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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1936
Page
2
Long advocated Bristol group moves to establish a permanent Historical Society to collect relics and documents, foster civic pride, and preserve Bristol’s colonial era heritage. Efforts seek a suitable headquarters and active role in local arts, industry, and education for future generations.
Freeborn Coggeshall died July 3 at his home 3k40 Guard Avenue Philadelphia aged 70. He was a longtime contractor for Baldner Locomotive Works and rector’s ward of St Matthews Episcopal Church. He served as a director of the Brotherhood of St Andrew and a member of the Stonemens Fellowship. Survived by son Preehort Coggeshall professor of ter trai High School and daughter Margaret Rath Coggeshall. Grandson of Swivanus Booneshall former resident of Pristes and Mrs Ho Pandy Butlecl 95 Franklin Street this town.
The Bristol press lists the Bristol Yacht Club annual regatta planned for Saturday afternoon August 29. Local social notes include guests Mrs Annie Pollock of Lexington and Mrs William Mo Birtwell of Asbury Park visiting Bristol residents, plus various camp and church events, social dances, and community notices.
The funeral of Mrs Jenne Vargas, who died Wednesday after a long illness, was held Saturday morning at St Elizabeths Church. The pastor John Barros celebrated a high mass of requiem. Mrs Vargas was the wife of Joseph Vargas of John Street. Interment followed in St Marys Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Sousa, Jesse Nthens Cortera, Joseph Santos, John Marton, and Manuel Verreira.
Rev John A Gardner rector of St Marys Episcopal Church East Providence will officiate summer services at the Church of the Holy Ghost on Prudence Island. Oscar Merchant reports loss of an extension ladder left over the weekend at 141 Bay View Avenue while painting. Mr and Mrs Frank E McKeever of Pasadena California visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert F Munro at 321 High Street Bristol after a trip from Pittsburg to Montreal and through northern New England states.
At a meeting last evening the Olympian Club voted to extend thanks to all who contributed to the success of the recently held Amateur Shows.
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