Bristol Post Office Calmly Moves Toward Reality
Editorial reflects decades of talk about a Bristol post office with the foundation dug and Postmaster Coggeshall hopeful. It notes political shifts shaping dedication plans, a hoped for speech, and the diligent postal crew awaiting new quarters. The piece also honors the Red Cross 81st annual disaster relief effort begun after 1961 Michigan fires aided by Clara Barton’s organization.
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Brown
Dan
Washington
Red Cross
Humanity
Michigan
Upper Michiges
Clara Barton
American Red Cross
Letters Advise Including State in Address for Army Friends
A 1861 notice urges addressing letters to Army friends with state, regiment and company. It reports missing Bristol men from Co G, 2nd Regt Lake Wilkinson Cobb heard from, and mentions Captain Vaughn of the Third Rhode Island Battery and Lt Perry, both Bristol natives, plus Weeden of the Fourth Battery. Also notes the 50th anniversary of the First Baptist Church with discourses and a large gathering, and a Clam Bake hosted by St Michaels Church. The Bristol post office announces new Government Stamps, refunding old stamps within six days.
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Washington
Regi
Co G
Lake
Wilkinson
Cobb
Richmond
George T Mutton
Bull Run
Vaughn
Clark Vaughn
Rhode Island
Bristol
Perry
Weeden
Fourth Battery
Westerly
Post Office
Clech
Pam
Nate Wouet
Thomas
Frurstun, Peostumas
Penny Social Boosts Beach Terrace Fund at Elmer Rounds Home
Children of the Beach Terrace Improvement Association held a penny social on Friday August 18 at Elmer Rounds residence. Co chairs Donna Eisenstadt and Sandra Procopio led volunteers including Arlene Eisenstadt Bobby Procopio Celeste Pirri Anne Beth and Billy Misano. Andy and Danny Rounds with Timmy McGinn organized table setup and a house to house canvass for used articles for a raffle raising 49.49 for the association.
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Beach Terrace Improvement Association
Elmer Rounds
Donna Eisenstadt
Sandra Procopio
Arlene Eisenstadt
Bobby Procopio
Celeste Pirri
Anne
Beth
Billy Misano
Prudence Island Ferry Stalled By Repairs And Setbacks
Island residents follow the Prudence ferry's struggles as repairs delay its summer schedule. Capt. Phil Gladue and crew report a Boston part delay, halting trips that ferry groceries, fuel, and commuters. Locals hope for a quick fix to restore regular service to Narragansett’s coast.
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Narragansett
Faney
Coast Guard
Sousa
Tesser
Homestead
Phil Gladue
Barbara
Prudence
Gladue
Prudence Island
Phil
Boston
Wisconsin
Bobbie Hanson
Everston
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D. W. Coggeshall
Ike
JFK
ARC
Fibherman
Bristol Phoenix
St. Michaels Church
First Baptist Church
HG Hubbard
A F Spaulding
Warren
Dr Benedict
A A Ross
Pawtucket
Messrs Adlam and
Malcolm
Newport
Samuel Richards
Providence
Shepard
Congregational Church
Mr Stowe
Episcopal Church
Dr. Howe
Philadelphia
Thomas Fales
Waltham
Mass
The
J L Diman
Brookline
Andy
Danny Rounds
Timmy McGinn
Louis
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