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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1946
Page
3
A discussion on national health levels notes that 45 percent of draftees were rejected for mental or physical defects early in 1944, with heart disease leading deaths and prevention through early treatment and healthy living emphasized. The piece previews further discussion on public health measures and disease prevention.
We thank U S Rubber Co for donating their car and all who came to Truesdale Hospital to donate blood. Special thanks to Manuel Carvalho, former em ulavas mes, and Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Slocum and family. 2-8, 12.
On and after this date February 12 1946 I shall not be responsible for any bills contracted or for any by anyone other than myself Louis M Palma 133 Bradford St Bristol R I read as a public notice of personal financial nonresponsibility in Bristol district.
Miss Estelle Theresa Conley and Frederick Domenic Carlage were married at St Marys Church with Rev Mich ael L. Ryan officiating. The couple will reside in Putnam Conn after a New York Washington wedding trip. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs James E Conley, wore a velvet satin gown and seed pearl headpiece. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs John M Carlage.
Miss Mary Matrone daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Matrone of 213 State Street wed John Francis Cor deiro son of Mr and Mrs John Cor deiro of 36 Bay View Avenue. Rev Joseph Sor zana officiated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church with music by Mrs Dora Iannuccillo. After a reception at the New Highland Casino the couple left for a wedding trip to New York City and will reside at 213 State Street.
Miss Catherine May Morris of Covington and Manuel Ventura Jr of 76 Washington Street were married Saturday afternoon at St Elizabeth's Rectory. Rev Henrique Rocha officiated. A reception followed at the groom's parents home. The bride, a hospital operator, wore brocaded satin with white carnations. The couple plans a New York wedding trip and will reside at 78 Washington Street.
Evelyn Rogers daughter of Manuel and Mrs Rogers of 28 Collins Street married Jesse Faria son of Mr and Mrs August Faria of 85 Burton Street in St Elizabeth’s Church Saturday morning. Rev Henrique Rocha officiated. bride wore satin gown with lace trim and fingertip veil adorned with orange.
Miss Louise Borden Usher daughter of Mr and Mrs Aaron Usher and Douglas Carr Klein AETM 3 c USNR were married Saturday at 4 PM in St Michael's Episcopal Church Canon Anthony Parshley officiated The couple left for a trip to New York The bride is a Colt Memorial High School graduate and works as a dental assistant The groom a Colt Memorial graduate 1943 is stationed at US Naval Air Station Grosse Ile Michigan
Miss Catherine Nancy Puya daughter of Mr and Mrs Vincent Puya of 22 Mount Hope avenue married Robert Charles Weir son of the late Mr and Mrs John C Weir of 30 Arthur avenue Johnson City New York yesterday morning at 10 o'clock in the rectory of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church The Rev Joseph Sorzana performed the ceremony The bride wore a white satin gown with marquisette train and a long tulle veil from a seed pearl coronet She carried a prayerbook with orchid and sweet pea streamers Her sister Mrs Julia Guerrazzi was matron of honor in a light blue gown with gold sequins and a yellow bonnet Best man was Anthony Santulli After a reception at the bride’s home the couple left for a wedding trip through New York State.
The Boy Scouts of America are authorized by headquarters to continue the paper drive until the short age ends. Due to next week’s rubbish pickup, residents are asked to hold papers until February 17 when Scouts will collect them.
Colt Memorial overcame a 15 12 halftime deficit to defeat Sacred Heart 37 29 Friday night in the Andrews gym. Osterberg and Rene starred for Colt while Bedard and Moreau led Sacred Heart. In the preliminary Colt Jayvees beat Sacred Heart Jayvees 37 17.
At the First Baptist Church vestry the Amicae Guild held a bridal shower for Miss Doris McPherson after the regular meeting. Guests included Mrs Alma Bullock grandmother Mrs Fillmore sister Miss Frances Bullock and aunt Margaret Fillmore. Refreshments were served and gifts were presented.
The funeral for Joseph T. Pacheco who died Thursday at Wardwell Farms was held at 8:15 AM from his home with a high Mass of requiem at 9:00 AM at St Elizabeths Church. Rev Henrique Rocha officiated the Mass and committal service at the cemetery. Bearers named from Bristol were Frank Travers Joseph Tosta Jordan Sousa John Francis Joseph Brum and Joseph Sousa. Burial followed in St Marys Cemetery on the family lot.
The funeral of Margaret Jane Simmons who died Friday at her Warren home was held Sunday afternoon at 2 from George M. Wilbur and Son's Funeral Home Warren. Canon Anthony R Parshley officiated and burial followed in North Cemetery. Bearers were Henry Howland William Simmons Jr Bernard and Hugh Holmes.
Boy Scout Bob Cat patrol led by James Sousa topped the field with 63 points at the Anniversary Week meeting in Scout Hall. Panther patrol won inspection as teams prepared for Thursday district rally with assistants including Joseph A Arouca and Manuel Torres Jr. Plans discussed for annual troop inspection and Narragansett Council revaluation next Monday. Drum Corps to meet tomorrow at 7 in Scout Hall. next month designates Wednesday as regular meeting night for rudiments. District Rally set for Thursday at Reynolds School auditorium features knot tying races drills and a song fest with district scoutmasters in charge.
The Simmons family expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during our recent bereavement.
The President signs an executive order changing the federal Civil Service from wartime to peacetime operation. It directs the Civil Service Commission to speed examinations for regular appointments and give veteran preference. War service appointments end. eligible war workers may gain regular status if veteran or top list position allows. Committees of expert examiners will run specialized exams in professional and technical fields.
Providence announces the engagement of Miss Dalia Scampoli to Oreste Procopio son of Mr and Mrs Giovacchino Procopio of Constitution Street in this town.
Mrs. Mary J Motta Pacheco 50 of 17 Easterbrooks Avenue died yesterday after a long illness. Born in St Michael's Azores June 30 1895 she came to Bristol about 35 years ago. Survived by husband Joseph Pereira two sons Joseph Jr John two daughters Mary Debol Ermina Gunning two sisters Miss Mary Motta four brothers Motta and three grandchildren. Funeral Thursday morning 815 from home then high Mass 9 at St Elizabeth Church burial St Mary's Cemetery.
The policy promotes officers on terminal leave to the next grade based on time in grade and an efficiency index of at least forty. Promotions may occur on the first date of terminal leave, with overseas service time counted as 50 percent. Reverted inactive officers and NGUS options are outlined, along with declines, record requirements, and inquiries to the Military Personnel Division in Washington 25, D. C.
War Department notification confirms Major Everett McMillan of 120 Hope Street promoted to lieutenant colonel effective January 24, 1946. His career began with Battery C, 243rd Coast Artillery in 1929, progressing through 2nd Lieutenant in 1930, first lieutenant in 1935, captain in 1942, and major overseas on July 1, 1944. Discharged February 5, 1946.
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