Twilight League Banquet Honors Red Feather Campaign
Wally Gautreau urged Twilight League players to pursue pro baseball as donations to the Red Feather Campaign rose slowly. The evening at Mid-current featured awards to Collins and Aikman, Massano, and other players, with emphasis on continued efforts to reach townspeople before the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gues
Wally
Doc” Gautreaul
Red Feather
Anway
Gladys
Brightman
Lins and Aikman Club
Holy Cross Terror
Boston
Braves
PTA enrolls eighty four members in first fall meeting
Bristol Parent Teachers Association welcomes eighty four members at the first fall meeting held in Colt Memorial High auditorium. Principal speaker School Superintendent Edward J. Fitzgerald addresses attendees as the group grows.
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PTA
Bristol Parent Teachers Association
Colt Memorial High
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Wegeen
Election Workers Meet this Evening in LeRoy
Election day workers and committee members of the Second Representative District are scheduled to meet this evening at 278 Hope Street LeRoy Dean vice chairman of the GOP Town Committee said yesterday. Plans for the coming November elections will be discussed and Ralph T Church Orlando J. Bis bane and Frank J. Sylvia will speak.
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Hope Street
LeRoy Dean
GOP
Ralph T Church
Orlando J. Bisbane
Frank J. Sylvia
Bristol Groups Form Concert Association President Eastman Named
The Bristol Community Concert Association forms with Arthur H Eastman elected president and Frederick T Goff as treasurer. The fund raised about $10 500 for wartime packages to Bristol area service members and plans three world class concerts funded by memberships and local support.
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Bristol
All Fund
Kearney Post Hallowe'en
Frederick T. Goff
Hubert F. Hill
Mervyn Clay
Arthur H. Eastman
Bristol Community Concert Association
Hafenreffer
Bristol Y
Id. Clark
Frederick S. Bartlett
Sebastian Bernard, Jr
Margaret Conley O'Brien
Charles B Rockwell
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Albert T. Fusonie
Makowsky
Roswell S. Bosworth
Arthur H Eastman
EF. J Rinalai
Herrmann L. Wilbur
Kenneth E. Olson
Willard M. Sistare
New England
Community Concert Service
Bristol Scout Drum Corps Regains Eastern States Crown
The Bristol Scout Drum Corps and Bristol Townies earned top honors at the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield. Individual awards went to Frank Fojo with 98.5 in bugling, Edward Ferreira fourth in drumming, and David Alves fourth in the same contest. Ronald Rene entered the military drum major contest, with results awaited. The corps also claimed a band title in the American division, continuing their “Corps of Champs” legacy as they prepare for upcoming performances.
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Bristol Boy Scout
Ccorps
Connecticut
Massachu
Rhode Island
Springfield
Mass
Edward Ferreira
Frank Fojo
St. Francis Corps
David Alves
Ronald Rene
Scout Corps
George R. Fish
Mies Eeenea
Petes
Bristol
Bull Rodericks
Sadat
Popeye Desmarais
Colonial P Reserve
Joe Murgowill
Sinto
Catallano
Mike Balvalve
Bugb Ous
Manton Mohawks
Whojzano
Spug Malafronte
Coke
Ciociola
Benry Esposito
Guiteras Field
Thassa
Bristol Scout Corps
Sly Ferrata
Skip Fa
Lasti
Ar Ae
St. Francis
Art Jordan
Fran Velleca
Gut Téen
Despazio
Bob McHugh
Tall de Warren
Wasj
Jimmy Sousa
Ralph
Raymond Sartis
Townies to Meet Mohawks in All-Out Sunday Clash
The Townies and Manton Mohawks are set for a decisive league game Sunday at Bristol home field. Both teams push for first place as Coach Marty Biancuzzo’s lineup features versatile backs and strong linemen ready to capitalize on any opponent.
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Townies
Manton Mohawks
Risweua
Seldeck
California
Stan
Hawks
Mantonford
Mohawks
Benny Almeida
Bud Vol
Lass
Dutch Hirch
Jeep Balof
Zano
Marty Biancuzzo
Chargac
Manton
Bristol
Mantons
Boy Scouts salvage drive for Bristol town
Bristol townspeople are urged to join the Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps in a salvage drive next Sunday afternoon. They will collect old newspapers magazines rags and metal with bundles left at the curb by 12 30 p m. Iron and other metals can be picked up by request and proceeds fund the corps equipment. If weather is stormy the collection shifts to the next pleasant Sunday.
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Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and
Scout Hall
Halloween Fete Fund Drive Faces Donation Lag
The Halloween subcommittee reported at the special committee meeting in the American Legion Hall on Franklin Street that plans are progressing, but donations are slower than hoped. The fair is a little more than a week away.
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American Legion Hall
Franklin Street
Robert B. Suzman
Bristol Mohawks Face Townies In Season Thriller
The report highlights a week of October fund contributions for the Hallowe'en Committee and previews a Bristol versus Mohawks football clash. It notes Bristol’s strong defense against top rivals, the Mohawks’ recent team meetings, and Townies’ drive to break a jinx with a potential decisive victory at Gates Field.
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Hallowe’en Committee
Swengin
Tthey
Bristol Boys
Guiteras
Officers Elected By United Brothers I O O F Gardiner West leads
Officers were chosen for the 1948 49 year by United Brothers Lodge No 13 I O O F at Odd Fellows Hall High Street Gardiner West was named Noble Grand Angelo Perry Vice Grand John G Sterwart P G recording secretary Ernest E Alder P G financial secretary and Willard S Kenney P G treasurer Also elected as trustees were Fred E Garvin P G Ernest E Alder P G and William P Gladding P G Installation set for Tuesday evening November 9 at 5 30 Bristol and Jack Fréitas with Jack Silvaga supplying supper. Art Topazio to serve in reserve.
