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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1946
Page
4
Miss Thomasina Mary Matarese and Manuel Travers wed Saturday at 8:30 AM in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Rev Joseph Sorzana officiated. Pair to reside at 164 Bradford Street after a New Hampshire honeymoon following a reception at the Matarese home.
Mrs Mary Circlle daughter of Nes Maria Culo of 14 Ryan Avenue wed Pie James Karnes USA Fort Adams son of Mr and Mrs Onva Karnes of Marrisburg in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Rev Joseph Sorzana officiated. The bride wore a white satin gown with brocaded top and mousseline de soie train a crown of orange blossoms and a bouquet of white roses with orchid center. Attendant was Mr Theodore Ball. A family dinner followed at the Colonial Hotel and a reception at the bride’s mother home. After a wedding trip through Maine the couple will reside at 14 Ryan Avenue.
Joseph C. Silvia and Sons at 132 Bayview Ave Bristol Rhode Island provide insurance coverage details for moving services. Contact number Br. 206 M for inquiries regarding policy options and coverage limits.
Miss Mary Correia Mello daughter of John C Mello of 17 Charles Street married Alfred James Paiva son of Mr and Mrs Marion Paiva of 112 Union Street in a Saturday morning ceremony at St Elizabeths Church. The bride wore ivory satin with long train and illusion veil. The couple plans a honeymoon to Havana and Florida and will reside at 494 Hope Street after return.
Miss Ermelinda Almeida of 612 Wood street married Jose R Sousa Jr son of Mr and Mrs Jose R Almeida of Williams street Dighton Mass yesterday at 9 am at St Elizabeths Church Rev Henrique R Rocha officiated The bride wore a white satin gown with seed pearl crown bouquet of white roses and an orchid center Maid of honor was Isabel R Sousa sister of the groom Best man was Jesse R Sousa The couple planned a wedding trip to New Hampshire and will reside at 2 Wood Street upon return
The Couples Club of St Michael's Church elected Roger W. Pigeon president succeeding Arthur J. Genthner. Anthony Russo became vice president with Edward N. Monahan as secretary and James St Angelo as treasurer. Edward Monahan named chair for Nov 9 Bristol Yacht Club event. program committee includes Canon Anthony R Parshley Dr Samuel D Clark and Arthur J Genthner. Next meeting set for October 27.
Herbert F. Newman of 1606 Hope Street, former superintendent at Herreshoff Manufacturing and now assistant naval architect with John H. Wells, was elected a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers at their October meeting. He is noted for yachting industry work and prior roles with George Lawley and Son, Eldredge-McInnis, and Boston police and fire boats.
In Bristol yesterday two fires caused damage. Caesar Brito’s truck at the town dump was nearly destroyed after gasoline fumes ignited on the exhaust. Joseph Cruz, 18, of 100 Metacom Avenue, operated it. A second fire at 74 Mt Hope Avenue, a garage owned by Mrs. Theresa Cardoza, was checked by cement blocks. flames are thought to have been started by boys seen smoking.
Providence judge Luigi De Pasquale was the principal speaker at a Sunday night banquet by the Christopher Columbus Lodge of the Sons of Italy in the Colonial Hotel honoring Columbus Day. Other speakers included Luigi Scala and Domenic Proto with several officials and lodge leaders in attendance.
A farewell party was held at the Lobser Clan on October 13 to honor Joseph P Sousa who is leaving for California. Mrs Sousa received many gifts including a billfold and money. Attendees included friends from East Providence Riverside Somerset Fall River Tiverton Portsmouth and Bristol.
A miscellaneous shower Sunday at 24 DeWolf avenue honored Miss Marion Reilly who received many gifts. Hostesses Etta Ruggeiri Dorothy De Christafaro and Barbara Claire Garvey organized the event with guests from Bristol Warren Providence Cranston and Fall River. Miss Reilly is to wed Norman L Rowe of Marseilles Illinois on Saturday October 26 at St Marys Church Bristol.
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