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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1949
Page
4
A readable fragment notes a church bazaar at First Congregational Church on a Wednesday in November. The item hints at a community sale event with local participation and proceeds likely supporting church activities.
Barbara and Don White, known in the stage world as Barbara and Don, are billed for tomorrow evening at A. R. Hall under the Auspices Det. 1-Thursday-Bridge and for My Bread Baking Company of Food Sale. The Bristol New Bedford Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, state street, hosts a series of events including Dec 2 food sales and Dec 8 Christmas Sale at First Baptist Church. Further appearances include Greens and Candlelight on Dec 14 by the Bristol Garden Club and a Jan 18 Family Singers show by the Bristol Community Concert Association.
Miss Fernanda Pereira daughter of Dr and Mrs Manuel C Pereira of 329 Foley Avenue Somers et Centre wed Alfred Raymond Rego son of Mrs Marie E Rego of 180 Bay View Avenue in a 9 15 am Thanksgiving ceremony at St John of God Church Somerset. The couple had a breakfast at Hotel Mellen and a reception at the bride’s home. The bridal gown was white satin with chantilly lace and a coronet of orange blossoms. Miss Arline Mary Leonard and Roland Ferland were also united in marriage at St Marys Church with a Hearthstone reception in Seekonk and a Lindsey reception in Smithfield.
Miss Elizabeth L Palumbo 50 a native of Bristol and long time Provi dence resident died after a long illness. She was an assistant treasurer of the Dorset Woolen Co in Slocum for 25 years and a Bryant College graduate. Survived by sisters Mrs J Thomas De Simone and Mrs Carmone and brothers Bernard Pasquale Palumbo Vincent Palumbo, funeral set at 8 15 am from the Dansone Funeral Home with a 9 am mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial in St Marys Cemetery.
At 8 o clock Saturday morning in St Elizabeth's Church Martin of 6 Charles street became the bride of George L Landry son of Mrs Emma Landry of Harris street Riverside. Rev Henrique Rocha officiated. A wedding breakfast followed at 31 Charles street. Miss Mary Germano served as maid of honor and William Landry was best man. The couple will reside at 210 Wood street after a honeymoon trip to New York.
The article notes Bernardino C Pereira as brother of the bride and lists Eric Dober and Ralph Rego as ushers. The bride, a Sacred Hearts Academy graduate, studied business and works as a secretary. Ralph Rego, a Brown and Providence College alum, heads A R Rego & Associates and serves as consul for Spain and the Dominican Republic in the state.
Arthur McPherson state pig president from East Providence Aerie will lead Bristol Aerie No. 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles meeting on Monday evening December 19 Joseph Qualey inside guard announced the plans and that Frank C Carroll from East Providence will accompany McPherson to the event.
Antone O Cabral was re elected president of the Jolly n s Club of Bristol at the annual meeting and dinner in Bristol. Other officers elected include Antonio C Cabral vice president Manuel Sousa secretary treasurer Antonio Sousa financial secretary and Anthony J Nunes chairman of the board of directors. About 50 members and guests attended. Entertainment by the Smoke Eaters Sympathy Band from the Newport Naval Training Station followed the business session with Nunes as toastmaster.
Bristol County Voiture No. 1188 will install officers next Saturday at 8 PM in the Kearney Post Home Franklin Street. The mixed party includes dancing after ceremonies with Grand Chef de Gare Walter Dolliver and his suite directing. Local committee members are named.
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