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United Brothers Lodge No. 13 S
Odd Fellows Hall
Gardiner West
Noble Grand
Angelo Perry
John G. Sterwart P. G
Ernest E. Alder P. G
Willard S. Kenney P
Fred E
Bristol
Lousien
Jack Fréitas
Jack Silvaga
Art Topazio
Ta¢ba Rebekah Lodge
Walt Dias
Bribble Mynehes
Fellows Hall
Unclear Text About Animated Stunts and Symbols
Fragmentary description mentions a large gold C on blue, reversing at signal, with vague references to Stanford, a “jeama urith” and “rad” and other garbled terms. Notes year by year escalating complexity and now animation, but specifics are lost.
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Stanford
California rooting section stage card stunt dazzles fans
Life magazine captures a West Coast football crowd show where the California Golden Bears unleash a card based halftime routine. Detailed guides and thousands of prepared cards power the slick clash between the Bear fans and visiting Oregon or Washington rivals.
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Hollywood
Life Magazine
University of California
Walter Disney
California
Stunt planning completed as crew prepares stadium spectacle
A committee drafts stunt ideas and by Friday all inside work is done. On Saturday the working crew moves to the empty stadium with tools and materials to finish the setup. After checks and double checks the stage is set for crowds to file in and enjoy the spectacle.
Democratic Rally in Bristol with notable speakers
Senator Theodore Francis Green will headline a Bristol Democratic Town Committee rally in Independent Hall October 26 at 7 p.m. Aime Forand, Governor John O. Pastore, Attorney General candidate William Powers, Secretary of State Armand H. Cote, General Treasurer candidate Raymond Hawksley, and lawmakers Daniel Coggeshall Henry Alfred Gladys Brightiman are scheduled to speak.
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Theodore Francis Green
Bristol Democratic Town Committee
Independent Hall
Wood Street
Aime Forand
John O. Pastore
William Powers
Armand H. Cote
Raymond H. Hawksley
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Henry Alfred
Gladys M. Brightiman
Hazard To Speak At GOP Rally Sunday
Tom Hazard Republican candidate for U S Senate and John De Fonti Westerly labor leader will address a Republican Rally at the Cup Defenders Hall Sunday afternoon at 5 o clock. Other speakers on the state and local levels will attend the meeting presided over by town councilman Paul C Millimaggi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hazard
U. S. Senate
John de Fonti
Westerly
Paul C. Millimaggi
Committee members unveil halftime stunt placard energizing crowd
Two committee leaders stood before a roaring section during halftime and displayed a large placard showing a facsimile of the planned stunt. The prop served as a guide for spectators and satisfied fans eager to glimpse the appearance of the act.
California band serenades foes with their own songs
The article notes a California tradition where when an opposing team travels far and lacks its band, California bands march onto neutral ground to serenade the rooters with the visitor college songs. It observes this practice is common in the West and less so in the East.
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California
East
Football and West Coast Business Draw Large Turnstile Totals
The season’s attendance topped the charts with 3 820 000 tickets handed in at the turnstiles. Southern California led all regions with 715 000 admissions. Halftime exhibitions and color card routines entertain fans and companions as the crowd discusses the action on the ride home.
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West Coast
Southern California
Mary Jane
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Sal Massano
Henry Platt
Matteo “Zi
Pep” Damiano
Joe Riccio
Edward Massa
Collins and Aikman
Frank Murgo
Joe Benevides
Andy Vollaro
Lou Massano
Joseph Farrell
Twilight League
Ata Sal Maisano
Henry Street
George Boutiler
John Borges
John Vierra
Oanes
Gladys Paull
Miriam Skinner
Harriet Skinner
J. Willam Wood
Samuel Kinder
A Morgan
William H. Angevine
Henry Sanford
Willam O’neil
Harry W Munro
Robert
Miriam McCaughey
Anne B. Maryon
Harleigh V. Stingley
Earl G. Sturdevant
W. Fred Williams
Ezra Dixon, Jr
Wallis E. Howe
John Usher Jr
Usher’s Dairy
Antone
United Brother Lodge No 13
IOOF
Bristol Women’s Club
United States Rubber Co Employee’s Association
Bristol Fortnightly Club
Judy Garland
Gene Kelly
Pirate” News
Little Tinker” Sports
Jesse James
John Mills
Martha Scott
Patricia Roc
Richard Carlson
Roland Winters
Charlie Chan
New Orleans
With Virginia Dale
Mantan Moreland
Gregory Peck
Ann Todd
Charles Laughton
Ethel Barrymore
Louis Jourdan
Valli
Eastman
MLCA
Columbia Artists Management, Inc
White Rail Riding Club
James J. Velleca
Raymond Makowsky
Roland I Stanley
Board of
Olson
Hermann L. Wilbur
Canon
Russell J. Donovan
Davis
Charles C. Curran
Stanley
Rinaldi
Joseph
Louis Castriotta
Molloy
Wilbur
Thomas D. Adams
Samuel Eastman
Bosworth
Missioner Fish
Jrara
Civino
Soman
Uus Aw
Hallowe’en Fund
Bristol Council
Knights Bus
Carl T Carlson
Jimmie
Reggiero
Regina Farley
Ralph W Nash
Tyinthrop DeWolf
Alice B Morgan
Jessie Molasky Myersulion
Engine & Ho
Frank O
Rene J M Cirrillo
Santo Buccio
Joseph O Bragantin
Maurice C. Smith, Jr
Edward P Church
Emilio D Iannucillo
Joseph S Qualey
Robert W
Florence T D. A
Zsolum
Bert — Reed
Solday
Bristol Rend Nce
United Brothers I. O. O. F
High Street
Ison
Democratic Rally
Hazard
Bristol Town
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