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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1948

Page

2

Anti-pollution drive advances in Blackstone Valley

The first phase of a 15 million dollar sewage treatment project begins in the Blackstone Valley with trunk sewers and a large treatment plant. A 5 million dollar bond issue passed 15 to 1 to fund the plan as other communities like Providence Warren Newport and the Naval Base upgrade facilities.

Blackstone Valley Providence Fields Point Warren Newport Naval Base Bristol

Rotary Club to Hear John C Doorty Speaker Tomorrow

Editorial staff member John C Doorty of the Research Institute of America will address the Rotary Club at tomorrow’s meeting. A miscellaneous shower for Miss Mary Ann Correia was held at her mother in law’s home at 2 Perry Street with many gifts. Mr and Mrs Sando Bianchi announce the birth of daughter Cecila at Lying In Hospital Providence. mother and child well. The Womens Republican Club meets Thursday evening at 278 Hope Street. Suc Committee reports due at Hallowe'en Committee meeting Thursday at Legion Hall 8 p.m. Bowling league of St Marys Holy Name Society meets Monday at High Street Alleys 8 p.m. A surprise party for Peter Proto’s eleventh birthday was held Saturday with twelve children. Weekend guests include Mr and Mrs Clarence Wilson and daughter Dorothy of Bristol PA and Mrs Eleanor Bogart of Trenton NJ visiting Mr and Mrs John J Perry of 162 Thames Street.

John C Doorty The Research Institute of America Rotary Club Mary Ann Correia Dina T Vasconcelos Perry Street Sando Bianchi Third Street Cecila Hospital Providence Bowling League of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary’s Church High Street Clarence Wilson Dorothy Bristol Pennsylvania Eleanor Bogart Trenton, N. J John J. Perry Thames Street

Out-Of-State Voters Deadline Noted In RI Politics

Dr. John R. Bernardo Republican town committee chairman announced the October 4 deadline for out-of-state voters to apply for proper credentials. Mrs Wallace S Steere and Miss Pauline Brelsford of Milk Street left for Grand Rapids Michigan to represent Rhode Island at a convention and may file applications with the secretary of state or locally via Mrs Sidney Herreshoff.

John R. Bernardo Republican Town Committee Wallace S Steere Pauline Brelsford Milk Street Grand Rapids Michigan Steere Daughters of Union Rhode iSidney Herreshoff

Rhode Island Young Republicans hear testmaster and chairman confusion

Roswell S Bosworth Jr chaired the Rhode Island State College senior testmaster duties at the Crown Hotel Providence annual Young Republican Club meeting. The principal speaker referenced Hugh D Scott Jr and a Phoenix story on new Fire Department committees not directors, per Clerk Frank Rinaldi.

Roswell S Bosworth, Jr Rhode Island State College Young Republican Club of Rhode ‘Island Crown Hotel Providence Hugh D Scott, Jr Penn-slished Phoenix Republican National Ments Fred Guevremont Frank Rinaldi

First Fall Meeting Of SSS Kearney Held At Headquarters

The Fire Department’s SSS Kearney held its first fall gathering at Kearney Shop Headquarters. Scouts studied the first two requirements for Ordinary Seaman. Frank Lewis named commander. Topics included Sea History training and boat handling. Committees on training personnel stations and apparatus were announced with Oliver as yeoman and J Lemaire, Henry Campbell, and Dick Morenson directing.

SSS Kearney Kearney Frank Lewis Com Harry R Gray Jerry Souzas Oliver J. Lemaire Henry Campbell Dick Morenson

Townies Triumph Over North Providence in 1948 Showdown

Bristol Townies defeated North Providence Merchants 19 to 0 at North Providence High School field in front of about 400 fans. Ralph McCaw scored twice while Massato Cirillo added a second period TD on a 20 yard pass. Townies players Cirillo Desmarais and Hearst sparked key plays as penalties and rough play marred the contest.

Bristol Townies North Providence Merchants North Providence High School Merchants Fran Velleca Pete Quintal Bob McHugh Art Jordan North Providence Boys Capt Ralph McCaw Bristol Massato Cirillo Cirillo Pop 'Eye Desmarais Elso North Providence Townies Hearst New Towne Dick McGinn McGinn Bristol Boys

Missionary Dr E Stanley Jones to Speak in Providence

World famous evangelist Dr E Stanley Jones will speak Thursday at 8 PM at Beneficent Congregational Church in Providence under the Rhode Island Council of Churches sponsorship He will also address a men's luncheon at the Narragansett Hotel at noon today.

E. Stanley Jones Beneficent Congregational Church Rhode Island Council of Churches Narragansett Hotel

Veterans housing poll cards returned to Bristol committee

Only a little over six veteran opinion cards were returned to the Bristol Veterans council housing committee. Spokesmen called the showing disappointing and urged veterans interested in low cost housing to return their poll cards promptly.

Bristol Veterans Council Veterans ‘Council

Bristol Merchants Triumph in 70 19 Victory Over North Providence

Bristol Merchants roll past North Providence 70 19 as Cirillo and McCaw score touchdowns and Cirillo adds a key pass for the three score advantage. Officials Hopkins Hart and LeFebvre oversee the twelve minute quarters.

F Hopkins J Hart Lefebvre Bristol McCaw Cirillo

Pigeon Club Honors 110 Mile Race Winner

The Bristol Homing Pigeon Club held a 110 mile race from Pittsfield MA won by a pigeon owned by Joseph Motta. The winner completed the course in three hours and one minute. Entrants included Henry Proulx Jr and Sr Joseph DaPonte Peter Maturi Louis Almeida Joseph Perry Jr Lom Bard Pozzi Owen Trainor and Albert Carbtree. Next Sunday the club will race the 110 mile distance again.

Bristol Homing ‘Pigeon Club Joseph Motta Henry Proulx Jr Joseph DaPonte Peter Maturi Henry Proulx Sr Louis Almeida Joseph Perry Jr Lombard Pozzi Owen Trainor andAlbert Carbtree

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