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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1944
Page
2
A Bristol editorial appeals to readers to vote in honor of local servicemen who died in the war. It urges civic participation, warns of losing rights, and urges readers to arrange transportation to the polls and use their privilege to decide the country’s future. It addresses those who have or have not yet voted.
Community visitors are thanked for sharing visits and courteous mentions. The column invites readers to contribute items about themselves and others, noting the value of mutual interest and cooperation in keeping the column current.
Miss Agnes Beavis at R I Hospital after surgery last week. Rev and Mrs Herbert D Graetz announce the birth of a daughter on Saturday at Truesdale Hospital. The Women's Missionary Society will meet tomorrow at 2 30 in Guneras House. A high mass for Pvt Herman E Silvia will be held at St Elizabeths Church Saturday at 7. Girl Scout leaders and troop representatives from Warren and nearby towns to meet Thursday at 8 in the Girl Scout House. A light snow yesterday gave way to rain through the day before fine Election Day sun.
A yellow gold ladies wristlet with a black strap bracelet was returned to Lydia Cardoza on Wood Street after Saturday night Be ward events.
A black and white hound with a brown face is found and awaiting pickup at 14 Bourne Avenue. Inquiries should contact the finder to verify ownership and arrange retrieval.
Table radio Zenith cabinet radio short and long wave electric flat iron with regulator electric heater clock toaster electric toy model steam engine sale at 8 Jefferson street Warren Rhode Island.
Local advertisement offering piano tuning and repairing by Mrs. Cora Anderson, with contact at B 113-W.
Mr and Mrs Anthony P Sousa of Kirkemuit Avenue announce the birth of their son Louis Anthony on November 2 at home. Mrs Sousa is the former Viola Cavallaro of this town. A Brownie Fly Up ceremony is set for tomorrow at 3 30 in the Girl Scout House, with six Brownies advancing to intermediate troops. Mrs Edward Adams leads the Brownie Troop.
Miss Theresa Vaccaro and Harold Cardoza United States Marine Corps son of Mr and Mrs Cardoza were married at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Ceremony by Rev Donanzan. Attendants included sister Lou Massa and best man Joseph Massa. Bride wore white satin gown with orange blossom tiara and white chrysanthemum bouquet. The couple plans a New York wedding trip. Cardoza recently returned from Pacific service and will report to Newport Naval Hospital after leave.
Yesterday morning at St Elizabeth's Church Miss Josephine Mello daughter of Mr and Mrs Manuel C Mello 68 Bay View Avenue became the bride of Manuel DeMello son of Mrs Maria DeMello of Dixon Col Rev Henrique Rocha officiated The bride wore a white damask gown with a sweetheart neckline and a tiara of ostrich plumes Her arm bouquet had white pompoms Matron of honor Mrs Anthony C Torres sister of the bride wore aqua crepe and carried yellow chrysanthemums Best man Anthony Torres After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was held at the bride's parents home A dinner and reception followed at Goes Cafe Warren The couple will reside in Dixon
The District Star and Life Court of Honor will finalize a date this month with time and place to be announced to Scoutmasters. Eligible scouts should file applications now to be ready for the court session. First Bristol Troop notes point totals for patrols led by Belmore and Torres Jr. Black Hawk 33, Bob Cat 31, Flaming Arrow 27. Clean Up Night was postponed due to a storm. Green Bar Scouts held contests and scoutcraft activities. Two new candidates joined the troop and will be dubbed next week. staff changes will be announced. Roosevelt beat Dewey 6 to 5 in the tally. Cubs Pack 14 meets tomorrow at 6:30 pm. fall plans include Cub Circus. P.O.W. 3 to initiate Awashonks Herd this Saturday November 18. new candidates to be voted in. Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps rehearsals set for Armistice Day.
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