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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1946
Page
4
The day features Jo sephine Bruno and Andrew A Pansa wed at Our Lady of Mount Carmel with Rev Emilio Donanzan officiating. A second ceremony unites Nancy De Pasquale and Angelo John Mascena at the same church with a lavish reception at the Colonial Hotel and plans to reside at Oliver and Wood streets respectively.
Miss Elsie Sousa daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sousa of 213 Franklin street and William Cabral son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Cabral of 9 Thompson avenue were married Saturday morning at 9 o'clock in St Elizabeth's Church. The Rev Henrique R Rocha officiated with the bride given in marriage by her father. Maid of honor Miss Lillian Cabral wore a pea green net gown and carried red roses. John Sousa brother of the bride served as best man.
Miss Victoria Catalano daughter of Mrs Josephine Catalano of 5 Coggeshall avenue wed Alphonse A Proto RM2c USN son of Mr and Mrs Antonio Proto of 17 Coggeshall avenue Saturday at 9 15 in Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church The Rev Emilio Donanzan assisted with the ceremony and the nup tial Mass Organist Mrs Dora Iannuccillo played while Frank Catalano brother of the bride gave her away The bridal party included maid of honor Miss Anna Proto and best man Rocco Pagnano After a reception at the New Highland Casino the couple left for a trip to New York and will reside in Boston where the groom is stationed
A reader asks about widow pensions after remarriage and eligibility for discharge with two dependents. Answers clarify that pension reinstatement is not possible, and three minor children are required for discharge eligibility. Other Qs cover overseas travel, war bond addresses, no WWII federal bonus, travel info, hospitalizations, soldier deposits, shoe exchanges, and regional hospital locations.
Pupils from St Mary's Parochial School relocate to Byfield School rooms offered by the Bristol School Committee after a chimney fire at the Wood Street building. Fire crews from Warren and the US Rubber Company aided along with local chiefs. The blaze, driven by a cold northwest wind, caused damage mainly to the east section. operations continue with Byfield School hours meshing with public school schedules. Fr Michael L Ryan expressed gratitude for the rapid response.
First Bristol Troop scouts held Motto Night with Panther patrol earning 31 points to win the inter patrol contest led by Patrol Leader Frank Fojo. Four year service certificates were presented to Richard K Belmore and John Sylvester. guest Joseph Belanger, a former assistant scoutmaster, attended.
RFC reports total small business loans of 22 614 totaling over 450 million dollars as of February 13 1946. The average loan was about 19 900 dollars with more than half under 10 000. Loans reach all states with many issued through banks and RFC direct loans only when bank credit is unavailable.
The Zoning Board of Review will meet on March 7, 1946 at 7 pm in Burnside Memorial Building to hear Stella DiPalma seek permission to install two 2000 gallon gasoline storage tanks on her property and two gasoline pumps at the curb on Wood Street No 578 Bristol Rhode Island, per notice by Secretary John W Card.
Sebastian Bernard Sr. 72 died Sunday at his home 1070 Hope Street after a several months illness. He resigned as Taft school janitor last fall and was bedbound until death. Born January 20, 1874 in St Michael's Azores, he lived in Bristol 34 years and in Fall River 20 years. Survived by wife Mary Perry Bernard, two sons Sebastian Jr. and James, two daughters Laura Oliver and Margaret DeCosta, a brother Anthony and sister Mary Du Pont. Funeral 8:15 AM from Connery Funeral Home to 9 AM St Elizabeth's Church. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.
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