Going Forward By Looking Back From the Bristol Phoenix 1871
A historical retrospective on Bristol's military spirit from colonial times through the 19th century. It recalls early training bands, notable leaders like Benjamin Church and Byfield, Revolutionary War involvement, and civic celebrations. It notes traditional Fourth of July observances, parish roles, and charitable efforts linked to town welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Benjamin Church
King Philp
Byfield
Church
Howland
Carey
Greene
Peck
Throope
Wardwells
Bourne
Jabez Howland
John Carey
Congregational
Bradford Street
Town Hall
Maght
Ames O'Wolf
John Howland
John Howe
Bourne's Tavern
Giles Luther
United States
Cials
Dearth
Hope Street
State
Thames
Congregational Church
Wight
John West, Jr
Joseph W Torry
Choi
John A Pitman
Horton
Charles Collins
Nathaniel Bullock
Bristol Female Charitable Society
Free Library Shows Wide Range of New Readings
The Rog ers Free Library adds numerous non fiction and fiction titles by authors such as Beverley Nichol s Eugene Lyons Walter Lippmann and J B Priestley The list includes From a Surgeon's Journal Harvey Cushing and The American Language H L Mencken among many others The library also notes donations from churches and local groups and mentions an Easter Monday concert by the Girls Friendly Society and cheer from the Girl Scouts The Forty Fourth Annual Report thanks supporters and outlines plans for an August outing at Rocky Point with transportation by bus and private means
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverley Nichols
Eugene Lyons
Walter Lippmann
James W. Calley
Robert Collis
Daniel Frohman
Toscanini
Paul Stefan
J. B. Priestley
E. M. Delafield
Harvey Cushing
Louis Halle, Jr
Samarkand
Ethel Manin
H L. Mencken
America
Roger Williams
Elizabeth McClellan
Oscar Frank Stetson
W W Kent
Methodist
Baptist
Congregational
St Michael’s
Girls Friendly Society
Girl Scouts
Board of Managers
How Would You Like To Win 2000 In Cash Contest
Readers of Bristol Phoenix are offered a chance to win 2000 in cash. The program promises 3000 in total prizes with twenty cash awards and gift packages. The contest emphasizes simple participation and a straightforward entry method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Bristol Phoenix
Natronall
Coe
Europe
Wseas
Nanes
Civic League Plans Admission of 100 Members
The Civic League announces admission of more than 100 applicants to membership. Executive committee members include Joseph J Dennis John Raposa and Manuel Sylvia with officers Joseph No Almes and Manuel To Vargas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Lester Veru
Cetho
Galins
Thifreers
Neorae
Joseph No Almes
Dao
Orce
Manuel To Vargas
Bristol Home for Aged Women 1937 Annual Meeting Report
The Bristol Home for Aged Women held its forty fourth annual meeting on June 16 1937 noting twelve regular board meetings and active visiting and repair committees. The home reported renovations and purchases including rugs window shades towels and cleaning supplies. One death one removal to the State Infirmary and two new members joined. Community groups from St Michael's Church First Congregational and Girl Scouts provided concerts flowers bulbs and decorations. Seasonal gifts from the Ivy Guild and churches accompanied holidays with carols and plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Repair Comatter
Elon
Garls
St Michael's Church
Jamer Christian
First Congregational Church
Girl Scouts
Ivy Guild
St Michael Church
Methodist
Girls Friendly Society
St Michael’ Church
Junior Christian Endeavor
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Ene
le Rogers
Rogery
Paradise
Esther Forbes
Phil Stong
William Maxwell
Plains
Paul Horgan
Tobias Wagner
Roark Bradford
MacKinley Kantor
Virgina Woolf
Miller Brand
Richard Aldington
Lena Geyer
Marcia Davenport
Anne Parrish
Gladys Hasty Carroll
the Norlands
John Buchan
P G Wodehouse
H M_ Tomlinson
Samule Hopkins Adams
Helen Topping Miller
West of the Secos
Zane Grey
Wotham
Colt MacDonald
Mad-Gun
Lesal Francis
Cw Hilton
Dorothy 1
Hichen
Francis Beeding
Francis Reeding
George Coxe
Erle Gardner
Clark
Morey
Wortha Warledn
Merriman
Carrie T Munr
Belle
Wardwell
Robert Mckay
Svantes
Rocky Point
Eiher
Transportatin
Civic Leagle
Lincoln Hall
Cout Rate
Diy
Adnan Ea Ge Uoreee
Pinkham’s Vegetable Comp
Sloan’s ‘Liniment
Paris
Larkspur
Serutan
Miles
Sig Epsom Salt
Wampole
Apauabli
S. Rupr
Mic Vowan
Ford
ANS
Lincoln
Thames Street
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