Wedding Bells in St Marys Church Spark Bristol Families
Elizabeth Michaela Gifford daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold W Gifford and John R Freitas son of Mr and Mrs C Freitas wed at St Marys Church in Bristol. The ceremony featured daffodils narcissus and palms with Raymond Corsetti as soloist. After a reception at the brides parents home the couple planned trips to New York Washington and Delaware and will reside at 194 Metacom Avenue. Elizabeth is Bristol High School class of 1942. John is class of 1941 and recently discharged from the US Coast Guard.
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Elizabeth Michaela Gifford
Harold W. Gifford
Lincoln Avenue
John R Freitas
C Freitas
Wood Street
St Marys Church
Vincent J Griffin
Wedding of Miss Louise Quartaro and Henry Fortin at Warren church
Miss Louise Quartaro and Henry Fortin were married at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Warren. Rev Emilio Donanzan officiated. The couple will reside at 155 Franklin Street after a wedding trip to New York and Atlantic City.
Miss Aldina Menezes Weds Joseph Sil in Mass
Silvia Menezes daughter of Mrs Beatrice Menezes of TL Bourne avenue Wes wed to Joseph Sil See some of Miccamd Mi Manuel Sil ve of 40 Melon avenue South Semn ereet Mass oclock Saturday fer one in St Fly aeth Cturen The bride wore a white gown with satin top and chiffon bottoni A colonial bouquet was carried by the matron of honor Mrs Manuel Freitas of Cambridge Mass Best man Manuel Freitas After the ceremony a dinner was held in the Colonial Hotel and a reception in the Independent Hall The couple will reside at 11 Bourne Street after a wedding trip to New York City.
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Form Delgardo
Alice Ferreira
Joseph Salvaggio
Angelo Massa
Vincent Vaccaro
Bristol
Train of Artillery
Dorothy Allen Reilly
Catherine Reilly
Edgar Yergeatz
Mount Hope Avenue
Walter Milo Yontz
Walter Yontz
Freemont
Ohio
St. Mary's Church
Vincent J Griffin
John Foster Henderson
Louise Marie Quartaro
Joseph P Quartaro
Franklin Street
Henry Fortin
Archille Fortin
Mill Street
Warren
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Emilio Donanzan
Beatrice Fortin
Angela Cirillo
Bernard Quartaro
Arthur
Robert
New York
Atlantic City
Aldina Menezes
Beatrice Menezes
Bourne Avenue
Joseph Sil
Manuel Silve
Melon Avenue
Chitlan
Manuel Freitas
Canbridge
Mass
Manuel Frettus
Colonial Hotel
Bourne Street
New York City
Massa Silvia Silvia Bride and Massa Groom Wed in Church Ceremony
Miss Mary Silvia daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Silvia of 19 Catherine Street wed Edward Massa son of Mrs Theresa Massa of 1940 Metaecom Avenue in St Elizabeths Church The Rev Henrique R Ruscha officiated with Nuptial Mass celebrated by Rev John Medeiros The bride wore a lace bodice gown with seed pearl crown and cala lilies in her bouquet Matron of honor was Mrs Marion Salvaggio.
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Mary Silvia
Joseph Silvia
Catherine Street
Edward Massa
Theresa Massa
Metaecom Avenue
St Elizabeths Church
Henrique R. Ruscha
John Medeiros
Holy Ghost Church
Fall Rives
Anna Peters
Anthony J Nunes
Marion Salvaggio
Miss Rose Ventura and Manuel Nunes Married at St Elizabeths
Miss Rose Ventura daughter of Mr and Mrs Manuel Ventura 76 Washington street and Manuel Nunes son of Mr and Mrs John Nunes 43 Cole street were married Saturday at 10 oclock in St Elizabeths Church Rev Henrique R Rocha officiated The ceremony featured Miss Rose Marie Corte as maid of honor and Anthony Fernandes as best man. The couple will reside at 76 Washington street after a wedding trip to New York Washington and Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Ventura
Manuel Ventura
Washington Street
Manuel Nunes
John Nunes
Cole Street
St Elizabeth’s Church
Henrique R Rocha
Louis Mendoza
Santo Christo Church
Fall River
Anna Peters
Rose-Marie Corte
Connie Corte
Josephine N Quintal
Mary N Quintal
Anthony Fernandes
Anthony Nunes
Joseph F Ventura
Joseph
Prize Winner Named From Local Flower Show
A former resident claimed a first prize at the town flower show amid a scene of community pride. The winner, noted for ties to California and local groups, also holds leadership roles with the Young Ladies Trust and the Portuguese Societies, enhancing the event's regional prestige.
