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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1931
Page
3
The Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company No 2 wrapped up its January fair at Grand Army Hall with a large turnout. Special closing night attractions delighted attendees while proceeds go to the company fund.
Funeral services for Mrs Ersilia Palumbo wife of the late Alfonso Palumbo were held Saturday from 229 State Street to the Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel. A requiem mass was celebrated by Rev Fr Joseph Polya with a large attendance, and interment followed at St Mary's Cemetery. floral offerings from relatives and friends.
A series of church events include Rev George H Toadvin Jr preaching at a fellowship service and a regular Young People's Fellowship meeting. Girls' Friendly Society and Ladies Benevolent Society meet with speakers from Providence Hospitals. Vestry, Boys' Club, and various studies and lectures fill the parish schedule with services, a travel lecture by Miss J Winthrop DeWolf, a community bridge whist for the General Relief Fund, and multiple Holy Communion and evening services planned for Sunday.
Louis Vo Santos and Miss Natalie Fya Carbone married in Barrington in January by Rev Francisco Bruno. The ceremony united two residents in a small town wedding ceremony with local witnesses and family.
Jeremiah H Young prominent in business and fraternal circles in the town died Friday evening at his home on Constitution Street. Funeral services were at Trinity Episcopal Church with Rev Nelson Kellogg officiating. Interment followed at North Cemetery. He was a longtime drug store operator on Hope Street, born May 8 1856 in Orient Long Island. He served in multiple civic roles, was a Mason and a charter Bristol Yacht Club member, and mentored several pharmacists. He is survived by wife Audra Corthell, daughter Charlotte A Young, son Albert A Young, and three grandchildren.
Louis Vincent Santos son of Mr and Mrs Frank Santos of Congregational street and Miss Natalie Eva Carbone of Barrington were united in marriage at Holy Ghost Church Barrington on Saturday morning in the presence of relatives and friends. Fr Francisco Bruno officiated. The bride wore a white satin gown and tulle veil with orange blossoms. The maid of honor wore pink satin. The groom was attended by Michael Proto. A breakfast followed at a Providence hotel. The couple left for a trip to New Haven and New York and will live at 43 Congregational street after return.
The National India Rubber Company invites fans to a season opener next Thursday against Warwick Mills Ramblers of Arctic. The Ramblers sit second in Pawtuxet Valley League and feature players from Colt High and other local talents. Two preliminary games include Colt High Girls vs N RCo girls. Coach Fitzgerald aims for a third Conference Class AB pennant, a Bristol High historic feat. Boxing shows on Feb 9 raise funds for town families. proceeds support the employee fund.
Pupils of Grade 6B under Miss Anna Foley presented a Friday afternoon program at John Post Reynolds School. Three plays were performed Wide Awake Wide Awake Columbus Discovers America and gender-nonconforming person Football with recitations by Mary Dias and Elizabeth Silvia and harmonica by Joseph Pine and Earl Ledoux.
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