Eighth Annual Cup Defenders Banquet Celebrates Italian Club
The Grand Armomy Hall hosted a full capacity Sunday banquet with dancing and an informal program featuring Italian songs. Guests included political figures such as Norman MacLeod and Charles Curran, while Angelo Giordano Jr and Angelo Giordano of Providence performed with guitar by Dominic Troiano and Nicholas Malafronte. The committee, led by Louis Alfano and others, organized a menu of macaroni and meatballs and broiled chicken served by club members' families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Arm Any
Defenders Ghib
Angelo Giordano
Angelo, Jr
Providence
Anthony Giordano
Dominic Troiano
Nicholas Malafronte
Bristol
Norman D
Bertram W. Wal
Louis Alfano
Anthony Cupolo
Alphonse Rebello
Raymond Bisbano
John Balzano
Antonio DuPont
Santo Pante
John Sicignano
Michael Prote
Felix Langello
Peter Cristando
Carmine Puniello
Bennie Mansi
Eli Fiore
Anthony del Toro
Matthew Capone
Funeral service for Robert S. Gray at Warren chapel
The funeral of Robert S. Gray who died Thursday morning at his son’s home 1027 Hope Street was held Saturday at 2 PM from the George M. Wilbur Memorial Chapel Warren Rev Herbert D Graetz officiated The bearers were Elwin A Hill Robert Griffeth Robert S Gray 2nd and Charles A Fales Burial was in the family lot in Juniper Hill Cemetery this town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Gray
Hope Street
George M. Wilbur
Warren
Herbert D. Graetz
First Congregational Church
Elwin A. Hill
Robert Griffeth
Charles A. Fales
Juniper Hill Cemetery
American Legion post installs leaders in Kearney ceremony
Frank L. McCaffrey urged veterans to join the American Legion during the Kearney Post installation held Saturday. Leroy Doane became post commander and Helen Congdon auxiliary president. other officers and speakers included district leaders and past commanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Post
Américan Legion
American Legion
Frank L. McCaffrey
Kearney Post
McCaffrey
Legion Post
Leroy L. Doane
Helen Congdon
Charles Fowler
John J. O’mara
Albert Bowley
William Thomas
William Hindle
George R. Fish
Harriett Kee
Katherine Cummings
Bertram W. Wall
Thomas H. Black
R. I. Soldier’ S Home
Donat J. Gladue
Joseph Edmonds
Ruth Harrison
Auxiliary
Doane
Gladue
Button
Bay View Avenue and Silver Creek Addition Property Transfers
Town Hall records show quitclaim deeds and transfers involving John M. Terra and Joseph M. Terra on Bay View avenue, Seraphine DePonte and Manuel da Ponte regarding Silver Creek Addition lots, and Sarafim da Ponte with Manuel da Ponte for Juniper Lane properties, plus a Providence pair John Margo and Eleanor Terenzi listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Terra Et al
Joseph Terra Et Ax
Bay View Avenue
Joseph M. Terra Et Ax
Seraphine DePonte Et
John Margo
Usher Avenue
Eleanor Terenzi
Union Avenue
Providence
Bridge and Bond Sale Totals for Bristol Fund
A Bristol report shows 478.93 total from the Bridge and Bond sale aiding the Buddy Bundles Fund. Gladys M. Brightman lists 83 tables sold at 2.20 and 53 tables at home, plus a candy and food sale and a war bond contribution from local firms and churches. The net proceeds 125.79 plus the 240.80 bond sale equals 478.93 with thanks to contributors and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol ‘Buddy Bundles Fund
Gladys M. Brightman
Hall
Bridge Fund
Brightman
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
Bristol Lace Works
Michael L. Ryan
Henrique Rocha
Bristol Phoenix
N. J
H. W. Vermette
R. S. Soldier’s Home
St. Michael’s Church
Chester Myers
The
BBB Fund
Hallowe'en Supper Planned By Yacht Club
The Yacht Club plans a Hallowe'en supper for Sunday October 29 at 6 30 for members and guests. Capt Chase's Chowder will be served. Entertainment details to follow. Miss Eleanor Dunstan is new entertainment chairwoman. Mrs Frederick M Dixon Jr resigns as former chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe’en
Capt. Chase
Eleanor Dunstan
Frederick M. Dixon, Jr
Masses Sung For Sgt Dominic Cirillo
A solemn high mass of requiem for the late Sgt. Dominic Cirillo United States Army son of Mr and Mrs Frank Cirillo of 14 Ryan Avenue was celebrated at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. He was killed in action in Germany on Sept 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominic Cirillo
United States Army
Frank Cirillo
Ryan Avenue
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Joseph Sorgana
Sorzana
Emilio Donanzan
Msgr
Giles Allais
Florida
Cirillo
Germany
Bristol County Scout District Meeting and Cub Party
District Committee hosts Thursday supper at the Warren Hotel with H Cushman Anthony outlining Narragansett Council advancement policies. Plans for a camping and activities meeting next month precede a Cub No 14 Halloween masquerade party tomorrow at Scout Hall with prizes for best costumes. Waste paper drive runs October and November with 1000 pounds earning awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol County
Warren Hotel
H. Cushman Anthony
Narragansett
Scout Hall
Bristol
Commendation Letter to Bristol Phoenix Editor
