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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1948

Page

3

Memorial Armistice Plans Announced by American Legion

The American Legion posts announce Armistice ceremonies for November 11 with a national plan to issue railroad tickets by messenger and telephone. The 29th annual banquet is set for the Legion Hall, with Ralph H. Lavers of the National Employment Committee delivering the principal address.

Western Kearney Ame- Union Legion Hall Franklin Street Ralph H. Lavers National Employment Committee For the American Legion Washington D. C A. A. Edmonds George O R. Fish James A. Sisson Manuel P. Goulart Walter E

Western Union to Deliver Tickets From New Haven Offices

Western Union will provide delivery service from New Haven ticket offices in Boston Hartford New Haven Providence and Springfield. Service runs daily 8 30 a m to 10 p m holidays included. Patrons call nearest New Haven Railroad office for tickets and the messenger delivers to home or business after collecting ticket value and a nominal delivery fee.

Western Union Company New Haven Boston Hartford Providence Springfield New Haven Railroad Western Union

Townies Victory Stuns Riverside as Mohawks Loom in Week Standings

Townies surge to an 8 point league total after a hard fought win over Riverside Crescents. Key plays by Esposito Dias and solid tackling by Manchester kept Bristol in the hunt while injuries tested both sides. Next Sunday the undefeated Manton Mohawks visit Guiteras field in a potential title showdown.

Jimmy Sousa Biancuzzo Crescents Huskie Cavallaro Dribble Benny Esposito Walt Dias Bristol Riverside Boys Ted Wright Ralph Mani Thurber Farra Townies Manton Mohawks Mohawks Guiteras Field Bristol Town Cirillo Silva Freitas Ferrara Dias Cava Manchester

Round Robin Will Benefit Injury Fund

The Bristol Townies defend Colonial league title and host a round robin benefits game at East Providence Pierce Stadium. Five twelve minute periods feature ten league teams including six American and four National division clubs, with proceeds funding the injured players fund and insurance payments. Several Townies stars are sidelined by injuries while others play limited action.

Bristol Townies East Providence Pierce Stadium Players’ Ijury Fund

Colts Defeat De La Salle 20 0 To Lead Class C Standings

Bristol Senior High’s Colts overpower De La Salle Academy 20 to 0 at Guiteras Field to seize first in Class C. Frank Bruno set the tone with a 65 yard punt return TD, Murgo added two PATs, and a 30 yard pass play for a score. An injury to guard John Schiniger marked the lone setback as the Colts dominated on both sides, while Charles Mello of the Navy reports training at Great Lakes.

Bristol Senior High Guiteras Field de la Salle Academy Crusaders Frank Bruno de la Salle Iis Newport Lou Margo Colts Bruno Murgo Frank Fojo Ant” de Meo Colt John Schiniger South Kingston Colt Memorial de Meo Russo Pacheco Aiello Bullock Manciers Caromile Grimo Ischinigoi Cardoza Foro Arronne Verna Morra Velleca Flynn

Esther August weds William F. St Angelo in St Elisabeth Church

In a double ring ceremony at St Elisabeth Church Miss Esther August daughter of Mrs Rosaline M August and William F St Angelo son of Mrs Felicite M St Angelo were married by Rev Henrique Rocha. The couple plans a Bristol Yacht Club reception and a New York City trip before residing at 235 Wood Street.

ST. Angelo St. Elisabeth’s ‘Church Esther ’ August Rosaline M. August Franklin Street William F. St. Angelo Felicite M. St. Angelo Wood Street Henrique Rocha Anna Peters Anthony J. Nunes Joseph Rosaline August Mary D. Pacheco Estelle Vona Beverly Maetoza David Cabral Lawrence August Francis Viera Charles Torecinta Bristol Yacht Club New York City

Hourly Wage Increase at U S Rubber Bristol Plant

The United States Rubber Co Bristol plant announced an eleven cent hourly wage rise retroactive to June 28 following new contracts with Local 339 United Rubber cork Linoleum and Plastic Worker of America CIO. The deal covers pay rates, seniority, working conditions, and adds a third vacation week for staff with 15 plus years.

Bristol United States The Rubber Company United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum, and Plastic Worker of America CIO

Tri-Hi-Y Girls Tour Local Telephone Exchange

The Tri-Hi-Y girls toured the local Telephone Company exchange last evening. Afterward they gathered at the Y to plan an Armistice Day dance. A fashion show is under discussion and will be developed at the next meeting per Miss Evelyn Lemaire.

Tri-Hi-Y Telephone Company Evelyn Lemaire

New Haven Railroad Exhibit Shows Rhode Island Firms

Grand Central Terminal hosts an all new weeklong update to the New Haven Railroad industrial and recreational exhibit. Rhode Island makers such as Federal Products Providence Union Pawtucket Auto-Heat Vary Judson Oil Monowatt Providence join displays. L. C. Balfour Attleboro presents fraternity pins and trophies. T. J. Holmes Chartley Mass showcases perfume and medical atomizers. Over 5,000,000 visitors have viewed New England wares since January.

New Haven Railroad Grand Central Terminal New York Rhode Island Massachusetts New England Federal Products Corporation of Providence The Union Company Pawtucket Auto-Heat Corporation of Vary- Judson Oil Corporation Electtric Corporation of L. C. Balfour Co Attlesboro T. J. Holmes Co., Inc Chartley, Mass

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