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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1947
Page
3
Almost 200 children joined the Vikings Club of the YMCA for a Thursday evening novena and procession ending at St Marys Church. The event featured a Rosary and hymns, with a sermon by Father Madden and benediction by Father Curran.
The Young Jumpers 4 H Club met at Bunny Manchester residence for their regular gathering. The group discussed plans for a Halloween party and held a vote on new members. Refreshments followed the meeting.
Mrs Antoinette Papagno age 78 died suddenly Sunday evening at her daughter Mrs James Frattaroullo home on Oxford Street Providence She was born in Manfredonia Italy and leaves two daughters Mrs Albert Gonville of Fall River and Mrs J Margo of Providence and a son Johngadano of Providence Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Miss Catherine Gaynor Duffy daughter of Mr and Mrs James E Duffy of 78 State Street married John Peter Grosso of 623 Third Street Lyndhurst New Jersey at 7:30 am Saturday in St Marys Church Rev Charles C Curran officiated nuptial Mass A reception followed at the bride parents home The couple will reside in Lyndhurst New Jersey after a New York wedding trip
Miss Mary Frances Palumbo and Joseph Edward DiPaolo wed at Mount Carmel Church in On e. A nuptial Mass followed by a reception at the New Highland Casino. Rev. Joseph Sorzana officiated. Bridesmaids included Antoinetta Palumbo. maid of honor Helen Konisky and best man John Sousa. The couple will reside at 164 Bradford Street after a trip to New York.
Miss Vincenza Elizabeth Carmone and Francis Joseph Finnegan wed at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Gerald Dillon with a nuptial Mass followed by a luncheon at Narragansett Hotel. The couple will reside at 2 Norwich Avenue, Providence, after a Miami Beach and Havana honeymoon.
The funeral for 78 year old Mrs Johanna Beavis of 114 Constitution Street was held at 8:30 AM from Connery Funeral Home. Born Sept 16 1869 in Newfoundland she leaves six daughters one son eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren with burial in St Marys Cemetery.
The Christian Science Monitor article urges relying on God rather than material means. It cites Romans 13 4 and II Kings 4 1-7 to show abundance comes from divine law and gratitude. By acknowledging God's allness and turning from material evidence one finds solutions through love, trust in Spirit, and service.
The Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps plans to grow from twenty to thirty two members under manager George R. Fish. The corps will add six snare drums two tenor drums two cymbal players two bass drummers one bell lyre four baritones fourteen buglers plus a drum major and twirling major. New recruits are rehearsing and meetings are set for this week and next. The group aims to perform at Bristol Town Team football games compete in October and November and to attend the American Legion national meet next year. The annual meeting and officer election are scheduled at Scout Hall in seven days. Tests for new equipment and a testimonial for the three time state champions are planned.
Needlework Nancy Baxter advises homemakers to combat heat by serving cold or quick meals, using attractive tablesettings. She promotes linen cloths covered with transparent plastic, colorful place mats and napkins, and a 21 by 13 inch luncheon place mat set in decorator’s cotton and rayon with fringed edges. Send a stamped self addressed envelope for Leaflet E-1410.
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