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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1948

Page

4

Round-Up At Price's Den 2 Hosts Cubs Family Event

On Metacom Avenue a Cubs and Parents Round-Up featured dressed as cowboys varying games supervised by Ralph Peters Explorer Scout. Highlights include a bottle throwing contest for mothers and a Cubs versus Mothers and Dads softball game followed by a bean-hole beans lunch. New members Victor Andrade and Alven Andrade welcomed. Awards went to Richard Walker Bear Richard Shaw Gold and Silver Wolf Arrows. October meeting theme Trading discussed promising lively pack session.

Price's Metacom Avenue Ralph Peters Walter Baggs Victor Andrade Alven Andrade Richard Walker Bear Richard Shaw Theodore Kullberg Den 2 Anderson

Velleca and Bartosewitz Unite in Riverside Wedding

Miss Leonora Bartosewitz and Albert Velleca Jr. wed in a double ring ceremony at St. Brendan's Church Riverside. The couple, after a Nuptial Mass, plan to reside at 82 Earle Avenue Riverside following a trip to New Hampshire and Vermont.

St. Brendan’s Church Riverside Leonora Bartosewitz William Bartosewitz Earle Avenue Albert Velleca Jr Albert Velleca High Street Francis J. McCabe Nancy Ann Ferrara David Gogha Henry Bartosewitz Richard Rene American Legion Hall New Hampshire Vermont

Anniversary event at Nen Age recreation hall opens teen-town

Notes from Wariese Marys C O recount the second anniversary of Nen Age recreation hall. Mrs William Joseph and Mark Pivin managed last Saturdays refreshments with Dorothy Silvia as MC while a large youth crowd attended the event this Saturday.

Obituary for Mrs Harriet M F Dixon 85

Mrs Harriet M F Dixon 85 died suddenly last week. Funeral services were held at George M Wilbur Memorial Chapel Warren with Rev Daniel Kravis of St Michael's Church officiating. Born Bristol November 1 1862 she was descendant of Fales and Usher families. She founded and led patriot ic societies including United States Daughters of 1812 and served as National Vice President. Survived by son Frederick Morton Dixon Jr and two granddaughters Dorinda Prest Dixon and Mrs John Wells James III. Interment Juniper Hill Cemetery.

Irs Harriet M. F. Dixon Harret Munro Fales Dixon George M. Wilbur Warren Daniel Kravis St. Michael Mrs. Dixon Bristol Charles Joseph Ernest Fales Suan James Usher Fales Ofames Fales Dedham Mass John Usher St. Michael’s Church Dixon United States Daughers of 1812 R I Daughters of 1812 D A. R Hfe R I Society of Mayflowe Frederick Morton Dixon John Wells James Dorinda Prest Dixon New York City Juniper Hill Cemetery

Bristol Democratic Primary Set for September 29 1948

Notice announces a Democratic primary to select a state committee and town committee at Artillery Armory and Reynolds School Bristol on Wednesday September 29 1948. Voters will nominate candidates for federal and state offices including Senator in Congress Governor and General Assembly. polls open 8 am to 9 pm. John W Church Clerk, Board of Canvassers.

Artillery State Street Reynolds School High Street Bristol Congress General Assembly John W Church

Town Tax 1948 Payment Notice

The collector of taxes Amos S Gorham announces 1948 taxes due by Oct 1 1948 in Burnside Memorial Building office open 9 am to 4 pm daily except Sundays holidays and Saturdays. Taxes may be paid in four installments on Oct 1 1948 Jan 2 1949 Apr 1 1949 and Jul 1 1949 with 7 percent interest on late payments. arrears after Dec 1 1948 collected by law.

Burnside Memorial Building Amos S Gorham United States Bristol

Anderton and Alger Bride at First Congregational Church

Miss Helen Barbara Alger daughter of Joseph C. Alger marries William Anderton at the First Congregational Church on Burton Street. Rev. Charles R. Cooley officiates with a reception at the bride’s father home. Frederick E. Alger gives her in marriage as Bertha Mescall is matron of honor.

Helen Barbara Alger Joseph C. Alger Bertha Mescall Alexander Anderton Cora Shaw Anderon

Wedding Realignment at 141 Beach Terrace NYC

A couple exchanges vows and plans to settle into their home at 141 Beach Terrace in New York City following their wedding. The brief item notes a dignified ceremony and upcoming residence arrangement.

Lah New York City Beach’ Terrace

Wedding Bells Sound Across city in Double Ceremonies

Miss Carrie Flynn wed James Duffy Jr at St Elizabeths Church in a white gladioli setting. The couple plans a Niagara Falls honeymoon and will reside at 60 Street. Miss Annie Cruz married Joseph Madeiro in a nine o'clock ceremony at the same church with reception at the Colonial hotel. They travel through New England and Canada before settling at 14 West Street.

St. Elizabeth’s Church Niagara Falls Agnes Mello Canada Carrie M. Flynn Charles Church Street James Duffy Jr James Duffy State Street Annie Cruz Gertrude Cruz West Street Joseph Madeiro Wood Street Henrique Rocha Colonial Hotel New England States

Fragmentary OCR Brief Yields Mixed Names and Phrases

The readable parts mention Asia Europe and Frank with scattered words. The text lacks clear events dates or roles and conveys a puzzle like fragment rather than a complete news item.

In Memoriam 1934 Mrs George Lemaitre 1948

Poem memorial note to Mrs George Lemaitre dated 1934 recording the family's sorrow on her death and the continuing longing and loneliness felt fourteen years later with lines about tears remembrance and missing mother.

George Lemaitre Mother

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