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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1961
Page
5
Kearney Post No 6 The American Legion and its Auxiliary Unit announce a limited enrollment drum program. First come, first served, with Holdold A Sousa as instructor. Plans for the annual joint installation of officers are set for Saturday evening October 7 at the post home.
A town parade featured brass bands and drum corps with Rhode Island ensembles and the Musketeers of Ireland aiding the Bristol Balzano reunion on Tower Street. The two-day Labor Day gathering drew over 160 Balzano clan members, while the community prepared a busy calendar of dances, concerts, and club meetings through September and October.
Robert T Archibald was elected president of the Bristol Highlands Improvement Association at the 50th annual meeting on August 29. Other officers were Dr Russell S Bray as vice president Miss Mary V Scanlon secretary and Richard J Sylvia treasurer. Directors elected for three years were Stanley Matthews and J Vincent Leahy. A report outlined plans to build a 120 ft dock adjoining the facilities near Gibson Rd with funds being raised for construction.
In a standout game, Swanee River edged Nike Site 5 4 to take a 1 0 lead. Walt Doyle hit a two run homer for Nike Site early. Swanee River tied in the sixth on two hits and a wild pitch. Hope Hardware hosts Bristolite tonight as Nike and Swanee River renew their clash tomorrow.
Mrs Mildred Beauregard hosted the Countryside Garden Club meeting on Hope Street with Mrs Mary DeFelice as co host. Plans were made for a trip to the Colonial Candle Factory at Hyannis on Saturday September 16.
The association's membership approved the plan earlier this year. The nominating committee featured Richard A More as chairman, with Mrs Albert W Pearson and William G Remington also serving.
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