Bristol All Stars Win 3-1 to Lead Warren Series
Bristol All Stars beat Warren 3-1 at Guiteras Field to take a 2-0 lead in the Warren Series. Mike Del Piano and Slick Cariglia pitched well in a game plagued by five errors per side, with Bristol taking the lead in the fifth and tacking on an insurance run in the ninth. The teams meet again next Sunday as Bristol eyes a clean sweep.
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Gulletas Field
Bristol All Star
Warren
Mike del Piano
Cariglia
Slick” Cariglia
Bristol
Velleca
Cordiero
del Piano
Warrenites
Guiteras Field
Democratic Women Plan Bridge and Food Sale
The Democratic Women's Club completed plans for a bridge and food sale to be held Monday September 27 at 8 pm in the Parlors of the Hotel Belvedere. Mrs Margaret Sullivan national committeewoman donated a door prize. arrangements chairwoman Mrs John Sullivan is assisted by Miss Peggy Connors and a long list of committee members.
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Democratic Women's Club
Belvedere
Margaret Sullivan
John Sullivan
Peggy Connors
Gladys M Brightman
Samuel D. Clark
James E. Connors
Daniel Goggin
Beatrice Lavoie
Maurice Wall
Manuel Cabral
Michelina Margo
E Hugh Holmes
Connie Fasano
Anthony Jaues
Marguerite Walsh
Police inspect cars in two week safety drive
Over seventy cars checked for faulty equipment yesterday during the police two week safety drive. A car stationed at Town bridge area on Hope Street near Washington Street stopped motorists to check lights, wipers, horns, tires, drivers, and registrations. Safety stickers issued to drivers with satisfactory vehicles under William I Baker Jr acting chief of police.
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Police
Town Bridge
Hope Street
Washington Street
William I Baker, Jr
Bristol School Reassignments Ease Overcrowding Amid Enrolment Surge
The Bristol School Committee voted to keep 216 beginners at the Oliver School, moving a first grade to Walley and transferring a special room to Reynolds for movable desks. Authorization was given to use Reynolds for a State Education class after hours and to fund instructor pay for an Americanization program. Appointments included temporary teachers for 1948-49. repairs were approved for several buildings and safety measures. Resignations of two staff members were accepted.
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Gurl
Burton
Oliver
Walley School
Walley
Reynold’s
State Department of Education
Reynolds
Carlson
Bristol Women’s Club
Colt
Bristol A.A
Guiteras Field
Helen R. Perry
Jean Mulligan
Alice Barlow
Margaret M. Ruggiero
F. O. Rene
H. Wood
G. R. Perroni
J. A. Souza
W. A. Armstrong
Fred Pigeon
John Black
Madal Varht Accanintinn
Bristol A A Takes Amateur League Title In Narrow Win
Bristol A A captured the National Division of the Tim Q Neil Amateur League by rallying past Silver Lake 6 4 at Neutaconkanut Park. Teet Topazio sparked the comeback with a clutch single and two key plays to tie and seal the victory as Bristol earned its first championship in three tries.
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Bristol AA
Tim Q’neil
Silver Lake
Neutaconkamutl Park
Naval Reserve Whitecaps
Standard Pharmacy
Bristol
Mr. Carmel
Lunder Mike Topazio
South Providence
Dack
England
Fred Pigeon
East
Boston
Republican rally sponsored by town committee
The Republican Town Committee will sponsor a rally for the endorsed state slate on Friday evening at 8 PM at BTA Hall. The event invites supporters to hear speakers and boost campaign efforts ahead of the September 17 gathering.
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Republican Town Committee
B.T.A
Garden Club Plans Fall Arrangements Amid GOP Primary
The Garden Club announces fall arrangements and a meeting with winners of the Amateur League Series. A large crowd is expected as endorsed candidates discuss the GOP primary and issues. Elmer Smith will visit Bristol for a curriculum problems course for local faculty under RIC Ettol.
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Elmer Smith
Providence
Bristol
R I C Ettol
Bristol Bank Extends Hours To 5 30 Fridays
The Bristol Branch of Industrial Trust Co will stay open until 5 30 pm on Fridays to help customers who cannot reach the bank at closing time. The measure follows a main office announcement seeking greater convenience for local patrons.
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Bristol
Industrial Trust Company
Fridlay
Lm Providence
Paper Collection Again This Thursday
Bristol Rangers Drum and Bugle Corps urges residents to place paper out for collection this Thursday. A meeting set a drive for late items and announced a drum corps competition in Bristol on Sunday October 10, with pickup arranged via postcard to Bristol Rangers or by calling manager George R. Fish or Secretary Edward Sousa.
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Bristol Rangers
George R. Fish
Edward Sousa
Bristol
Bristol Women's Club Opens 1948 49 Program Series
About 100 women gathered at Legion Hall for a folk songs and monologue program led by Miss Irma Howe and Mrs. Gertrude Brett. Members approved a $75 donation to the YMCA and outlined next year activities while noting Legion Hall use for civic betterment.
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Bristol Women’s Club
Legion Hall
Irma Howe
Gertrude Brett
Frank Perry
Mary Street
Kenneth Olson
Carl C. Witherill
Joseph Chin
30th Anniversary Toast for Mr and Mrs Frank Sylvia
Plans are finalized for a testimonial dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Frank Sylvia on Monday September 27 at the White Rail Riding Club. The event celebrates their 30th anniversary and marks Mr Sylvia as the Republican candidate for State Senator, sponsored by the Bristol Republican Town Committee led by Henry Miranda with George Oliver secretary and Col Franklin H Springer treasurer.
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Frank Sylvia
White Rail
Sylvia
Bristol
Henry Miranda
George Oliver
Franklin H Springer
Lost dentures found at Kunz Pier may be claimed
Angelo Stanzione lifeguard at Kunz Pier rescued a set of uppers and lowers found at the end of the pier last Sunday. He suggests the owner should claim them at his home on State Street, noting dentures cost money and may be tied to a lost wallet.
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Tures
Angelo Stanzione
Kunz Pier
Angelo
Davy Jones
Mae
Angeloj
State
Street
Independents to Meet Rough and Ready in Bristol YMCA Clash
The Independents, Bristol YMCA softball champions for two seasons, face Rough and Ready, Warren titleholders, tomorrow at 6 30 at the common. Managers Bozzario or Bernardo will helm the Bristol squad to avenge last year’s county final loss. Second game set for Warren on a later date. K Of P Meets Burnside Lodge plan fall term and refreshments after Tuesday meeting.
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Independents
Bristol Ymca
Warren
Warren Club
Bristolians
Bristol
Mgr
Andy Bozzario
Ralph
Bernardo
K of P
Mt Hope OES Plans Oct 7 Bridge Benefit
Mt Hope Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star announces an annual bridge benefiting charity on Thursday October 7 at an unspecified venue with proceeds supporting local causes.
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Mt. Hope
E. S
Faculty changes at St Marys School announced
Sister Mary Veronica, R.S.M. principal and eighth grade teacher, announced a change in staffing. Sister Mary Majella, R.S.M., will teach the fifth grade in place of Sister Mary Francis Xavier, R.S.M., who has been transferred to St Patrick's School in Providence.
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Mary Veronica
R.S.M
St. Mary’s School
Mary Majella
R.S. M
Mary Francis Xavier
St. Patrick’s School
Providence
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