Football Starts Tomorrow In Round Robin Opener At Newport
Colt opens the football season with 25 teams in the tenth annual Round Robin facing De La Salle Academy of Newport at Freebody Park. Scrimmages begin 2 pm with sets pairing Westerly vs Warren and Rogers vs Barrington, each in two 10 minute periods. Rogers coach Phil Coen heads Newport arrangements as other rounds take place at Cranston Stadium and City High School Stadium Providence. Colt lineup features Mascola, Carmone, Falco, Vaccaro, Stanzione, Natale, Nastri, DaPonte, and Usher led by QB Jim Palreiro, while De La Salle’s Pete Peterson hopes for four regulars back in 1955.
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Jim Connery
Colt
de la Salle Academy of
Newport
Freebody Park
Westerly
Warren
Rogers
Barrington
Phil Coen
Cranston Stadium
Cranston
City High Schools
Providence
Pete” Peterson
de la Salle
Johnny “Rocky” Franco
Nick Barbato
Terry Toppa
Larry Chappell
Playoff game called after third innings rain halts series
In the YMCA Industrial Softball League playoffs the second game was halted after three innings due to rain. Murphy Ou led Boccia Club 3 0 at stoppage. they had won the opener 8 2 with Paul Stanzione pitching a five hitter and Charlie Mansi going 4 for 5 with a double and three singles. Louie Sousa and Hank Fortin fueled the offense. Franny Velleca led Boccia with 3 for 4 in his second appearance.
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Jim Connery
Ymca Industrial Softball League
Boccia Club
Murphy Ou
Paul Stanzione
Charlie Mansi
Oilmen
Murphy
Bacciamen
Jerry Botelho
Mansi
Louie Sousa
Joe “Boy” Malloy
Hank Fortin
Boccia
Franny Velleca
Botelho
Joe Simmons
Civ Defense Seeks Explanation On Missing Matching Funds
Nelson G. Beals CD director says local Civil Defense has received no funds since 1954, totaling near 3000 dollars. A letter to the State Council of Defense will seek why funds were not provided and whether joining a national council is advised. The group plans to mail about 10 letters to southern communities to exchange hurricane information with areas like Miami Beach Key West and Myrtle Beach.
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State Council of Defense
Nelson G. Beals
Beals
William Cahill
Pawtucket
United States Council of Defense
Miami Beach
Key West
Myrtle Beach
Kindergarten to Open Next Monday
Mrs Russell W Southwick announced the kindergarten will open next Monday for the new school year. A grass fire near Mulberry road along the bay was fought by Hydraulic Engine and Hose Co. attributed to a rubbish burner on William Kolbs Shore road property. Fire threatened two frame shore buildings owned by R J Hospital as wind aided the blaze. Don Luiz Filipe Society to meet at Lincoln Hall Sunday at 2 p m with Anthony Cabral presiding.
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Russell W. Southwick
Hydraulics
Hydraulic Engine and Hose Co
Mulberry Road
William Kolb
Shore Road
R. J. Hospital
Lincoln Hall
Don Luiz
Fellowship to Meet Sunday at St Michael's Church
The Youth Fellowship of St Michael's Church holds its first meeting Sunday from 7 to 9 p m at the Parish House with a business session and refreshments. A schedule through Thanksgiving will be drawn up and both new and old members are urged to attend.
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Youth Fellowship
St. Michael’s Church
Ivy Guild
Holmes House
Altar Guild
Woman's Auxiliary Sewing Group
Church
Vesay
Installation For D of I Oct 14
Hope Circle No. 70 Daughters of Isabella will initiate and install officers on Sunday October 14 at K of C Hall. A dinner precedes the ceremonies with Anna Squatrito chairing arrangements. Reservations may be made by calling Squatrito Ferris or Belancik. Next regular meeting is Monday September 17. all officers and candidates urged to attend rehearsals hosted by Sara Calandra and Louise DeLuca.
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Hope Circle No
Isabella
K. of C. Hall
Hilda Ferris
Anna Squatrito
Miss Squatrito
Ferris
Emily Belancik
Sara Calandra
Louise DeLuca
Lady Democrats Honor Candidates Banquet Planned
The Women's Democratic Club has completed plans for a banquet honoring state and local political candidates on Sunday September 30 at the Midway. Rosalind Pontes is president and Frances Holmes chairs arrangements. Ida Kloner and Dolores Aiello are co chairs. The club's annual bridge will be held later in October on a date to be announced. The monthly meeting is Monday September 17 at the Court House with Mary Alfred and Mary Demiso as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Democratic Club
Rosalind Pontes
Frances Holmes
Ida Kloner
Dolores Aiello
Court House
Mary Alfred
Mary Demiso
Review of 1956 Waterfront Season at Rotary Meeting
Roswell S. Bosworth Jr. reviews Bristol Harbor efforts, noting hurricane protection surveys by federal authorities, state funding for a public pier and launching ramp, parking improvements on Pappasquash Road, and a Rockwell Park wharf project. He highlights Race Week success, civic use of the harbor, and favorable publicity from visiting Italian ship Storione.
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Rotary Meeting
Roswell S. Bosworth, Jr
Bristol Harbor Commission
Rotary Club
White Rail
U. S. Weather Bureau
Narragansett Bay
Bristol
Armory
Church Street
State Street
Bosworth
Pappasquash Road
Rockwell Park
Storione
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Phoenix
Ranger
Mello’s Shoe Service
Wood St
Cea
Aed
Pagano Shoe Service
Union
Amaral
Radio & Television Co
Bristol County
Silvia and Sons
Bay View Ave
Andrews Bros
DeWolf Ave
Staples
Warren Office
Joseph Fournier
Ralph Nash
Anthony Mascola
Bristolians
la Salle Academy of
Frank Carmone
Ronnie “Mud” Medeiros
Herculano
Okie” Falco
Dom Vaccaro
Anthony Stanzione
Pete Natale
Jime Palreiro
Tony Nastri
Anthony DaPonte
Dave Usher
D. of I
Wen
Westinghouse
Price
Westinghouge
Daponte Bros
Main St
Warren, R. I
Chevy
Fisher
Chevrolet
Else. Actin
America
Make
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Asselin Chevrolet
Warren, R.I
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