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!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1949
Page
2
Barrington town officials plan weed killer spraying in public areas to curb poison ivy with re sprays if needed and urge private property owners to join. A county cooperation with Bristol and Warren may extend ragweed control, aiming to lessen hay fever misery this summer.
Families and friends travel and host visitors across towns. Eleanor Rockwell sails for Italy to study. Dr Hubert Moldsworth and daughter plan Maine camp stay. Mr and Mrs Pardee host Donald Sours and family. several guests arrive at Ferry Hill summer bungalow and other homes. An Outing and Bazaar supports St Columban’s mission. a 7:30 mass remembers Adolph Ferreira. Bristol Civic Association meets at Hotel Belvedere. John Texeira begins Navy recruit training at Great Lakes. Carr Manufacturing Company holds an annual clambake with transport from Colt Farm.
The piece notes Can rising in two years, lists local figures such as John McKiernan and Senators Sciambatto Licht McCabe Proctor Edwards among Dan Coggeshall’s supporters at a state capital gathering. It also mentions rumored Governor property talks at Poppasquash Point, local naval drills, waterfront patrol talk, and fan ire over Twilight League actions banning Vin Santo for the season.
Emergency Rescue Squad members at McKee's dock Bristol Ferry trained Tuesday evening under Red Cross instructor Ralph Nash. They practiced drowning- victim handling and safety procedures including back straddle cross chest carries and ring buoy use while cautioned on personal risk before attempting a rescue.
In loving memory of a dear son and brother James M Flynn Jr lost in action July 30 1945 aboard the USS Indianapolis. No one knows the bitter pain since we lost you. Loved and missed by Mother Dad and Sister.
Sealed proposals for work at Wood Street Park north end Bristol are due by 4 PM on Monday August 8 1949 at the Town Clerk's Office. Obtain details from Joseph F SOSPR Surveyor of Highways Bristol RI. Bids should be marked Bid Wood Street Park and sent to the undersigned. Town Council reserves right to reject any or all bids as in the town’s interest.
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.
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!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.