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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1951
Page
2
The Daughters of Isabella Hope Circle No. 70 scheduled a St Valentine whist for February 5 following a meeting last night.
Bristol seeks 286 pints for the American Red Cross blood program. Volunteers will donate at St. Michael's Parish House on December 19 from noon to 6 p m and December 20 from 10 a m to 4 p m. Call Bristol numbers to schedule a 60 minute donation and provide name and address.
The Robinair Troop thanks Mr and Mrs Huestis Mrs Arthur Brelsford Norman Vermette and Paul Bullock for providing transportation to Camp Hoffman. The girls planned Christmas decorations and caroling at their last meeting with Delphina Oliver as secretary.
Miss Lorraine Medeiros daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Medeiros 24 Third Street married Anthony Mattos son of Mr and Mrs Jose Mattos 72 East State Street in St Elizabeths Church Saturday at 8 am The Rev Henrique Rocha officiated The couple will live at 72 East State Street The bride wore a blush pink satin gown with seed pearls and a shoulder veil The maid of honor wore a shrimp colored gown The best man was Americus Mattos The mothers wore blue dresses and white roses The couple plans a New England motor trip for their wedding journey
A Norfolk church calendar lists December events including a card party by St Marys Mothers Club, Christmas sale and tea by Ladies Benevolent Society, and Mite Society sale at First Baptist Church. Other highlights include Hope Circle 70 party, Pyramids of Charity visit with Santa, Greens and Food sale at Gui teras House, Swanhurst Choral Society concert, and a penny social by Hope Circle 70.
The families of Herculano R Medeiros of Hopeworth Avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Leonora to James Anthony Celone son of Mrs Mary Celone and the late Paul Celone of 104 Constitution Street. Leonora is a Bristol Senior High School class of 1948 graduate and James is a 1947 Bristol Senior High School graduate who earned a business education degree from Bryant College this year. Both are Rhode Island Honor Society members and James made the Dean's List in college.
The elderly man recalls being born many years ago as the key reason for his longevity. Reporters note his calm outlook and continued curiosity about the world. He emphasizes simple living and family ties as enduring sources of meaning.
The funeral for Manuel J. Silvia, 48, of 18 Lincoln Avenue, was held at St Elizabeth's Church after a 8:15 a m home service and high Mass. He led the Portuguese Independent Band and Club. An honor guard and Don Luiz Felipe Society members escorted the cortege to St Mary's Cemetery for the committal.
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