Silver Creek House to be offered as town museum
The oldest house in Bristol known as Silver Creek may become a town museum under an offer from Bishop James DeWolf Perry and his son Rev James DeW Perry Jr. Built in 1680 by Nathaniel Bosworth, the house figures in local history and will be discussed at the Bristol Historical Society meeting on Monday December 10 at Holmes House where Perry Jr. will speak on The People At Silver Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Bristol
Bristol Historical Society
James DeWolf Perry
Episcopal Diocese
Rhode Island
James Dew. Perry
Nathaniel Bosworth
Historical Society
Holmes House
James Dew.perry, Jr
Anthony R. Parshley
The
Bishop Perry
Beach Committee Plans December 12 Meeting in Burnside
Hubert F. Hill chairs the Beach Committee which meets December 12 in the Town Council Chambers Burnside Building to continue seeking a beach or pool after a Financial Town Meeting rejection. The group, formed over 40 years ago, offered resignations but was urged to persist. Town Solicitor Lucien Capone urged continued effort while 252 town youths petitioned for reconsideration. Spokesman Joseph Digati indicated Colt Drive as a favored site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert F. Hill
Burnside
Lucien Capone
Joseph Digati
Colt Drive
Russian Relief To Be Subject Of Rotary Talk
Capt. Sidney Koret of the Army Air Corps on terminal leave will address the Rotary Club tomorrow noon on Russian Relief. He notes his war experience and friendship with Russians, referencing six weeks in the Ukraine and the shuttle bombing of Germany. An inter-club bowling match with Providence Club is set for December 12 at the High Street Alleys. The bulletin notes purchase of a war bond and a $5 Christmas Seal Health Bond plus $5 to the Community Christmas Fund and urges member contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Koret
U. S. Army Air Corps
Rotary Club
Koret
Providence Club
High Street
Nelson Again Heads Salvation Army Annual Appeal
Robert W. Nelson accepts chairmanship of the Bristol Salvation Army Annual Appeal committee for $1,000 with Envoy W. A. Nicol as Public Relations Secretary. J. William Wood will be treasurer and a wide list of local officials and professionals join the committee. The appeal funds will support homes hospitals social services nurseries boys clubs camps veterans centers and servicemen clubs without regard to race creed or color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Nelson
Salvation Army
Bristol
W. A. Nicol
J. William Wood
Community Christmas Fund Donations Acknowledged in Columns
Donations should be made payable to American Legion Christmas Fund. All contributions will be acknowledged in these columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of American Legion
December charity events in St Michaels parish schedule
The parish lists activities from December 4 and 8 featuring a Xmas sale and bridge at St Michaels Parish House by the Ladies Benevolent Society and a fancy work and food sale by the Mite Society of First Baptist Church. Also December 15 hosts a rummage sale by Golden Rod Troop at St Michaels Parish House and December 31 brings a New Year’s Eve dance at the Bristol Yacht Club.
