Matzek previews World Series lore at Rotary Club
Providence Journal sportswriter Frank Matzek shared sidelights on the World Series at a Rotary Club event. He discussed fan sentiment for the Dodgers, noted the Yankees often win big games, and attributed outcomes to luck and timely bounces while praising manager Casey Stengel. He notes Brooklyn fans face odd twists in key moments.
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Frank Matzek
Providence Journal
Rotary Club
Matzek
Dodgers
Maixsek
Casey
Brooklyn
Yanks
Matsek
Lopat
Ruunner
Reynolds
Martin
Yankees Faith in Stengel Sparks Rivalry Reflections
A radio chat recalls key moments from the Yankees season praising manager Casey Stengel for his leadership. Fans note Lopat Reynolds Martin and Berra, discussing errors, farm system depth, and the club’s independence from front office pressure.
Mrs Pereira Pays Banquet Tab In Civic Dinner
Bristol welfare director Mary E. Pereira announced she would personally cover the $148.50 bill for steaks at a town welfare dinner. She said she would refuse directors' offers to pay expenses, noting she acted as hostess and did not seek taxpayer funds. The decision followed a council review and changes in state policy regarding directors' expenses.
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Mary E. Pereira
Bristol
Pereira
Joseph F. Bruno
Paul C. Millemaggi
Orlando Jenna
GOP
PSR
Mrs Herreshoff to talk to Bristol Historical Society
Mrs Sidney Herreshoff will pinch hit for Mr O S Paddock to speak on silversmiths of New England before the Bristol Historical Society at its Monday meeting. An exhibit of old silver spoons will follow and members may bring spoons for identification to the society rooms by 3 p.m. Monday.
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Sidney Herreshoff
Bristol Historical Society
Tilden-Thurber
New England
Local Pair Named Leaders of Probation and Parole Group
Augustine B Nerone probation officer and Charles F McHugh juvenile probation counselor both of this town were named president and public relations chairman of the Probation and Parole Association of Rhode Island in Providence. Nerone serves in the Fifth District Court and McHugh works in the Newport juvenile court. The group aims to uphold correctional service principles and educational programs.
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Augustine B. Nerone
Charles F. McHugh
Probation and Parole Association of R. L
Providence
Nerone
Fifth District Court
McHugh
Newport
Aerouehe Brobey
Ducational Pro
Legion Parade Fund Shortfall for Halloween Event
The American Legion Post 6 of Kearney reports slow fundraising for the community Hallo we en parade party and dance planned for October 31. Senior vice commander John J. Sylvia says donations are not rapid, as volunteer services cover observance needs while funds are sought for refreshments favors prizes and part of the entertainment.
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Hallowe'en
Kearney
Post No. 6
American Legion
John J. Sylvia
Ted
Hallowe'en Ob
Navy WAVES Career Spotlight: Anna Kebrek
A Bristley youth woman joins the Navy as a hospital corpsman and lab technician. Anna Kebrek, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Kebrek of Metachhem Avenue, speaks of 14 months of hell in training and her travels, high pay, and medical path at the Naval Hospital in San Diego.
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Navy
Anna Kebrek
Harry Kebrek
Metachém Avenue
Ee En A Saireimely Val
Medical Laboratory
Ara “Ds
Naval Hospital
San Diégo
California
Clark and Holdsworth
Bristol
Drs. Drew
Lewis Aepi
Bristol Planning Board Holds Hearings On Road Utility Cuts
Bristol Planning Board debated how to handle utility cuts defacing new roads. Fred Stradling of the Water Company argued installations in new plots are not practical to finance, while contractor Nino Palazini urged solutions to avoid road tearing. Stradling agreed to meet Palazini to seek a workable approach.
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Bristol Planning Board
Russell S. Bray
Fred P. Stradling
Bristol County Water Company
Stradling
Nino Palazini
Ian Aratam Neta
Rhiong
Lee
John R. Watson
Palazini
Wetgern
Dr.Bray
E. Hugh Holmes
Bray
Nealing
Stolen 1949 Ford Found Stripped in Swansea Sandpit
Police recover a 1949 Ford sedan reported missing by Mr and Mrs Raymond Green of 154 High Street. The car was found in a Swansea sandpit completely stripped with four wheels missing, battery, fan, belt and accessories taken, trunk opened and ransacked.
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Central Street
Swansea
Thej
Dnd
Missing Bristol pair hunted by Coast Guard and air-sea units
Mathias Brito and William Eckersley, both Bristol residents, vanished after leaving East Falmouth at 11 30 yesterday aboard a 26 foot cabin cruiser. Coast Guard boats and a Grumman Albatros patrol plane with Lt Wagner conducted a widening search from Falmouth to near Newport under poor weather conditions.
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Coast Guard
Bristol
Falmouth
Mass
Boston
Mathias Brito
Metacombe
William C. Eckersley
Burton Street
East Falmouth
Brito
Wagner
Grumman
Bali
What It Like to Break Into Organized Baseball
Fragmentary reminiscence outlines a dream of leaving school and amateur play for professional baseball. The piece hints at a young player’s ambition, the allure of big leagues, and the challenges of advancing beyond the amateur ranks.
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DiMaggio
DiMag
Ava
Public Enemy to C Childs and the Chuck Exterminator
A Bristol feature profiles Bill Bakers hobby of ridding towns of woodchucks. He keeps a kill record, trophies tails for each chuck, and combines field gunning with gunnery books and rifle practice. He argues chucks cause millions in damage and notes his post office job and a life built around extermination activities.
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Bill Baker
Baker
Bristol
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