Portuguese Policy Committee Clash at Bristol Rally
A Bristol Portuguese American Policy Committee rally sparked accusations between John Josephs and supporters over the town committee's actions. Speakers including Antonio Vieira and Dr John R. Bernardo defended Americanism and urged voting for qualified candidates while condemning racial prejudice and political opportunism.
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Bernardo
John Josephs
Vieira
Otillio Vieira
Patrone
Fall River
Magee
Velleca
Robert E. Quinn
Moriarty
Massachusetts
Curley
Wall
Rehearsals Underway for Mount Carmel Night Club Revue
The Mount Carmel Players stage The Night Club Revue on October 29 at Guiteras Memorial Junior High auditorium directed by Joseph F. Pannone with Gladys M Brightman assisting. Ann D Alessio tops the cast while choruses rehearse without directors, featuring Mary Soldano Adeline Fiore Theresa Turillo Clara DeLeo Emily Carmone Lena Miserando Lou Pachecco and others among the girls and Patsy Malafronte Bernie Quartaro Mike Cappucci Joe Principe Vin DeLeo Dom Pasquerrelli among the boys.
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Mount Carmel
Mt. Carmel
Hobert
Ann
Mary Soldano
Adeline Fiore
Theresa Turillo
Clara DeLeo
Emily Carmone
Lena Miserando
Lou Pachecco
Mary Rubino
Emily DuPont Ann Nero
Josephine Pettrucci
Virgil Arruda
Patsy Malafronte
Bernie Quartaro
Mike Cappucci
Joe Principe
Vin DeLeo
Dom Pasquerrelli
Anna
Josephine Carmone
Josephine
Mary Sarito
Iss Santo
Carmone
DeLeo
Emily
Clara
Vincent
Ralph DeLeo
Battery C Veterans Plan Social Night in Columbia Hall
Battery C veterans of the 243rd Coast Artillery unit will host a November social at Columbia Hall Wood Street Bristol with former commanders Capt Henry Walsh Georgiaville and Lieut J Everett Clark Fast Providence attending plus Capt Albert A Moren the present commander. Cosmo Bruscato and Joseph P Quartaro head arrangements with refreshments and addresses planned.
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243Rd Coast Artillery
Bristol
Columbia Hall
Wood Street
Henry Walsh
Georgiaville
J. Everett Clark
Fast Providence
Albert A. Moren
Cosmo Bruscato
Joseph P. Quartaro
Harvest Service At St Michael’s To Aid St Elizabeth’s Home
St Michael’s Church hosts its annual harvest festival service with Rev Arthur Wood as guest preacher. All donations from the service go to St Elizabeth’s Home in Papel. Hayes Jr of Austin assisted morning services and returned to Alexandria to resume studies at Virginia Theological Seminary.
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Arthur Wood
St. Barnabas Church
Appenaug
St. Michael's Church
St. Elizabeth's
Papel
Providewe Hayes, Jr
Austin
St Michael’s
Alexandria
Virginia Theological Seminary
J. Whithrop DeWolf
Colt Memorial High School
University of Texas
President Roosevelt Unlikely to Visit Bristol Tomorrow
Local Democratic leaders report little chance the president will motor through Bristol on his Providence to Fall River swing, despite earlier talk. The brief note signals uncertain plans and low probability of a Bristol stop.
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Bristol
Roosevelt
Providence
Fall River
Norning
Warren D of I Circle Guests of Bristol Unit
Sixty five members of Warren Circle Daughters of Isabella were guests last evening of Hope Circle No 70 D of L at a Hallowe en social in K of C hall State street The event featured vocal selections short talks and movies about Chinese missions a salad supper and remarks by circle leaders Hope Circle plans an initiation ceremony on Nov 8 and a special meeting is set for Monday at 7 30 in K of C hall
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Warren
Otto J. Aletag
Warren Circle
Charles M Connery
Hope Circle
John J. Condon
Nora E. Dwyer
G. A. R. Hall
K. of C. Hall
Football Night Brings Scout Meeting To Gridiron Play
At Scout hall a First Bristol Troop Boy Scout meeting was staged as a gridiron event with patrols acting as teams. Navy patrol led with 18 points, Brown 13, Yale Army Stanford each 12, while Troop 4 received a forthcoming game challenge and Anthony Monaro named manager.