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California
Engagement Announced for Lual lian Fonseca and Joseph Costa
Mr and Mrs Antonie Fonseca of Woodlawnvenue announce the engagement of their daughter Lual lian to Joseph Costa son of Mr and Mrs Antonis Costa of Bay View avenue.
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Antonie Fonseca
Woodlawnvenue
Luallian
Joseph Costa
Antonis Costa
Bay View Avenue
Funeral for Judge O'Donnell Draws Many Locals and State Figures
A funeral for Judge William Thomas O'Donnell was held at St Marys Church with Rev Michael L Organ presiding. Honorary pallbearers included Francois L deWolf and Senator Fred C Broomhead. The Bristol District Court adjourned in tribute as O'Donnell, 73, longtime judge and Bristol native, was remembered for integrity humor and public service. He died Saturday in Providence after months of illness.
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William Thomas O'Donnell
St Mary's Church
Michael L Rgan
Union Street
North Cemetery
Francois L deWolf
Edward L Leahy
John H Tucker
Prescott B Paull
Robert J . Connery
Edward Quirk
James B Linehan
Fifth District Court
O'Donnell
Bristol County
Rhode Island
Providence
Thomas
Muito A
Bristol Flryeh School
Brown Uniser
Colbats
New York
Beaster Tewever
Seachal
New Haven
Hartford
Samuel P Colt
Bristol
Sinking Fund Commission
William H Vanderbilt
J. Howard McGrath
Industrial Trust Company
Judge O'Donnell
Providence, Warren and Bristol Railroad
Brown Club of
Law School of Columbia University
Rhode Island Bar Association
American Bar Association
Brown University
Brown
Red Sox
O Donnell
Elizabeth M
Bransfield
Farewell party honors Leon O Lemaire Jr at Nes Highland
Leon O Lemaire Jr guest of honor at a farewell party last night in Nes Highland Casino Mt Lemaire has resigned as superintendent of Plant K Collins and Aikman West Barrington to lead a larger mill in New York State after 14 years with the company He received a gold wrist watch bracelet and a purse from employees Albert Fu sentre was master of ceremonies Joseph H Farrell spoke on the occasion.
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Leon O Lemaire Jr
Nes Highland
Mt Lemaire
K. Collins and Aikman
West Barrington
New York State
Albert T Fusentre
Joseph H Farrell
Marriage of Marie Berwick and Harold MacEvoy in Everett
The marriage of Marie Isabelle Berwick to Harold James MacEvoy was announced by Mrs Rebecca Berwick in Everett Massachusetts on May 9. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Payson Pierce. The bride wore a navy blue suit with powder blue accessories and gardenia red rose and stephanotis corsage. The couple will reside in Toledo Illinois where Mr MacEvoy will become president of Universal Research and Engineering Corp.
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Marie Isabelle Berwick
Harold James MacEvoy
Rebecca Berwick
Everett
Mass
Payson
Pierce
Oledo
Ill
MacEvoy
Universal Research and Engineering Corp
Rally by Republican Committees Stirs War ren Community
A registration and pre convention rally organized by the associated Republican Committees of the county takes place Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Polish Hall War ren. The event features free buffet lunch, entertainment, and brief talks by notable figures including Mayor Ernest E. Dupre of Woonsocket Senator Fred Broomhead of Barrington Charles A Curran of Providence John DeFanti of Westerly and M James Vieira of Jamestown with John McCusker Barrington Town Committee chair as toastmaster.
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Associated Republican Committees
Child Street
Warren
Newport
Blackstone Valley
Ernest E. Dupre
Woonsocket
Fred Broomhead
Barrington
Charles A. Curran
Providence
John DeFanti
A.F
Westerly
M. James Vieira
Jamestown
John McCusker
Future Bride Honored At Shower In Lewiston
Miss Pricilla LeClerc of Lewiston Maine was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Frank O Rene on Franklin Street. With over 50 guests from Bristol Warren Lewiston Providence Centraldale and others a chicken salad supper was served. Miss LeClerc will marry Daniel Rene on June 4 in Lewiston Maine.
