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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1948
Page
2
A neighbor will visit in the coming days to collect for the Red Feather and Bristol’s Community Chest. The appeal highlights October as the month for welfare work and urges donors to multiply their usual gift by seven to support multiple agencies and bring real satisfaction from giving.
The Bristol YMCA Board of Directors schedules its regular monthly meeting for Monday evening October 18 at 7 80 o clock. A bridge party with door prizes and a table fee will be held Friday evening in St Marys Church Auditorium by St Marys Women for church benefit.
Mrs Catherine Reilly of 387 High Street announces the engagement of her daughter Flou ette Marie Reilly to Joseph E Arruda of Pleasant Street. No wedding date is set. A surprise birthday party for George Borges of Fox Hill Avenue was held Sunday night by family and friends with special guest Mrs Josephine Barrett of Hollister California. Hostesses were Mrs Jennie Roto and Mrs Margaret Bothelo.
Miss Jennie Ann Andreozzi daughter of Mr and Mrs Antonio Andreozzi Bar rington became the bride of Michael Daniel Nero son of Mr and Mrs Peter Nero Bar rington yesterday morning at Holy Angels Church The Rev Alfred Santagata performed the nine oclock ceremony A Nuptial Mass followed in a setting of white chrysanthemums A reception was at the Lobster Clan Beatrice Nero sister of the groom was maid of honor Antony Andreozzi brother of the bride was best man The bride wore a white satin gown with lace and rhinestones and a fingertip veil The mothers wore black The couple left for a wedding trip to New York.
In loving memory of Ella Grabert Nil who passed away October 1948. Those who think of her today are those who loved her best. Her daughters Emily and Christine remember a cherished mother and grandmother.
Sealed bids for a new concrete floor at the Dreadnaught Station will be received by the Board of Fire Engineers in High and Church Streets, rstol RI, until 8 PM on November 1, 1948. Plans are available from the Clerk. Bids must be sealed and marked Dreadnaught Station Floor. The board may reject any or all bids in the town's best interest.
The Colt Memorial squad, led by Frank Bruno, dominated Lockwood with a stifling defense and a fleet attack. Bruno scored on a 15 yard run, Vargo found DeMeo for a 25 yard pass, and Bruno added a second score after an interception. Verna also scored on a return after blocking a punt as the first half closed with Colt leading 27 0.
The Rhode Island Department of Civil Service announces open competitive and promotional exams for the position of Forester Ranger with an annual salary range of 2160 to 2640 dollars. Applications accepted at 245 State Office Building Providence 2 or RI State Employment Service offices. Return by October 22, 1948. Class specs available from the Civil Service Department.
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