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Scout Hall
Bristol
Scouts of Americ
Brown
Navy
Manuel Perry
George R. Fish
Anthony Monaro
Troop 4
Flying Horse Patrol
Flying Eagle Patrol
Yale
Mystery Patrol
Army
Panther Patrol
Stanford
Ever Ready Patrol
Colt Faces Burrillville in Pascoag Friday
The Colt football team travels to Pascoag Friday at 3 p m to face Burrillville, a strong league contender. The Bristol crew aims to test themselves against a rival seen as a potential league leader, with the same starting lineup as last week and several students hoping to attend for moral support.
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Colt
Burrilville
Pascoag
Bristol Boys
Burrillville
Murray le
Owens
L. Romano
Marino
M. Morgan
Scott
Dwyer
Morgan
McMahon
Turillo
Russo
Policy Committee Resignation Over Disputed Local Slate
Sebastian Bernard Jr resigns from the Portuguese American Policy Committee after opposition to its statements and methods following its public disapproval of the General Assembly slate endorsed by the Republican town committee. The move follows the committee’s prior action against local GOP forces.
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Sebastian Bernard, Jr
Bernard
Bristol Voting Machine Demonstrations Post New Hours
Harry R. Gray announces new daily demonstration hours for Bristol voting machines at the Bristol County Courthouse. Demonstrations run 2 30 p m to 5 p m and 6 30 p m to 9 p m every day except Sunday.
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Harry R. Gray
Bristol
Bristol County
Wind and Rain Storm Strikes Bristol Causing Large Damage
A southeast gale roared through Bristol on Saturday causing widespread destruction. Seven men and two town trucks under highway surveyor James Holmes cleared debris from roads, while tree warden Joseph Kinder’s crew faced ongoing cleanup. Numerous trees and billboards toppled, wires and signs were damaged, and one home suffered heavy damage as streets remained strewn with branches.
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James Holmes
Joseph C. Kinder
Bristol
Mr. Holmes
Edward D. Kunz
Union Street
Wood Street
Joseph Medeiros
Constitution Street
Hope
High Street
Martin Hall
Union
Defiance
Hope Street
Franklin Street
Minnesota Builds Twentyth Straight Win Under Coach
The piece notes Minnesota's twenty straight victory over Michigan last Saturday, highlighting the rarity of such a streak amid strong college teams. It credits the success largely to the Minnesota coach and reflects on the achievement as a point of pride in sports.
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Minnesota
Michigan
Bierman Shy Coach Prefers Quiet Practice Tactics
Time magazine notes Minnesota coach Bernie Bierman is shy and avoids public scenes. He declines Roosevelt photo use while guiding his team through late-night play development and practice, valuing actions over words and maintaining a low profile.
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Bierman
Time
Roosevelt
Minneapolis
O. K
Minnesota
Bierman coaches with scrimmage less approach unusual for era
An article notes University of Minnesota coach Bud Bierman prefers avoiding practice scrimmages. He keeps a string squad focusing on kicking, plays, and individual weakness, using a tackling dummy. He builds teams around quarterbacks with brains who craft plays from advanced strategies.
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Bierman
Minnesota Beats Nebraska In Last-Second TD Return
In a 0-0 tie with 68 seconds remaining Minnesota survived a scare as Nebraska punted deep. Quarterback Bud Wilkinson caught the punt at Minnesota 25 yard line and launched a pass to Ardy Ura who ran in for the touchdown securing the victory.
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Minnesota
Alghig
Nebraska
Bud Wilkinson
Ardy ‘Ura
Minnesota seeks 20th straight win in tight race
A garbled report hints Minnesota aiming to extend a lengthy winning streak against Western and other teams, challenging Notre Dame's record. The piece mentions coach Bernie Bietaat and the Minnesota squad, noting a high pace and strong performance as the streak could be shattered if they continue their current rhythm.
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Bernie Bietaat
Minnnesota
Iowa
Wisconsin
Notre Dame
Minnesota
Orchid Appreciation Crosses Seas In Middle Class Homes
Mrs W D duPsitt of Wil. Teton Delaware notes the orchid’s rise as a valued item in England where orchids are grown in bay windows of middle class homes. The British public’s affection for the flower is growing, with tales of store experiences and gardenia comparisons amid a lively exchange of views.
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W.D. duPsitt
Wil. Teton
Delaware
England
Dufont
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