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Pricilla LeClerc
Lewiston
Maine
Frank O. Rene
Franklin Street
Bristol
Warren
Providence
Centredale
Miss LeClerc
Daniel Rene
Mane
Bristol Scouts Select New Master and Review Board Plans
The Bristol County District Board of Review will meet tomorrow at 7 30 PM in Scout Hall for Star and Life candidates to present evidence. First Bristol Troop plans a pow wow with patrols preparing camp plans and menus for next week while Black Hawks led the meeting scoring 48 points with Manuel Torres Jr Richard Belmore and John Sylvester directing. George Borges named Scoutmaster of Troop 3 Bristol replacing Frank Perry. Borges brings prior Scoutmaster experience from Waterbury and Naugatuck, Conn.
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Star and Life Court
Board of Review
Star and Life Scouts
Bristol County
Scout Hall
Star Or Life
Bristol
Black Hawks
Jasm Manuel Torres Jr
SPS
Richard K. Belmore
John Sylvester
George Borges
Wood Street
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Frank Perry
Mr. Borges
Naugtuck
Waterbury
Democratic State Head Praises Gerry After Senate Withdrawal
Democratic State Chairman John E. Mullins comments on Senator Peter G. Gerry stepping down from the U S Senate race. Mullins notes Gerry’s long service, past differences with leaders, and his aid to Al Smith and labor efforts, wishing him long years of happiness.
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John E. Mullins
Peter G. Gerry
Gerry
Democratic Party
al Smith
Cause of
Labor
Bristol School Committee approves memorial sports award
The Bristol School Committee approves a memorial award by James Raiola in honor of his son Pfc Pasquale C Raiola Class of 1943 who died in Germany on April 27 1945. The plaque award will go to a Bristol Senior High School senior who earned three sport letters and is a good student with annual consideration only when a three letter athlete exists. The award committee includes the high school principal the class advisor and the athletics coach.
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Bristol
James Raiola
Pfc
Pasquale C. Raiola
Germany
Bristol Senior High School
Raiola
Officers Named For Newly Formed Club
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Huey were elected to the presidency of the newly formed Couples Club of the First Congregational Church. Other officers include vice presidents Mr. and Mrs. Maurice C. Smith III secretaries Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Koenig treasurers Mr. and Mrs. Charles Loring and program committee members Mr. and Mrs. Howard House the Rev and Mrs. Charles R. Cooley Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kebrek and Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Clarke. A supper and entertainment is planned for June 1.
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Robert Huey
Couples Club
First Congregational Church
Guteras House
Maurice C. Smith
Alvin Koenig
Charles Loring
Howard House
Charles R. Cooley
Harry Kebrek
Malcom Clarke
UN and You Foresee United Nations Human Rights Push
Eleanor Roosevelt leads the U S delegation as the UN Commission on Human Rights forms to draft an enlarged permanent body and promote world citizenship. Notables like Virginia Gildersleeve Booth Tarkington and Mary McLeod Bethune join calls for public discussion, editorials, and sermons to advance a universal rights agenda.
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New York
United Nations
Paraoh
York
Eleanor Roosevelt
U.S
Permanent Commission
Economic and Social Council
UN Commission
Nicholas Murray Butler
Joan Foster Dulles
Pasnare College
Virginia_C
Commission
Organization of Peace
UN Commission On Human Rights
Commission On Human Rights
Alexeder Cadogan
Great Britain
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Marcia B Gifford
Francis N Perry
US Marine Air Corps
Eugene C Ferreira
John E Gifford
Army Air Transport Command
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Silvia - Menezes
Nunes
Ventura
Maral
Cufrins
Josephine
Samuel D. Clark
Sec’y
High Street
Bristol, R. I
Rhode Island State College
Bristol County Center
Leon O. Lemaire Jr
Collins and Aikman
Republican Committee
BOY Scout
U. S
Eleanor Mitchel
Security Council
France
Henri: Bonnet
Pedro Leno Velloso
Brazil
Andrei Gromyko
Arkady A. Sobolev
Gromyko
Charles Bohlen
State Department
Stettinius
James P. Pope
Idaho
TVA
Pope
League of Nations
Sen. Pope
James T. Shotwell
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Geneva
League
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