Colts Face Real Test In De Lasalle
The Colts prepare for a tough matchup with undefeated De La Salle as pass defense is tested. Injuries and lineup juggling by Coach Nash stallions include Frank Bruno shoulder injury and Ernie Calandra doubtful, while Neill Aronne may take halfback duties.
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Colts
de Lasalle
Colt
Nash
Frank Bruno
Neill Aronne
Ernie Calandra
United
Warren
Duke
Duke Abruzzo
Newport
Pilgrim Fellowship Meeting Draws 200 Attendees
More than 200 people are expected at the State Pilgrim Fellowship gathering Sunday afternoon at the First Congregational Church. Rev. Robert L. Underwood will speak, with Ralph Earle delivering a speech at 5 15 followed by a missionary film. The event includes registration at 3 00, a business meeting, and a Vesper service at 7 45 after supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Pilgrim Fellowship
First Congregational Church
Robert L. Underwood
Riverside Congregational Church
Underwood
Community Concert Group May Be Formed
Interest in forming a Community Association grows, modeled on Providence use of a Metropolitan Theatre winter concert system featuring world famous artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Metropolitan Theatre
PTA Plans for Oct. 20 Meeting
The executive Board of the Parents Teachers association met at president Sidney F. Kullberg’s beach home to finalize plans for the opening meeting at Colt Memorial School. Willard M Sistare, New England representative of Concert, Inc., will address the group and discuss the Bristol School System on a county basis. Superintendent Edward J. Fitzgerald indicated the association may speak on organization and aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents Teachers Association
Sidney F. Kullberg
Beach Road
Colt Memorial School
Willard M Sistare
New England
Columbia
Concert, Inc
Wasj
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Bristol
Johnston
Edward J
Fitzgerald
Samuel A. Hall
U.S.A
Miss Hill
James E Sullivan
Guiteras School
Teachers Association
Red Feather Workers Urged to Bring In Collections
Despite incomplete divisional coverage Red Feather workers are urged to submit any received collections by Monday afternoon. Mrs Gladys M Brightman executive secretary to the drive spoke today noting no returns yet from Residential Special Gifts or Educational divisions and hoping for a report at the next statewide meeting. Zone D adds Mrs Anthony Du Pont Miss Joan Squatrito Miss Martha Meiggs Miss Theresa Meiggs and Miss Theresa Velleca assisting the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Feather
Gladys M. Brightman
Eassy
Brightman
Red Feather Organization
John D. Moore
Major
Howard R Newman
Wallis E. Howe
Anthony du Pont
Joan Squatrito
Martha Meiggs
Theresa Meiggs
Theresa Velleca
Memorial Mass Plans By Knights Of Columbus
Knights of Columbus complete plans for a memorial solemn high Mass on Armistice Day at 9 o clock in St Mary s Church to honor Bristol s deceased veterans. Past Grand Knight William P Dwyer chairs Catholic Activity committee with arrangements for November 11. Exemplification of the First Degree to a large class is planned for October 27. Council also votes a five dollar contribution to the town wide Halloween Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
St. Mary’s Church
Bristol
Veterans Organization
William P. Dwyer
Catholic Activity Committee
Hallowe’en
Bristol County Day Rally Highlights Republicans Pushing Victory
Republican leaders stressed Bristol County's pivotal role in November as they showcased county business, industry, and voter support during a Bristol County Day event. Key speakers included John J Murphy Raoul Archambault Jr Oscar J Hur and Francis J Murphy. The water tank situation along with testing and repairs dominated local infrastructure notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol County
Bristol
War'en
Barrington
John J. Murphy
Congress
Providence
Mayall
Albert P. Ruerat
Arthur A. Carrellas
John H. Shunny
Francis J. Murphy
Senate
Ralph T Church
Orrolds
Vic-Jlando J. Bisbane
Jory
Assembly
John Ber
Thenardo
Agnes VI
Thomas P. Hazardtullo
Warren
John S. Ogg
Barrington Canditiaw
Adidates
