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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1940
Page
4
Located at 34 Roma St Bristol Brown's Garage is famed across the state for repairing all makes of automobiles The ad urges car owners to seek a dependable repairman as machines need servicing to run well and invites readers to call for service.
Brown's Garage concentrates on expert electrical system work and ignition parts. Owner Mr. Brown offers rapid electric testing to locate car trouble and maintains a large stock of ignition components with reasonable prices. The shop is praised for thorough service and strong value in this progress edition.
Buttonwood Dairy on Hope street operates under J. August serving Bristol County with top quality milk and cream. The modern plant uses the latest equipment, with cows well cared for and constant inspection ensuring high quality products for families.
A Bristol County review praises Hotel Warren on Main Street Warren for its popular dining options and banquet service. Manager Danesi is highlighted for arranging parties with careful planning and affordable charges. The establishment is praised for its pleasant service, home-like hospitality, and generous, well-prepared food.
Batista Bros Bakery at 143 Bradford Street Bristol offers wholesome food made with grade flours pure shortening sugar salt milk and other ingredients. They bake under clean sanitary conditions by skilled workers and pledge fresh products. Readers are advised to get acquainted with this leading Bristol establishment.
Echo Spring Bottling Co on Constitution street Bristol earns praise for modern plant and popular Echo Spring Beverages. Experts note carbonated drinks as wholesome foods and essential energizers, with sugar value highlighted. local dealers carry the brands.
LaFazia's Drug Store at 149 Bradford Street Bristol offers modern, honest service with a price guarantee. Proprietor JaFazia emphasizes quality lines and fair prices, promising double refund if any Rhode Island rival undercuts his specials with a valid sales slip.
Campanella Bros Grocery and Package Store at 219 Wood Street Bristol promotes complete groceries and liquors under experienced management. The ad claims national brands and a policy of smaller profits on liquor to aid readers in obtaining beverages with prompt service. Readers are urged to get acquainted with the establishment.
A Mt Nunes contractor at 155 Mt Hope Ave earns local praise for modern, straightforward methods. He handles large contracts and small remodels with equal care, delivering consistent satisfaction in every transaction.
This Bristol laundry at 495 Wood Street uses soft water and delivers high grade work. It has earned public trust by cleaning garments to look new, reducing costs, and serving the community with fair honest progress, with compliments to proprietor Mr. Federico in this edition.
Miss Margaret Joseph wed Frank Josphi in a double ceremony at St Elizabeths Church officiated by Rev Henrique Rocha. The bride wore a princess style white satin gown with a white headdress and veil, and a bouquet of white roses. The couple planned a motor trip to Mt Washington and Gorham New Hampshire before settling at 16 Richmond Street.
Miss Marie Eva Valence daughter of Eugene Valence wed Henry Leo Coughlan son of Michael Patrick Coughlan at St John Church Warren. Rev George McCra officiated. The bride wore a brown suit and hunter green hat. matron of honor wore blue. Best man was Eugene Valence. Gladioli decorated the church. Beatrice Messier sang with Yvonne Messier on organ. They will live at 20 Broad Street after a Montreal trip. Mr Coughlan is an embalmer's assistant with Charles M Connery.
Miss Dorothy Deolinda Correira daughter of Mr and Mrs Manuel Correira of 143 Bay View avenue and Louis Ponta Nunes son of the late Louis Ponta Nunes and Mrs Mary Oliveira Nunes of Bristol were married by Rev Henrique Rocha at St Elizabeth's Church Saturday morning at 9. The bride wore a white embroidered gown and carried bridal roses and baby's breath. The matron of honor Mrs Agnes Nunes wore a rose embroidered taffeta gown and carried roses. Best man was Arthur Nunes. Reception at Independent Hall 2 to 6 pm. The couple left for the New York World's Fair by boat at 7 pm. They plan to live at 143 Bay View avenue after returning on Sunday September 29. The bridegroom and bride gave gifts to the matron of honor and best man. The bride is a Bristol native employed at Bristol Manufacturing Company. the bridegroom works on the Rockwell estate.
Upcoming events include a Bean Supper on September 28 by the Kearney Unit No 6 American Legion Auxiliary at the Post Home on Franklin Street. An Annual Harvest Supper by Reba Rebekah Lodge is set for October 3 at Odd Fellows Hall High Street. A Flower Committee Rummage Sale is October 4 at Paull's Store State and Thames streets, and a Girl Scout Council Rummage Sale is October 11.
Colt Memorial High School overwhelmed East Greenwich Academy 39-0 on their field. Ed Russo opened scoring with a short run and a pass for a point, Medeiros and Topazio added tallies, and Goglia intercepted to seal the win. Colt receivers and backs dominated with strong line play as East Greenwich struggled to move the ball.
The article notes a threatening rally by a youth group during the Iron Paik Meet and schedules the second game for Sunday at Guiteras Field at 2 30. Jim Duffy fractured a bone in practice Friday and Dick Harding sprained his ankle but may be ready by Sunday.
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