Engagement Announced by Mr and Mrs Frank Joseph
Mr and Mrs Frank Joseph of 189 Metacom Avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Mabel to John Mello son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Mello of 435 Wood Street.
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1946
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Frank Joseph of 189 Metacom Avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Mabel to John Mello son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Mello of 435 Wood Street.
Troop Five held a seven thirty start with junior officers leading after a half hour game. C B Patrol won the evening’s Inspection. The group split for first aid study and map making with compasses and flashlights at the Common. An all day outing occurred yesterday and two meals were cooked by patrols. Training overnight hike for the Green-bars is planned to test sites and camping skills.
Mr and Mrs Marion Cruz of 14 West street announce the engagement of their daughter Anna to Joseph Martin of 12 Gray street. The note places the couple in Easter Sunday plans and identifies both households.
Mrs John D Moore co chair announces Field Army American Cancer Society drive workers for Bristol zones A through L with captains and helpers listed including Mrs James Husband Mrs James D M Ginn Mrs Sidney F Kulberg and Miss Dorothy M Foster Assisting captains are Mrs Samuel D Clark and Mrs Antonio F D Angels.
United Brothers Lodge 1.0 CF and Reba Rebekah Lodge plan a divine service at First Congregational Church Sunday at 11 oclock. The service marks the annual observance near April 26, the Odd Fellows anniversary with Raymond S. Brightman as Noble Grand and William P. Gladding as Vice Grand and John G. Stewart as secretary. Miss Mabel Dunbar is Noble Grand of Reba Rebekah with Helen Waite as Vice Grand and Mrs William P. Gladding as secretary.
In the YMCA Cracker League final regular games Milk Crackers beat Fire Crackers 48 to 28 led by Joe Russo 19 and Frankie Bruno 14. Soda Crackers edged Safe Crackers 27 to 25 with Willie Troiano 12 and Moosh Morra strong on defense. Malloy hit the winning basket with 50 seconds left as Milk Crackers earn a playoff spot against Safe or Fire Crackers.
Easter brought perfect weather as Bristol churchgoers filled houses of worship in record numbers. The warm afternoon drew crowds onto crowded sidewalks with residents in new Easter attire and many cars traveling through town.
Town council selected six grand jurors and 63 petit jurors for the upcoming Superior Court session. Named grand jurors include John J Langello and Annie E Greene among others, with addresses listed. Petit jurors include Margaret F Burke and Carol B Haffen reffer plus many others from multiple streets and avenues.
A Bristol reader writes to The Phoenix listing Hope Thames and Washington streets as a dangerous crossroads. He notes two deaths and several accidents in three years and urges a caution light to slow approaching traffic from the north, hoping for highway improvement.
The funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Medeiros 50 of 117 Bay View Avenue, who died Friday at a Providence hospital after a long illness, was held this morning with a high Mass at St Elizabeths Church following a funeral service from Charles M Connery Funeral Home. Burial was in St Marys Cemetery. Survivors include her husband Frank A Medeiros two daughters Matilda and Elsa three brothers William Joseph and John Perry and two sisters Mrs Lucy Castro and Mrs Mary Silvia. Mrs Medeiros was born in Fall River and moved to Bristol in childhood.
April 25 a Hi Y sponsored Spring Fling at the YMCA. April 26 a Girl Scout rummage sale for Camp Hoffmann Fund at St Michael's Parish House and in GAR Hall. Bingo by Catholic Churches for St Columban's Seminary. May 4 the Ca Vel Banquet at Narragansett Hotel.
Tonight Mount Carmel Catholic Girls Club faces Colt High Senior Girls in a basketball game. Recreation Board meets in Haffenreffer Room 7:30 to 8. Community Theater Group meets in Library at 8. Tomorrow seniors face Warren Valley. Junior Hi Y meets in Haf fenreffer Room. Gra Y Club meets in Library Thursday. Hi Y Dance scheduled. Week mornings feature Cracker and Nut League games.
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