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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1948

Page

4

Funeral of Sgt Peter A Orefice in solemn military rites

The funeral for Sgt Peter A Orefice son of Mr and Mrs Roger Orefice of 631 Wood Street was held with full military honors. A Kearney Post American Legion ritual preceded the Mass at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church and committal at St Marys Cemetery with firing squad and taps by local guards.

Peter A. Orefice Roger Orefice Wood Street Kearney American Legion Ralph M. DeLeo Elmer McNamara Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Joseph Sorzano PSSC Patrick Lavin St Columban’s Seminary Victor Salmaso Battery Co 243Rd Aaaw R 1 St Mary's Cemeery Salmaso McNamara Legion Gilbert Alves RIN Ralph M DeLeo Oscar M Mersman Julie F Xavier, Jr Harry Young Jr Orlando J Busbano Paul J Saleone Richard M Rensehauser Virgil Arruda Kearney Post Cpl Joseph Webby Pvts Joseph Saviano James Perry Peter Quito David Alves Ernest Prenda Oscar Prevost Gulbert Alves

Two Bristol Boys Assigned to Air Force Units in New Mexico

First Sergeant Harold C. Hudson announces two Bristol youths now serve in New Mexico Air Force posts. PFC Antonio Abenante, of 60 Mount Hope Ave, joins Squadron A 4145th BU in Alamogordo as buildings and fire equipment inspector and may soon become Corporal. PFC Norman B. Sherman, son of Mrs Clara Sherman of 45 Cottage St, works as a dispatcher in Squadron E 50th Airdrome Group at Roswell and also expects Corporal stripes. Hudson notes seven new enlistment opportunities for veterans. Bristol Post Office hours: 2 to 4 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Harold C. Hudson Warren Bristol Antonio Abenante Norman B. Sherman New Mexico Pfc Abenante Mount Hope Avenue 4145Th Alamogordo Young Abenante Sherman Clara Sherman Cottage Street 50Th Aurdrome Group Roswell Air Force Hudson Army

Mrs Helen Marie Romano Wed to John Edward Lima Jr

At Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church a nine o’clock ceremony united Helen Marie Romano daughter of Luigi J Romano of 711 Hope Street with John Edward Lima Jr son of Mr and Mrs John Lima of 657 Park Avenue Portsmouth in a morning wedding.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Helen Marie Romano Luigi J. Romano Hope Street John Edward Lima John Lima Park Avenue Portsmouth

Ceremony and Nuptial Mass Held at Local Church

The Rev. Victor Salmaso assisted as priest and celebrated the nuptial Mass. Following the rites a breakfast was served at the New Highland Casino.

Victor Salmaso P.S S.C New Highland Casino

Townies Honored At Football Banquet In Bristol

Analysts of Webster Youlden gave the principal address at a testimonial banquet honoring the Bristol Townies football champions held Monday at the New Highland Casino. Read Admiral Gilbert C Hoover U S N ret presented a resolution praising the team for talent and sportsmanship. The event drew about 130 people and included remarks from local officials and coaches.

Webster Youlden Journal-Bulletin Bristol Townies New Highland Casino Gilbert C. Hoover Colonial League Bristol Joseph G. A. Riccio Cade John Notte, Jr Joseph Murgo Johhn Marshall Frank J Murphy John L Burke Artie Pansa Wm. Reilly Martin Biancuzzo Ralph McCaw G. Marion Herb Murray Cosmo Mancieri Marie Lavey Nat Candelmo Samuel Mascena Herb Clark Hunter’s Store

St Mary Pupils Present The Toreadors At Auditorium

Upcoming events list includes March 14 15 16 with a Sunday matinee of The Toreadors by St Mary’s pupils in St Mary’s Auditorium March 22 features commentator John Goette Russia versus America in Asia at Colt High Auditorium

Toreadors St Mary’s John Go‘ette Russia America Asia Colt High Auditorium

Probate Court to Hear Estates in February Hearings

The probate court will convene in the Probate Court Room at 10 o clock AM on February 16 1948 for the first and final account of Jacob Bassing executor. Lena D Morris Albion L White of Brookline Mass qualifies as executor and appoints J William Wood of 290 Opera Street Bristol RI as agent. Creditors must file claims in the Probate Clerk office within legally required time starting February 13 1948.

Burnside John W Counci Burnside Memorial Mary Alice Murphy Rank Joe Matply Zoning Board of Review Council Lid Wood Street Bristol The Bassing Jacob Leighton George E Westcote H Chesebrough

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