A Bristol reader from an industry writes to editor R S Bosworth praising The Phoenix for its clean constructive thinking and expressing appreciation for the paper’s good work, though not a Bristol resident. The letter appears in the October 23, 1944 issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Bosworth
Bristol
Phoenix
R. S
Mr. Bosworth
Hallowe'en Party Planned by Columbine Troop Scouts
The Columbine Troop plans a Hallowe'en party Thursday at the Scout House. Tenderfoot scouts decorate the room while Mrs. John Watson and Mrs. Wesley Armstrong oversee entertainment and refreshments. Four girls who left to join the Mariner Scouts will receive badges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbine
Tenderfoot
John Watson
Wesley A. Armstrong
Mariner Scouts
Joyce Ferreira
Mariner Ship Vigilant welcomes new crew and plans year
The Ma riner Ship Vigilant begins weekly cruises with skipper Moss Barbara Huestis returning aboard alongside two new mates Mrs Nat Gladding and Miss Jane McKenna. New members Ruth Benson Joan Osterberg Eleanor Perry Jeanne Moren Barbara Parker Clare Gladue Carmille Riola Marion Massano join as more girls expected. Officers elected include Elizabeth Perry Bo'sun Port and Mary Cox'sun Starboard with Elizabeth Vermette Cox'sun Port and Anne Mary Perry Cox'sun Starboard. New roles Chantey Master Margaret Guevremont Yeoman Sally Anne Mapes and others plan activities for the year. Also listed are upcoming events: Oct 27 rummage sale at Pivins Store, Oct 27 Halloween party at Independent Hall, and Nov 25 bingo at St Elizabeth's Independent Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Benson
Joan Osterberg
Eleanor Perry
Jeanne Moren
Barbara Parker
Clare Gladue
Carmille Riola
Marion Massano
Margaret Guevremont
Sally Anne Mapes
Elizabeth Perry Bo’sun
Mary
Elizabeth Vermette Cox’sun
Anne Mary Perry
Marie Gifford
Bo'sun
Cox‘sun
Francisanne Doyle
Eleanor Lamaire
Jeanne Moran
Mariner Ship
Yeoman
Colt Defeats De La Salle 26-6 In League Football
Colt wins its second league game at Sunday & Guiteras Field defeating De La Salle 26 to 6. Maetoza, McHugh, and Jordan score with Balzano adding two extra points. De La Salle’s Brennan returns a 60 yard pass for a late TD. Colt to meet Burrillville on October 29 at 2:45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt
Guiteras Field
de la Salle
Maetoza
McHugh
Jordan
Balzano
Hayes
Colts
McCaw
Silvia
Brennan
Patenaude
Walsh
P. Peterson
Burrillville
Bristol Teachers Reelect 1943 44 Officers led by Hazen
The Bristol Teachers Association re elected 1943 44 officers at Reynolds School with Benjamin Hazen as president Irene Gallo as vice president Antonetta Garista as treasurer Marjorie Magee resigning secretary. Executive committee includes Scanlon Donahue Marino and Andrade. They form a committee for the Annie Scanlon Memorial Library and heard Rev Anthony P Parshley speak on parish letters to armed forces. A $10 donation to the United War Fund was voted. Refreshments were served by Walley School teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Teachers’ Association
Benjamin Hazen
Reynolds School
Irene Gallo
Antonetta Garista
Marjorie Magee
Helen Scanlon
Nellie Donahue
Geraldine Marino
Mary Andrade
Elmer S. Mapes
Anthony P. Parshley
St. Michael’s Church
United War Fund
Walley School
Funeral for Mrs Olivia Andrade Held at St Elizabeths
The funeral for Mrs Olivia Faria Andrade who died Friday night was held yesterday at 8:15 from her home 33 Bay View Ave. A high mass followed at 9 at St Elizabeths Church. Burial was in St Marys Cemetery. The 71 year old widow of Manuel Andrade had lived in town and was a longtime communicant of the church. Survivors include two sons Manuel and Frank and four daughters Margaret Mrs Edward King Mrs John Andrade and Mrs Joseph DeCosta with a sister Mrs Joseph Freitas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivia (Faria) Andrade
Bay View Avenue
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Henrique Rocha
Antone Faria
Joseph Abenante
Anthony Arruda
Anthony Cabral
Joseph Freitas, Jr
Victor Andrade
Providence
St. Mary
Margaret Andrade
Edward King
John Andrade
Joseph DeCosta
Cambridge
Mass
Joseph Freitas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert Stanley Gray
Bingso
Bristol Council
K. OF C
K. of C. Hall
State Street
Kitty
Town Hall Records
NF & Ite
Yacht Club
Sgt
BOY Scout
U.S. Rubber Co
Seon BS
Girl Scout
Flower Committee
Congregational Club
Congregational Church
Pivins
Cor, Franklin and
Hope Streets
Hallowe’en Party
Children of Mary Sodality
Independent Hall
Children of Mary
Indépendent Hall
M. Balzano
Bernardo
Hicks
J. Balzano
Aiello
Desmarais
Mirabassi
Moren
Castro
Andrews
Dober
Smith
Velleca
Celone
Carulli
Dean
L. Rod
Wiese
le le
Brennan Manchester
Lynch Varella
Peterson Mello
Hayes Rodrigues
Cavallaro
McPoland
Annarummo
Jones
Coyne McHugh
Walsh Jordan
Silvia McCaw
Roche
Colt Memorial
KE Peechets
Mrs. Olivia Andrade
Guy Ruccy
Auto Body and
Fender Shop
Bristol, R. I
Exchange Street
William H. Bergin
Providence, R. I
EE. A. Skinner
Wma
Hope St
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