The Rogers Free Library Founder Robert Rogers 1792 1870
This sketch recounts Bristol merchant Robert Rogers born 1792 and died 1870. It details his rise from Newport and O Wolf ties, his wealth and strict business morality, and his lasting legacy through the Rogers Free Library funded by his widow.
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Robert Rogers
Newport
George Washington
Bristol
Maria D'Wolf
William D’wolf
Mark Anthony
O'Wolf
O'Wolfs
Rogers
Aplan
Rogers Free Library
Robert Roges
Redwood Library
Thanksgiving Social Planned by Bristol Colt Alumni
Miss Genevieve Pagnano leads plans for a Thanksgiving social at the Colt auditorium with a special meeting on Tuesday night. General dancing and Rhode Island orchestra music are planned. Co chairmen Benjamin Hazen and Constance Campanella head the arrangements with a large committee of local residents.
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Génevievée Pagnano
Bristol-Colt ‘Alumni’ Association
Colt Auditorium
Ieee
Akegivie
Rhode Island
Benjamin Hazen
Constance Campanella
Laura Balzano
Esther Conley
Barbara Newman
Victoria Mansi
Antoinette Rucci
Rose Formisano
Edward Levy
William Alger
E. Addison Hill, Jr
Frank Brows
Elmer A. Rounds
Gaetano Marino
Mr. Pasquarelli
Delegation Led by Regent Attends State Chapter Meeting
Representatives gathered at the Hotel Viking Newport for the State Chapter meeting yesterday afternoon. The Newport group was headed by Regent Mrs. Charlca O. F. Thompson with officers and members including Miss Alice B. Almy, vice-regent, Secretary Mrs. Samuel C. Hail, and several others.
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Bristol Gseed
Viking
Newport
Charlca O. F. Thompson
Alice B. Almy
Samuel C. Hail
J. Ellery Ingraham
Evelin C. Bache
Clinton T. Sherman
Fred G. Perkins
Clifford M. Wilson
Earl P. Mathewson
Samuel C. Wardwell
Hi Y Club Supper Draws Twenty Five Members
Twenty five Hi Y Club members and guests attended the spaghetti supper on Tuesday night at the Y M C A library. Joe A Murgo coach of the Colt team spoke with Agatiello and Dr John A Mellone Bristol medical examiner. Joseph Securo served as toastmaster.
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Joe A. Murgo
Coltemegeral Hhows
Pe Agatiello
John A. Mellone
Bristol
Joseph Securo
John Romano
Michael Balzano
Hilario Moniz
Anthony Agatiello
Vincent Santo
Lodge Receives Burnside Portrait at local Knights group
Burnside portrait presented to Burnside Lodge of the Knights of Pythias honoring Civil War general Ambrose Burnside. Gift by Ever et Lee Church, presented through the lodge by Past Grand Chancellor at PARA, Hergig.
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Burnside Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Ambrose Burnside
Bristol
Everet
Lee
Church
Para
Hergig
Gngise Te ‘Srp
Four Daughters and Marines Are Here at Pastime
The feature bill opens with Four Daughters a Fannie Hurst drama starring Priscilla Lane John Garfield Jeffrey Lynn with Rose Mary Lane Lola Lane Gale Page Claude Rains and Dick Foran. A second Monogram short Marines Are Here follows with Gordon Oliver June Travis Gavin Williams and Ray Walker.
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Fannie Hurst
Priscilla Lane
John Garfield
Jeffrey Lynn
Warner Bros
Rosemary Lane
Lola Lane
Gale Page
Claude Rains
Dick Foran
Marines
Monogram
Gordon Oliver
June Travis
Gavin
Big Boy) Williams
Ray Walker
Bon Voyage Party for Mrs Quintal Held by Mrs Ferrara
Mrs Quintal and her mother Mrs DAlmada were honored at a bon voyage gathering hosted by Mrs Anthony J Ferrara on Wood Street. Twenty friends attended and presented gifts. Whist winners included Ms Anthony DuPont Mrs Lucy Castro and Mrs Quintal.
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Daniel Quintal
Matilda D'Almada
Trinidad
British West Indies
Anthony J. Ferrara
Wood Street
Quintal
Ferrara
Anthony DuPont
Lucy Castro
Wip
Girl Scouts To Distribute Thanksgiving Baskets
Bristol Columbine Troop of Girl Scouts will deliver Thanksgiving baskets to needy families next Thursday. A group of girls under Capt. Mrs. Wesley Armstrong will supervise and make the distribution in town.
