Judge Walsh Refuses Dump Restraining Order
Superior Court Judge Charles Walsh declines to issue a restraining order against the Town of Bristol over Minturn Farm dump use. The ruling follows a private conference with counsel for complainants against the dump and Bristol’s town solicitor. A separate demurrer challenges the bill of complaint as vague and outside Superior Court jurisdiction, arguing the town acts in a governmental capacity and seeks no equity relief.
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Superior Court
Charles
A. Walsh
Fbe
Supreme Court
Bristol
Minturn Farm
Judge Walsh
Daniel H Morrissey
Lucien Caont
Leenee Lee Tee
Frederick V. D. Martin
Kathryn H. Martin
Verginio J. de Rocha
Marguerite W. de, Rocha
R. H Haffenreffer III
Mount Hope Farms
Minturn
Davis Wilson
Capone
William H Angevine
Colts Start Season With 19 0 Win Over Rogers High
Bristol High’s Colts defeated Rogers High of Newport 19 to 0 at Freebody Park to open the 1948 season. A 65 yard drive stalled at the Rogers 2 yard line in the first half, then Frank Bruno scored on a 25 yard run and again on a two yard plunge. Joe Sso recovered a Rogers fumble, and Verna blocked a punt setting up Frank Fojoracis two yard TD to seal the victory.
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Bristol High
Rogers High
Newport
Freebody Park
Colts
Rogers
Colt
Frank Bruno
Bruno
Verna Blockda Rogers
Frank Fojoracci
Oliver School Narrowly Escapes Fire During Severe Storm
A severe lightning storm damaged the Oliver School roof but did not ignite it. Workers found the damage Monday after finishing prior roof work. The Bristol Macaroni Company building suffered stock damage, and a Beach Terrace property owned by Muss Grace White caught fire near the roof and chimney. The storm, described as the most severe in years, was followed by welcome heavy rain.
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Oliver
Bristol Macaroni Company
Beach Terrace
Muss Grace White
Schimmney
Desperate bid thwarted by strong Colt defense
In the closing minutes Bruno drop kicked the extra point as Rogers pushed to score but the Colt defense stopped them cold amid a tense finish.
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Bruno
Rogers
Colt
Endorsed Candidates Win Republican Primary Contests
Bristol defeats Warren 4-3 in thirteen innings to claim the County Baseball Title at Guiteras Field. Artie Pansa and Topazio drive in the tying and winning runs as Bristol completes a series sweep and dethrones the 1947 champions. Del Piano wins for Bristol while Warren’s pitching struggles persist through the marathon game.
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Bristol All Stars
Murgo
Pansa
Hector Massa
Bristol
Topazzio
Warren
Stars
Guiteras Field
Yall
Artie Pansa
Topazio
Andy Vollaro
Mg Ase
Mike
del Piano
Dick Goslin
St Louis Cardinal
Goslin
Roy Malloy
Bristol Rangers Sweep Drum Corps Title in Rhode Island Event
The Bristol Rangers Bugle and Drum Corps dominated the state field day in Northbridge Massachusetts winning senior class prizes and the grand aggregate prize. The Bristol Boy Scout Corps took seven prizes. Warren Indian Band won junior championship amid a protest over timing rules. A committee will hear the protest later in the week.
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Bristol Rangers
Rhode Island Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps Association
Northbridge
Mass
Bristol Boy Scout
Warren
Rangers
Scout Corps
Walter Machado
Ronald Rene
Frank Fojo
David Alves
Daniel Fonseca
Bhass
David Costa
Joseph Castro
Association
Scout Hall
George R. Fish
Joseph Bisbane
Walter Walender
Ranger Corps
Hope Re
Church Street
Church
High Street
Constitution
Constitu
Installations by Knights of Columbus Scheduled at State Street Hall
The Knights of Columbus plan an installation meeting on Wednesday September 22 at the K of C Hall on State Street. Officers to be installed include Chaplain Rev Charles Curran Grand Knight Anthony DaPonte Deputy Grand Knight Jerome Donovan Chancellor Joseph Cavallaro Recording Secretary Edward Lowrey Warden Henry Brown Advocate Edward L Leahy Inside Guard C Thomas Campagna Outside Guard James M Flynn and James M Vermette Trustee Frederick T Goff Lecturer Michael Parisi. In Bristol political notes Dr Bernardo supporters prevail in a fair sized Republican primary dictating strength for the State Central Committee ticket and signaling improved outlook for Bernardo and his forces on the Town Committee.
