Six Bristol weddings held in Roman Catholic churches
Six weddings were solemnized in Bristol over the weekend, all taking place in the town's Roman Catholic churches.
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1941
Page
4
Six weddings were solemnized in Bristol over the weekend, all taking place in the town's Roman Catholic churches.
Dennis and DeFelice families honor the wedding of Miss Nancy DeFelice daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack DeFelice of 271 Wood Street to Leonard R Dennis son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Dennis of Naugatuck Conn Rev Vincent J Griffin officiated the ceremony Entertaining guests included Mr and Mrs Joseph Perreira of Naugatuck The couple will reside at 129 Constitution Street after a wedding trip to New York and Connecticut
Miss Eva Marie Bullock wed Capt Manuel R Sousa at St Mary’s Church in a 7 am ceremony attended by family. The couple plans a bridal trip and will reside at 15 Gooding Lane. Also, Miss Filomena Leone wed Vincent Rapon at Mt Carmel, with reception at Hotel Warren and later home on State Street. A third ceremony united Miss Josephine Tedesco and Vito Barravecchio at Mt Carmel with a Mass and reception at the Colonial Hotel followed by a New York Washington Virginia Georgia trip.
High street Barrington witnessed the wedding of Miss D Alessio daughter of Mr and Mrs Angelo D Alessio 364 Maple Ave to Frank William D Alessio son of Mr and Mrs DeRensi Orlando Ruggiero officiated with Rev Emilio Donanton celebrant The couple will reside at 366 Maple Ave after a Floridian wedding trip The bridal party included Mrs DeRensi matron of honor and the couple's mothers assisted at the reception held in Gen Hamilton Hall Barrington.
Miss Frances M Ascola daughter of Mrs Mary Ascola 20 Lincoln Avenue this town and Louis W Fiore son of Mr and Mrs Constantio Fiore 246 Beattie Street Fall River were married at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Rev Emilio Donanzon officiated the ceremony and nuptial mass. The bride wore navy blue and gold with gardenias and orchids. Reception and wedding trip to Cleveland Ohio and Niagara Falls planned before settling at 487 Palmer Street Fall River.
A family plans to make their home at 19 Cottage Street, Barrington, upon their return from a trip of the Middle Atlantic States.
Miss Irene Lopes Lagarte daughter of Mr and Mrs Antonio Lagarte and Joseph E Fonseca son of Mrs Gloria Fonseca were married at St Elizabeth Church in a nine oclock ceremony. Rev Henrique Rocha officiated as organist Miss Annie Peters played the wedding marches. Natalie Lagarte sister of the bride was maid of honor and Antone Fonseca brother of the groom was best man. The couple will reside at 6 Washington Street after a wedding trip to New York and Philadelphia.
More than 300 friends gathered Sunday at the New Bristol Casino for a testimonial dinner in honor of Councilman John P. Marshall. Former State Senator Bertram W. Wall gave the main address, with remarks from Town Council President J. Floyd Huestis and several representatives. The event included presentations, gifts, dancing, and a floor show as Mr Marshall and his wife received compliments and thanks.
An exhibit linked to the Cancer Control campaign is in the Nar ragansett Electric Company window on Hope Street and will stay for a few days this week after appearing in other parts of the state. Named contributors include Judge and Mrs B F Lindemuth and many local residents and organizations.
Judge William T. O Donnell Mrs Mary B Sanford Bristol School Nurse and Miss Miriam Barney Providence SPCC supervisor spoke at a Bristol Y M C A Juvenile Forum sponsored by the Bristol unit of the League of Women Voters. Barney urged stronger court agency cooperation to improve home conditions for delinquent children.
A cottage owned by Lieut. Raymond H. Lee of Providence, stationed at Camp Blanding, was completely destroyed by fire on Saturday afternoon in Bristol Narrows. Fire units faced long hydrant distance and used booster lines, with Maurice Leahy Jr alerting the blaze and others removing furniture after forcing a door. The fire likely started from a grass and brush fire on the north side. Lieut. Lee is a brother of Mrs. Samuel A. Hall.
The six national agencies of the U S O for National Defense outline a $10 765 000 drive in 1941 to fund 339 service clubs near camps naval stations and defense centers. Clubs will host religious services social events lounges and reading rooms to bring home life stabilizing influence to soldiers and defense workers.
Ralph Cirillo aged 15 son of Mr and Mrs Louis Cirillo held a birthday party Saturday evening at the Lemaire grandparents home 40 Cottage street. Twelve friends attended with games and refreshments. Guests included Dorothy Lemaire Eva Lemaire Claire Foster William Marino Joseph Cardoza Lucien Capone Jr Leonard Digati Rose Digati Robert Bullock Michael Rucci Eugene Ferreira Norman Ferreira and Betty May West.
The Town of Bristol Rhode Island announces an adjourned tax sale at Memorial Hall on April 29, 1941 at 10 a.m. to auction parcels of real estate with back taxes due for 1939 and prior years. Details and descriptions are on file with the Town Clerk.
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