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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1937
Page
3
A romance begun years ago on Prudence Island culminated in a wedding at St. Mark's Episcopal Church Warren. Miss Muriel Constance Gilman and Frederick William Mardy Jr wed amid family and friends with choirs and floral splendor. The couple plans a Roslindale home after a two week honeymoon.
Miss Rosemary E. Foster daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Foster of 36 Usher Place Roxbury Mass graduated from the Academy of Notre Dame Roxbury on Wednesday June 16 During her senior year she served as class treasurer and was a four year member of the school orchestra an accomplished pianist She has earned a tuition scholarship to the College of New Rochelle New Rochelle N Y
Judge William T. O'Donnell fined Antonio De Sousa 33 of 31 First School Street ten dollars and costs after a guilty plea to unlawful parking. Police reports note De Sousa parked mid Wood Street between O. and John C Metta Jr. on a prior Friday afternoon.
A pleasing recital by piano pupils of Mrs Cora Shaw Anderson, held Saturday afternoon in DeWolf Memorial Chapel. Vocal selections by Warren McCamn, a ten year old boy soprano. The program lists many pupils including Shirley Levy, Brenda Levy, Elsie Medeiros, Jacquelyn Wettinue, Virginia Marshal, Roswell Bosworth Jr, Constance Briggs and more.
The 1937 twilight league winds up its first half with two games this week one postponed and a Thursday contest awaiting. Defending champions Ever Readys seem set to win the half but both clubs eye the second half race as managers study rosters for the scramble.
Readers are invited to join a nationwide contest offering a chance to win one of four photogravure prints by Sam Chamberlain. The prize includes travel or business goals, with winners receiving a portion of $2,000 and potential travel to Europe or a chosen school. Enclose a penny for entry.
Frankie Sousa pitched six shutout innings allowing only three hits and six strikeouts to lead Whaling City over the Order of Eagles of New Bedford 6 to 0 on the Common. Flash Ferreira homered and Joe Aguiar drove in runs while solid defense backed Sousa’s effort.
Veterans at the Rhode Island Soldiers Home must pay two dollars for board after a night in jail. A makeshift jail in the mess hall basement now houses unruly ex servicemen with one bunk and limited water. Officials say the jail is for economy and the Home’s inmates face nightly watch and policing by special officers.
Kearney Ship Sea Scouts captured the Milner trophy for the fourth straight time by winning the life belt relay signal ling and life boat finals at the Sea Scout regatta near Bristol Yacht Club. Wanderer Ship North Providence took second with 44 points, while Admiral Abbott Ship Warren earned third. Best dressed ship went to Chachapacasset Barrington for their rigged fife boat. The event drew several hundred Sea Scouters amid a day of sports, a visit to Herreshoff yard, and dances at the Yacht Club.
The Bishop Francis P Keough Circle Columbian Squires will sponsor a bridge-whist next Monday night in the K of C Hall on State Street. Two door prizes and a prize for each table will be awarded. Samuel Turillo chairs the committee with William Bottomley Robert Newbold Samuel Campanella Anthony Ramos Alfred Nunes Albert Newbold and Irving Pierce chief Squire ex-officio.
In the 1890s many U S senators wore Prince Albert frock coats as a sign of statesmanship while facial beards denoted maturity and substance among male lawmakers.
Bristol Colt Alumni Association meets at Colt auditorium to finalize awards for the graduation class. Reports from the annual bar at Bristol Casino, held last Friday, praised for financial and social success.
Four weddings were solemnized in Bristol on Saturday morning at St Elizabeths Church and nearby parishes. The ceremonies were conducted by Rev Henrique Rocha with couples including Irene Joyce Sylvia and Wilkenyn Se Son among the newly joined pairs.
The bride, supported by matron of honor Mrs Joseph Machado, and bridesmaids Ruth Kerr Virginia Gaffney, wed groom Joseph Machado Jr with best man Joseph Machado. Guests and family filled the church as Miss Anna Peters played the wedding march. The couple plans a motor trip to Canada after a reception at the bride’s grandparents' home. The bride, a Colt graduate of 1936, and the groom, a 1932 Colt alumnus, both hail from Bristol and work at Wardwell Lumber Co.
Frances Grimo of 69 Oliver Street wed Michael D. Ruggiero son of Mrs Carmela Ruggiero of 17 Usher Avenue. Rev. Joseph Sorzano officiated the nuptial mass. The bridal party included Dorothy Ruggiero as bridesmaid and Lawrence Ascolli as best man. The couple plans a Bristol residence after a reception at Bristol Casino and motor trip to the White Mountains and Canada.
The bridgroom is a native of New York City who came here early, educated in Bristol, and a graduate of Colt Memorial High School. He is employed by the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co.
Miss R Florence Cirillo daughter of Mrs Antonetta Cirillo of 16 Roma street wed Peter E Vitullo son of Mr and Mrs John Vitullo of 41 North Water Warren. Ceremony at 10 by Fr Sorzano at Mt Carmel Church with Miss Ann Mae Cirillo as maid of honor and Fred Vitullo as best man. Reception at the bride’s home followed by a motor trip to Washington DC. They will reside in Warren.
Marie Ann Servant daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Servant of 88 Church Street wed Francis Andrade son of Mr and Mrs in an early morning ceremony at Marys Church Rey Machae Faydh. The bride wore coronation satin with an extended train and cap veil, carried roses and lilies of the valley. Her sister Helen served as bridesmaid in ombre chiffon. Best man was Joseph Gallagher. Parents wore roses in bouquets. Reception followed at the bridal home. The couple planned a honeymoon to the White Mountains and Montreal and will reside at 33 Bay View Avenue. Both born in Bristol, she works at Warren Handkerchief factory, he at United States Rubber Products Co.
At a special meeting the Girl Scout Council and the Mariner Ship Vigilant will sponsor a water sports program at the Yacht Club on Friday afternoon July 30 with a food sale and tea. Events include races life saving diving and swimming. Mrs Sidney DeW Herreshoff chairs with subcommittees.
Mrs Hughes will host a series of lawn parties on Saturday afternoon at 37 Franklin Street to benefit St Marys Church. Last weekend Mrs Augustine B Nerone and Miss Margaret F Nerone hosted a bridge party at 40 Church Street with prize winners including Dr Charles E Callery James Ruggiero Frederick Serbst Anthony Jordan and many others.
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