Rogers Free Library History Highlights Bristol Gift and Growth
Miss Emily Osterberg presents the Rogers Free Library story from its Bristol roots. Founded from Robert Rogers's library gift, the 1877 building on Fone Lee Avenue used brownstone and housed four banks on the first floor to fund upkeep. By 1951 the Bristol Historical Society occupied the lower floor, while volumes grew from about four thousand to twenty five thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Free Library
Brist
M. Dew Rogers
Robert Rogers
Rogers
Bristol
Fone Lee
Roger
Wil Mam. DeWolf
Stephen C. Earle
Boston
J. Lewis Din
Brown University
McGregory
East Angmeadow
Massachusetts
Hopitaligy
Industrial Trust Company of Providence
Industrial Trust Company
Tme
Bristol Historical Society
Island
Bristol Philatelic Society Meeting Highlights
The Bristol Philatelic Society holds its regular monthly meeting at the Congregational Church kitchen. Members will view sample albums, join a quiz directed by Edward Silvia, and prizes await top scorers. A Think magazine article by Ernest A. Kehr will be read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Philatelic Society
Woll Nold
Church of Thugs
Dev
Syavenile Group
Wall
Edward Silvia
Think
Ernest A. Kehr
NY Herald-Tribune
Know Where to Drive in the Traffic Lane
A driving tip from the AAA training book Sportsmanlike Driving emphasizes staying in the correct lane. It warns that straddling lanes signals inexperience and can lead to accidents, urging drivers to position their car as if the lane were marked and to indicate intentions clearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
Guealow
Pyramids of Charity Christmas Bazaar Fundraiser
Mrs. Dominic Vitello heads the reception as the Pyramids of Charity host their fifth annual Bristol Christmas Bazaar. The event features carols, a reading from St Luke, gift exchange, Santa, refreshments, prizes, and proceeds for Christmas dinners clothing shoes and toys for the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominic Vitello
Santa Claus
Bristol
Mail Order Christmas Cards By December 15 Says P M
Postmaster Daniel Coggeshall with 17 years in the Post Office shares tips for a perfect Christmas card. He urges mailing out of state by December 15 or locally a week before Christmas, using first class mail with a three cent stamp and careful handwriting on envelopes.
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P. M
Daniel Coggeshall
Bob
Alice
Tabby
Coggeshall
Yuletide Observance Meeting Names Executive Committee
A Christmas season gathering approved an executive committee to coordinate activities with other committees. Appointees include Norman J Vermette John L Moore Stephen L Hopkins Frank Miserandino Edward D Kunz Otis M Bailey and Arthur Cordeiro with Perron chairing and Capt. Paul E Herzig as honorary chairman.
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Paul E. Herzig
Perron
Norman J Vermette
John L. Moore
Stephen L. Hopkins
Frank Miserandino
Edward D Kunz
Otis M Bailey
Arthur Cordeiro
Police Reports: Car Crashes and Street Accidents Weekend
Grace M. French’s car was struck on Hope Street causing minor damage. James I Ward Jr. was driver in the other vehicle. Manuel Alves, 58, cut on the nose after his car hit a tree on Pappasquash Road. Marie Jacobs, 40, injured after a car struck a pole near 700 Hope Street. Lloyd A Reese, 21, drove the car. Jacobs treated at R I Hospital. Florence Bourquey, 29, slightly hurt in the same crash. Celia Principale, 24, cut on the head when her car struck a parked car on Hope Street. Betsy B. Davis, 26, escaped injury when her car sideswiped another on Ferry Road. More weekend hunters’ complaints about dangerous shooting near homes.
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Grace M. French
Bay View Avenue
Hope Street
James I. Ward Jr
Marie Jacobs
Jonathan Street
Providence
Lloyd A Reese
Newport
R I. Hospital
Joseph Seabra
Florence Bourquey
Knight Street
Celia Principale
Cory Street
Betsy B. Davis
Highland Avenue
Barrington
F. J. Pivin
E. State Street
Ferry Road
Primitive Art Exhibit Opens at Bristol Historical Society
An American primitive paintings show runs through Saturday at the Bristol Historical Society Hope Street. The exhibit features 18th and 19th century works and runs daily 3 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm, with a final 3 to 5 pm period on Saturday. Margaret Nerone leads the exhibit with help from Thomas Burke Jr and others as hosts and contributors include many area residents.
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Bristol Historical Society
Hope Street
Margaret Nerone
Thomas Burke Jr
William Herlihy
Ronald Medeiros
M. Stuart Barr
Pauline Jencks
George Millard
Fred Palmer
Edward L. Leahy
Grady Paull
Franklin H. Springer
Emanuel Iacoletti
Viola Palmer
Milton Paine
Elizabeth D. Church
Marion Paull
Martin Bosworth
Samuel D. Clark
William H. Angevine
Thomas P. Brightman
Evelyn Carter
Frank Martin
C. Paul Bruno
Grace Shiel
Bertha Hagen
Marius Paulin
John H. Wall
Minnie Farrington
William Day
Hope Cote
Agnes Herreshoff
Ethel Blaisdell
Frances Horton
Sidney Herrehoff
Elizabeth C. Chase
Alice Almy
Charlotte Young
Gladys Pauis
John Moore
A. C. Carr
Trinity Yale Bazaar Attracts Five Hundred Attendees
A Christmas Sale and Bazaar at Trinity Church reported by Rev John N. Sinclair drew about 500 visitors. Dorothy Holt Manuel displayed paintings. prize winners included Richard Cornell William Cheetham Donald Harrop Albert Battcher and Mrs John Grabert. Mrs Walter St Germaine led the event as general chair.
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Trinity Church
John N. Sinclair
Dorothy Holt Manuel
Bristol
Richard Cornell
William Cheetham
Donald Harrop
Albert Battcher
John Grabert
John Goulart
Walter St. Germaine
Porch Floor Paints For Exterior Protection
Exterior porch floors face heavy wear from all weather conditions. Special exterior floor paints offer long service life. If cement floors are unpainted, prime with cement primer then finish with rapid drying cement floor paint.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Emily Osterberg
Historical Society
State of
Rhode
Phoenix
Philatelic Society
Pyramids of Charity
Pyramids of Charity Women’s Club
Arthur Smith
Joseph L. Schwartz
Schwartz Motors Derr LL
Hugh Holmes
Edward Murphy
Bill Leahy
Sam Smith
James Celone
Waldron Co
Herman Silverman
Polaroid
Yuletide
Warren
Tel
Manuel Alves
Harker Avenue
Pappasquash Road
Alves
Florida
Department of Agriculture
Trinity Yale
Warren Jewelers
Main St
SRC Lumber
Davol ST
Fall River
Mass
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!