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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1949
Page
3
The Ivy Guild of St Michael's Children of Mary Sodality met for the first fall gathering and set plans for a rummage sale on Thursday October 20 at the Parish House. Mrs Ethel Copeland chairs the sale committee and asks parishioners to donate at the Parish House on Wednesday October 19.
The Bristol County Chapter of the Infantile Paralysis Foundation approved a $500 donation to the national campaign for polio emergency funds at a YMCA meeting. Despite a downward trend in polio, nationwide cases this year require continued fundraising. John S. Ogg chaired the session and the chapter will not run a local drive due to the upcoming 1949 Community Chest campaign.
The document lists the season's committee chairs for the Hallowe'en frolic Miss Rosemary Francis for bingo Miss Mary Oliveira for communion breakfast Miss Mary C Mello for Christmas party Miss Ida Sousa and Miss Leonaga Medeiros for the annual events set to oversee affairs.
John E. Travis son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Pravis of 57 Perry Street this town left recently to continue his studies for the priesthood at the Diocesan Seminary in Terceira Azores. A Colt Memorial graduate in 1945 he served in the Navy for 15 months before entering Our Lady of Providence Seminary in 1946. After three years there he sailed on the liner Italia from New York to begin philosophy and later theology studies in Terceira.
Mrs. Mary Benevides Mattos 42 wife of Antonio Mattos of O Baker Street died Wednesday after a four week illness. Born May 27 1907 in Fall River Massachusetts she was daughter of Angelina Benevides and the late John Benevides. She was a St Elizabeth's Church communicant and member of S P R S and U R C Benevolent Society of California. Survived by husband mother sister and nephew. Funeral tomorrow at 7 15 from home with high Mass at 6 in St Elizabeth's Church burial at St Mary's Cemetery.
Mrs Mary Andrews Goulart 75 wife of John Goulart of 37 DeWolf Avenue died at home Tuesday evening. Born in St George Azores July 5 1874 daughter of Manuel and Mary Solomon she came to town about 60 years ago. She attended public schools and was a communicant of St Elizabeth Church. Survived by husband a son Harry Andrews two sisters Louise Silva Elizabeth St Angelo and a brother John
Funeral held tomorrow at 9 15 from her home followed by a high Mass of requiem at 10 oclock in St Elizabeths Church Burial to take place in St. Churchyard.
A miscellaneous wedding shower for Miss Jeanne Baker was held earlier this week at her aunt’s home on 1580 Hope Street. Guests came from Bristol Warren and Providence. Miss Baker plans to marry Benjamin Gairrao on September 17 at St. Mary’s Church.
The Town Council will consider abandoning Westminster Street from Juniper Lane westward at a meeting on October 10, 1949, at 8 o clock in the Council Chamber Birnside Memorial Building. Property owners and interested parties may attend to speak for or against the abandonment and any damages. By order of the Town Council. John V Church, Council Clerk.
The 65 year old Joseph S Pontes died suddenly at his home on Mt Hope Ave. A high Mass of requiem was held at St Elizabeths Church and burial followed in St Marys Cemetery. Pontes, born February 17 1884 in St Michael Azores, was a carpenter at Bristol Mfg Co. Survivors include three daughters Mrs Philips Mrs Rose Garcia Mrs Eleanor Roderick two sons Edward and Anthony Banter and one sister Mrs Maria Valerio.
Carl R. Woodward, president of Rhode Island State College, greeted new students at a reception after freshmen registration. Actual classes begin today. This year’s undergraduate enrollment is expected to near 2500, a college record. Local registrants include Joseph Bruno Jr, 204 State street. Joseph Caromile, Ansonia avenue. William Meiggs, 41 Cottage street. Richard Rene, 3 Franklin street. William Troiano, 4 Siegel street. Joseph Oliveira, 1 Sherry avenue. Jean Marie Moren, 1 Constitution street. Marjorie Parshley, 977 South Main street. Warren. Jeanette Le maire, 11 Hillside road. Lake Carl Nastri, 168B Sachem street.
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