Catherine Sousa Marries Manuel Martin in St Elizabeths Church
Miss Catherine Sousa daughter of the late Manuel and Mrs Sousa married Manuel Corea Martin son of Mrs Rose Martin in a nine oclock ceremony at St Elizabeths Church. Rev Henrique Rocha officiated with Mrs Hilda Sousa as maid of honor and Cpl Frank Sousa as best man. The couple planned home at 32 Second Street and a wedding trip to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Sousa
Hilda Sousa
Fall River
Cpl
Frank Sousa
United States Army
Lincoln Hall
Fore ’N Art
Warren
New York
Miss Vargas and Leonard Waitulevich wed in St Elizabeth’s Church
Miss Mary Vargas daughter of Mr and Mrs Damiel Vargas of 270 Woodstreet and Leonard Waitulevich Machinist’s Mate Second Class US Coast Guard son of Mrs Christine Waitulevich of Long Island N Y were married Saturday morning in St Elizabeth’s Church in a double ring ceremony Rev Henrique Rocha officiating The bride wore a white crepe and black satin gown with a long train and a crown of orange blossoms her veil caught in a flower crown She carried a white prayerbook with roses Stephanotis and an orchid The maid of honor Miss Louise Rose of Providence wore a green faille and taffeta gown with lace inserts and a sequin tiara. The article notes Coast Guard ship LST 327 survived a deadly underwater explosion with 21 killed and 23 wounded and honors Morris Caizzi Jr for helping rescue the wounded on Normandy bound duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Vargas
Damiel Vargas
Woodstreet
Leonard Waitulevich
United States Coast Guard
Christine Waitulevich
Long Island
N. Y
St Elizabeth’s Church
Henrique Rocha
Louise Rose
Providence
Sgt Sousa Group In So France Invasion
Sergeant Alfred E. Sousa of Bristol Rhode Island served as crew chief with a Twelfth Air Force B 25 Mitchell bomber group that supported the invasion of Southern France from a Corsica base. The unit aided air sea land operations and targeted German positions in Southern France in the days leading to D Day.
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T. Sgt. Sousa
France
12Th Aaf
Alfred E. Sousa
Charles Street
Bristol
R. I
Twelfth Air Force
Sergeant Sousa
Corsica
Twelfth Army Air Force
Soldier in Europe Writes of Italy Corsica and France Visit
S-Sgt Michael J Balzano describes travels from North Africa to Italy Corsica and Southern France. He recalls meeting the Pope in Rome an aunt in Italy and a Bristol boy in Corsica and expresses hope to reach Germany then return home to loved ones.
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Ros
Africa
Italy
Corsica
France
St. Peter’s Cathedral
Rhode Island
Bristol
Gamelin
Church Street
Germany
Michael J Balzano
New York
Y M C A Serves As Haven In Storm
The Y M C A sheltered about 50 people during the hurricane night. Most slept on cots. ten rested in corridors while others talked over coffee. Hubert F Hill the secretary reported twenty two mothers and babies in the servicemen dorm, fourteen marooned sailors from Melville and two farmers with stalled cars in Rockwell Hall.
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Y.M.C.A
Hubert F. Hill
Y.M. C.A
Melville
Rockwell Hall
C. C. Cirillo
Mr. Hill
Wine Makers Must File Notice With Internal Revenue
W S Alexander district supervisor of the Alcohol Tax Unit in Boston warns that anyone intending to produce wine for family use must file a notice at least five days before production. Renewals are required each year. Family wine up to 200 gallons per fiscal year is tax exempt if properly filed and used only by immediate family. Penalties apply for unfiled production. wine may be taxed or seized. Forms available on request from Boston or Providence offices.
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W. S. Alexander
Alcohol Tax Unit
Boston
Massachusetts
Internal Revenue Law
New England States
State Street
Federal Building
Providence 3
Rhode Island
Telegram from Guy Morrow on Bristol hurricane safety
A telegram from Guy Morrow, then in Bristol during the 1938 hurricane, now in Peoria Illinois, expresses hope that all are safe in Bristol. It is transmitted through Roswell Bosworth of the Bristol Phoenix and closes with best wishes for everyone’s safety.
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Guy Morrow
Bristol
Peoria
Ilinois
Roswell Bosworth
C-O
Bristol Phoenix
Everything's Swell Dear Mr Bosworth September 1944
A wartime letter from Pvt Ruth M Alger to Mr Bosworth details a change of address to Dow Field Bangor Maine and compares facilities at Dow Field to New Hampshire and Long Beach California. She notes good treatment from locals the PX and entertainment plus a minor upcoming operation in a hospital bed and hopes for a Phoenix postal reply.
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Mr. Bosworth
Phoenix
Dow Field
Bangor
New Hampshire
Long Beach
Calif
WAC
Sailor Pleads Over Bristol Dog Dispute During War Leave
A US Navy sailor writes from Bristol recounting conflict with a tenant over his child’s dog. He notes threats and forced removal to end the quarrel, laments civilian insensitivity amid wartime sacrifice, and contrasts it with bombed countries. He remains distressed by the home front dispute during service.
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US Navy
Bristol
U S. Navy
War Time Pets Separated From Children Faces Critics
A veteran laments war era distress as families are forced to part with pets to avoid disturbing others. He reflects on faith in humanity and recalls the heartache of separating a two year old child from its only pet and from his father. John O. Lawrence voices souring views on wartime conduct in Washington D. C.
Sudden Death of Miss Nellie Minsher At Picnic
The Bristol Phoenix supplements recount the sudden death of 16 year old Nellie Minsher at a Mount Hope picnic. The note from Miss Bride E Culley notes their long friendship and that Nellie was beloved in the community. The issue includes funeral details and town sorrow.
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Bride E. Culley
State Street
Bristol Phoenix
Nellie Minsher
What He's Been Missing
A reader explains receiving a copy of The Phoenix and decides to subscribe after realizing what the paper offers. The letter, dated Sept 3, 1944, notes a mailed money order enclosed and expresses renewed interest in the publication.
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The
Phoenix
Vikings Club Set for YMCA Organizational Meeting
Plans for organizing the Vikings Club of the YMCA will be set at the meeting Thursday evening at the Y. Seven attended the first session and each member will bring a buddy to this gathering. The membership quota will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vikings Club
Y.M.C.A
Hurricane Insurance Liability Clause Explained Amid Misunderstandings
Officials explain Extended Coverage Endorsement No. 4 covering hurricane losses. The clause excludes liability for tidal waves high water and water damage unless wind directly damages roof or walls first, then liability applies only to interior damage caused by wind driven water through openings. It also limits coverage for stacks signs and buildings under construction unless fully enclosed and under roof.
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Second Street
U. S. Rubber Company
Joseph A. St. George
Beverdy
Johnégon
Maine
Wood Street
USS
Hibiscus
Collins and Aikman Corporation
Morris Caizzi
Uscg
England
Coast
Normandy
Caizzi
Clarence J. Gilleran
327
Bizerte
Tunisia
Sicily
Reba Rebeka Lodge
Haven
Internal Revenue
U.S. Rubber Co
U. S
Zettten
Pvt
Ruth M Alger
Bradford Street
Bristol, A. i
John O. Lawrence
Washington, D. C
New Guinea
Vikings
Bristol Real Estate
Bristol Narrows
A. A. Edmonds CO
Hope Street
B. I
Chief of Police
J. Floyd Huestis
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