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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1947
Page
3
Miss Clare Elizabeth Partington married Nelson Joseph Wells in St Marys Church in a double ring ceremony. The couple will reside at 98 Constitution Street and later on Lindbergh Avenue after trips to New Hampshire and Maine.
Miss Ruth Mary Head daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Head and Vincent Catalano son of Mrs Josephine Catalano wed in an 8 am ceremony at St Marys Church The Rev Austin J Smith officiated The couple received guests at a reception hosted by the bride’s parents Best man and matron of honor were William Costa and Mrs Costa Henry F Serbst played wedding marches The bride wore a gown of brocaded ivory satin with a sweetheart neckline.
Bristol CAP representatives return from an Army Air Base encampment run July 28 to August 9 with classes drills reviews and flights. Cadets John Sousa Savy Vitello Sal Giusti Gene Gladue Edward Silvia and Miss Lucia Saviano plus Capt Mercier faced radar guided landings and a tense storm. Air Force Day featured the P 80 jet and Col Robert Scott signed autographs as Rhode Island Wing plans September reorganization and possible detached Bristol flight.
White Rail Polo Club split a twin bill with Newport Polo Club yesterday afternoon. Newport won the first game 8 to 3, while White Rail shutout Newport 8 to 0 in the second contest at Twin Pad docks. Charley Walker, Lyle Phillips, and Lester Crossman led White Rail against Harry Walker, Frank Cutter, and Frenchy Sourette.
Advertisers are urged to give cooperation to a forthcoming notice, requesting adherence to new guidelines and ensuring compliance across all advertising submissions.
A Treasury message compares Savings Bonds to a defense of personal security dating to Concord bridge. It touts bonds as safe profitable with $4 for every $3 in ten years and highlights home and education goals funded by government-backed investments.
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