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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1949
Page
4
The Bristol Christmas Seal sale began this week to raise money for tuberculin surveys and mass x ray programs in industry and community research. Mrs. N G Herreshoff, chairwoman, urges all citizens to join the effort against tuberculosis, a major public health problem.
Miss Louise Anne Ruggiero daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony J Ruggiero of 36 Burton Street and Gordon Albert Brackett son of Mrs Maynard C Brackett of 68 Atlantic Avenue Boothbay Harbor Maine were married at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. The Rev Alex J Peloso officiated. They planned a wedding breakfast at the White Rail Riding Club and a reception following. The bride wore a velvet wedding gown with a sweetheart neckline and full skirt. her veil was shoulder length and tiaraed with orange blossoms. She carried chrysanthemum and ivy bouquet. Matron of honor was Mrs Michael Ruggiero in nile green faille taffeta. best man was John S Ruggiero. The couple will reside in Boothbay Harbor after a Canada trip.
Miss Connie Costa of Broad Street Manchester New Hampshire married Philip J Baril son of Mr and Mrs Philip J Baril of 226 South Elm Street Manchester in an 8 o'clock ceremony at St Elizabeth Church. The Rev Rocha and Rev Pi mental officiated. Bridesmaids wore moss green gowns, best man Arthur Sullivan of Watertown Mass. The couple will live at 656 Hope Street after a trip to New Hampshire and Canada. The Townies season ends as Cranston Cruisers win 28-0 to clinch league title.
Miss Mary M Silveira daughter of Mr and Mrs Antonio R Silveira 14 Easterbrooks Ave became the bride of Joseph Francis 26 Burton Street in a 7 oclock Saturday morning ceremony at St Elizabeths Church The reception followed at the bride’s home The couple will reside at 14 Easterbrooks Ave after a wedding trip The bride wore candlelight skinner satin with a square neckline and flowing skirt a Spanish lace mantiling and tiara she carried a prayer book with an orchid and white sweet peas.
A teen association named the Careful Baby Sitters forms at St Mary's CYO. They vow no cake parties telephoning or ice box raids. A Thanks giving Ball is planned at the center with John Simeone and his band performing.
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