Plan outlined to seek new beach data and public input
Town Solicitor Lucien Capone proposed a plan to keep the Bristol beach project alive by engaging the younger generation and taxpayers. A brief questionnaire would gather locations, cost opinions, and map shoreline ideas to guide further study, while appealing to both youth and elders. The Council voted to ask the Beach Committee to reconsider its resignation and continue work.
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Lucien Capone
Hubert F. Hill
Hill
Bristol
Capone
Mr. Hill
Pastore to Speak at Holy Name Society Meeting
Gov. John O Pastore will address the Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at a 5 pm luncheon in Bristol after the wartime reunion. Attending veterans include Michael Pasquarelli Fred Parella Michael Cappucci Joseph D Allessio Anthony Bruno. In service members Francis Federico and Orlando Bisbano also plan to attend.
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John O. Pastore
Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Gov. Pastore
St. Bartholomew's Church
Providence
Bristol
Michael Pasquarelli
Fred Parella
Michael Cappucci
Joseph D’allessio
Anthony Bruno
Francis Federico
Orlando Bisbano
Senior Class Elects Officers at Bristol Senior High
The Bristol Senior High School class yesterday chose officers for the year. Elected were President Richard Torrey, Vice president Albert Osterberg, Secretary Mary Pacheco, and Treasurer John Balzano. Class advisor is Miss Sadie C. Callan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Senior High School
Richard Torrey
Albert Osterberg
Mary Pacheco
John Balzano
Sadie C. Callan
Burnside Lodge Plans Veterans Nightobservance
At their Tuesday meeting the Burnside Lodge K of P finalized plans for Veterans night on October 23 with charter members and 50 year and 25 year veterans to be honored A 25 year jewel will be presented to those who just completed 25 years Entertainment and refreshments are planned The Supreme Chancellor will visit the Lodge on November 13
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Burnside Lodge
K. of P
Supreme Chancellor
Fire Alarm to Sound with Sirens in Saturday Trial
The fire alarm whistle blown six times each Saturday at 1 30 a.m. will be joined by sirens tomorrow for a test of the renovated electrical system.
Vasconcelos Promoted to Staff Sergeant in Military Police
Cpl Manuel Vasconcelos receives promotion to Staff Sergeant announced September 26. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John T Vasconcelos of 2 Perry Street Bristol. Capt R H Reynolds of Providence, his commanding officer, visited during a 35 day furlough from Curacao.
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Cpl
Manuel Vasconcelos
Military Police
Sargeant
John T. Vasconcelos
Perry Street
Bristol
R H. Reynolds
Providence
Curacao
Chairman Reports More Responding To Theater's Membership Drive
Donald F. Morrissey, chairman of the Bristol Community Theater membership drive, reports a small rise in paid memberships from last week. The article lists new signups and confirms an upcoming meeting at the Y M C A to discuss a December production and student membership options.
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Bristol Community Theater
Donald F. Morrissey
Morrissey
Bristol
Marion Kinder
Frederick V. D. Martin
Roger Keith
Ann St. Germaine
Ella O. Millard
Evelyn Bache
Charles Tappero
Russell G. Colt
Philip Clarke
James Husband
Nathaniel Gladding, Jr
Francis Bragg
Kenneth Olson
D. Lloyd Smith
Hermann Wilbur
John Price
Edward L. Leahy
Hovey T. Freeman
S. Morton Giles
Y.M.C.A
Nathaniel Gladding
Millard
Y.M. C.A
Bristol braces for first community Halloween party
Under the American Legion Bristol Post sponsorship a Halloween celebration for about 1000 children is planned for October 31. A 7 pm costume parade from the Legion Home will proceed to the Church Street Armory with prizes for best costumes and a post party with refreshments, movies, and stage show.
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Kearney
American Legion
Bristol
Hallowe’en
Legion
Boy Scout
Church Street Armory
Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Home
Hallowe'en
James A. Sisson
Norman Gravin
Robert B. Suzman
Frederick T. Goff
Albert T. Fusonie
George R. Fish
James E. Sullivan
Raymond Roderi
War Fund Total Reaches 1736 50 In Bristol Drive
The United War Fund Campaign total to date is 1736 50 with chairman Frederick Bartlett praising solicitors as doing a swell job and Bristol expected to match past philanthropic efforts. Special gifts include 100 from Anonymous 500 from Charles B Rockwell III 100 from Mrs N G Herreshoff 100 from Harold G Paull 100 from Judge and Mrs Edward L Leahy 50 from Anonymous 50 from Mr and Mrs Robert Lanphear 200 from Robert and Florence Nelson 100 from J Winthrop De Wolf. Residential division totals 150 Business 81 Clubs 150 Educational 55 Special Gifts 1300.
