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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1939
Page
2
A Phoenix column argues rising high school enrollment will reshape society. It foresees skilled labor shifts, equal opportunity demands, broader political power, shorter work time, and fewer fortunes, urging planned adaptation for an educated population.
Herbert Eisenstadt underwent an appendectomy at St Josephs Hospital Providence. H W Greenup of Fall River will speak at Bristol Rotary Club meeting tomorrow. Wallpaper ad invites Bristol Wallpaper Store. Mrs Grace W Barrett hosted Rhode Island College of Education alumni at Metacom Ave. Trinity Church parish meeting at Holmes House of St Michaels Church. Chester Burgess presided at the junior warden session. Mrs George Marz and Miss Elizabeth Marz returns from Akron trip with Sisters M Clarice and M Irene. Rev Herbert D Graetz to preach at 8 30 AM service over WJAR with soloist Frances Anthonel. Miss Theresa Carraturro hosted linen shower at 86 Franklin St. Sixty guests from Bristol Warren Barrington Providence attended a mock marriage party. guest to marry June 24 at St Johns Church in Warren.
Evangeline Iona Young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Young and Harry Kettle Aldrich of Greene Rhode Island were married at 101 High street in Warren in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev. Herbert D. Graetz. The bride wore white lace with a fingertip veil and gardenia bouquet. The wedding party included Christine Young as maid of honor and J Woodrow Sayball as best man. A reception followed and the couple will reside at 11 Cottage street.
Miss Marie Rita Boeniger daughter of Mrs Adeline Langello of 174 Market Street Warren became the bride of Elmer Frederick Rishe son of Mrs Mildred Rishe of 73 Constitution Street Warren. Rev Joseph P Dumont performed the single ring ceremony and nuptial mass. The couple will reside in Warren after a Mohawk Trail and New Hampshire wedding trip.
Citizens may apply for concession space on the Common for the Fourth of July celebration from June 26 to July 4. Applications are to be submitted at the Phoenix office.
Mrs. Sebastian Bernard, general chairman, announced at the club meeting Friday night at Mrs. William Burke's home on State street that the Bristol Home for Aged Women will hold its annual meeting tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at 55 Franklin Street. An Mt. Carmel Charity Committee meeting is set for Wednesday evening in Parish Hall on Congregational Street.
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