Praying Mantis Identified After Phoenix Find
Mrs. Mary P. Stanzione found a praying mantis on Valley street and brought it to the Phoenix office with a bird and insect book. The insect, described as grotesque with elongated form, was identified as Mantis religiosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Mary P. Stanzione
Garfield Avenue
Valley Street
Fred Martin
Hope Street
Smith Manufacturing Co
The
Prudence Island
Carolina
United States
Stanzione
Motorcycle Crash Injures Rider at Mt Hope Prospect Intersection
Donald M. Harrup of Mt Hope Farms was injured yesterday morning at 7 55 when his motorcycle collided with a car at the Mt Hope avenue and Prospect street intersection. Anthony T Bucolo of 108 Church street drove the car and took Harrup to Dr Antonio F D Angelo for treatment including three stitches to the nose and lip and injuries to the left thigh and ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald M. Harrup
Mt. Hope Farms
Mt. Hope Avenue
Prospect Street
Anthony T. Bucolo
Church Street
Bucolo
Harrup
Antonio F. D'Angelo
Sarrup
Anthony Carlone
Louis DiLauro
Bryant College Appoints Natale Candelmo as Instructor
Natale Candelmo of 421 High Street is named instructor in shorthand and typewriting at Bryant College of Business Administration in Providence. A 1951 summa cum laude graduate, he earned the school’s gold medal and served three years as a gunnery instructor in the Air Force. He made the Dean’s list three terms, joined the Key Honor Society, and was active in student government and the Teacher-Training Society. He is married to Nina Powell of Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natale Candelmo
High Street
Bryant College of Business Administration
Providence
Candelmo
Bryant
School of Business
Air Force
Priscilla Sportswear
Bristol
Candelmno
Colt Memorial High School
Nina Powell
Florida
Parishes Schools Enrollment Rises in Local System
Three parish schools report 517 pupils enrolled this year, over last year by more than 120. St Elizabeth and Our Lady of Mount Carmel show the largest gains with new classes, St Elizabeth listing 46 first graders and 60 in preprimary. Mount Carmel totals 118 across first to eighth grades. St Mary’s records 293 students in grades one through eight.
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St. Elizabeth and
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
St. Elizabeth
Mount Carmel
St. Mary’s
Bristol Evening School Opens October 1
The Bristol Evening School will begin on October 1 under Superintendent Edward J. Fitzgerald. Classes run from 7 to 9 p m at the Andrews School and finish near Christmas. Miss Anne D. Sisson will serve as principal with registration at Colt High School September 20 21 2 to 3 p m and 7 to 8 30 p m on September 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Evening School
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Andrews
Anne D. Sisson
Colt High School
Rotary Hears Major Speak On Air Force
Major Everett L. Lindley of the Air National Guard at Hillsgrove Airport addressed the Rotary Club, urging pacifism until the first blow is struck and outlining the Air Force duties including air defense and strategic counterattack. He described Hillsgrove’s interceptor fighter bomber unit and noted pilots praise for helicopters in Korea and the F 86’s low losses. Lindley, a World War II veteran with a Germany escape, shared background from Bristol and wartime Navy games.
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Everett L. Lindley
Air National Guard
Hillsgrove
Rotary Club
White Rail
Lindley
Air Defense Command
Air Force
Germany
Hitler
U. S
Bristol
Navy
Hawai
Red Cross Flood Relief Drive Receives Donations
The Red Cross reports donations totaling 402 dollars with 5 and 10 dollar contributions noted as part of flood relief efforts. The fundraiser supports emergency aid and recovery services for affected communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Miss Betsy Moren Enters University of Rhode Island
Returns Miss Betsy Moren daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Moren of 1030 Hope Street now attends the University of Rhode Island Kingston She recently returned to town after three and a half years in Japan with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Moren
M/Sget
Anthony Moren
Hope Street
University of Rhode Island At
Kingston
Japan
Kearney Post Invited to Attend Two Installations
Officers and comrades of Kearney Post No 8 are invited to attend two joint Legion and Auxiliary installations on Sept 27 and 28. Sept 27 at Case High School Swansea Vincent James Campagna to be installed post commander Rose K to be Auxiliary president. Sept 28 joint installation at West Barrington F S Peck Hall all local Legionaires and Auxiliaries invited. Bristol County Voiture No 1188 Forty Hommes et Eight Chevaux meet at Kearney Post Home next Wednesday 8 pm to plan wrecks and officer installations. Out of Door Wreck Kent County Voiture No 1144 holds outdoor wreck of Goofs on Sun Sept 23 at Forge Road East Greenwich. Promenade 11 am dinner 12:30 pm followed by wrecking team from Suffolk County Voiture No 543 Boston.
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Kearney
Legion
Clarence L. Coupe
Case High School
Swansea
Mass
Vincent James Campagna
Rose K
Barrington Post No. 8
F S. Peck Hall
West Barrington
Legionaires and Auxilary
Bristol County
Kent County
Forge Road
East Greenwich
Suffolk County
Boston
Concert Season Opens November 20 at Colt Memorial
Bristol Community Concert Association announces 1951 52 season dates. Dorothea Powers violinist performs November 20 at Colt Memorial High School auditorium. January 15 features the Columbia Operatic Trio and May 5 features Mario Braggiotti. Executive committee meets September 22 at Belvedere Hotel. Subscriptions renewals through Mrs. Rinaldi 34 Central Street or 113 M. President James A. McKenna.
