Scouts Sweep Honors At Contest in Bristol Massachusetts
The Bristol Rangers Drum and Bugle Corps led by Manuel Paiva Jr. and John Freitas won the Paiva Freitas Trophy with 93.33 playing score at Guiteras Athletic Field. The Bristol Scout Corps also took best appearing and junior male Drum Major Ronald Rene won. Memorial service for World War II heroes conducted by George R. Fish preceded events.
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Bristol Rangers
Manuel Paiva Jr
John Freitas
Guiteras Athletic Field
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Bristol Boy Scout and
Paiva-Freitas
Frank O. Rene
Scout Corps
Manuel Paiva
Ronald Rene
George R. Fish
Bristol Boy Scout Corps
Rangers
Warwick Corps
Corona Rodrigues
Charles Moll
Arnold Zweir
Jamestown
R. L
Lois Manchester
George C. Moore
Westerly
Bristol Boy Scouts
Barbara Billing
Funeral Notice for Algernon Lee Johnston
The funeral for Algernon Lee Johnston 68 of 41 Usher Terrace Bristol was held at George M. Wilbur Memorial Chapel Warren on Monday at 2 pm. He was a hardware merchant and charter Bristol Rotary member who served as treasurer since 1942. The Rotary Club issued a statement following his death.
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Algernon le Baron Johnston
Usher Terrace
Bristol
George M. Wilbur
Warren
J. Kenneth Pearson
Attleboro
Warren Methodist Church
Johnston
William
Sarah E. (Cole) Johnston
Mr. Johnston
James Cole
London
England
Plymouth Mass
First Methodist
Rotary
Bristol Rotary Club
Rotary Club
Rotary Club of Bristol Pioneer Passes in Sorrow
Obituary notes the death of a longtime Bristol Rotary Club member who served as treasurer since 1942 and led major projects including the Summer Camp Fund. He organized recipients, arranged transport, and inspired many district officials with his dedication to service above self. Burial followed at North Cemetery with local pallbearers.
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Rotary Club of
Bristol
Rotary International
Rotary
Halloweathers
Mary Sodality
St. Elizabeth’s
Johnson
Johnston
E.marguerite Flowers
North Cemetery
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Bristol Rotary Club
Howard Newman
John D. Moore
Charles H. Liscomb
Samuel A. Hall
USA
Gilbert B. Shaw
Dick Harlow to Scout for Brown Bruins Football Team
Dick Harlow, former Penn State tackle and ex Harvard coach, will scout for Brown this fall. He joins fire station plans in Bristol Highlands with a 20 by 30 foot building costing about 750 dollars on property owned by Mrs. Fred Wilcox.
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Providence
Bristol Highlands
St Rip Eagle
Brown
Dick Harlow
Western Maryland
Harvard
Bruin
Engle
Harlow
Western Maryand
Tme
Penn State
Colgate
Themerican Football Coaches Association
Wallace H. Dibble
Bristol Highlands Improved Association
Fred Wilcox
Observances and Banquet Highlight Italian Community Calendar
A Columbus Day observance will be held Sunday October 27 by Italo-Atane colony members with an 8:30 mass at Mt. Carmel Church and a banquet at Midway Steak and Lobster House. Speakers include Rev John Rubba and Judge Luigi De Pasquale. Organizations listed include Christoper Columbus Lodge Sons of Italy La Bella Sicilia Society and Holy Name Society. Bristol Girl Scout Council meets October 18 to hear Swampscott conference report. PTA plans opening meeting October 20 with George Kullberg and Sydney W. Holt Jr. presiding.
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Mt. Carmel
Midway
Re. John Rubba
Providence College
Luigi de Pasquale
Sixth District Court
Providence
Bristol Girl Scout Council
Girl Scout House
Dibble
Mem Ipta
Sydney
George Kullberg
W. Holt Jr
Thej
Nunes elected Town Democratic chairman at county courthouse
Anthony J. Nunes succeeded Pasquale Pagnano as chairman Monday evening. The new slate includes Frank L. Martin as vice chairman, Samuel A. Pasqual as secretary, and Manuel F. Sylvia as treasurer, with Sylvia the only one remaining from the former lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony J. Nunes
Pasquale Pagnano
Town Democratic Committee
County Court House
Nunes
Frank L. Martin
OPA
Samuel A. Pasqual
Manuel’ F. Sylvia
Nylons Found In Town. Postmaster Seeks Owner
A mail carrier found two pair of brand-new nylon stockings yesterday near Franklin street. Postmaster Daniel W. Coggeshall is eager to return them to the rightful owner. Ownership can be claimed by identifying the store of purchase and the size marked on the hose.
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Daniel W. Coggeshall
Franklin Street
Bristol Business Civic Association Pushes Reverse Loop Bus Schedule
The Bristol Business Civic Association plans to press the council on the reverse loop bus schedule. The group, with New England Transportation Company representatives, aims to present a united front at the October 19 council meeting. Bus service has continued the reverse loop in the interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Transportation Company
Bristol Business Civic Association
Reserve Loop
Edward D Kunz
Bus Company
Council
Gilbert C Hoover
W. E. Boyle
Frolic Planned for October 28 by St Mary’s Children
Plans are complete for a Hallowe’en Frolic on Thursday evening October 28 in Independent Hall Wood Street. Ann Ramos chairs the Frolic committee with assistants Misses Mary Oliver Filomena Costa Irene Correia Filomena Vierra Mary Ramos Mary Furtado Theresa Camara and Artie Cordeiro.
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Children of St. Mary’s Solarity
Independent Hall
Wood Street
Ann Ramos
Also Mentioned on This Page
Algernon Lee, Johnston
St. Mary’s Church
K. of C. Hall
Altar Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
St. Mary’s Social Club
Guneral House
Flower Committee
First Congregational Church
Mt. Hope
Mite Society of the First Baptist Church
Rockdale Corps
Northbridge
Mass
Norman Rene
John Handy
New Bedford
William H Buffin
Cranston
Joseph Bisbane
Buglers
Stelia Pappas
Pawtucket
Harold T. Slothower
East Greenwich
Anthony Bezano
Charles Greenwood
West Warwick
Walter Walendar
Ralph de Leo
Manuel Goulart
Kearney Post
American Legion
Dick Harlow Wil
Highlands
Ar ‘A
Democratic Committee
Sylvia
With Council, Bus Co
MT. K
Wonder Enamel
Lynchie
Franklin Hardware Inc. Cor. Hope and
Franklin St
Lys
Ake Bragantin
Thompeen Ave
R. I
Elsie Lovell Hankins
National Association OF
Teachers OF Singing, Inc
Monday Morning
Musical Club
Washington St
Manning
Herbert G.lapeste
Ove
Giusti
Dave Ssusond
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