Bristol schools enrollment slips but junior class underperforms
On the first day 1916 students enrolled in Bristol public schools down from 2027 last year. Superintendent Elmer S. Mapes expects further reductions after a Monday check. Senior high led by 65 boys and 56 girls in the senior class, with the juniors slightly higher.
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Bristol
Elmer S. Mapes
Mapes
Michael L. Ryan
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Parochial School
Reynolds
Byfield
Walley
Oliver
Burton
Taft
Mason School
Ment
Laft
Bristol Boy Scout Drum Corps Faces September Contest Schedule
The Bristol Corps march toward September competitions with Field Day on September 14 in Providence to defend their State Championship, followed by the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield Massachusetts, a meet in Boston on September 21, and a final contest in Webster Massachusetts on September 28. Members will rehearse twice weekly to meet the demanding schedule.
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Bristol Boy Scout
Scout Hall
Bristol
Providence
Springfield
Mass
Boston
Webster
Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella Meet Monday Night
Hope Circle of Daughters of Isabella will meet at eight o'clock Monday night in K of C Hall. The social committee gathers at 7 15. The group includes Eva Burke Marguerite Walsh co chairwoman Ethel Burke Marie Vermette Winifred Sylvester and Laura Martelly.
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Hope Circle
Isabella
K. of C. Hall
Eva Burke
Marguerite Walsh
Ethel Burke
Marie Vermette
Winifred Sylvester
Laura Martelly
Celebrating the Celebrator Parade Plan Approved
Jose Freitas of the Madeira colony committee has obtained Town Council approval for an informal Sunday parade. He plans to serenade each committee member at their home and showcase his proposed band for a free sample performance.
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Jose Freitas
Madeira
Mr Freitas
John P. Marshall
Freitas
Demonstration Group Elects Mrs McClure President
Mrs George McClure was chosen president of the Bristol Home Demonstration Circle at its annual meeting held yesterday at Mrs William Burke's home on State Street. Others elected were Mrs Erasmo Mancini secretary treasurer Mrs Thomas H Byrnes and Mrs Manuel Almeida leaders. The Circle plans to enroll all members in a Red Cross bandaging course. The annual outing followed the meeting with clam chowder and clamcakes served.
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George McClure
Bristol
Wiliam Burke
State Street
Erasmo Mancini
Thomas H Byrnes
Manuel Almeida
Red Cross
Mt Carmel Church Opens Silver Jubilee At Bristol Common
Ideal weather drew hundreds for the opening of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church silver jubilee. A three ride midway and dozen concessions lined the Bristol Common as parishioners toured paintings by Joseph Galaverna. Aerial lights bore the 25 symbol over M C. The program includes athletic events, bicycle race, baseball game and concerts by Colonial Band and the Providence Symphony Orchestra. Dom DiMaggio is expected as guest of honor with Police Chief Ferrara as toastmaster.
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Mt. Carmel
Joseph Galaverna
M. C
John R. Bernardo
Republican Town Committee
Colonial Band
Providence
Bristol Common
Providence Symphony Orchestra
BTA
Antonio Rucci
Aniversary
Dom DiMaggio
Anthony J Ferrara
Joseph Poja
Michael W. Pasquarelli
Claudia DeWolf Named Exchange Fellow in Inter American Program
Claudia DeWolf daughter of Dr and Mrs Harold DeWolf of this town is among 35 graduate students nationwide named as exchange candidates to seven American Republics to foster cultural relations. The University of Caracas has received her name for potential fellowship. She teaches Latin and French at St Andrews School Barrington after earning an AB from Sweetbriar College in 1935 and a PhD in Spanish at Trinity College Dublin.
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Claudia DeWolf
Colt Memorial High School
Harold DeWolf
University of Caracas
Venezuela
Miss DeWolf
St Andrew's School
Barrington
Miss
Bristol Rangers Face Sons of Legion In Exhibition
The Bristol Rangers close their 1941 season with an exhibition game against the Sons of Legion post 50 from Pawtucket at Bris meet the Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church celebration. Dands Pansa pitches with Arty Topazio catching as Velleca Vollaro Murg o Massa Ra iola Del Piano Vargas fill in as fielders. The Sons of Legion beat the Rangers 4 to 3 at Pawtucket last season.
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Sons of Legion Baseball Nine
Post 50
Pawtucket
Our Lady of Mt “Armel
Bristol Police Begin Canvass for Annual Ball
Bristol police launch a canvass to promote the fifth annual police ball at the Bristol Casino on October 31. Police Chief Ferrara outlines an outstanding citizen dedication while Patrolman Serbst chairs the ball committee and a reception group is named to handle the souvenir program and arrangements.
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Bristol Police Department
Bristol Casino
Bristol
Anthony J. Ferrara
Venir
Frederick W. Serbst
Ball
Henry J. Sylvia
William T. Cashin
Euclid J. Demers
Ferrara
William S. Baker
Joseph Texeira
A. Michael Bullock
Bristol May Seek Town Appropriation for New Fire Hose
The Bristol fire department may seek a special town meeting appropriation to buy new hose after a letter from the Board of Fire Engineers cited hose deficiencies. Fire commissioner Henry F. Serbst noted the department has “reached the danger point” and warned taxpayers will object.
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Board of Fire Engineers
Henry F. Serbst
Bristol Fire
Council
J Floyd Huestis
Mr. Serbst
Usher
Serbst
John H. Usher
Hope Street
Edward McCallum
Salvatore Viscione
Oscar Rishe
Charles Luther
NYA
Metacom Avenue
Bristol County Water Company
Thayer
John J Cashman
Anth
Kearney Post to Elect Officers This Evening
Kearney Post No 6 American Legion holds its regular monthly meeting and annual officer election at the Post Home tonight at 8 o'clock. Commander A Elmer McNamara urges full attendance to help select officers for the coming year. Reports from Albert A Edmonds Bertram Wall and Fred Garvin will be given along with notes on the Department Executive Committee meeting. Officials announce Milwaukee convention details and reduced fare options for travelers.
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Kearney Post
No. 6
American Legion
A. Elmer McNamara
Albert A. Edmonds
P . C. Bertram Wall
Fred E. Garvin
McNamara R McNamara
Department
Celone Named New Armory Janitor in Place of Macauley
Paul Celone former Bristol County jailer becomes senior janitor of the State Armory at Church Street replacing Fred Macauley Jr. Celone, brother in law of State Senator Pasquale Pagnano, resigned jail post in 1937 after a suspension tied to the escape of Harold M. Chionchio. Chionchio later escaped briefly during custody, was recaptured, and sentenced to three years for assault with intent after charges were reduced.
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Paul Celone
Bristol County
Fred Macauley, Jr
State Armory
Church Street
Celone
Pasquale Pagnano
Harold M. Chionchio
Sherry Avenue
James Raiola
Chionchio
British fur coat tax leads to self repair and charity plan
A Bristol woman recounts taking a fur coat to a Providence furrier for repairs. He quotes 150 dollars but she cites British taxes and global hardship. He offers to ship six coats to England for salvage, aided by her charity group. The piece references wartime shortages and Sanger's Circus going out of business.
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New York Times
Sanger
Times
James Sanger
Trafalgar
Royal Navy
John
George
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