St Rita's Society Barn Dance at BTA Armory
A large crowd enjoyed the St Rita's Society Barn Dance at the BTA Armory on a Wednesday evening. Costumes were judged with Mary Matrone, Margaret Perry, and Marion Reilly winning top prizes. jitterbug honors went to Mary Ventura and Joseph Almeida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Ruita’s Society
B. T. A. Armory
Mary Matrone
Margaret Perry
Marion Reilly
Mary Ventura
Joseph Almeida
Ann Squatrito
Rose Pacheco
Fred Macauley
Edward Sousa
Elmer Dupont
John Rappone
John Principe
Ezra
Castro
Theresa Turillo
Caroline Squatrito
Ann Spaghetti
Christine Camera
Beatrice Riccio
Letter from Fr Flanagan to Bernard Quartaro at Boys Town
Bernard Quartaro of this town recalls his training at Father Flanagan's Boys Town Nebraska. He writes to the founder who replies warmly praising his Eagle involvement and talks about sending literature and Boys Town Times while inviting future visits and family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Flanagan
Boys Town
Nebraska
Bernard Quartaro
Bernard
the Phoenix
The
Eagles
Conrad Mann
South Thirteenth Street
Madrys
Funeral services held for Bristol athlete Leo Mansi
Representatives of Bristol officials and local athletic figures attended the funeral for Leo Mansi who died Monday at Truesdale Hospital Fall River after weeks of illness. The service began at 8 30 from his parents home and followed by a 9 o clock requiem mass at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Burial was in St Marys Cemetery. Mansi was a Colt Memorial high school athlete and members of the class of 1934 attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Leo Mansi
Truesdale Hospital
Fall River
Wood Street
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Anthony Bainotti
Our Lady of Loretta Church
East Providence
Mt Carmel
Joseph Sorzano
Mt. Carmel
Owen McGrath
St Columban Seminary
Dora Iannuccillo
Theresa Ruggiero
sAlexander Pasquarelli
Michael i ‘Cappucci
St. Mary's Cemetery
James Salzano
John St. Angelo
Michael Proto
Charles Marabello
Julio Mello
Paul Bruno
Cosmo Marabello
Andrew Vorro
James J. Velleca
Anthony J. Ferrara
Thomas H Byrnes
Orlando Jrisbane
Joseph J. Marshall
Vincent Saviano
G R Perroni
Colt Memorial High School
Bridge Party Honors Arthur LeClair Guest of Honor
Arthur LeClair who just returned from California after eight years in the Navy was guest of honor at a bridge party held at 875 Hope Street, hosted by Mrs William LeClair. Guests came from Florida, California, Boston, Providence and Bristol. Prizes went to Mrs Delia Irving, Mrs Joseph Dubuc, Mrs William Nixon and Edward Simmons. Refreshments were served by Mrs Laura Simmons and Mrs Joseph Dubuc with help from Mrs Henry Frank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur LeClair
California
Navy
William LeClair
Hope Street
Florida
Boston
Providence
Bristol
Delia Irving
Joseph Dubuc
William Nixon
Edward Simmons
Laura Simmons
Henry Frank
Removal of Thames Street Tracks by New Haven Railroad
Workmen of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad began removing abandoned tracks along Thames Street starting at Constitution Street and completed today. About 5790 feet of main line and 25 feet of switch line near the Red Mill of Collins and Aikman were ripped up. Highway work led by Richard Connery will resurface the street as rails come out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thames Street
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Constitution Street
Red Mill
Collins and Aikman Corporation
Richard Connery
Palio
Stain Ee
Franklin Street
J Floyd Huestis
Huestis
St Albans Lodge Honors Three Masonic Officers
St Alban s Lodge F A M in Masonite Hall Hope Street honored three officers Worshipful Master Norman E Bernard Senior Warden C Harold Newman and Junior Warden Walter B Metcalfe with a Tuesday reception Speaker Mrs Alice B Morgan discussed Albania In April The Avalanche Attending dignitaries included Worshipful Master Renard Mrs John H Toplin Senior Warden Mrs Newman Junior Warden Mrs Metcalfe Right Worshipful George F Ward Deputy Grand Master for Rhode Island and Mrs Ward District Deputy Grand Master for the Seventh Masonic District plus Warren I Sherman and Mrs Sherman Worthy Patron John G Stewart and Worthy Matron Mrs William P Gladding of Mount Hope Chapter Order of Eastern Star. Ushers included J W DeWolf Jr Edward R Bullock H Bennett Burnham Jr Albert Metcalfe and Henry L Sanford Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman.e Benard