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Knights of Columbus
K of C
State Street
Charles Curran
Anthony ,DaPonte
Jerome Donovan
Joseph ‘Cavallaro
Edward Lowrey
Henry Brown
Edward L. Leahy
C. Thomas ‘Campagna
James M. Flynn
Thomas Fitzpatrick
Norman J. Vermette
Frederick T. Goff
Michael Parisi
Steam Squad Expected to Trample Mohawks in Revenge
Steam squad led by Pete Varela a 210 lb guard was anticipated to overpower the Mohawks as payback for last year with team experience and weight advantage cited as the deciding factors.
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Steam Squad
Mohawks
Pete Varela
Townies Fall To Mohawks In Season Opener
The Bristol Townies lost 12 to 6 to Mohawk at Mohawk field in Manton in their 1948 American division opener. Key players were missing Hec Massa at quarterback and Art Jordan at halfback, while Mohawks used a stout five man line and trap defense to stifle Townie backfield plays.
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Bristol Townies
Mohawkfield
Manton
Hec Massa
Art ‘Jordan
Jack Freitas
Lou Cirulo
Harrison
Firemen in Rome Impress American Writer
Joseph G. Harrison describes Italian firefighting in a letter to the Christian Science Monitor. He recalls a house fire in Rome where Italian men and engines respond swiftly, showing a different approach from home.
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Rome
Joseph G. Harrison
Christian Science Monitor
Fire station dispatch preceded by clanging bell
A local Vigile Fuoco fire station sent its equipment to a call. A small red Topolino car preceded the units, its occupants loudly tolling a bell to alert the way.
Fire apparatus parade rolls past in red display
A red fire engine with chemical tanks is shown in plate-glass captivity, followed by a crowded red bus carrying eight foremen in ceremonial helmets, and a red Topolino carrying the local fire chief, all cruising in a themed procession.
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Oliver School
Fall River Clippers
Bristol Town
John Wayne
Henry Fonda
Shirley Temple
Fort Apache
Alan Ladd
Veronica Lake
Saigon
Douglas Bick
Mikhail Rasumny
Wally Cassell
Luther Adler
Morris Carnovsky
Pluto’s
Blue Note
Jesse James
Merle Oberon
Robert Ryan
Charles Korvin
Paul Lukas
Berlin Express
The
Challenge
Tom, Conway
June Vincent
Dist
Abedon
Bristol Crowns
Ilia Street
Franklin
Hope Street
Fish
Bisbane
Walter C Walender
Manuel P. Goulart
James A. Sisson
Forty & Eight
Burton West
Defiance Hose Co
Barbara Horton
Warren Indian Band
Messers Walender
Goulart
Sisson
Championship Corps
IK of
Lown
Jonny Bernardo
Thomas P Hazard
State Central Committee
Aldriate
Hazard
Walter I. Sundlun
Dr Bernardo
Republican Town Committee
1St District
Bernardo
Nortimer
Sundlun
Bhitter
Aliphonse Rebello
Rebello
BTA
James Husband
Beach Road
U. S
Jackvony
Ruerat
Dist II
Archambault
Windsor
Hurteau
Dist I
Meunier
Manton Mohawks
Bristol Veterans Council
Bristol Business—Civic Association
Lavan
Lion Street
Wood Street
Theteran
Frank
Oscar Mersman
Shunney
Frank J Sylvia
Orlando Jrisbane
Ralph ‘Church
Fran Velleca
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