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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1940
Page
3
Theatre opens tonight at 9 with Edward Everett Horton starring in Springtime For Henry. Matinee Thursday at 2 30. Evening shows Wednesday through Saturday at 8 30 with added Saturday night dancing afterward.
Entertainers: Mr and Mrs Wallis E Howe and Benjamin M MacDougall hosted Sunday afternoon for the Senior Choir of St Michael s Church and relatives. Forty seven guests attended with swimming and lawn games before luncheon on the terrace. The program featured informal singing, with Rev A R Parshley and Rev Dr Lothrop among attendees including Walter Angell and Misses Jessica and Janette MacDougall.
The marriage of Miss Mary Coccio daughter of Mr and Mrs Domenic Coccio 529 Wood Street and Manuel Silvia of 10 Magnolia Street was held Saturday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Dramatist ceremony by Sieve Srezano with organ music by Mrs Dora Iannuccillo, matron of honor Rose Langone, best man Anthony Coccio. After a wedding breakfast the couple left for New York City and the World's Fair and will reside at 529 Wood Street.
Miss Caroline Martino daughter of Mr and Mrs John Martino 244 Mt Hope Ave wed Joseph Travers son of Mr and Mrs John Travers 49 Bourne St at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Rev Emilio Donanzan officiated with Dora Iannuccillo on wedding music. Attendants included Hilda Travers and Andrew Martino. After a bridal trip to New York and the World's Fair the couple will reside at 244 Mt Hope Ave.
Police list three automobile mishaps on Hope street and surrounding roads. Eugene S Ryone and Floyd W Ryone were rear ended in separate incidents on Hope street while Miss Anna Fortin crashed into a Providence Ice Cream Co truck at Metacom and Mount Hope avenues. Minor damage reported to both vehicles.
John W. Haley reports on a Sunday ceremony at Fish Hawk Farm Mount Hope Bay the Carr estate where a flagpole made from a ship’s mast was raised amid the Star Spangled Banner a band and a pledge of allegiance The event featured an ode by Roberta Fales Dixon and remarks urging children to honor the flag with guests from Newport and Boston and a salute by the Bristol Train of Artillery
Mrs Donald S Babcock sailing Me Too won the mothers 124 footers race yesterday afternoon. Ann Leahy Am Papoonse won Saturday’s 124 footer race as 14 of 16 boats entered took part on a 65 8 mile course. Standings list Me Too as second, Minx third, Remora fourth, Baumara fifteenth and other boats including Frolic, Bevis, Widgeon, Aurora, Nancy Belle and Rambler noted with various owners. July 26 and upcoming yacht club events listed include a Friday dance and a clambake with local hydra engine and hose company involvement.
Sunday at the Coddington Point Range Newport the BTA big bore team competes for a State civilian team spot to be named at Camp Perry Ohio in September. Major Henry Hambrick coaches the team with Sgt Joseph Doran leading, Capt Charles Bishop reports strong local scores and the practice rules drive selection. Battery A members attended Arthur Carr house flag dedication with firing squad Sgt John White led the salute and Fred Straight directed the band.
Sub committees for St Marys Church bazaar to run July 24 to 27 were announced led by co chairs James F Meiggs and Augustine C Nerone with Rev Michael L Ryan as treasurer. The list covers Bingo Cakes Candy Decorations Donations Door Tickets Groceries Luncheon Penny Arcade Novelty White Elephant Popularity Refreshments Entertainment and more with numerous parish and community volunteers.
The Miller estate in Bristol Highlands hosted the first in a series of Trinity Parish outdoor services Sunday afternoon. Rev. John Beauchamps of St Paul’s Portsmouth and Trinity Church officiated. Musicians Ruth Moulton, violin. Emanuel Iacoletti, cello. Emmanuel Iacoletti, piano. and Helen Church, parish organist, played hymns. More services are planned throughout the summer.
Bristol mourns Miss Belle Wardwell for over ninety years she knew everyone and everyone knew her. She aided a crippled neighbour and a poor Italian family each fall she paid gradation fees and underwrote many graduates. Even in illness she remained a delightful companion and friends recall her generosity and kindness.
Thirty scouts from First Troop held a treasure hunt at Camp King Philip with map fragments guiding to a watermelon prize. Patrol leaders distributed the spoils and plans for an inter patrol track meet were made for the following Monday evening.
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