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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1947

Page

4

Defense And Victory Medals To Be Given Here

The local Navy representative will issue American Defense and World War II Victory medals to eligible Navy and Naval Reserve veterans at West Barrington post office Monday 1 pm to 3 pm Bristol post office Wednesday 9 30 am to 3 pm and Warren post office Thursday 9 30 am to 3 pm. Applicants must appear in person with original discharge papers NAVPERS Form 553. Mail applications not accepted. Come and claim your medals.

Navy West Barrington Bristol Warren Naval Reserve

Bristol Philatelic Society elects officers at annual meeting

The Bristol Philatelic Society held its annual meeting at Holmes House with Rev Anthony R Parshley elected president for the third time. John W Church became vice-president, Albert A Edmonds secretary, and Carl W Witherell treasurer. Walter A Angell led a stamp quiz. prizes went to Edward Silvia first, Albert A Edmonds second, and Anthony J Nunes third.

Bristol Philatelic Society Holmes House Anthony R Parshley John W Church Albert A Edmonds Carl W Witherell Walter A Angell Edward Silvia Anthony J. Nunes

Levy Hoffmans Wedding at United Brothers Synagogue

Brenda Adele Levy daughter of Louis Levy of 145 High Street married Allen Jer te Hoff man at United Brothers Synagogue. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace veil and carried a bible with white orchids. Best man was Delmore Hoffman. bridesmaid Shirley Levy. Guests from multiple New England states attended. The groom is a Navy veteran. after Niagara Falls trip they plan to live in Newport where he operates a leaning establishment.

Levy Brenda Adele Levy Louis Levy High Street Allen Jerte - Hoffman United Brothers Synagouge Isreal Goldman C. E. Meisels Shirley Levy Delmore Hoffman Boston Charlestown Revere News Bedford Lowell Mass New Jersey New York Providence Newport Fall River Colt, Memorial High School Niagra Falls

DeLaSalle Downs Colt Memorial 19-0 in Newport Scrimmage

DeLaSalle defeated Colt Memorial 19 to 0 before about 4000 at Freebody Park. Newport star Fred Franco led the winners with multiple rushing plays supported by Frank Bruno and Frank Murgo for Colt Memorial. DeLaSalle's touchdowns came from Wilkinson Peterson and Franco as the Newport defense dominated with 13 first downs to Colt's one.

Colt Newport DeLaSalle Freebody Park Fred Franco Frank Bruno Frank Murgo Ahern Powers Murphy Toppac Fournier Kuecha Chlapowski Jim Santos Qb Franco Wilkinson Peterson Periods DeLaSalle le de Meo Calandra Nunescenderton Schingot S Mancieri Rt Bullock Murgo Ih Bruno

Bristol Bears Form New Town Football Team

The Bristol Bears, a new football outfit led by Joseph G. A. Riccio, aim to develop players for the Town Team and allow ineligible college and semi pro players to compete. Joseph A Murgo will coach, with Martin A Biancuzzo coordinating, and candidates are invited to an evening meeting at the YMCA. An independent schedule is to be announced soon.

Stiltef Iatef Bristol Bears Joseph G. A. Riccio Bristol Town Team, Inc Riccio

Holy Name Society to Meet at St Mary's Church Tonight

The Holy Name Society of St Mary’s Church will gather in the church auditorium at 8 15 this evening for its meeting.

Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel The Holy Name Society of

Family Night set by Pack 14 Cub Scouts in Reynolds School

Cub Scouts of Pack 14 plan a Family Night on October 15 at 7 30 in Reynolds School auditorium with Cubs families and a GA R of Providence color presentation. Manuel Torres Jr and the Den Chief lead the planning committee. Indian Lore class resumes October 18 at 7 pm in Scout Hall. Fall Roundup Week is October 19 25 in Nar ragansett Council to recruit and stock take. Drum Corps notes report Bristol Town Team s at Cranston Stadium and an upcoming rehearsal in Scout Hall. The corps joins the Red Feather parade in Providence next Sunday at 1 30 pm. Executive meet Thursday after rehearsal in Scout Hall.

