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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1949

Page

4

Bristol Stars Rally Falls Short in Bright Spree

Newport stars Bristol boys Vin Santo and Al Osterburg sparked a late surge with 18 points in the final frame as opponents kept control. A spaghetti supper followed the game at the YMCA. Next Sunday Bristol Cleaners meet Collins and Aik men while Ascolie's Esso faces YMCA to close the double bill.

Bristol al Osterburg Vin Santo Y.M. Cla Bristol Cleaners Collins Aikmen Ascolie Esso Colide YMCA

Wedding of Miss Jean Oliver to Samuel R Sherman

Miss Jean Oliver and Samuel R Sherman were married at St John the Baptist Church Warren. Rev Omer E Paquin officiated the Nuptial Mass. Maid of honor Rose Marie Costa and bridesmaid Rose Marie Francis wore satin gowns and carried colonial bouquets. Best man Joseph Arruda and usher Robert Oliver attended. The couple will reside in Swansea after a wedding trip to New York City.

St John the Baptist Church Warren Jeanne M Oliver Jesse Oliver Dixon Street Samuel R Sherman Charles E. Sherman Reed Street Swansea Mass Omer E. Paquin Anthony J Nunes War c. Huuuus Anu Lois Resoiusang Massachusetts Maryland Rhode Island New York Connecticut New York City

Funeral Rites Held For Edward M Simas

A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 oclock in St Elizabeths Church for Edward M Simas 93 who died Monday after a long illness. Rev Joseph Pimental presided with deacon Henrique Rocha and sub deacon Luiz Pacheco. Burial followed in St Marys Cemetery with bearers August and Alton Sims and grandchildren James Medeiros Joseph Marato rates Sousafi a Josep HH Met.

St Elizabeth's Church Edward M. Simas Joseph Pimental iRev Henrique Rocha Luiz Pacheco St Mary's Cemetery August Alton Sims James Medeiros Joseph Marato Rates Sousafi Josep

Resolution honors late Frank A Rounds at St Michael’s Bristol

A 1949 meeting of St Michael’s Church Rector Wardens and Vestry adopted a memorial resolution for Frank A Rounds who died January 30. It praises his eleven years of parish service and leadership on the Holmes House and Parish House Committee and notes the parish and community’s deep mourning.

St. Michael’s Church Frank A. ‘Rounds Frank A. Rounds Nardens Bristol Holmes House St Michael's

Proposal to Expand Main Sewage Pumping Station

A report recommends increasing the main sewage pumping station with four new stations and two initial pump units, plus a force main to the treatment plant. It warns the clarifier units at the plant are overloaded and a new unit should be built after improvements. a third sludge digester is beneficial but not urgent. Current sewer flow is at maximum, so enlarging capacity will worsen the outfall unless an immediate new outfall is added.

Clergy Talk on Church Appointments At Trinity Guild

The Guild heard Rev. C Lennart Carlson speak on Church Appointments at Trinity Church parish rooms State street. The rector and vestry expressed sympathy to widow Mrs Emma Rounds and son Basel DD Danwt and noted his passing as a loss to the parish.

C Lennart Carlson Diocessan Director of Christian Education Trinity Church Soldier of Christ State Street St. Michael’s Church Emma Rounds Basel DD da Nwt

Funeral rites held for Manuel C. Mello 65

Funeral services for Manuel C. Mello 65 retired Bristol Brucer were conducted from C M Connery Funeral Home and St Elizabeths Church. A High Mass of Requiem was celebrated by Rev Henrique Rocha with Deacon Rev Luiz Pacheco and Sub Deacon Rev Jose Pimental. Burial followed in St Marys Cemetery. Pallbearers included John C Mello Jr John Cardoza Manuel Cardoza Jesse Veloza James Veloza and Aritenio Maloza Jr.

Manuel C.mello Bristol Brucer Bay View Avenue C M Connery John C. Mello Jr John Cardoza Manuel Cardoza Bristol Land Jesse Veloza James Veloza Aritenio Maloza

Canvassers Notice for Bristol Town Officers Election

The Town Council of Bristol as Board of Canvassers will meet in Memorial Building on Friday March 4 1949 at 730 PM to canvass voters lists for town officer election on March 8 1949 and property voters for the Financial Town Meeting on March 14 1949 Personal property taxpayers must pay tax on or before canvassing to vote at the Financial Town Meeting.