Harold’ Newman
Walter B Metcalfe
St. Alban’s Lodge
Masonite
Hope Street
Alice B Morgan
Albania
Renard
John H Toplin
Newman
Metcalfe
George F Ward
Masons
Rhode Island
Ward
Masonic
Warren I. Sherman
Sherman
John G Stewart
Willam P Gladding
Mount Hope
Order of Eastern Star
J W DeWolf
Edward R Bullock
H Bennett Burnham, Jr
Albert Metcalfe
Henry L Sanford, Jr
St Alban's Lodge
Brownies Rise to Scouts in Bristol Meeting
The Bristol Brownie group held a ceremony at the Scout House investing 16 girls as they advance to Scout Troop status. Leaders Mrs Earl G Stur devant and Mrs Stannard Sylvia head the new troop with Leah Esenstadt as lieutenant. Other troops and numbers are listed, celebrating a strong local Scouting presence. A separate note mentions Daniel Rhee addressing St Michael's Fellowship, and a crime novel promotion links to a magazine feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout House
Earl G Sturdevant
Wayes
Sally Mapes
Marie Gifford
Ann Bruno
Florence Dunbar
Elizabeth Dunbar
Elizabeth Perry
Sally Ann Mapes
Mary Berwick
Doris Harkley
Ida Nunes
Lorraine Silvia
Ann Bruna Rose Palma
Dorothy Moran
Jennie Cavalier
Mary Notorangelo
Shirley Seamans
Evelyn Morasco
Bristol
Stannard Sylvia
Leah Esenstadt
Leutenant
Sidney Herreshoff
Oklve Peckham
William Pinch
John Gitlies
Columbine
Wesley Armstrong
Charles Heilborn, Jr
Viola LeClerc
Brownies
Warren Huston
Rhoda I]ev
Observation of Girl Scout Week in Bristol planned
Plans for Girl Scout Week October 29 to November 4 in Bristol were announced by Mrs Earl Sturdevant commissioner of the local council. The week features Church Day Homemaking Arts and Crafts and other service days with a window display at Narragansett Electric Co. Proceeds from Girl Scout Cookies support Bristol Scouting activities.
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Bristol
Earl Sturdevant
Narragansett Electric Co
Miss Rhoda Levy
Juliette Low
Miss Low
Sturdevant
United States
Mrs Sturdevant
Charles Totten
Coming Events Listings for November Court and Theater
The Congregational Club hosts a Saturday Food Sale at Guteras House on November 4. On November 12 the Pastime Theatre screens San Francisco with Clark Gable and Jeanette MacDonald under the Italian Socialites Women’s Club auspices. November 13 and 14 feature The Dead of Night, a mystery drama by St Mary’s Players at St Mary’s Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Club
Guteras House
San Francisco
Clark Gable
Jeanette MacDonald
Women’s Club
St Mary’s Players
St Mary's Auditorium
Rinaldi Appointment Premature Says Sorrentino
Frank J Rinaldi of Bristol has, according to Vincent Sorrentino, State Director of Social Welfare, been officially appointed probation officer in Bristol County but the announcement was premature. Nerone remains in position. Rinaldi has not started work as Sorrentino investigates qualifications and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J Rinaldi
Bristol
Vincent Sorrentino
Rinaldi
Bristol County
Gaspari Paola
Sorrentino
Augustine B
Nerone
Card of Thanks for Leo Mansi Bereavement
The wife and family of the late Leo Mansi express sincere appreciation for the kind expressions and consolement received during their period of grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Mansi
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St. Rita’s Society
Lewiston
Montpelier
Rutland
Sprinngf'd
Mas
New England Telephone & Telegraph
Fr. Flanagan
Iil
SWIFT
Hamburg
Frest
Rowe
Valdee
Rhee
St. Michael’s Fellowship
Daniel Rhee
Carr Manufacturing Company
Fellowship of St Michael's Church
John Stranze
Boston Sunday
D. of
I. Bowling League
Ad Cepte Ts
Jessant
Margaret Cirillo
Reds
A Connery
Mary Kerr
E. Dwyer
Laura Sousa
Frances Horton
Golds
Laura Martelly
Lena McKenna
Lena Ingram
Edna Dubuc
Geraldine Marino
Lillian Castorquay
Newman Bros
van Camp
Overland
Des Moines
Sunkist
Newman’s
Parker House
Apollo
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