Acting Police Chief Warns Agencies Over Liquor Infractions
Acting Police Chief Anthony Ferrara warns Bristol clubs with Class D liquor permits that violations will be vigorously prosecuted and licenses could be revoked. He notes complaints of underage selling and moonshine in some venues. A surprise visit to six clubs found no infractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Anthony J. Ferrara
State Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Capt. Ferrara
William Baker, Jr
Prompt Action Saves Property in Bristol Fire
Neighbor Walter Brotherton spotted a blaze at the Waldron Company plumbing shop on Bradford Street and rang a general alarm. Bristol firemen led by Fire Chief Robert J. Anderson battled the flames from hot ashes in the yard, saving much property as damage reached several hundred dollars.
Guilty and not guilty pleas in Warren hit and run cases
In Fifth District Court Judge Benjamin Lindemuth heard two hit and run cases. Joseph Soares 20 of 18 Metacom Avenue Warren pleaded not guilty to leaving the scene after a collision with Ida E. Kaye of Providence. He was released on 500 bail and trial set for one week later. Manuel Silvia 24 of 907 Hog Street failed to appear. he is charged with a Wood Street parked car crash and fled until police identified him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Soares
Metacom Avenue
Warren
Benjamin F. Lindemuth
Fifth District Court
Soares
Ida E. Kaye
Tallman Street
Providence
Kaye
Manuel Silvia
Hog Street
Lindemuth
Silvia
Wood Street
William T. Cashin
Euclid J. Demars
James Rauella
Anthony J. Ferrara
Cashin
Marion P Mederios
Hope Street
Successful Supper and Sale at State Street Church
Christmas sale and supper held in the vestry of State Street M E Church, organized by Mount Hope Chapter No 46 Epworth League. Event ran from 3 to 9 pm with decorations in red and green and a large attendance. Volunteers managed supper, candy, fancy, and cake tables including Mrs John H Potter, Mrs Fitz E W Munroe, Miss Nellie Sylvester, Miss Helen Potter, Miss Marguerite Flowers, Miss Ruby Blaisdell, Miss Grace Blaisdell, Miss Sarah D. Bosworth, Mrs O R Siegel, Mrs Philip H. Farrington, Mrs Fred G Blaisdell, Mrs George Richardson, and Miss Vesta Blaisdell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
M. E
Mount Hope
Epworth League
John H Potter
Fitz E. W. Munroe
Nellie Sylvester
Helen Potter
Marguerite Flowers
Ruby Blaisdell
Grace Blaisdell
Sarah D. Bosworth
O R Siegel
Philip H. Farrington
Fred G Blaisdell
George Richardson
Vesta Blaisdell
Colt Memorial High School announces athletic honor list
A meeting of the Colt Memorial High School Athletic Association was held Wednesday afternoon and it was voted that each of the following members be awarded a white C: Vincent Young, George Sisson, William Bottomley, Basil Perry, Grover Into, Philip Morris, Wilfred Hamill, George Fish, Harold Fish, Daniel Morrissey, Ellery Ingraham, Daniel Coggeshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt Memorial High School Athletic Association
Vincent Young
George Sisson
William Bottomley
Basil Perry
Grover Into
Philip Morris
Wilfred Hamill
George Fish
Harold Fish
Daniel Morrissey
Ellery Ingraham
Daniel Coggeshal
Whist Night At Bristol Council Knights Of Columbus Fun
An enjoyable whist was held in the rooms of Bristol Council No 379 Knights of Columbus Wednesday evening with invited guests. Prizes awarded were Gentlemen first Col Luke H Callan consolation Dennis B Sullivan Ladies first Miss Louise Lannon consolation Miss Catherine Connery. Vocal and instrumental selections by Miss Lillian Connery Miss Catherine Connery Miss Louise Doyle and Edward Christie. A fine collation was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
Luke H. Callan
Dennis B. Sullivan
Louise Lannon
Catherine Connery
Lillian Connery
Louise Doyle
Edward Christie
Excelsior Tennis Club elects officers for coming year
Officers elected include President Rev W R Trotter Vice President J F Far rally Secretary B F G Lindemuth Treasurer R W Nelson Executive Committee C V Perry Dr W Fred Williams B F G Lindemuth H H Shepard Historian W M Fischer Auditor F M Dimond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Tennis Club
W R. Trotter
J F. Farrally
Red Cross stamps sale and town happenings noted
The Red Cross Christmas stamps sale in the post office lobby remains satisfactory with a list of young ladies in charge since Tuesday. Highway improvements north of the town bridge are underway with road scraper use while J Nelson West and family plan a Florida winter. The Star’s current show features Why Girls Leave Home and draws strong audience laughter during midweek performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Helen W Church
Helen E. Connery
R. Newman
Helen Warren
Gladys Tuttle
Phyllis R Farrally
Charles A Glancy
Catherine Connery
Ethel Herrmann
Mary Spencer
the Star
Morrison Brothers return with new songs for two nights
The Morrison Brothers, who previously impressed audiences, are reengaged with an all new repertoire. A 2:30 matinee on Saturday plus evening shows are offered with admission of five to ten and fifteen cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison Brothers
Obituary of Manuel Costa Student in Reynolds School
Manuel Costa aged 19 dies after years long illness at home of his stepfather 23 Center Street Bristol native born January 15 1916 son of Mrs Mary Costa and the late Joseph Costa survived by mother four siblings and two stepsisters funeral set for 9 am tomorrow at St Elizabeths Church Rev Manuel J Barros officiating burial at St Marys Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Costa
John Post Reynolds
Center Street
Bristol
Young Costa
Mary Costa
Joseph Costa
Mary
Mabel Costa
Joseph
Frank Costa
Isabel
Alice Viera
Ice-skating in Bristol Shared by Local Enthusiasts
In this weekly sketch author Al Truistic notes ice skating as a popular sport for both sexes. The Bull-Rush pond hosts the best in town while other flooded ponds are smaller. A Bristol man even travels to Warren reservoir to skate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Warren
P. S
Pastime theater draws Bristolians and Warrenites alike
As spacious as the interior of the new Pastime, the theater draws both Bristolians and Warrenites daily. Current tunes like I'll Follow My Secret Heart and Winter Wonderland top the scene as holiday displays brighten Hope Street with pine firs and Santa Claus setups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sompin
Noel Coward
Hope Street
Kris Kringle
Donner and
Blitzen
P S T Faces Sleepless Reaction to News
Local chatter predicts P S T will sleep poorly after learning the developing story, with anticipation rising among residents about the upcoming reveal and its potential impact on plans and routines.
Americans May Let Up on British General Strike Echoes
An American writer recalls the 1926 London general strike with vivid notes on street life, military presence, emergency vehicles, and orderly policing. The piece ends urging Americans to match Britain's prudence and resolve in confronting current crises.
Also Mentioned on This Page
GOV. Wintrop
Hope ST
H. F. Bell
Chee
Makowsky’s
EE. A. Skinner
R. I
Boston
B. F. Lindemuth
Phoenix Files
L. H. Callan
J. Nelson West
Florida
al Truistic
Harriet Bulger
Miss Bulger
Italy
Mussolini
England
Beieves
London
East End
Golder’s Green
Hyde Park
New Oxford Street
New Bond Street
South Africa
New York
Thames
United States
Nantucket
Leicester Square
Peggy O'Neill
Sas
Ley
Bailey & Grant
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!