Personalities Dorothy Thompson and Anya in News and Views
A collage describes Dorothy Thompson as a pioneering journalist and international commentator, noting her Poland revolution coverage and interviews with leaders including Hitler. It mentions her NBC Hour of Charm role and contrasts with novelist Sinclair Lewis. The piece also references Frank Morgan’s rehearsal delay and Warden Lawes remarks on crime, plus other media anecdotes and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anya
Iniga
Dorothy Thine
Thompain
Hitler
Miss Thompson
Sinclair Lewis
G.e.’S
NBC
Bristol Through Old Ads and Town Records 1855
A collage of historical notices and ads from Bristol era pages recounts barbers and shops on State Street, a 1875 band stand on the Common, geese at North Burying Lot, and a failed 1826 granite public building project linked to Senator James O Wolf. It notes wooden pipes, a 1780 post office, and early town landmarks like the Ocean House and Bris tol’s evolving common and graveyard boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whalley Street
State Street
Ephraim Gifford
Job
Chas FE Bermett
Court House
John Turner
Grey's Spring
Reynold’s Pond
Hezekiah Usher
Bristol
Jonathan Russell
George T Hotrite
Herole
Bourne
Old Bristol
James O'Wolf
U. S. Senate
Briggs
R .D. Smith
Methodist Church
High Street
Dr. Briggs
Benj. Brayton
Capt .Wolf
O’wolf
Linden Place
Hope Street
Union Services and Mass Schedules at Local Churches
The notice lists multiple churches and their service times. First Baptist, First Congregational, and Trinity Church outline morning worships, church schools, and union services. Catholic services include Masses and devotions at several parishes, with pastors named and service hours specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist “ High
Arthur W. Burdon
First Congregational Church
Bradford
High Streets
Herbert D. Graetz
Baptist Church
Children At Home Are Well Cared For
Bristol organizations and individuals donated to the Bristol Children's Home for Christmas. Cranes Rockwell Yuetide parties were provided by Rebekah Lodge Mount Hope Chapter OEO Star and Bristol Girl Scouts. Italian Women's Socialites Club supplied candy. Each child received one dollar from Mr and Mrs Fred M Dixon Jr and George Leighton. Clothing gifts from the Dixon family and others followed. Gifts of fruit and candy came from Mrs G Guy Morrow and Mrs G A Thompson. A seamstress was provided by Mrs Rockwell and Mrs June Levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Fred M. Dixon, Jr
George Leighton
Dixon
Vincent J. Pettine
Anthony R. Parshley
Robert F. Munro
Bristol Girl Scouts
Frank Clark
G Guy Morrow
G. A. Thompson
Rockwell
June Levy
Funeral Services For James E Freitas Held At St Elizabeths
Funeral services for James E Freitas who died Monday were held from 8 Roma Street with a solemn high mass at St Elizabeths Church. Rev Father Martin of Pawtucket officiated with Miss Anna Peters as organist. Bearers were local men Joseph Sousa Manuel Arruda Frank Girard Frank Bettencourt Frank Cardoza and Anthony Almeida. Burial followed in St Marys Cemetery.
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James E. Freitas
Truesdal “Hospital
Wi&s
Roma Street
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Martin Cof Pawtucket
Anna Peters
Joseph Sousa
Manuel Arruda
Frank Girard
Frank Bettencourt
Frank Cardoza
Anthony Almeida
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Death and the Maiden begins in Boston Sun Day Advertiser
A vivid new novel of young love and evil mystery opens in the January issue of the American Weekly Magazine with a feature on the Boston Sunday Advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Sunday
Administration Notice Estate of Anna Elizabeth Middleton
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company of Providence has qualified as Administrator D. B. N. C. T. A. of the estate of Anna Elizabeth Middleton of Bristol Rhode Island deceased. Creditors must file claims within the time required by law beginning January 6 1989. John W. Church Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Elizabeth Middleton
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company
Providence
R. IL
Bristol
Rhode Island
Jesse Medeiros Martins
Jacintho Medeiros
Ermelinda Medeiros Martins
Joseph Medeiros Martins
Probate Court
Bristol Phenix
John W. Church
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Dorothy Thompson
Frank Morgan
New Hollywood
Warden Lawes
Philpmarks
Gorn
Jim McWilliams
Brice
Iursery Night
Frances
Fanny
MGM
Paramount
Fanny Brice
Bristol Phoenix Publishing CO
Bradford Street
D. Tanner
State St
Cong Church
Josiah Gladding
Joe M. Barrus
Gorham
Wash
High
Franklin and
Wood Streets
Hydraulion Engine Co
Joseph Thompson
Thames Street
Monsieur Abraham
New Orleans
Edward I Thompson
Phoenix
Nathan A Reed
First Baptist Church
N. W
Hope and
Washington
State House
Baptist Meeting House
Washington Square
Phenix
North Burying Lot
Gardiner Willard
Jacob Babbitt
Wm. P. Munro
J. P. Newall
Pappoogse Squaw
Warren
Our Lady Mitt. Carmel Church
Joseph Sorzano
St. Mary's Church
Wood Street
Michael L. Ryan
St. Elizabeth's Church
Henrique Rocha
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
Trinity
Hurricanes
Lawson
Martin
Deslaurier
Bosworth
Wee
Wilbur Ee Ie
Perry Ents
Saneeneny Ingraham
Sig Marina Sptarginns
Parshley
DeRocha
Johnston
Smith
Williams
Dimond
James oFréitecs
Henry R. Bullock
Warren, R. I
Charles M. Connery
Tel
Burton ST
E. W. Weaver & Son
G. M. Wilbur
Mae
Warren Ftarrem
Constitution St
Bris
Dorchester Mutual
Dews Besten
Robert J. McKay
Estate of & . Simmons
Wiliam Street
Tel. Conn
Reed
Ulysse Forget
Warberx
BR. I
F. M
TOL Dist: Nursing Association
Hope
Martha Graham
Mepe St
Mths
Seera Carlson
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