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Ladies Benevolent Society
St. Michaels Church
Mite Society
The
First Baptist Church
Golden Rod Troop
St. Michael’s Parish House
Bristol Yacht Club
PUPILS WORK ON LIFE-SIZE CHRISTMAS TABLEAUX IN BRISTOL
Miss Margaret F Nerone oversees junior high pupils drawing and painting life-size Christmas tableaux on the Common for Bristol Community Christmas Observance. Vincent Leahy and Hector Bellevance assist with Masonite forms as funds fall short of a 600 dollar budget. James A Sisson urges local donations of 1 to 5 dollars to maintain community spirit. Mrs M Theresa Donovan plans a mammoth chorus for December 23 and Kearney Post American Legion hosts a bingo fundraiser for the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Margaret F. Nerone
Andrews High
Sisson
M. Theresa Donovan
Kearney Post
American Legion
Two Injured As Bus Hits Truck
A New England Transportation Company bus driven by Albert H. Eaton collided with Louis Davis's truck near DuPont's Garage. Both vehicles sustained damage and passengers were checked. Eaton and Davis had minor injuries, while Davis's lip and Eaton's wrist were affected. Captain John Cashin led the Bristol police investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Transportation Company
Albert H. Eaton
Friendship Street
Providence
Louis Davis
Hargraves Street
Fall River
DuPont
Beach Terrace Road
Eaton
Joseph DeCosta
Grinnell Street
Hobby Night Monday At Hi Y Club Benefits From Many Collectors
Hi Y members host Hobby Night with seven members presenting varied collections. Ed Travers shows post cards maps and literature from across the country to aid his city planning goals. Other exhibitors include Jeep Balzano coin sets Al Osterberg sports programs Fran Velleca scrapbooks Dick Rene art dogs Bill Topazio coins and stamps and Joe Castro U S stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Travers
Jeep” Balzano
al Osterberg
Fran Velleca
Dick Rene
Bill Topazio
Joe Castro
U. S
Engagement Announced At Union Street Party
Mrs Albert Dyer announced the engagement of her granddaughter Miss Marjory V Cook to Chief Boswain's Mate Robert C Connery at a Saturday evening gathering held at 85 Union Street. Connery is the son of Mr and Mrs William H Connery of 26 Garfield Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Street
Albert Dyer
Marjory V. Cook
Miss Jane Holmes Wins Kirksville Osteopathy Scholarship
Miss Jane A Holmes of Warren received a Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery scholarship in Kirksville, awarded to three top scholars each year for moral character school activities and professional promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane A Holmes
A. Joseph Holmes
Warren
Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery
Kirksville
Holmes
Brothers Reunite In Germany After Overseas Service
Mrs. Mabel Kemph of 100 High Street received a cable from Pvt. Herman C. Kemph confirming a reunion with his brother Sgt. Wallis Kemph in Marburg Germany. Pvt. Kemph was inducted in May and this was the first word from him since going overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Kemph
100 High Street
Pvt
Herman C. Kemph
Sgt
Wallis Kemph
Marburg
Germany
Kemph
Scribe's Rose Garden Adventure
The author recalls buying eight popular rose bushes last spring after a department store ad. He digs eight holes, plants them, and watches daily as the roses grow, noting some lagging at first but eventually thriving. The garden sits where hens once roamed, visible from the dining room.
Roses And Garden Notes From A Rose Enthusiast
A gardener shares joy in growing roses from Hadley to Peace. He lists varieties such as Tie Poinsettia Christopher Stone Etoile de Hollande and Crimson Glory and notes summer to fall performance, pest scares, and new plantings from New York while planning for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadley Rose
Poinsettia
Christopher Stone
Talisman
Hoover
Condesa de Sastago
Mme
Joseph Perraud
Etoile de Hollande
New York
Crimson Glory
Horace McFarland
Charlotte Armstrong
Mary Margaret McBride
Soear Therese
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Rotary
Vinnie Dee
NEW Highland Casino
Andrews Sisters
Martha O‘driscoll
Noah Beery, Jr
House OF Fear
Basil Rathbone
Nigel Bruce
Gary Cooper
Madeleine Carroll
Cecil B. Demille
North West Mounted Police
Eddie Bracken
Veronica Lake
Diana Lynn
Cartoon
Hot Foot Lights
the Ape
Henry Alfred
William Hangevine
Roswell S. Bosworth
Bristol Phoenix
C. Paul Bruno
William H. Buffington
Anna D Callan
Samuel D. Clark
Daniel W. Coggeshall
Frederick M. Dixon, Jr
J. H. Farrell
Anthony J Ferrara
A T. Fusonie
Martha Graham
Community Christmas Fund
K. of C
Samuel Campanello
J. Floyd Huestis
Charles Dew. Brownell
Ida M. Goff
Miss Nerone
Hi-Y
Jane A. Holmes
Hope ST
Babyland
Peace
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