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Bristol Community Concert Association
Edward J. Rinaldi
Dorothea Powers
Columbia Operatic Trio
Mario Braggiotti
Colt Memorial High School
Belvedere Hotel
Dixon Co Petition Children of Mary Hold First Meeting
The Children of Mary Sodality of St Elizabeth's Church held their first fall meeting at the convent of St Dorothy. Plans were made for social events this season with chairladies named for Hallowe'en bingo and Christmas parties. Mary Oliver led the Hallowe'en party, Sophie Arruda and Mary Medeiros co chaired the bingo, Mary Mello and Leonora Medeiros chaired the Christmas event, and Alice Sousa served as president.
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Children of Mary Sodality
St Elizabeth's Church
Bristol K of C votes to donate funds and blood
The Bristol Council Knights of Columbus approved 25 dollars to buy missals for Rhode Island Veterans Home residents. They also budget 5 dollars to the Salvation Army appeal 10 dollars to the National Council of Catholic Men and 10 dollars for the seminary grounds clambake. Alfred Nunes named banquet ticket chairman and blood donor chairman. John L. Burke and David Ferris named general and program chairmen for a Providence council dinner dance. Angelo Palumbo explained the council blood bank and several members pledged blood donations.
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Bristol
Knights of Columbus
Rhode Island Veterans
Salvation Army Appeal
National Council of Catholic Men
Providence
Alfred Nunes
John L. Burke
David Ferris
Bernard J. McHugh
State Council
Angelo Palumbo
Nunes
August report from Bristol District Nursing Association
The Bristol District Nursing Association releases its August report detailing Gen care cases 40 Met 5 J M 2 Ca Con 1 Gen care visits 22 Met visits 50 5 babies J H visits 9 Ca visits 7 Prenatal visits 14 Tuberculosis visits 16 Clinics Held Child welfare 4 number of babies 36 12 examined by doctor Chest and X ray 1 number of patients 12 Office calls 21.
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Bristol District Nursing Association
J. M
J. H
Kearney Post to Seek Honor for Legion Square
The Kearney Post No. 6 American Legion will ask the town council to memorialize a square at State and Hope streets to be named Legion Square. The group voted to seek permission to dedicate the site and to obtain photographs of all past commanders to display. Raymond A. Thomas and Samuel J. Smith lead the effort.
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Kearney
American Legion
State and Hope Streets
Legion
Raymond A. Thomas
Samuel J. Smith
Michael A. DeLeo
Providence
DeLeo
Zoning Board Studies Ordinance Revision and Delays
Zoning Board chairman Elmer E Angell disqualified himself from a Dixon Saddle Lubricating Co petition for a small plant addition citing an interest as employee. Hearing delayed to Sept 24. Board approves Oct 1 start for ordinance map revision with executive sessions and plans for federal help. A joint meeting with Planning Board planned to discuss industrial space. Decision on LaFazia variation deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer E. Angell
Dixon Saddle Lubricating Company
Angell
Dixon Co
Angelo Pozzi
Zoning Board
High Street
J. Francis Connell
Louis Tortorice
Constitution Street
Dixon Company
Frederick T. Goff
Planning Board
Comnee
John
Katheryn E. LaF&zia
Weatwood Avenue
Beach Terrace
Third Week In September Chosen For East’s Fair Weather
The Eastern States Exposition organizers chose the third full week in September for Springfield Fair to ensure reliably good fall weather. Weather records traced to the earliest years showed this period as the most favorable for pleasant conditions and turnout.
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Springfield Fair
Weather Bureau
Washington
Roof Costs at West Springfield Fair Outstrip Size
The piece contrasts the typical homeowner with the Fair at West Springfield which has 418,950 square feet of permanent roof surface. It notes reroofing a single building can cost about 75,000 dollars, underscoring the scale of maintenance.
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West Springfield
Paper Waste and Power Use At The Big Show
The article notes high electricity use to light and operate for a large fair, covering lighting, cooking, and industrial needs for a week. Cleanup teams remove about twenty truckloads of waste paper daily, from advertising to towels, often littering grounds and requiring burning due to its contaminated nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Hot dogs at the Fair would stretch fifty miles
A reader notes that the number of hot dogs consumed at the fair during the week would, if laid end to end, reach about 50 miles, roughly spanning from Springfield to Worcester. The estimate illustrates the scale of food consumption at the event.
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Springfield
Worcester
Fairgoers Hold Thriving Thirst at Exposition
An Exposition week tally shows visitors consume more than 1.5 million drinks of soda coffee and milk. The text notes Boy Scouts first participated at the Eastern States Exposition in 1919 with Mohawk village demonstrations. It also cites New England 4-H Club baby beef auctions since 1920 totaling 2,123,862 pounds sold for 507,921.60 dollars.
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Boy Scouts of America
New England
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