Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Bristol Phoenix in Bristol, Rhode Island

We have 372,663 pages in Rhode Island

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1948

Page

1

Bristol Bus Rerouting Delayed by Town Council

The town council postponed action on a letter requesting the New England Transportation Company run alternate trips around the loop to aid local shoppers. W E Boyle of the company cited long term losses, while councilman Millemaggi argued revenue would be offset by increased Wood Street patronage.

New England Transportation Company W. E. Boyle Bristol Providence Paul C. Millemaggi Wood Street Hope Street Hope Frankin Streets The Bristol Business Civic Association Bus Company Council Civic Association inter-Bristol Franklin and Hope Streets Bristol Highlands Holmes Bros State Street Rego and Sons Harold G Helen P Brown Verndale Circle Planing Board Lucien Capone

Democrats Weigh McKiernan Bid to Replace Nolan for State Office

The Rhode Island Democrats consider replacing Attorney General John H Nolan with Lieutenant Governor John S McKiernan for the November race after Senator J Howard McGrath visit. Cumberland Representative William E Powers emerges as a likely choice. Nolan reportedly ill. Other talks include a candidate to replace State Treasurer Russell Handy.

John H. Nolan John S. McKiernan J. Howard McGrath William E. Powers Cumberland Democratic State Central Committee Bristol Robert J. Anderson Prescott B. Paull Anthony R. Parshley Mary M. Maciel Nolan Representative Powers Massachusetts Russell Handy

Y M C A Camp Opens Today at St Andrew's Camp

The Y M C A Day Camp opened today at St Andrew's Camp with 21 boys departing by bus at 9 o'clock to begin a varied schedule including athletics hiking swimming singing and storytelling. Participants listed include Thomas Mancini Douglas Heyman Billy Barlow Gordon Phipps Raymond Martin Ronald Formisano Donald McGinn David Borges Robert Swenson Ronald Luther Frank Vorro Gerald Romano Carl Russo Matthew Perry Sidney Pigeon James Edward St Angelo Sammy Kinder William Masters Richard Shaw Theodore Kullberg and Peter Clark.

St. Andrew’s Camp Thomas Mancini Douglas Heyman Billy Barlow Gordon Phipps Raymond Martin Ronald Formisano Donald McGinn David Borges Robert Swenson Ronald Luther

Bristol Fourth Celebrations Draw 45000 In Parade

Crowds cheered as Bristol marked its Fourth with a three day celebration led by destroyers Rich and Perry. About 45 000 watched a ten division parade amid new features including a Miss Fourth of July contest won by Evelyn Lemaire.

USS Rich USS. “Perry Bristol Evelyn Lemaire Burnside Memorial Hall Archie McLean Hawks California Isaac Gorham Providence Mr. Hawks Grant's Pass Oregon Rhode Island R. J Reynolds School William M MacKenzie Pawtucket Ben H Bagdikian Harry A. Smith Lemaire Mary Ferrara Eileen Costa Marie Gifford Ida Mae Ferrara Agnes Benevides Leonora Costa Mary Cunard Rose Marie Falco Hilda Garafa Irene Hardie Missou Vane Care Va Kin Peggy Leahy Eleanor le Jit Maire Florence Medeiros Etta Margo Barbaras Newman Dolores Torres Mary Palma National Guard United States Baker USS Rich Rankin American Legion USS Perry Amery Lemaire Ican Red Cross Vd.a.r Sober Company Bristol Mfg. Corp

Committee Chairman Praises Cooperation

Committee chairman praises cooperation saying people have been very nice and the project has progressed smoothly with broad support from local groups and volunteers.

Bristol Fourth of July program praised for cooperation

Bristol officials credited wide support for a successful Fourth of July program. R. S. Bosworth praised the committee and Dr. Samuel D Clark for tireless work, noting cooperation extended across many groups and even to sailors and ships near the sea. The article recalls Rhode Island pioneer figures amid the celebration.

Bristol R. S. Bosworth Samuel D Clark Iin Abra Jham Whipple John Paul Jones Rhode Island Navy Katy Urs Chu Phata Ella Thomas Campagna Anthony Domenic Perroni Treas E. Agatiello Joseph Sansone Dr.luter Roswell S. Bosworth D.A.V. Capone Reynolds Northman

American Hamburgers in Pretoria Rise as Local Novelty

Two Boise, Idaho natives Ralph and Clary Frazer run a hamburger stand in Pretoria, South Africa, attracting crowds with frying aromas and cheerful service. The ex servicemen, aged 28 and 26, market their wares while navigating government controls and local adaptation in a foreign capital setting.

South Africa Pretoria S. Afr Ralph Clary Frazer Boise Idaho United States Air Corps Navy

Murphy Inquiry Brings State Lifesaving Aid

In Bristol, Benda Benevides pitched St Elizabeth Club to a 4 2 win over Bian cuzzo to claim first in the Twilight League. Roy Malloy took the loss for the Y team as Benevides notched his fifth win, aided by Sam Del Piano’s late relief. Council discussed adult swimming supervision funds and lifeguard plans, including a proposed Swimmobile and better safety measures at the Bristol Pier.

Benda Benevides St Elizabeth Bristol Biancuzzo Brenda Roy Malloy Benevides Wildness Sam del Piano Benda Albert Lifeguard T Fusonie Kint’s State Recreation Board Frank J. Murphy Governor's Recreation Board Civil Service Commission Murphy Park Department Rogers W. Wheeler Wheeler

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. I. Democrats NEW Choice Y.M.C.A Jennifer Jones Gregory Peck Technicolor Cartoon Douglas Fairbanks Jr Maria Montez Paulo Croset Alls Fair At the Fair Hall of Fame Brick Bradford Claudette Colbert Henry Fonda Powder River Jay Rice Moody Newpport Air Dty John Dale Price Rhode Teland The.&cribe Gill Robert C. Hoover USN Admiral Hoover Washington Hamold New England British Empire Dselvice Marshall Samuel D Clark Manuel Prenda Two Mile Quonset Naval Air Station Price D. F. Smith Quonset Base Fort Adams Newport Naval Training Station Quonset Naval Air Is U. S. Marine Corps Reserve U.S. Naval Reserve Raca Commodore Whipple America Hanra Continental Congress Abraham Whipple Doul Truman Evers St. Elizabeth Police Department
Search Courier

Search the Bristol Phoenix Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bristol Phoenix?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication