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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1948
Page
3
A reader laments Florida’s Gold Coast housing surge as hotels and apartments replace cheap cabins, leaving the very poor with few options. A family with four children travels in search of shelter while the reviewer recalls the harsh winter exodus from northern cities.
At Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on Saturday morning the ceremony united Miss Antonetta Rose Giglio of 232 Wood Street and Louis Joseph Andreozzi of 352 Maple Avenue Barrington. A wedding breakfast followed with Rev. Joseph Sorizano officiating and the couple planning to live at 232 Wood Street after a trip to New York.
Mrs Fortunata Silva Borges 54 wife of Antonio R Borges of 43 Thompson Avenue died Saturday morning after a brief illness. Born Relva St Michael Azores February 1 1893 she lived 32 years in this country and town. Survivors include her husband mother three sons Joseph Edward Anthony and daughter Mary Pacheco plus granddaughter two brothers and two sisters. She was president of Empire Bottling Works Inc funeral from her home at 815 to solemn requiem Mass at 9 in St Elizabeth Church burial in St Mary's Cemetery.
Mrs Isaac W Gorham age 63 64 died suddenly at her home 24 Elkland Road Hillsgrove Rhode Island from a heart attack She was born in Norwich Connecticut daughter of Thomas and Hannah Balfour She married Isaac Warren Gorham on October 23 1920 She leaves a son Warren Gorham Jr a Rhode Island State College student and WWII veteran a daughter Mrs Robert Freitag of Ithaca a sister Mrs Josiah Peckman of Providence and two sisters Mrs Phebe Cheetham of Norwich Conn Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1 pm from the Remington Funeral Home 1604 Broad Street with burial in North Cemetery Bristol.
The article lists Bristol and City Hall players chosen for the Colonial League all star squad. Key selections include Don LeClair left half, Raymond Ashcroft, Ralph McCaw fullback, and coach commendations for Biancuzzo and Partsa. Details describe season outcomes and standout performances.
George Teller of Cranston High earns praise as a tall end whose miraculous catches and late-game snatches saved the City Hall eleven during several crucial moments, establishing him as a standout player.
The Townie lineup honors a group of Bristol and Cranston players led by Hector Massa quarterback and Earthquake nickname left tackle Joseph Cavallaro. Others include Michael Balzano guard Bernard Esposito center Elmer Reed guard, Anthony Meschino right tackle, Louis Cirillo right end, with standout performances from Cavallaro Balzano Esposito Massa and Cirillo shaping the season despite a runner-up finish.
Miss Mary Sousa daughter of Joseph Sousa of 41 Gooding married Joseph P Donca son of Mrs Mary Mi ca of Jepson Lane on Saturday at 9 o clock at St Elizabeths Church. Rev Henrique R presided. Reception followed in Lincoln Hall. Bride wore white satin gown with long train pearl neckline and fingertip veil. Maid of honor Miss Mendonca wore pale blue gown with bouquet. Bridesmaid wore rose gown with matching headpiece. After a short trip the couple will live on Middle Road Portsmouth.
Mr and Mrs Gerard Bourassa of Gascadé New Hampshire announce the birth of a son on Tuesday December 30 Mrs Bourassa is formerly Mary Florenzano of this town.
Ida Claudia Florenzano and Domenic Michele Grimo united in marriage Saturday at 9 in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Rev Lawrence Dal Bon officiated. A reception followed at the New Highland Casino. The bride wore a cameo pearl neckline gown and veil. matron of honor wore lime velvet. They will reside at 37 Cottage Street after a trip to New York.
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