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United War Fund
Frederick Bartlett
Bristol
Charles B. Rockwell III
N. G. Herreshoff
Harold G. Paull
Edward L. Leahy
Robert Lanphear
Robert
Florence Nelson
J. Winthrop de Wolf
One-Side Parking Not A Dead Issue
Council members heard that Chief Engineer Lehman of the Board of Public Roads supports one-side parking along Hope Street and wants a meeting to discuss it. A public hearing drew only one business owner, and the council voted to study traffic effects of enforcing the one-hour parking rule.
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Hope
Serviceman Savings Stolen From Locked Drawer
Four hundred dollars saved for a serviceman son was stolen from the locked bureau drawer in the Saviano home at 48 Constitution Street while the family visited Connecticut. A gold watch and chain and a lady's wrist watch were later found under a couch cushion, with the chain still missing. Police study two unknown men seen nearby and investigate fingerprints and clues to locate the thieves.
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Vincent Saviano
Constitution Street
Saviano
Connecticut
K of C Meeting Postponed to Tuesday in Bristol
Bristol Council postpones its second monthly meeting to Tuesday October 23 1945 instead of Wednesday October 24. Candidates will be initiated into the first degree by District Deputy Cimini and staff. Dinner Dance scheduled October 25 with guests from Providence and Fall River including Thomas Curley State Deputy and District Deputy Cimini.
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Bristol Council
K. of C
Cimini
Providence
Fall River
Thomas Curley
Community Hallowe'en Party Fund Hopes to Raise 400
Donations will be acknowledged in the Bristol Phoenix columns with a target of about 400. Contributions may be left with Kearney Post Committee or at the Phoenix Office. Names and amounts include Manuel Goulart 5.00 and Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Shearer 5.00. Town Council approves a new Bristol Motors police patrol car not to exceed 500 above trade-in value, delivery planned soon.
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Hallowe’en
Bristol
Bristol Phoenix
Kearney Post Committee
Phoenix
Manuel Goulart
R. S. Shearer
Bristol Motors
New Evergreens Placed On Hope Street
A fresh row of evergreen trees stands in green painted tubs along Hope Street between Court and State. Installed by the State Board of Public Roads under Postmaster Daniel W. Coggeshall, they aim to enhance the business section and be kept safe from damage.
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Hope Street
Court
State Streets
State Board of Public Roads
Daniel W. Coggeshall
Miss Clara Pinhero Honored At Personal Shower
Miss Clara Pinhero received many gifts at a personal shower held Sunday October 14 at the home of Miss Josephine DeRosa 41 Mt Hope Avenue. A buffet luncheon was served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Joseph Jackson and Miss Rose Camipanello.
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Clara Pinhero
Josephine DeRosa
Mt. Hope Avenue
Joseph Jackson
Rose Camipanello
Army and Navy Clash in Wartime Style Exhibition
Sixty thousand fans at White City Stadium watched the U S Army meet the Navy in a field display described by General Doolittle as a real old fashioned American football game. Soldiers in red and white and sailors in blue clashed in crashes as cheerleaders prompted cheers while players fought for the ball with brutal derision.
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White City
Shepherd Bush
U.S Army
U S. Navy
Doolittle
Army Navy football game described in vivid field notes
An observer recalls the Army Navy football clash with vivid details of the substitutes on blankets, buckets carrying towels and water, and frequent injuries treated by a doctor. The Navy loses 20 to 0 as the article notes the American game’s play style, halftime entertainment, and the uniforms and mascots.
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Navy
G.I
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M. T. Vasconcelos
Barbary Coast
John Wayne
Ann Dvorak
Joseph Schilderaut
Jane Randolph
John O’malley
Stephen Barclay
Sarong
Nancy Kelly
William Gargan
Eddie Quillan
Patrick the Great
Donald O'Connor
Peggy Ryan
Donald Cook
Frances Dee
Eve Arden
Robert Armstrong
Stephanie Bachelor
Martin Kosleck
State Armory
Serviceman’s Savings
Frank Couma
Rogers
Wood Street
K. of
C. Will
Hallowe'en Fund
Daily Express
Army
Solemly
Ruby Newell
U. S. Women’s Forces
General Doolittle
Ruby
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