Why Live in Bristol A Local View of Its Merits
An affectionate appraisal of Bristol highlighting natural scenery and water surrounding the town. It notes shaded streets, views from Ferry Hill Mount Hope Poppasquash, scenic drives, mild summers, and reasonably cold winters. The piece praises residents hospitality, civic clubs, schools, churches, and local government, while acknowledging some weaknesses and room for improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Ferry Hill
Mount Hope
Vietacom Avenue
Providence
Te Haan
Thatiat
Ats Lingest
Ats
Miss Kollaver Wins Veterans Essay Contest
Miss Kollaver won the Veterans Essay Contest and spoke at the post event. The essay praised the veteran and urged universal peace and national service, with judges noting strong constitutional themes and civic pride.
Public whist events aid local charities and clubs
The Babbitt Post Women's Relief Corps plans a public whist at Mrs. Alice Bushs home on High Street, and Bristol Chapter D A R holds its monthly session at its Franklin Street house. Plans also cite a public whist at Mrs Geo H Martins Pleasant Street for Folgehill Temple Pythian Sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babbitt Post Women’s Relief Corps
Alice Bushigh
Margaret McCallum
Rhode Island Hospital
Bristol
Franklin Street
Geo. H Mart
Pleasant Street
Stanley E Friswell
A Clyde Freeman, Jr
A. Howard Swanson
David Whiting
Henry T Cook
Carlos G Wright
Royal I Porton
Providence
Rose Mile Bank
Portland
Bristol Council
Warren Council
Daniel Fi Morrissey
Yrewenee
Broderick Aed
John
Rollins
Otto Netag
Warren
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
G R Perron
Washington Street
Bk W McDonnald
Pasquale P.gnane
Fya Formisano
Nicholas Pires Philomena Pirri
Madeline Cartellessa
Louie Ruggieri
Frank Bruno
Heavy Steer Meat Prices Reflect Market Shifts
A list of meat cuts and prices appears, showing heavy steer rump round and chuck roast along with various pork and veal items. Prices range from 7 to 35 cents per pound, with frankfurts lard and smoked products also listed. The grainy OCR suggests a local market price sheet from a mid-century era.
Probate Court Dockets From Monday Session
Judge Edward L. Leahy presided the Probate Court listing actions for estates including Max Makowski with Charles Makowsky as administrator and bond set at 5000 Eva Makowsky and Albert Makowsky named appraiser Frank H Hammill estate petition to inventory and account for executrix Staples Coal Company seeks bond default finding continued to March 6 Elizabeth H T Watson guardian seeks sale of real estate continued to March 6 Charles Thackers estate petition for citation of Frlen Mary and J Wihant Wood assets noted as consigned February 2 final administrator account continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Leahy
Max Makowski
Charles Makowsky
Eva Makowsky
Albert Makowsky
Frank H Hammill
Staples Coal Company
Elizabeth HT Watson
Charles Thackers
Mary
J Wihant Wood
Netopian Club to stage skits at DeWolf Memorial Chapel
The Netopian Club of the First Congregational Church plans an evening of entertainment titled Skits and Sketches in DeWolf Memorial Chapel on Thursday March 2. The program features three vaudeville acts by club members and a short play Muss Pinker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netopian Club
First Congregational Church
DeWolf Memorial Chapel
Muss Pinker
Vaudeville Acts Presented by Three Teams at Swansea Grange
The Swansea Grange presents vaudeville acts by three teams Albert O Earl and Archie F Dunbar Rev Herbert D Graetz and Glen Smith Mrs F Reginald Dimond and Roswell S Bosworth. Tickets distributed to club members and a good sale reported Samuel J Steen chairs the arrangements committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lie Swannsea"Grange
Albert O. Earle
Archie F. Dunbar
Herbert D. Graetz
Glen Smith
F. Reginald Dimond
Roswell S. Bosworth
Samuel J. Steen
Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Pannone With Music and Games
A Saturday birthday gathering for Mrs. Joseph F. Pannone at her Bradford street home drew about 50 guests from Providence Warren Barrington and Cambridge Mass. Louis Malafronte performed vocal selections while Colt Memorial High School Orchestra provided dancing music. Hostess duties fell to Mrs. Anthony La Fazia assisted by others with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Pannone
Bradford Street
Providence
Warren
Barrington
Cambridge
Mass
Louis Malafronte
Anthony la Fazia
Colt Memorial High School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bristol Phoenix Publishing Company
Joseph P. Quartaro
Bradford St
Thames
Anmunomnnesnanena
Phoenix NE
H. M. Darling
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Phenix
Richard C. Quirk
Wood St
James F. Duffy
Easterbrooks Block
Wood St. Perry's Spa
Hope
Phare Amn
Coe
St Atheal Veteransoot
Wardia
Laters Auxiliary
Kearney
The
American Legion
Kollaver
Comtestaats
Cversal
Baldwin
Catherine Devere
Campbell’s
Baker’s
Swampscott
S. Bernard, Prop
Frank Russo
Charles M. Connery
Burton St. Tel
Die
Daniel Alessio
Nichalas Pirri
Philomena Pirri
Pasquale “Pagnitid
S. McDonald
Madeline Cortellessa
Eva Formisano
Rose Pozzi
Alessio
Reservoir Avenue
Manuel Goulart
Rose Abenante
Joseph
Carmela Castriotta
Jeanette
Mary Salzano
Probate
Emilie F. Connery
Union ST
R. I
J. F. Gilroy
Cor
Franklin and
High Streets
Kelvinator
Claude H. Hazledine Gibson
Meiklejohn
RCOR
Hope St
Richfield Poultry Farm
Stone Ave
Annie C Carter
Hope _ street
Tel
Providence Line
Fox Point
New York
Plat
N.R
Fulton Street
Buffington’s Drug Store
Maisano’s
NEW England Steamship Lines
Pastime Theatre
Mello’s Market
Mello’s Building
Pillsbury’s
van Camp
Hamburg
Bristol Cleansers & Dyers’ Establishment
Hope Street
E. A. Skinner
Hope Si
Florida
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