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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1945
Page
4
Miss Caroline Anne DeFelice wed Domenic Cappucci at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Saturday at 9. Rev. Joseph Sorzano officiated with Louis DeFelice as presenter and Fannie DeFelice as maid of honor. The couple plans a New York trip and will reside at 2 Chilton Street after returning.
Miss Angela Dorothea Bruno daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Bruno 67 Burton Street married at 830 Saturday morning in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church to Charles Robert Rupp VK USNR son of Mr and Mrs Peter Rupp Indianapolis The Rev Joseph Sorzano officiated Only attendents were Mrs Rucci and Mr Rucci The bride wore white tulle fingertip veil orange blossoms and carried a prayer book The bridesmaid wore blue taffeta with a blue plumed hat and chrysanthemums A reception followed at the Bruno home and the couple planned a wedding trip to Boston and Niagara Falls They will reside in Indianapolis upon return.
Miss Georgina DaPonte and Edmund L Alves wed Saturday at St Elizabeth Church. Rev Henrique Rocha officiated Mass as families note gowns with satin and marquisette, peach hats, and orchid corsages. After a breakfast at the bride’s home the couple left for a Boston and Hartford trip and will reside at 46 Thompson Avenue.
The column notes that writers may sign letters to the editor or remain anonymous when addressed to the editor. It emphasizes readers may publish their name if they choose and that the editor may withhold names.
A letter from William J. Dias aboard USS Brooklyn describes ship preservation as it enters reserve status after World War II. The crew bottles up guns and machinery for future readiness, shrinking wartime ranks from about fourteen hundred to sixty kept for maintenance and cleaning until discharge.
The Holy Name League announces a 30th Friday Christmas sale at the Guiteras House hosted by the Congregational Club on December 31 with a New Year Eve dance planned at the Bristol Yacht Club.
Rotary Bowling League notes a Tuesday December 4 annual Xmas sale and bridge at the Parish House by the Ladies Benevolent Society of St Michaels Church. A second sale is set for Thursday December 6 a fancy work and food sale by the Mite Society of the First Baptist Church.
Classified notice listing repair and refinishing services for antique furniture at 51 Bradford Street near Waldron Co with contact M. Stuart Barr and C. W. Weaver, successor to E. W. Weaver, plus building contractor services at 202 High Street Bristol Rhode Island and an electrical wiring service with a telephone contact 4773.
Mount Carmel's varsity opens with a game against Fall River Comets in Fall River and then travels to Providence to face Central Boys Club and later South Providence Community Club. Athletic Director Mike Topazio promises a strong lineup led by Francis Velleca Sal Carulli Anthony Bernardo and more with Vin Santo assisting.
The U S Army announces metal lapel buttons replacing plastic ones for honorably discharged personnel. Veterans may obtain the new button at recruiting stations by presenting discharge certificates or orders. Duplicate buttons issued with appropriate credentials. Women of the WAAC who did not transfer may also get the metal button. Bristol area veterans can visit the Providence recruiting station at 327 Post Office Annex.
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