Donald A Kingsley
Eng Senate
Town Council Pressland
C. George de Stephano
Townies Aim to Move Up Standings Versus Riverside Crescents
The Bristol Townies with a 1947 season pedigree and a 220-pound lineup travel to East Providence to face the Riverside Crescents in a key American division clash. Captain Ralph McCaw is injured, but Johnnie Silva and others run a smooth, precision offense as Bristol seeks a win to seize first place. The Crescents trail by a point and aim for an upset to take the lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Townies
Colonial
Providence -Pierce
Memorial Stadium
Tey
Crescents
Bristol
Creslcents
Marty Biancuzzo
A. I
Johnnie Silva
Topper
Catallano
Bull Rodericks
Lou ‘Cirillo
Lea- Crescents
Hus
Cavallaro
Manchester
Walt Dias
Rotary Fund To Honor Johnston At Bristol Football Game
The Bristol Rotary Club established the Algy Johnston Memorial Camp Fund to honor Alger Le Baron Johnston. The fund supports a fighting Bristol backfield with surnamed players like Pete Quintal and Art Jordan, led by backfield coach Joe Murgo and Artie Pansa. Fran Velleca returns to action as the team seeks another title after a 12-6 loss to the Manton Mohawks earlier this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Jim
Algy Johnston
Sousa
Bristol Rotary Club
Alger
Man le Baron Johnston
Pete Quintal
Art Jordan
Bobi
McHugh
Manton Mohawks
Townies
Joe Murgo
Artie Pansa
Fran Velleca
Hec Massa
Jack Freitas
Crescents
Subscribe To ISt Marys Bridge and Food Sale Subscribers
The Women of St Marys Parish announce evening sale and bridge event listing subscribers including Mrs. Moses Moore Mrs. Ester Lonergan Mrs. Edward Traynor Mrs. Edward Kavanaugh Mrs. Lena Holmes Mrs Wm ONeil Mrs Wm McLaughlin Mrs Edward Menard Mrs Thomas Foley Mrs Norman Brownell Mrs Rus hel Donovan Mrs John Ruggiero Mrs Henry Trudell Miss Mary McGuire Mrs John Rushneck Mrs John White for tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Mary's Parish Bridge
Moses Moore
Ester Lonergan
Edward Traynor
Edward Kavanaugh
Lena Holmes
Wm. J. O’neil
Wm. McLaughlin
Edward Menard
Thomas Foley
Norman Brownell
Rushel Donovan
John Ruggiero
Henry Trudell
Mary McGuire
John Rushneck
John White
Navy Week Invite To Quonset Greet Dignitaries
Capt. D F Smith instructs Bristolians and town leaders to visit Quonset Naval Air Station during Navy Week from October 23 to 29 with Navy Day on October 27. A notable program is promised as dignitaries are welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Naval Air Station
Quonset
D. F. Smith
Gilbert C. Hoover
Philatelic Society Re-elects Officers
At the annual elections meeting of the Philatelic Society John Church Albert A Edmonds and Carl Witherall were re elected President Secretary and Treasurer respectively The group met in Holmes House last evening After the business meeting a stamp quiz awarded prizes to Elwin A Hill Mrs Mary C Warren and Ernest J Frederick The President received a motion to appoint a five member committee to study a possible local exhibition in the near future
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philatelic Society
John, Church
Albert A. Edmonds
Carl Witherall
Holmes House
Elwin A. Hill
Mary C. Warren
Ernest J. Frederick
Knights of Pythias Host Grand Chancellor Visit
The Burnside Lodge in Holyoke will host Grand Chancellor Percy Clay and officers from the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island on Tuesday evening October 19. After the business meeting a West Bridgewater drill team will entertain, followed by talks by Rev. Albert J. Penner and Kirk Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnside Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Percy Clay
Grand Lodge of R. I
West Bridgewater
Albert J. Penner
The
Missions Council
Second Church
Holyoke
Mass
Kirk Smith
Providence
Escape from Soviet Germany and Bristol Fund Aid
A Greek narrator recalls life under Soviet zone oppression in Germany where the elderly are displaced, rationing is harsh and livelihoods crumble. She describes punishment in schools, church services optional, black market goods, and disappearances of citizens. The piece ends noting a Bristol fund to send youths to summer camp.
