Museum to Limit Hours to Wednesday Afternoons
Starting today the Historical Museum will be open only on Wednesday afternoons.
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1955
Page
4
Starting today the Historical Museum will be open only on Wednesday afternoons.
A Hemet California editor receives a letter from a longtime reader praising the local News for recording her life from birth to grandchildren. The correspondent reflects how the paper documents memories and milestones, highlighting the intimate bond between a small-town newspaper and its loyal readers.
The New England period from tomorrow to next Wednesday will run near normal temperatures with a cool weekend and warmer trend by Tuesday. Providence shows a 46 degree average with 54 high and 37 low. expected precipitation totals about half an inch as rain or drizzle with showers.
Local officials plead with state authorities to restore Hope Street south of the Warren line. The Warren segment was rebuilt after a gas-line repair, but the Bristol section remains rough and three lanes long. The piece reflects repeated neglect of Bristol despite Democratic alignment.
Citizens misunderstand the Bristol tax revaluation. With valuations rising from 21,668,130 to about 63,000,000 the tax rate could drop while revenue stays about the same. The survey aims to standardize assessments so all property owners are treated equally.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Andree Borges 78 of 2 Fox Hall Avenue were held Wednesday from George C Lima Funeral Home at 8 15 am followed by a solemn high Mass of requiem at St Elizabeths Church. Burial was in St Marys Cemetery. Mrs Borges wife of Antone Borges died Sunday after a long illness.
Miss Anna Isa belle Kavanaugh 63 died after a short illness and was farewelled from 27 Noyes Avenue with a high Mass at St. Marys Church. Rev Clyde J Walsh officiated assisted by other clergy. Bearers named Richard Foley James St Angelo Stephen Hopkins John Ezilich Charles Falugo Jr and George Sisson. Burial in St Marys Cemetery with committal prayers.
The 77 year old Carmela Ruggiero of 94 Union Street died Saturday. Her funeral from Sansone Funeral Home proceeded to Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church for a 9 AM high Mass. She was widow of Michael Ruggiero. Six grandchildren attended and the Holy Rosary Society accompanied the services. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery with Father Bernard officiating.
Want ads describe a brown black and white hound named Brownie with owner name on collar and license tag No 644. The dog is very friendly and registered. Reward offered. Contact Emil Cardoza at 258 Wood Street or call CL 3-830.
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