trainor
iMiss Florence M. Kellogg
Parents Day at Rhode Island State Football Game
Rhode Island State College invites parents of students to attend the Rams versus Massachusetts football game this Saturday as part of the fall Patrons Association meeting. A coffee hour and informal reception follow the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island State ‘College
Rams
University of Massachusetts
Patrons’ Association
Planning Board Receives Progress Report on Bristol Master Plan
Planning Board discusses progress toward a Bristol master plan prepared by engineer Julio Xavier. The report builds on the Whitten plan of 193 and outlines upcoming steps for the Financial Town Meeting in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Julio Xavier
Xavier
Whitten
Amicae Guild Holds First Annual Banquet
Amicae Guild of the First Baptist Church held its first annual banquet Monday evening in the church vestry. Speaker Mrs Homer Palin president of the Women’s Association of Warren Baptist Missionary Societies of Rhode Island spoke about the spring assembly and church activities in missions in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amicae Guild of the
First Baptist Church
Homer Palin
Women’s Associaion
Warren Baptist Missionary Societies of
Rhode Island
iPerroni
Our Lady of
Adult Program Art Y Emphasizes Dancing Lessons
The Y M C A Adult Education program starts modern dancing classes on Wednesday evening October 27 under instructor Addison Jack Fowler of Providence. Classes run weekly for ten weeks with a nominal per person fee. registration is at the Y or via Mrs B Chester Heyman at her Sherry Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
B Chester Heyman
Addison Jack Fowler
Providence
Mass For Late S Sgt Perroni Planned At 7 A M
A high mass of requiem will be offered tomorrow at seven o clock for the late S Sgt Anthony Perroni. The service honors the serviceman with a solemn hour in the morning.
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Sgt
Perroni
Anthony
Bristol Townies to Host Bazaar November Weekend
The Bristol Townies, National Colonial League runners up, prepare a three day Bazaar November 18 19 20 at the Bristol Y to raise funds for a television set. Club 400 and Natick clash highlighted by Topper Catalfano and Jim Sousa. Event features outdoor carnival atmosphere with orchestra and vaudeville and aid from City Athletic Committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Townies
Bristol
Natick
Guiteras Field
Catalfano
Bull Rodericks
Jimmy Sousa
Pete Quintal
Art Jordan
Townes
Ralph McCaw
Fran Velleca
Pete Varela
Coke Cicciola
Townies
Manton Mohawks
Riverside Crescents
East Providence
D. V. A. Capone
Ben Hazen
Hazen
Joseph Quartaro
Dr. Capone
Mr. Hazen
John Borges
Lous Castriotta
A. E. Agatiello
Roger Keith
Mike Ascoli
Ralph Nash
F. O. Rene
Martin Biancuzzo
Salvatore Maisano
A. J. Ramos
Artie Pansa
Anthony Maisano
O. I. Berglstrom
C. C. Girillo
Halloween party planned by Our Lady of Mount Carmel group
At a Junior Children of Mary meeting for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church plans were laid for a Halloween party to be held Thursday evening October 28. Committees formed include entertainment decorations refreshments and secretary treasurer and president roles filled by named members.
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Children of Mary Sodality
Our Lady of Mount Cartmel
Frazicés Nero
Barbara Iddleton
Jessica Castigliego
Angela Ferrara
Grace Vorro
Mary Alice Marabello
Anna Maiorano
Bridget Coccio
Etta Cavallaro
Barbara Maisano
Patricia Voccio
Yankee in a foreign land captivates a reader
A lively reminiscence recalls an enterprising American abroad. The narrator notes the story’s appeal and invites readers to share the interest sparked by a past read.
Bangkok Post marks second anniversary in Siam
The Bangkok Post, published in Bangkok, Siam, celebrates its second anniversary. Alexander MacDonald, a New England journalist, is credited as the paper’s creator and has spent 15 of his 40 years exploring exotic corners of the world.
