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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1940
Page
4
Two weddings described on Columbus Day. Helen Alves, daughter of Manuel and Mrs Alves of 11 Harker Ave, wed Joseph Canaria of 978 Main St, Warren, at St Elizabeth's Church with a reception at Colt Casino. Amanda English, daughter of May English of North Main St Fall River, married Francis J Lewis at St Lewis Church rectory.
Miss Mary Carmel Correia daughter of Mr and Mrs Manuel Mederigs of 36 Munroe avenue became the wife of Manuel Santa Cabral Jr of 32 Orchard street East Providence in St Elizabeths Church Columbus Day morning. Rev Henrique Rocha officiated. The bride wore ivory slipper satin gown with long train and veil. The couple will reside at 36 Munroe avenue upon returning from New York City Saturday. The bride attended Colt Memorial, employed by Collins and Aikman. The groom born in Seconk served with the 103rd Field Artillery and works at Rhode Island Biscuit Company in Providence.
Alma Marino was the guest of honor at a silver dollar shower hosted at 724 Hope Street by Mrs Gogba. The evening featured Halloween decorations, games, and refreshments by hosted assistants Mrs Cavallaro and Mrs Tufarola. She received a Hamilton electric mixer and Pyrex kitchenware and will wed John Viggiani of New York in early November.
De La Salle overwhelms Colt under Friday lights but neither side scores. Rene shines for Colt with superb passing and defense, making key tackles and blocking a Crusaders pass. Colt threats end on a 9 yard line as Rene and Russo pace their offense in a hard fought defensive game.
The sudden death of Robert John Steen at his home on High Street shocked townsfolk. He worked 27 years in the U S Rubber Company shipping department and served as church sexton and caretaker at Guneral House. Born in Ireland August 17, 1885, he came to the U S via Glasgow in 1912. He leaves a wife Jane Gordon (Fracer), a son Ezra, a daughter Mrs Ralph Peters, a grandson, siblings and in laws. Funeral Thursday at 2 p m in First Congregational Church with burial in North Cemetery.
Miss Harriet Bennett Munro died at Jane Brown Memorial Hospital after a three month illness. Funeral at St Michael's Episcopal Church officiated by Rev John P Beauchamp. Survived by two brothers Frederick Otis Munro and Wilhard Munro. Mrs Maria Botelho Terra funeral mass at St Mary's Church on Hope Street.
Land transfers recorded include Frederick H Bohning and Lydia Bohning of Middleborough selling land east of King Philip Avenue Bristol Narrows to William F Head. Louise B Cornell and Daniel F Mahoney as joint tenants convey northwest corner Burton and High streets. Helen Mason Patton Burns transfers tract of land to husband Charles B Burns near the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad line and Builders Iron Foundry commitment.
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