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Columbine
Bristol
Funeral Services Held For Mrs Grace Lugo-Vina
Relatives and friends attended the funeral of Mrs Grace DeWolf Lugo-Vina held Wednesday afternoon at St Michael's Church Rev Ynt Wony R Parshley rector officiated. Burial followed in the family plot.
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Grace (DeWolf) Lugo-Vina
St. Michael's Church
Why Get Up Nights Four Day Test Buklets
Promote a four day test with juniper oil and buchu leaves made into green tablets to flush the kidneys and ease irritation. Claims to relieve waking, frequent or scanty flow, burning, back ache or leg pains with a general health benefit. Sold locally at WHH Buffington Druggist.
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Buffington
For Richer or For Poorer opens in Boston Sunday Advertiser
Thelma Strabel authors a new novel titled For Richer or For Poorer, serialized in the American Weekly Magazine with the November 20 issue of the Boston Sunday Advertiser. The tale promises love sacrifice and adventure.
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Thelma Strabel
Boston Sunday Advertiser
Workers' Association to Host Annual Event at Bristol Arena
Dickinson announces annual social for the union members at Bristol arena with entertainment by employees, Santa Claus, refreshments and dancing. Committees led by Elmer A. Rounds and Frederick Goff outline decorations, refreshments, tickets and activities including table tennis and card games. WPA classes for women start November with dances continuing weekly. November 27 offers a free dance for members.
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Eh Woekers
Bristol
United
Atti
Deceimby
Setheoncern
Ational
E. Dickinson
Ote
Eee
Demiploy Yees
Dickinson
Santa ‘Claus
Elmer A. Rounds
Frederick Goff
Harold Sylvester
Frank Malafronte
Leo Lavoie
Virgil Arruda
Margaret Johnson
Louise’ Szala
Palmiera. Alves
Virginia Santo
Joseph Marshall
William Manchester
Fred Foster
James A. Sisson
Lillian Phenes
Esther Conley
Rita Evans
Alice -Var
Ames A. Sisson
Er Velieca
Henry Miranda
Manuel Vargas, Jr
Mary Soldano
Paul Bruno
Winston Fetherston
Louis DeFelice
Gladys E. Rishe
Michael W. Pasquarelli
Lewis E. Dickinson
Plant
Manuel Vargas Jr
I’ll Be With You in Apple Blossom Time era notes
A fragmented music column reflects on classic tunes and composers from Tin Pan Alley. It references works by Chaminade and Gershwin, notes preferences for contraltos over coloraturas, and mentions numerous titled songs and lyricists shaping mid century catalogs.
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Tara
Lorenz Hart
Ifa Gershwin
Howard Dietz Nevin
Lake Rose
Carroll Gibbons
Anne Rowell
London
Toas
Albert von Tilzer
Gus Edwards
Ernest Ball
Victor Herbert
Harry Hopkins
Louis A. Hirsch
Gene Buck
Sam Theard
John Redmond
Sammy
Tin Pan Alley
Walter Donaldson
Sam M. Lewis
Joe Young
Hse Ruby
Bud Green
Samee
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George A. Arnold
Mary E. Thompson
Roger
Hey Bonnie Hall
Pappaasesquaw
Alicia Middleton
Robert
New York
Tiffany’s
Flo
Miss Middleton
Spencer C. Hilton
Saugy Building
Main Street
Warren
Franklin Street Tax! Service
Frederick Middleton
Cadillac Limousine
BE. A. Skinner
Mma
Hope St
Bristol, R. I
Lodge
Burnside
Mrs. Quintal
Girl Scouts
Grace Lugo-Vina
Airtemp
Chrysler
Massano Bros
Wood St
Mercury
Tapa Carlar
Chris Zo
Iris
Herbert C. Eales, Inc
Pall, River, Mass
Ra Bates
Dr. True
Ree
LOON3
Pho
Urely
Dixie
Stripes
Rimsky - Korsakoff
Hadeén
Chaminade
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Dubin
Benny Davis
Jared Coots
Noel Coward
Howard Dietz
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