Bristol Club 400 Ties Townies in 1947 Colonial League Title Game
Bristol Club 400 and Townies played to a scoreless tie at Guiteras Memorial Field on Columbus Day afternoon before about 1000 fans. The Townies lacked star Jimmie Sousa and faced a strong southwest wind limiting passing in the first period while Bristol won the coin toss and defended the west goal.
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Towniés
Chempions
Guiteras Mémorial Field
Townies
Jimmie Sousa
Bristol
Townies Rally Touchdowns Stall in Scoreless Duel
Bristol Townies battle Club 400 to a scoreless game as wind favors aerial plays. Hecta Massa throws early serves but fails to yield a score. Jim Sousa returns in period three and veteran linemen spark a late surge. Andy Vollaro breaks loose but is forced out at the 25 yard line.
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Townies
Hecta Massa
Nucci
Cherini
Andy Vollaro
Andy
Bristol Community Chest Drive Sets Sunday Appeal
Bristol residents are urged to donate on Sunday October 16 to support the Community Chest. YMCA board meets Monday at 8 pm with Fred Bartlett presiding. Phalanx Club, Jr Hi Y and Tri Hi Y hold Saturday programs and dances for teens continue weekly at the Y.
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Bristol
Ymca Board of Directors
Fred Bartlett
Jr. Tri
Ten Men Enlisted By Natl Guard Unit
The Natl Guard unit announces ten new enlistees in the first week of a two month recruiting drive. Strength now 137 enlisted men and four officers, with full strength 140 and six officers. Names include Cpl Michael Ruggieri and Cpl Nelson Wells among others. The drive seeks 400,000 nationwide. Armory hours 8 to 5 daily except weekends to enlist.
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Raymond J. Makowsky
Michael Ruggieri
Murphy Ave
Richmond St
John A. Derry
FE Street
Joseph Sernandes
Shaws Lane
National Guard
State Armory
De La Salle Clash With 49 Colt Gridders In Newport Showdown
The 49 Colt squad meets De La Salle at Freebody Park Newport in a Class C battle of strong ground attacks. Bristol’s Lou Margo directs a steady aerial game while Pete Quito returns to lineup and Charlie Alexandre is out with a chipped wrist. Coaches note a hard hitting ball game with two lineup changes.
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de la Salle
Freebody Park
Newport
Bristol
Lou Margo
Ralph Nash
Pete Quito
Charlie Alexandre
Colt
Emergency Rescue Squad Visits Newport for Open House
The Bristol Fire Department Emergency Rescue Squad was to meet Tuesday but canceled. Members will travel to Newport this evening to tour the Newport Emergency Squad at the Newport Fire Department open house hosted by Fire Chief Abel S Eldridge. All members should assemble at the Dreadnaught Hook Ladder station by 7 p.m.
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Bristol Fire Department
Newport
Abel S. Eldridge
Newport Fire Department
Dreadnaught Hook
Bristol Business-Civic Association Adopts Parking Program
The Bristol Business-Civic Association approved a three point plan to ease town parking. Secretary David Ferris announced the program after a Planning Board meeting where Daniel Coggeshall presented proposals for widening Hope Street two sided parking and improved illumination. The session at Hotel Belvedere was led by President Edward D. Xunz.
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Bristol Business - Civic Association
David Ferris
Daniel Coggeshall
Hope Street
Belvedere
Edward D. Xunz
Bristol Girl Scouts Seek Red Feather Aid in 1949 drive
The Bristol Girl Scout Council serves 185 scouts under the Bristol Community Fund and promotes arts crafts health safety and international friendship. A professional scout worker via Rhode Island Development Council will train leaders, with 30 volunteers and public-spirited supporters aiding in a Red Feather drive to fund the 1949 program.
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Bristol Girl Scout Council, Inc
Bristol Community Fund
Rhode Island Development Council
Bristol Scouts
Bristol
Girl Scouts
Halloween Party Plans By Bristol Troop Scouts
The First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts met to finalize their Hallowe'en party plans for Tuesday November 1. The program includes games dramatizations a grand march prizes and refreshments. The committee members are William Enos Frank Bettencourt William Xavier Virgil Almeida and Manuel Sousa.
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Hallowe’en Committee
Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
Scout Hall
Hallowe'en
William Enos
Frank Bettencourt
William Xavier
Virgil Almeida
Manuel Sousa
Understanding Allergy and its Common Triggers
The article explains allergy as a reaction to harmless substances, causing skin rashes hay fever or asthma. Doctors diagnose through history and tests, advising avoidance and sometimes treatment to build resistance. Common triggers include milk eggs fish dairy products pollen dust tobacco and drugs.
Civil Air Patrol Unit Proposed For Bristol County
A Bristol County meeting at Warren Fown Hall discussed forming a Bristol County Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol. Thomas C C Abendroth chaired the session and Colonel Walter P Jones outlined a high school level pre flight training program approved by state and national education authorities. Lt Colonel Donald W Hurd spoke on the educator’s view. School leaders from Barrington and Warren attended and others would be contacted to support the educational and squadron setup.
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Bristol County
Warren Fown Hall
Civil Air Patrol
Thomas C.C. Abendroth
War- Ten
Walter P. Jones
R. I. Wing
United States Department of Education
Rhode Island Department of Education
Rhode Island
Jones
Donald W. Hurd
Rhode Island School of Design
Clarence Sturtevant
Barrington
Raymond S. ‘Locke
Barrington High School
Leo Boutin
Warren High School
Michael Securo
Bristol High School
Notice for Bids on Two Truck Snow Plows
Sealed bids are due by 4 P.M. October 24, 1949, to the Town Clerk John W. Church for two truck snow plows. Specifications available at the Highway Department. Bids must be marked Bid for Snow Plows.
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John W. Church
Highway Department
Abandonment of Westminster Street as Public Highway
The Bristol Town Council Rhode Island by decree on October 10 1949 declares Westminster Street abandoned as a public highway. Town Clerk John W Church notes notice dated October 14 1921 and 28 11 4 for archival reference.
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Westminster Street
Bristol
Rhode Island
Ponses
Joseph Sousa
Moniz
Anthony S. Pontes
Footnate
Costa
Mare
Decosta
Maria
Tate
EO Hughes
Elizabeth Rais
William
Serbst
Eae
Amust
Pate Se Dasilva
Manuel’ Cabral
spOinee Times
Fs Sree
Bristol Town Council Canvass Notice For Special Meeting
Town Council Chamber Burnside Memorial Building Bristol will canvass property voters on Monday October 24 1949 at 7 30 pm at the Town of Bristol for the Special Town Meeting to list assessed personal property and require payment of tax to qualify to vote.
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Bristol
Town Council
Burnside Memorial
Exid Town
Tne
Seid
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