Bristol Board of Canvassers

Funeral services for Mrs Beatrice Weber

Funeral services are set for Beatrice Trimble Weber 46 who died suddenly Tuesday at her home 169 A Parker Avenue Warren. Services will be tomorrow at 9 15 from J E Connors Funeral Home 997 Hope Street followed by a requiem high Mass at St Marys Church at 10 o clock. Burial will be in St Marys Cemetery.

Beatrice (Trimble) Weber Parker ‘Avenue Warren J E. Connors Hope Street St Mary's Church St Mary's Cemetery

Remembering Joseph Pinheiro The Day He Passed Away

In 1949 and two years after his 1947 passing we think of Joseph Pinheiro with heavy hearts. The gang recalls him daily and remembers the moments when they all were together. His memory remains fresh on this sorrowful anniversary.

Joseph Pinheiro Joe

Kearney Post Receives Callan Portrait at Legion Dinner

A portrait of Brig. Gen. Luke H. Callan, founder of the Bristol unit, was presented to the Kearney Post American Legion home on Franklin Street. The gift, from his sister Miss Sarah C. Callan and presented by Bertram W. Wall, was unveiled at a past commanders dinner attended by fifteen of twenty six living past commanders. The event featured Governor John O. Pastore’s tributes, a minute of silent tribute, and a roll call of past commanders.

Luke H. Callan Bristol Kearney American Legion Franklin Street Sarah C. Callan Bertram W. Wall Ost Midway Danel W. Coggeshall John O. Pastore Raymond A. McCabe Legion Margaret Andrade Aux-llart James A. Sisson Fish Walregret Libary Ter M. Briggs Frederick E. Garthe Department Aux-Vin McNamara Enos Mascola John P. Hartigan Manuel P. Soulart General Arrangements Committee

In Memoriam 1942 Anne Massano 1949

A memorial verse from a husband laments the loss of Anne Massano in 1942. It recalls the enduring pain and lasting memory in the family. The verse notes a daily absence and lasting tenderness from the husband and family.

Anne Massano

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Newport Stars Bristol Boys Sherman Oliver Frank Guild Lawrence Cheetham John Grabert Manuel C. Mello St. Elizabeth's Church Luiz Pacheco Jose Pimental John W Church G. A. BR Auspices 'Riendly Hall, Hope Tadoor Pri Bailey's Radio Service R.M.S Thames Street Tel Income Tax Service Lionel Carreiro Second ST Bristol, R I Frigidaire Electric Shop Beatrice Weber Memoriam State OF Probate Court OF the Town OF Probate Johnstone Catherine Co Johnston Algernon Leb Marguerite F Johnston Johnston, Algernonleb Baldwin George H Isla DE Florence L. Estate Laurine W Bradford Slade Florence L Guardian Swift Harrison C John W. Church Wardwell Lumber Co Bristol, R. I Sansc Funeral Iss Stara Bristol AL T DU Pont Iazy Ruth Harrisson Walter 4 Loiselle Helen A. Condon Messrs Wall and Goulart Thomas E. Little Trinity Episcopal Church Walter A. Loiselle Ralph M. DeLeo Frank E. McCaffrey Albert A. Edmond George R. Fish James T. Pierce Joseph W. Enos Fred M. Straight Joseph M. Edmonds Domenic J. Mascola Charles E. Burns Samuel J. Smith Jr A. L. Dean Robert B. Suzman Goulart Veterans OF Foreign Wars Anthony C. Almeida ODD Fellows Hall High Street The VFW Julio F. Xavier Bradford Street la Fazia Phillips Magnesia Vick Warner Mead Haleys Scott Alka-Seltzer Dexti Johnson’s Baby Powder Pertussin Fasteeth Pablum Colgate’s Fletcher Castoria Mennen Omega Oil Pohdent Vatronal Werner’s Arrid America Chevrolet Fisher Asselin Chevrolet Co COR. Child & Cutler Sts Warren, R
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