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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1943
Page
4
The Prudence Island Navigation Company states the winter timetable is in effect with daily trips at 7 a m and 3 45 p m An extra 11 a m trip runs on Saturdays on Sundays a single 10 a m voyage leaves Sandy Point and returns to Bristol by 4 30 p m
The Christian Science Monitor piece argues that true reality is God and Life in Spirit, not material things. It cites Isaiah and Jesus to urge prayer, humility, and Love as protections against fear, war, and death, affirming Christ’s presence in storm and calm.
Miss Edna Aloysia Shea and Cant Edward J Fitzgerald wed at St Ann's in Wollaston Mass with Rev James A Donnelly officiating. Attending were Mary Shea maid of honor and Thomas Fitzgerald best man. After a Boston reception the couple will reside in Arlington Va with Capt Fitzgerald on leave from Bristol schools serving in the US Army.
Miss Mary Louise Castro of 64 Church Street Storrs and Robert William Fields of Harrisburg Pa wed at Storrs in a 1145 a m ceremony officiated by Rev James O Brien The bride wore white faille taffeta and carried an ivory prayer book The maid of honor Alice Ferreira wore pink tulle and a floral wreath Ushers Michael Haurwin and Nicholas Randazzo attended The couple plans a wedding trip to Pennsylvania and will reside at the University of Connecticut where Mrs Fields pursues a master's degree and Mr Fields is an AST member The bride a Colt Memorial High School and Rhode Island State College graduate and the groom a City College of New York alumnus
Miss Martha Sayles Nicholson daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul C Nicholson of Blackstone boulevard Providence became the bride of Stanley Livens ton Jr USNR son of Mr and Mrs Livingston of Honolulu The ceremony at Grace Episcopal Church Providence was conducted by Rev George D Langdon The bride wore satin and Pointe de Vernes lace with a tulie cap and carried a bouquet of Belmont gardenias and stephanotis The mother of the bride was matron of honor and the bridesmaid was Mrs David Livingston with Miss Harriet Wo Medfat as another attendant
Stina Pesci ry Brostling Masse Keighler of Providence and Miss Jeanean MacColl of this town wed in a ceremony with David Livingston as best man. Ushers included S Donald Livingston of Noroton Conn W Sayles Nicholson Pfc Ronald W Cooke Windsor Conn Pfe William W Field New York Lawrence Lanpher and Stanley Henshaw Jr. The bride, a Miss Porter's School graduate and Junior League member, spent summers with her parents. Lt Livingston, a Yale University 1940 graduate, belonged to the St Elmo and Aurelian Honor societies.
Miss Olympia Victoria Proto daughter of Mr and Mrs Domenic Proto wed Andrew Peter DelToro son of Mr and Mrs Frank DelToro in a 9 am ceremony at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Rev Emilio Donanzan officiated The bride wore ivory satin with Chantilly lace carried a prayerbook and white baby rose bouquet The matron of honor was Emily Del Toro best man Antony DelToro church decorations were white gladioli and palms Music by parish nuns Reception followed at the bride’s home The couple planned a New York wedding trip and will reside with the bride’s parents while the groom returns to Coast Guard duties in Port Clyde Me Both graduates of Colt Wemo High School and Mrs Del Toro works at Melellan’s store
The Bristol County District Boy Scout rally at Camp King Phillip featured six winning events by First Bristol Troop and wins by Troop Four Bristol and Troop Two Barrington. Hares Walter Machado and Robert Swenson led a hare and hound chase. indoor rally in Warren planned for December.
Miss Marion Marshall daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Marshall married Joseph John Salvaggio USN son of Mr and Mrs Jack Salvaggio at St Elizabeth's Church. Rev Rocha officiated with Miss Mary Silvia maid of honor and Alphonse Salvaggio best man. A wedding breakfast followed at the groom’s home and a reception at the bride’s home before the couple’s wedding trip. the bride to live with her parents and the groom to return to Navy duties.
Funeral services for John Medeiros Mattos of 57 Perry Street were conducted from his residence at 9:15 PM Saturday then with a high mass at St Elizabeth's Church. Rev Joseph Martins celebrated the mass. Members of the Don Linz Felipe Association attended. Burial followed at St Mary's Cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Henrique Rocha.
In New Delhi the American Tenth Air Force heads a self contained community near Queensway. Six Delhi eras precede the ninth Delhi created by the wartime American presence as planes pound Burma targets and troops prepare to retake the region. Americans dine in mess halls with local dishes sparking curiosity and silver leaf delicacies while tongas and pony carts showcase daily life in wartime India.
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