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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1952
Page
2
The public must respect safety needs over instant news when President elect Eisenhower travels to Korea. While readers crave full coverage and dramatic scenes, officials warn that secrecy helps protect him from threats. Seoul’s desire to greet the General is understood, but his schedule will prioritize duties over receptions and social events.
Miss Bitsy Moren and Miss Jane Perry of Elm Farm return from New York after attending the Army Navy game in Philadelphia. Rotary Club speaker Anthony D Petronelli will discuss “Making A Champion.” All four volunteer fire companies plan officer elections and banquets tomorrow night. The American Legion Post 6 and Auxiliary meet Friday at 8. Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps begin Christmas sales at Scout Hall December 8. Lord Winterton to speak in Bristol on the Bristol Commonwealth future at 8. Kingsmen Corps to practice tonight with elections Thursday. Townwide waste paper and rag drive planned for December 28.
Miss Camill Raiola daughter of Mr and Mrs James Raiola marries Frank S Bruno son of the late Mr and Mrs Joseph Bruno at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church The Rev DiMattia PSSC officiates with Anthony Nunes soloist and EmilIo Iannucillo organist The bride wears a white satin gown with lace and a Juliet cap The maid of honor is Miss Sally Bruno in rose pink velveteen and a two tier skirt
Miss Mary Louise Murgo daughter of Mr and Mrs Anton Murgo of 53 St Elizabeth Street married Harold Wilkins son of Mrs Flona Wilkins of Pembroke North Carolina yesterday morning at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. The Rev Dr Mattia officiated. The bride wore ivory satin and lace with a cathedral train and carried white orchids. Alfred Maroon of Lawrence Mass was best man. The couple left for a trip to New York Virginia and North Carolina and will reside at 43 E Street with the bride employed as a clerk at Brown and Sharpe Co Providence. The groom is in the U S Navy.
Dorothy Joan Tavares daughter of Mr and Mrs Manuel S Tavares Jr of 36 First School Street wed Vincent Vasco Texeira son of Mrs Angelina Texeira of Varnum Avenue in an 8 am ceremony at St Elizabeths Church The pastor Henrique Rocha officiated Miss Anna Peters played the organ and Anthony Nunes sang Panis Angelicus and Ave Maria The bride wore an ivory satin gown with Alencon lace and a cathedral train The best man was Victor Texeira and ushers were John C Mello Jr and John Sousa Jr A reception followed at the White Rail Riding Club and the couple departed for a Florida honeymoon They will reside at 36 First School Street
A series of parish events listed include Christmas sales and programs hosted by St Michaels Parish Men’s Benevolent Society on December 4 from 1 to 5 pm, St Benedicts benevolent group October 4, and a womens guild sale at Port Women’s Guild on October 6. December 11 features a Bristol Garden Club Christmas program at St Michael's Parish House at 2 pm.
First Bristol Troop of Boy Scouts of America marks its forty first year with New Era Night at Scout Hall in Bristol County. Scouts exhibited tradition books from the first three years and planned December activities. Next Monday a swim is scheduled at Pawtucket Boys Club starting at 7 p.m.
Town Council of Bristol calls for modern parking meter data and related literature. Submissions should be mailed to Clerk John W Church by order of the town council. Notices dated November 25 and 28 12-02.
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