Cub Pack No 14 Reynolds School GA R of Providence Manuel Torres, Jr Den Colt-De LaSalle Scout Hall Richard K Belmore Narragansett Council Bristol Town Cranston Stadium

Y M C A A reorganizes and names temporary board

The Y M C A A reorganization meeting elected a temporary board of governors with Anthony Parisi as member and Anthony Bisbano as temporary chairman. Committee chairs include Parisi for membership Marino for program Ferreira for sports and Russo for constitution. The Teen Age Center will be renamed Tau Alpha Kappa and meetings move to 715 PM at the Pirate Ship.

Y.M.C. A Everting T Y.M.C.A. Vikings Romae Mnamberahie Anthony Parisi William Marino Norman Ferreira Maurice Russo Anthony Bisbano Parisi Marino Ferreira Russo Tau Alpha Kappa Jack Anderton Marion Maisano Theresa DelPiano Joseph Russo Phyllis Valerio

Brown Balzano wedding noted with lost pass book alert

Miss Marie Balzano daughter of Mrs Angelina Balzano married James E Brown son of Mrs Mary Fennell on Saturday at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Maid of honor Wilhelmina Victoria, best man Michael Balzano. Bride wore candlelight satin gown with seed pearl embroidery and a crown of satin calla lilies. After a wedding trip to New York the couple will reside at 252 Wood Street.

Industrial Trust Co Bristol Brown-Balzano Marie Balzano Angelina Balzano Franklin Street James E Brown Mary Fennell Wood Street Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Lorenzo Dalton IP Ssc Wilhelmina Victoria Michael J BalzZano Maid of Honor

Mary Cabral Weds Edward Medeiros in Fall River Ceremony

Miss Mary G Cabral daughter of Mr and Mrs Jose Cabral of 13 Roma Street married Edward S Medeiros son of Mr and Mrs Louis Medeiros of 378 Montano Street Fall River Saturday at 8 am in St Elizabeths Church Rev Luiz A Pacheco assisted. Reception at Independent Hall. Maid of honor Miss Mary Cabral cousin, bridesmaids Miss Alice Cabral sister, Miss Elsie Medeiros sister of groom. Best man Frank A Vargas cousin. Bride wore white satin lace gown with fingertip veil and bouquet of white roses with orchid center. The couple will reside at 378 Montana Street Fall River.

Mary G Cabral Jose.Cabral Roma Street Edward S Medeiros Louis Medeiros Montano Street Fall River St. Elizabeth’s Church Luiz A Pacheco Mary Cabral Alice Cabral Sis Elsies Wood ST. Medeiros Frank A Vargas Anna Peters Maid of Honor New Jersey Montana Street

Helen Martin and John Castro Wed in St Elizabeth’s Ceremony

Miss Helen Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs Marion C Marion of 12 Gray Street and John F Castro son of Mrs Guilhermin Castro of 108 State Street were united in marriage at St Elizabeth's Church. The Rev Henrique R Rocha officiated the nuptial Mass and a reception followed at the New Highland Casino. The couple plans a wedding trip to New York and will reside at 183 Mt Hope Avenue after the trip.

Helen Martin Marion C Marion Gray Street John F Castro Guilhermin Castro State Street St Elizabeth's Henrique R. Rocha New Highland Casino Anna Texeira John Castro Anna Peters Anthony Jaunes Mt Hope Avenue New York

Community events and charity fund drive details announced

The arrangements committee for the town fundraiser includes Mathias Brito as chairman and members Howard House Henry Brown Michael Ascoli and Edward Zielstra. Also listed are the Public Bridge St Irish House event at Mt 23 OES and a Halloween party at Independent Hall followed by a Santo Christo Society pot roast supper at Holy Ghost Hall on November 2.

Fport Mathias Brito Howard House Henry Brown Michael Ascoli Edward Zielstra Aia Public Bridge St. Irish House No. 23 O.E.S Holy Ghost Hall Santo Christo Society

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