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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1955

Page

3

Rogers Defeats Colt 7-6 In First Game Of Season

Rogers of Newport edged Colt 7-6 at Guiteras Field in a season opener during Bristol’s 275th anniversary event. Spotlighted by Eddie Silvia and Lou Sansone drives, Rogers took a 7-0 lead in the first half, with Colt tying 7-7 in the third before the game finished in the final period.

Rogers Colt King Guiteras Field Newport Bristol Phoenix Ralph Nash N. Kingstown Vikings George Ethier Ronnie Rushford Bill Bradford Rushford Bristolians Eddie Silvia Silvia Lou Sansone Sansone Green Cotrol Newporters Phil Coens Boston College

Health For All 40 70 Thousand Burns Occur Each Year

A Bristol District Nursing Association health column warns that about forty to seventy thousand childhood burns occur annually. Most come from open fireplaces open flames or hot liquids. Early burns often involve three to six year olds, and prevention requires care with fires, stoves, flammable liquids and supervision.

Commemorative 275th Plates Now On Sale

A shipment of commemorative plates marking the town 275th anniversary is now selling in downtown stores. Each plate features seven town scenes including Colt Drive entrance, Bristol Senior High School, a boat race, Soldiers and Sailors Monument, the RI Veterans Home, Mount Hope Bridge and Linden Place with the anniversary seal at center. Manufactured in Pennsylvania and obtained by Anthony E. Costa.

Colt Drive Bristol Senior High School Soldiers and Sailors Monument R. I Veterans’ Home Mount Hope Bridge Linden Place Pennsylvania Anthony E. Costa Broadcommon Road

Policemen's Ball Set For The Midway September 30

The 19th annual policemans ball will be held next Friday at the Midway Steak and Lobster House from 8 to 1. Music by Mike Rucci and his band sets the tone. Chair Frank Bruno with Capt William Baker Jr and others lead a department wide reception and committee effort. Proceeds benefit the police pension fund.

Midway Mike Rucci Frank Bruno William Baker Jr Euclid J Demars Willam T. Cashin Joseph Teixiera Louis DiLauro Anthony J Ferrara Police Pension Fund

B S H S Alumni Open House Draws 200 Strong

About 200 people attended the Bristol Senior High School alumni open house at Colt Memorial High School on Sunday afternoon. Attendees included members from classes of 1894 and 1895, with remarks by Benjamin Hazen who called the event a success.

Bristol Senior High School Colt Memorial High School Benjamin Hazen Hazen Betsy Seiffert William J Duffy Elwin A. Hill Lincoln School Providence Joan Burke Lucy Silvia Hortense Puniello Mary Puniello Doris Bullock

Bristol Convalescent Home Ad Highlights Care

Under the management of Mrs. Quiteria Marshall this convalescent home offers hour nursing care and a quiet restful atmosphere with home cooked meals. Located at 8 Church Street clients can call CL 3-8983 for information.

Quiteria Marshall L.P.N Church Street

Silvia and Sons Expert Movers In Bristol County

Local and long distance moving service promoted with coverage options. Bay View Ave listed as location. Includes emphasis on reliability and experience from a family owned firm.

Silvia and Sons Bay View Ave

Mt Hope Girl Scout council schedules fall training

The Mt Hope Girl Scout council outlines fall training: basic leadership for new leaders and others on Wednesdays Sept 21 through Nov 9 at Riverside Scout House Willett Ave. Barrington senior leadership on Thursdays Sept 29 through Nov 17 at Barrington Scout Offices and Washington Rd. Outdoor course on Tuesdays Oct 4 11 18 25 at Riverside, troop camping on Nov 1 8 15 29 with a week-end at Camp Hoffman Dec 2 3 4. Reservations at Mt Hope office 31 Grove Ave Providence Ea 1-2385. Aims to send three girls to the national senior roundup near Pontiac Michigan June 29 July 11 with applications due by Nov 1.

Mt. Hope Barrington Scoutious Fountain Street Washington Road Barrington Riverside Scout House Hoffman Herman B Chase Rex James James V. Haslegrave Erdine Cobb Boston

Two Registered Guernsey Cows Complete Registry Records

North Farm owns two Guernsey cows that finished official advanced registry records supervised by the University of Rhode Island and submitted to the American Guernsey Cattle Club. Ideal's May Royal's Alice produced 14,551 pounds of milk and 663 pounds of fat in a year, yielding about 6979 quarts. she is sired by Langwater May Royal. Ideal's G S Connie produced 13,458 pounds of milk and 707 pounds of fat in a year.

North Farm University of Rhode Island American Guernsey Cattle Club Ideal May Royal Alice Guernsey Langwater May Royal G S Connie

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Tony Nastr Lefebvre C Murray Javaria Morito The Bristol District Nursing Association Howard Brelsford Collins ST. CL Plainfield St. Elmhurst B.S.H.S. Alumni Convalescent Home Pgeena Bristol County Countrry Club Girl Scout Grove Avenue E. Providence Sant Batista Bros. Bakery Franklin St Tome Bate Anya Ee Mde Jack D. Sylvester Rt. Elizabeth St George M. Wilbur & Sons Co Thames St Joseph Gomes Central Paint & Supply Frank O. Rene Franklin St. CL Americas Bristol Garage, Inc
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