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Rome
Manila
Bangkok
Siam
Bangkok Post
Alexander MacDonald
New England
Yankee editor in Bangkok joins war time service and love for Siam
A Yankee editor, deployed as an OSS wartime agent, falls for Bangkok and becomes a leading foreign voice since Anna Leonowens. He finds publishing there differs from the U.S. and even seeks blessings from Buddhist monks to sanctify the Post as a true newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangkok
Office of Strategic Services
Anna Leonowens
Marin
Anna
Siam
U.S. A
Jhaim
Hand Set Eight Page Daily From Siamese American Paper
The archive notes a queer feature of an American Siamese newspaper printed entirely by hand with no English known by the printers. It is an eight page daily produced without linotype machines.
MacDonald Stands Against Censorship By Leaving Gaps
A description of a newspaper stance on balanced reporting and censorship. MacDonald refuses to remove content, often leaving blank spaces instead of headline lines. The Post has published without a leading headline to signal government timidity about information release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
MacDonald
Post
MacDonald’s American Story Shifts Siam View
The country once under British influence for a century now regards the United States with growing warmth. MacDonald is credited with shaping postwar ties that boosted American popularity in Siam, a sentiment echoed by a leading magazine headline They Love Us in Siam.
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MacDonald
Siam
Asia
America
MacDonald Drives Post Click With Adventurous Staff
A dispatch profiles MacDonald as a Boston University graduate who shapes the Post with an eclectic team including Rita Meyer James Taylor and Eva Hiezfeld. It notes his 20,000 mile voyage in a 70 foot junk visiting 100 Pacific islands with the Bishop Museum exhibit in 1934.
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Rita Meyer
Newark
N. J
James Taylor
Sydney
Australia
Pretty Eva Hiezfeld
Germany
India
Ceylon
China
Associated Press
MacDonald
Boston University
Brian Donlevy
Pacific Islands
Bishop Museum
United
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Hallowe’‘en Fund
Hallowe’en Gen
Anthony W DuPont
James McKenna
James Husband
George du Pont
James Sullivan
Louis Castriotta
Colt
William
Charles
Bendix
Trevor
Paulette Goddard In “Hazard
Macdonald Carey
Maxim Rosenbloom
Jesse James
Rocky
Roddy McDowall
Edgar Barrier
Rita Hunter
Tom Conway
Wm P Gladding
James McDonald
Edward L Tiffany
John R Bernardo
Edgar St John
Fred Lohse
John Lowney
Fred B. Perkins
Gilbert C. Hoover
Wesley A. Armistrong
Arcadie Guira
William Sutcliffe
Fred B Perkins
Charles E. Miller
Henry Wood
William I. Baker
Gilbert C
Hoover
Henry Miranda
John R. Bernardo
Warren—Raimeon Asselin
Howard K DeWolf
Joseph Penkala
Donat J Roy
Alphonse, Vitullo
Manuel P. DaRosa
James E. Barry
Ross W. Vincent Barington
C. George
DeStephano
IR. I. State
Planning Board
Amicae Guild
Bristol and
Natick Boys
Therfield
Cirillo
Freitas
Silva
Catallano
Manchester
Dias
Cavallaro
Desmarais
Rodericks
Malafronte
Balzano
Esposito
Massa
McHugh
Jordan
Sousa
Topazio
Quintal Velleca
McGinn
Gamba
Cormier
Tatanelo
Aiello
Ferdinando
D’amico
Almagno
Sasate
Prata
Bianchi
Cortellessa
DelVechid
Taveria
Centore
Tiberi
Zabbo
Menna
Falco
Federico
Nacci
Monteria
Petrosonelli
Montiero
Chiarini
Tataglia
Spirito
Leone
Marrocco
Gelsomino
McGloin
J. Delaney
J. Mullervy
F. Lefebvre
Quintal Safter
Club 400
Hallowe’en Party
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