Telephone Girls Your Christmas Tree Party at Bristol
Twenty two Bristol telephone operators paused routine duty to host a Christmas tree party in the exchange recreation room on Court Street. They exchanged gifts and received items from subscribers, enjoyed a chicken salad supper, bingo, and horse racing. Winners included Ruth Pivin Anna Brown Elizabeth Marz and others. Funds support toys and clothing for 33 adopted needy children via the Sunshine Fund. George Patton and Charles Munro of the Warren office helped distribute gifts tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Exchange
Court Street
Ruth Pivin
Anna Brown
Elizabeth Marz
Marguerite Christensen
Dorothy Foster
Barbara Wells
Frances Byrnes
Edna Dubuc
Helen Pagnano
Mabel Lee
Edna du
Buc
Agnes Tattrie
Helena Wells
Tomorow
George Patton
Charles Munro
Warren Office
Telephone Company
Buster
Mrs Christensen
Celone
Frances Burnes
Obituary Frances RK Rensehausen 13 Dies in Bristol
Funeral services were held for Frances RK Rensehausen age 13 of 6132 Jackson Street Philadelphia died of pneumonia after a brief illness. Born March 29 1921 in Bristol she was the daughter of Richard Wosand and Rachel Fdson Rensehausen. She leaves a brother Richard and a sister. Burial was in North Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev RK Parshles rector of St Michaels Church at the aunt’s home 195 High Street.
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Frances RK Rensehausen
Jackson
Philadelphia
High Street
Bristol
Richard Wosand
Rachel
Fdson) Rensehausen
Richard
Howard Herbert Canon Anthons RK Parshles
St Michaels Church
North Cemetery
Christmas blessing from Bristol and Bar Harbor 1913
A reprint of Rev Albert Larned’s Christmas reflection from The Bristol Phoenix 1913 recalls Bristol’s harbor church scenes and the town’s faithful knit of friendships. It imagines a Christ Child greeting and blessing for Bristol, with memories of schoolyard friendships and parish life shaping a life’s quiet voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Phoenix
Albert Larned
Bristol
RWB
Bristol Town Faces Fall River In Benefit Basketball Game
Colt Meets East Greenwich Academy and Bristol Towns clash against Fall River at Guiteras Gym for a basket fund benefit. Unusual local fan interest centers on a former Bristol squad member now coaching aSpindle City quintet led by the Hart twins. East Greenwich Academy meets Colt Memorial High School in the other feature, with former teammates coaching against each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt
East Greenwich Academy
Bristol Townles
Fall River
Guiteras Gym
Bristol Town
Fall River A. A
Gnneras Mement
Kearney Post
Bristol
Bogwoods
Newport
Jimmy Sullivan
Hart Twins
Dave and
Johnny
Ray Knott
Jigger” Flannery
Dave Holland
Patsy” Flanagan
Sullivan
Whitty” Mello
Rhode Island State
Christmas Assembly Honors Colt Memorial Students
Rev Nelson Kellogg spoke at Colt Memorial High School Christmas Assembly as Principal Edward Fitzgerald awarded six week term certificates for excellence. Students across rooms 1 23 3 4 5 6 and 8 earned recognition including Mary Correira Mary Walsh Viola Leclerc Manuel Bento Irene Gallo Ruth Hazeldine Betty Hobson Janette McCaw Robert TouRigu ne Domenick Pumiello Robert Newbold Elsie Gilroy Teresa Marino Mary Velleca Antonio Perroni Arthur Nunes Alice Vargas Alfred Larue Ruth Demers Ruth McGuigan and Henry Trudell Charles Hartley and Joseph Rucci.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Kellogg
Colt Memorial High School
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Mary Correira
Mary Walsh
Viola Leclerc
Manuel Bento
Joseph Securo
Marjorie Ma
Resa Marino
Mary Velleca
Antonio Perroni
Arthur Nunes
Alice Vargas
Alfred Larue
Ruth Demers
Ruth McGuigan
Henry Trudell
Charles Hartley
Joseph Rucci
Youth Buried in Bristol After Prolonged Illness
Funeral services were held at St Elizabeths Church for Manuel Costa aged 19 of Bristol who died Monday after several years of illness. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery with bearers Frank Raposa Manuel Rego Frank Silvia and Joseph Perry all from Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elizabeths Church
Manuel Costa
Bristol
St. Marys Cemetery
Frank Raposa
Manuel Rego
Frank Silvia
Joseph Perry
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Oicii
Florida
Macintosh
Lake
Merry
Frances Rensehausen
A. Eisenstadt
Arrow
Dimond’s
Pocketbooks
Allen
Cirillo’s Market
Wood Street
TEL
Npb
Happs
Tabor
Christ
Bar Harbor
Maine
Farrea
Ferrycliffe Farm
Glen Smith
Ween
Hope St. Melto’s Building
Psi
Ferncroft Pub
Hamburg
Lean
Lean Park
Strictly Fresh
Vermont
Park & Tilford’s Chocolates
California
Fancy York Imperial
Blue Hubbard
Libby
Wac
Pascal Celery
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