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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1961
Page
4
The piece blends a Jeffersonian proclamation with commentary on weed control and perseverance. It contrasts the bold claim that nations deserve independence with a local analogy praising stubborn effort and resilience, likening the fighting spirit to Washington and Columbus while honoring ordinary doers next door.
The USS Lester anchors at Bristol Harbor on the Fourth of July continuing a 1876 tradition begun when the USS Juniata visited Bristol for the holiday. A list follows detailing ships visiting through 1960 including names such as USS Tacoma USS Louisiana USS Michigan USS Kansas and many destroyers cruisers and submarines.
A total of 170 persons have registered for swimming and life saving at Bristol Town Beach, per water safety director Vincent Securo. Thirty nine signed up for tennis instructions. Districts report checks in: Union St 49, The Highlands 18, Beach Terrace 34, Cedar Crest 44, Butterworth 24. Life saving at Butterworth requires Cedarcrest Park instruction afternoons 1:30 to 4:30. Lessons at Butterworth Fridays 10 42 a.m.
Fragmentary notes recall Bristol 4th of July celebrations with oration, procession, music, and dancing at Pearce Hotel and Davge Hotel. The writer reflects on the crowd, speakers, and civic pride, mentioning military company Bristol Artilleries and local musicians.
The Bristol County Jail history describes civil arrest practices in colonial times and early America. Sheriff led arrests for debt and service claims, with releases via bail bonds granting limited Jail Yard freedom. Yard bounds expanded from narrow lines to broader access by 1818, enabling debtors more movement while remaining jail-bound.
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