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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1945
Page
3
A Bristol poem by Wesley A. French recounts a chopper's daughter trading food for fare with a rich man's daughter. The encounters expose class disdain as the poor girl endures scorn while the rich girl prays for humility after realizing the sting of her words.
Cpl. Eugene N. Chionchio USMCR, son of Mrs Nellie Chionchio of Bristol Rhode Island, is aboard the USS Doyen heading home from Pearl Harbor. He is one of over 1,000 high point veterans in the Navy’s Magic Carpet fleet aboard more than 250 carriers and transports. The Doyen left Pearl Harbor on November 11 and is due in San Francisco around November 16. Passengers proceed to Separation Centers for discharge formalities before civilian life.
Frank Freitas 32 fireman first class USNR of 327 High street Bristol Rhode Island attached to Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek Virginia is being discharged after 24 months of duty. He served aboard LST 210 and participated in the invasion of Elba and Southern France. Freitas whose wife is Evelyn Garcia was employed by Collins and Aikman Co before entering the service.
The funeral for William R. Simmel of 48 Garfield Avenue was held from Charles M. Connery Funeral Home at 8 15, with a high Mass at St Marys Church at 9, celebrated by Rev Vincent J. Griffin. Burial followed in St Marys Cemetery with bearers Augustine Berone William Leahy Martin Dod and William J Flynn.
Miss Angelina Borges daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Borges of 52 Monroe avenue married Harold Anthony Dennis son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Dennis of 151 Bay View avenue yesterday at St Elizabeth’s Church The ceremony was conducted by Rev Henrique Rocha The bride wore white satin with train and veil and carried white roses The couple will reside at 151 Bay View avenue The bride works as a secretary for Collins and Aikman Corp The groom works at J F Huestis Machine Shop and recently left the Army Air Forces Both are Bristol Senior High School graduates The account also notes an Army Home hunting foxes and a bounty check from the State.
Guiteras Memorial Junior High observed Thanksgiving with a program featuring Salute to Flags Thankful Indian Harvest and Song of India performances. The tableau included 1621 characters and a Victory Drill with soldiers and sailors, followed by poems and songs.
Girl Scout Troop II held a meeting with flag salute promise dues and registrations paid. Members discussed writing menus for next cooking activities and urged absent girls to bring registrations. Engagement announced: Jane S McKenna to Frank O Brown of Providence. Names Mina Cirillo Frances Bottigliri Mary Castro listed.
Mr and Mrs Frank Bruno of 159 High Street announce the engagement of their daughter Josephine Lenore Bruno to Andrew A Pansa son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Pansa of 479 Wood Street Miss Bruno works in payroll at U S Rubber Company and Mr Pansa is in the union department of the same firm.
Readers learn events this season including Thanksgiving Bingo at Independent Hall hosted by The Children of Mary Sodality of St Elizabeths Church on Saturday November 24. The Congregational Club holds a Christmas Sale at Guneras House on Friday November 30. December 4 features an annual Xmas sale and bridge in the Parish House by the Ladies Benevolent Society of St Michaels Church. December 6 presents a fancy work and food sale by the Mite Society of the First Baptist Church.
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