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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1943
Page
2
A 1937 Bristol yearbook memory honors Clarence King known as Kingy. The piece recalls his milk route days and likens him to other Bristol youths who joined the war effort. A captain’s letter praises his discipline and soldierly conduct, urging local families to stay steadfast at home.
Wellington Furlong will lecture on The Importance of South America at the Y M C A at 8 o'clock. Mrs Newbold announces the birth of a son Edward J Jr at St Joseph's Providence. Several church groups plan meetings in Holmes House Guneral House and church basements. Ambrose Federico enlisted in the U S Navy. Judith Faye Nussenfeld born March 4 in Providence Lying In Hospital. Lieutenant Douglas McGann promoted in Norfolk. Linda Pirri engaged to Anthony Bounanno of Richmond VA with marriage plans in process.
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent with multiple services. St Mary's, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St Elizabeth's, St Michael's and Trinity Churches host morning masses and evening rites with ashes, litany, and devotional messages led by Herbert D. Graetz and Roswell S. Bosworth.
A Bristol Y M C A update outlines the purpose of a regular column to inform citizens about Y activities and solicit suggestions. It notes Col Furlong’s lecture on The Importance of South America in Rockwell Hall, plus reports on Vikings beating Herreshoff 87 to 42 and U S Rubber defeating U R W U 58 to 50. It mentions community groups using Y facilities including the C A Girls Club and several local committees. The page ends with a motivational verse about virtues and self-improvement.
The marriage occurred yesterday at 7 am in St Elizabeth's Church with Rev Henrique Rocha officiating. Miss Catherine Pagano served as maid of honor and Hermes Faria was best man. The couple plans to reside at 32 Garfield Avenue after a wedding trip.
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