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 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1946
Page
2
Voters weigh a large call of resolutions as petitions for sewer construction road work and pay raises compete for attention. Four sewer projects total 25464.97 with no official stance from Council or Budget Committee. Over 50 000 in all, prompting calls to fund by bonds or delay until a full plan exists.
Bristol sparsely notes social gatherings and church activities. Items include Mite Society and Ivy Guild meetings, parish aid talks, a chowder luncheon planned for March 21, and various church lectures and post events. Hospital visits and business trips are mentioned alongside upcoming meetings at Holmes House and the GAR hall.
A dense classified page offers carpentry and repairs by Warren, interior painting by John Grabert, and a tractor hire at 70 E State Street. Various items include a Pomeranian dog, a 1936 Oldsmobile, a violin and bow, curtains, furniture, a lund toboggan, and a store counter with related contact details.
Corner lot available near a bus stop with water and utility connections. Details show Nerone Tel Bris and a contact number 720 for inquiries.
The Highway Department announces the monthly clean up will run next week. Monday covers areas south of Church Street, Tuesday north of Church Street, and Wednesday outlying districts. Official Reynolds G Northup cites road conditions as reason for the delay to allow more time and effort on renovations.
Arthur P Travers, 25, of 56 Court Street, arraigned at a special court session before Clerk James F Linehan. He pleaded guilty to bigamous cohabitation, was adjudged "probably guilty," and bound over to await action by the next Grand Jury. Bail set at $3,000.
The Bristol County All Stars coached by Michael Topazio and captained by Vin Santo qualified for the finals of the Pawtucket Boys Club Senior Tourney. In trial rounds they beat Potter and Johnston 51 43 and then defeated Joe's Vets 38 19 in the semi finals. Vollaro and Douglas led scoring with 10 points each.
A birthday celebration for Mrs Marjorie S Mello was hosted last night at 60 Charles Street by Mrs Carrie M Flynn. Guests from Warren New York and Providence attended as the Mello family organized games and a group sing along with refreshments and a large cake.
Advertises purchase of United States and foreign stamps on envelopes and in collections. Seeks Bristol items, Paine Pictures, books, and related printed material. Contact A A Edmonds at 471 Hope Street, Bristol 139.
A simple menu listing ham baked beans potato salad relish rolls pie and coffee as the featured items for a home style meal.
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.