Sidelights on Main Street nightlife and town notes
A busy town page reports the Policemen's Ball at the Midway House and various local items. Fire department moves toward a box alarm system and new director roles are noted, plus chatter about posters, sewer tests, and fish in Mill Pond. Sports coverage includes Hec Massa’s World Series sweep, Colt football, Lobster Claw baseball, bowling leagues, and local signs and street work developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewer Dept
Hec Massa
Hec
Warren
Bristol
Colt
Frankie Bruno
Lobster Claw
Bristol Townies rout Fall River Clippers 27 0 in exhibition
Bristol Townies dominate Fall River Clippers 27 to 0 at Guiteras field in front of about 800. Fran Velleca Bob McHugh and Gut Topazio spark the offense with two Velleca TDs and a McHugh score as Bristol rips off 16 first downs and 265 rushing yards. Skip Ferrara leads a deep 24 man squad while new backs Dick McGinn Pud Vollaro and Benny Almeida contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Townies
Fall River Clippers
Jjn
Guiteras Field
Fran Velleca
Bob McHugh
Gut Topazio
Clippers
Bristol
Dribble Manchester
Husky Cavallaro
Mike Malafronte
Benny Esposito
Coke
Freitas
Silva Topazio
Cirillo
Malafronte
Ciociola
Rodericks
Tacikles Catallano
Manchéster
Dias Cavallaro
Desmarais
Esposito
Balzano
Massa
McCaw
McHugh
Velleca
McGinn
Ferrara
Topazio
Quaintal Volaro
Fall River
Mazarrela
Alfonso
Ready
Church
Sears
Texerica
Stollo
Cerci
Barry
Grillo
Torchia
San Izezeria
Simmons
Vincent
Tessier
Dopriy
Mello
Mazzarello
Strollo
F. Hopkins
Colts Voyage to East Greenwich Promise Strong Front Wall
Bristol High’s Colts travel to East Greenwich Saturday in a build up to a powerful forward line. The squad has been refining blocking and tackling after Friday’s win over Rogers and must cope with Val Verna’s absence due to family bereavement. Verna may play lightly. Joe Bruno remains fullback with Neil Arrone at left halfback. Morale is high as players rally behind Coach Nash, who was serenaded on his birthday by the team at Church Street.
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Geneva
Johnnie Francis
Tuplin’s
Belvedere
Falugo’s
Bristol
Hope Street
Warren
Warren End
Guiteras Field
Bristol High
East Greenswich
Rogers
Nash
Val Verna
Verna
Joe Bruno
Neil Arrone
Colts
Ralph Nash
YMCA Guest Day for Youths Held Saturday
Saturday Y M A hosts a guest day for young people with gym sessions and sound movies. Youths meet at 1 p m with specific groups at 9 a m for seven and eight year olds 10 a m for grammar school boys and 11 a m for junior high school boys.
Evelyn Brito Benigno Weds Paul Vincent Cataldo in Lonsdale
Mr and Mrs Ceasar Brito announce the marriage of their daughter Evelyn Brito Benigno to Paul Vincent Cataldo at First Baptist Church Lonsdale. Rev Wesley Drolette officiated the 3 pm ceremony attended by the groom’s brother and sister in law Cataldo Jr. The couple will reside at Old Admiral Inn Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceasar Brito
Hope Street
Evelyn Brito Benigno
Paul Vincent ‘Cataldo
Old Admiral Inn
Cumberland
First Baptist Church
Lonsdale
Wesley B. Drolette
Cataldo Jr
Urgent Need for More Police Officers in Bristol
Bristol's town meeting heard Chief Ferrara protest parking enforcement gaps and plea for funds to hire patrolmen. With sick leave and days off reducing force, only about three to five officers are available daily, leaving Bradford Street area poorly covered. Local grocer Frank Bruno urged action as parked vehicles block a limited zone harming business. council suggested financial meeting review and patrol rerouting as interim aid.
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Bristol
Anthony J. Fercara
Ferrara
Frank J. Bruno
Bradford Street
Wood Street
Etters
Bruno
la Fazia
U. S. Rubber Company
Gilbert Hoover
Hoover
Francis J. Murphy
Police Program Dedicated to Bristol Rangers Ball
The Police Beneficial Association dedicates its Twelfth Annual Ball souvenir program to the Bristol Rangers Bugle and Drum Corps in tribute to the men past and present who helped make the organization one of the finest in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Beneficial Association
Bristol Rangers
Jmen
Ard
Police Probe Friday Burglaries In Port
Police investigate burglaries reported Friday in Port involving three homes in Bristol. Daughters of Port planning a dance fundraiser at the White Rail to aid student scholarships. Chief Ferrao declines detailed results but confirms ongoing inquiry and cooperation with federal and local agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gremial Daughters of
R. I. Bureau
Colt Memorial
Rotary hears Thomas J Meehan at luncheon
The Rotary Club met for its regular Wednesday luncheon at the White Rail Riding Club. Thomas J Meehan director of the RI Department of Business Regulation spoke informally. Norman Vermette announced the bowling league will start October 8. Guest Rotarian was Carl Smith of Newton New Jersey.
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Rotary Club
White Rail Riding Club
Thomas J. Meehan
RI Department of Business Regulation
Norman Vermette
Carl Smith
Newton, New Jersey
Portuguese Community Dance Planned by Local Unit
A long running fund supports students and a social dance is planned with Mary Nunes named general chairman and Luella Andrade as secretary treasurer. Sub committees include Alice Sousa chair reception Ada m Periera chairman and ticket chair Mary Alfred with a list of helpers and town officials invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Wilkie
Olivia Bullock
Mary Alfred
Cecelia Marshall
Irene Cavallaro
Isabella Ormsby
Alice Lawrence
B. Simmons
Also Mentioned on This Page
Main Street
Midway House
Casino
Makowsky
Newport
Norm Young
Dr. H. Murphy
Fred
Texas” Goff
John D. Hill Jr
Narrows
BBCA
Penman
Gremanl
White Rail
Ahha
Yoo Hoo
Colts Travel
Greenwich
Monda‘’ Auspices
TENDL
L. Hope
Bristol Cleaners
Mannys Ringside Grill
Cataldo
Benigno
Seach
Sue
Warren, RB
Portugal
Rotary
Bristol Y.M.C.A
Kaiser
America
Keiser-Frazer Corporation
Willow Ren, Michigan
Tete
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