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Germany
Greece
Johnston
Bristol
D of S Elects McClure Regent Honor Hill
The D of S named Mrs. Johanna McClure as Regent for 1948 1949 at a banquet honoring Miss Cora M Hill a 50 year veteran of the public schools. The group elected officers and committees to support charitable drives and the Pope's campaign for needy children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regent
Johanna McClure
Loretta Connell
Helen Byrnes
Eva Burke
Marguerite Walsh
Norah Toolin
Gladys Serbst
Margaret Connery
Monitor
Alma Bailey
Margaret Ruggerie
Lst
Margaret Jordan
Claire LeClair
Inner Guard
Mary Malloy
Eliza White
Pauline Langello
Pope
Fall Meeting of Congregational Women Balance and More
A fragmented notice references the Congregational Women of Rhode Island and various affiliated groups scheduling a fall meeting at Newman Church Rumford on October 21 with participants from Knights, Masonic lodges, clubs, and local organizations. It also contains garbled wartime reminiscences about escape from Russia and interactions with American officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balance
Ackne
Bristol Womens’ Club
Leroy L. Dean
Albert A. Edmonds
Bazil
Dreadnaught
Hook & Li Co
John R. Bernardo Earle K. Dunbar
Francois L. DeWolf
John Andrade
John J Eagan
Charlotte A. Youn
Angelo Calandra
E G. Sturdevant
John H. Wall
Reba Rebecca Lodge
Harry I. Young
Abraham Eisenstadt
John Brechin, Jr
Elliot Michale Stone
John F Gilroy
Joseph S. Wood
Burns
Bartlett
Mary E. Quirk
Manuel Furtado
U. S. Rubber Co
Matha
Ruth Grah
Abraham
Herbert B. Burnham, Jr
Rhode Island
Busds Lodge
Knights
Newman Church
Rum
W. A. Dayford
Puss ‘Arrington
A. di Mezzo
Mariano Buccio
Hattie Brown
Collins & Aikman Girls’ Club
Luis Filipe Society
I . Pe Sacre
Margaret Susan Wall
St. Albans Lodge
Louise Brechin
Alvro Castro Thomas P Warren R
Bosworth
Bristol Banquet Committee Members Named
The committee for the banquet includes Miss Margaret F. Nerone art supervisor of Bristol schools Miss Margaret Dwyer Miss Josephine Kerr Mrs Joseph l Vitek and Miss Aurelia Faria.
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Margaret F. Nerone
Bristol
Margaret Dwyer
Josephine Kerr
Joseph l Vitek
Aurelia Faria
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Pilgrim Fellowship
PTA
K of C
Paulette Goddard
Macdonald Carey
Maxie Rosenbloom
Big Wash
Jesse James
Rocky
Roddy McDowall
Edgar Barrier
Rita Hunter
Tom Conway
Bulldog Drummond
Bing Crosby
Joan Fontaine
Technicolor
March of
State Department of Sanitary
Fred P. Stradling
Bristol County Water Company
Bayl
View Avenue
Excelsior
Highway Department
Stradling
Belancik
Pute
Rotary Fund
Ist. Mary’s Bridge
Quonset Naval Air Station
Mr N
Social Welfare Organization
Siberia
D of S Elects
Mrs. McClure
Cora M. Hill Onjdone
Webster
Bristols
American Teachers Association
Gergiven
Club
Petebute
Camel
Sebastian
Bernard Jr
Inj Hill
Isabella
Hill
Byfield
Con
Hallowe’en Fund
Imare’ Shanewoeth
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