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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1947
Page
3
The 1940 census counted Bristol County population at 25 468 with earlier figures showing 66 197 for Barington and Warren 8 154. John W Church notes Bristol has increased by about 1 500 since the prior count.
Fire Commissioner Francis J Murphy and Chief Fred Guevremont said the Jeep Se "the Id Defiance Hose Go" unit will be repaired and usable. The Maxin Motor Co of Middleboro Massachusetts, builder of the pump er in 1948, will fix the damaged truck.
Gorham Movaexo, town tax collector, announces delinquent 1946 taxes totaling 4319.86 on 349098.56 assessed value will be advertised for sale after notice. Interest at seven percent will be charged on overdue balances. current year collections total 237442.20 on 350388.18 assessment. Notices go to those in arrears on 1947 quarterly taxes. Public auctions may occur for nonpayment.
Miss Rose Couto Carreira and Andrew L. Bozzario were married at St Elizabeth’s Church. Rev Henrique Rocha officiated the nuptial Mass. Irene C Carreira was maid of honor and Andrew L Bozzario served as best man. The bride wore a satin gown with long sleeves and carried white roses and orchids. Bozzario, a five year Army veteran wounded in Belgium, will reside at 43 Oliver Street after a trip to New York.
The Bristol Board of Managers expresses gratitude for gifts of money food clothing and other articles given in response to a recent appeal for the Home. Names many organizations and individuals who volunteered or donated including clubs lodges and community groups.
Coming events list for December includes a First Congregational Church bazaar on December 4 a Thursday and a Mite Society Christmas Sale on December 11 at the First Baptist Church vestry. A Bristol Chapter D A R food sale runs December 11 at Staples Coal Co office. The Senior Class play Don't Take My Penny appears December 11 and 12 in the Guiteras Auditorium.
The Bristol Bears coached by Joseph Murgo and Topazio meet Assumption Club from Providence at Guiteras Field at 2 15 Sunday. The farm club of the Townies has improved since a prior loss to Greenwich Townies and aims to upset the visitors.
Miss Leonora Louise Paiva daughter of Mrs Victoria Paiva wed James Edward Soucy son of Mr and Mrs Albert Soucy on Monday morning at St Elizabeths Church Pastor Rev Henrique Rocha performed the nuptial Mass The reception followed at the bride's home The bride wore a brown suit and yellow rose bouquet Mrs Henry Gervais served as matron of honor and Henry Gervais was best man The bride a Bristol High School 1939 graduate works as a secretary at Bristol Mfg Co The groom a four year World War veteran works for a Providence construction company They will reside at 3 Doran Avenue after a wedding trip to New York and Boston
The funeral of seven months old Jane A Francis daughter of Mr and Mrs Manuel Francis of 37 Prospect Street was held from grandmother Mrs Joseph Almeida 89 Wood Street Wednesday at 3 pm The Rev Henrique Rodha conducted services Bearers were Raymond Faria Ronald Rene Domenic Quatrnopolo and Anthony Marabello Burial was in St Francis Cemetery Pawtucket Survivors include twin sister Mary Lou and brother Leonard.
Boy Scouts of America First Bristol Troop met in Scout Hall for a Rainy Night program due to weather. Over 20 Scouts earned second and first class, a new member joined from Pack No 14, and plans were set for a December camping trip and Founders Night opening the troop’s 35th anniversary. Drum Corps played at Guiteras Field for the Bristol 400 Club game.
Notes from Trinity Church outline services for Advent including Holy Eucharist at 8 30 a m and Matins. The funeral for Michael J Cunningham is reported with burial at St Marys Cemetery and a list of pallbearers. Also mentions Scouts swimming events at the Providence Boys Club pool and upcoming troop swims.
The text lists Holy Communion at 8 30 Mass and daily Mass times Monday to Saturday. Tuesday evening Mass at 8 pm. Wednesday 7 45 pm religious instruction. Woman's Guild on Wednesday. and Saturday confessions 6 30 to 7 30.
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