Bristol Pa Celebrates 275 Years Of History And Revival
The Delaware River town of Bristol Pennsylvania marked its 275th anniversary recalling its Lenape roots and colonial growth. Highlights include Dutch Swedish and British eras, Bath Springs fashionable era, and the 1776 Revolution impact. Mill Street restoration aims to blend Colonial charm with modern commerce.
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Delaware River
Philadelphia
Bristol
Pennsylvania
R. I
Bucks County
Trenton
Mill Creek
Delaware Harbour
Bristol Burlington
Dan Coast
Shibhi
Friends Meeting House
Washington
Cadwallader
Delas Waye
Bath Springs
Rhode Island
Stanford K. Bunyan
Wm. T. Taylor
Charles Bessonet
Famous Mill Street
Mill Street
Williamsburg
Long Mill Street
National Guard to Take Over Nike Sites Predicted
Lt. L. Nelson Leggette, battery commander of the guided missile unit, told a Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Harriet Bradford Inn that National Guard troops may operate Nike missile sites in the future. He noted guardsmen already work on guided missiles and an open house will showcase the launcher once contractors finish the site, though that is not imminent.
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L. Nelson Leggette
National Guard
Nike
Chamber of Commerce
Harriet Bradford Inn
Arm
Bristol
Ernest Fredericks
Richard Moren
Frank Toste
Bristol Historical Society hears Canon Ballard on colonial church roots
Bristol Historical Society members attend a talk by Canon Ballard of Trinity Church Newport on Colonial Traditions. He outlines the founding of four oldest Episcopal churches, including Bristol and Newport, and displays early 1702 silverware carried to America by the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Betty Church Chase and assistants. Catherine Levere presided in Judge Martin’s absence.
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Bristol Historical Society
Canon Ballard
Trinity Church
Newport
Bristol
Ballard
Society For the Propagation of the Gospel
Betty Church Chase
Gladys Friswell
Natalie Herreshoff
Arthur H Carr
D W Tildesley
Charlottee
A Young
Gladys Paull
Catherine V. Levere
Frank L. Martin
Romano Re‑elected Vice‑President of Insurance Union
Jeremiah Romano was reelected vice-president of the Prudential Life Insurance Agents International Union AFL Local 61. James Sylvia and George Oliver were named to the grievance committee.
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Jeremiah
Romano
Prudential Life Insurance Agents International Union
AFL
James Sylvia
George Oliver
Thanksgiving Day Proclamation 1956 by President Eisenhower
The President proclaims November 22, 1956 as Thanksgiving Day. He urges gratitude for national prosperity and freedom, recalls the Pilgrim Fathers, and calls for prayerful guidance and aid to the needy at home and abroad through religious groups.
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United States
Dwight D Eisenhower
United States of America
Congress
Washington
Police report on two vehicle minor collisions
Novasaber 39 reported a minor crash when a car driven by Edward Neabe struck the overpass taphto on Ao vtum road. A second vehicle operated by Reber bawn treet sustained slight damage after a curb entry on Hope Street.
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Edward
Noles Auto
Mt Hetamitoofe
Bo Tie
Hope Street
Geore Am Dtal
New Council Inaugurated in Bristol Elects Margo President
The Bristol town council was sworn in at Hephitamothe Hall in brief ceremonies with the Democratic Town Committee. Joseph Murgo was elected council president and Anthony Dennis town clerk. Balzano sent flowers and a telegram of congratulations. Rev Joseph Bernardi opened with a noon devotion. Mrs Mallon Sullivan swore in Dennis. New appointments by Margo include police and public works. Goulart and Sousa return to prior posts. A liquor-license public hearing followed, with a coffee hour for the Democratic Club. The council meets again Monday night.
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Anthony J. Dennis, Jr
Joseph Murgo
William P. Sousa
Joseph J. Gallagher
David J. Betris
Town Council
Towin Hall
Democratic Town Committee
TY Thomas Balzano
Balzano
Council
Margo
Julio
Joseph Bernardi
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Mallon Sullivan
Dennis
Murgo
Bristol
John W
William P Sousa
Joseph J Gragher
David J Ferris
Joseph E. Goulart
Goulart
Sousa
Women’s Democratic Club
Court House
YMCA Directors Welcome New Secretary and Renovated Facility
The YMCA board met with new general secretary Dak Tilden to review fire safety at the Nike site and approve a five day refresher for physical directors at the New Britain facility. They also voted to close the Y all day on the Monday before Christmas for staff prep. Visitors praised the renovated Howe Memorial Room funded by the Howe family and Walls F. E. Howe, featuring a large town photograph from the Neck area and a display from the National Bank of Bristol.
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YMCA
Nike
Ho Massa
New Britain
Conn
Bristol Y
Howe
John Howe
Ludiaptrab National Bank
Bristol
Walls FE Howe
The
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Voiture Turkey Party Tonight in Riverside Post Home
Voyageurs of Bristol County Vaiture No 1188 Forty and Eight host a turkey party to benefit the voiture child welfare fund this evening at G Pam in the Riverside Post Home The event replaces the usual monthly promenade and may cover any important business but is open to the public.
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Voyageurs
Bristol County
G Pam
Riverside
Education Week Program Boosts School Community Ties
Education Week drew favorable publicity for Bristé with sixteen local merchants displaying committee prepared material. The observance committee was led by Miss Anne D Sisson under Miss Margaret Nerone's supervision. Sisson reports many pleasing comments and believes the program strengthened school community relations.
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Bristé
Anne D Sisson
Margaret Nerone
Miss Sisson
Town Council Approves Multiple Beverage Licenses
Newly sworn Town Council grants Class A licenses to Manny's Package Store Inc and Viola's Liquor Store Inc at Hope and Wood streets, plus numerous Class B and D licenses to hotels taverns victualers clubs and associations across Bristol area. Licenses cover Bay View Cafe, White Rail Restaurant, Town Tavern, Pavil ion rear White Ball, and many civic and social clubs along Thames Wood and Bradford streets.
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Manny’s Package Store, Inc
Hope Street
John B Sousa
Gilda Sousa
Viola’s Liquor Store, Inc
Wood Street
Francea Bottiglieri
Hotel Colonial
State Street
James St. Angelo
Harriet Bradford
Town Tavern, Inc
Town Tavern
Zacarias Antonio and
Maria Antonio
Bay View Cafe, Inc
Thames Street
Joseph F. Benevides
Bradford Street
Mathias Brito
Metacom Avenue
Sebastiano Cannizzaro
Everett T. Francis
King Philip’s Bakemaster, Inc
John Marinho
Anna Vv. Martins
Steak & Tr House
Pe St
Gooding Avenue
Dominie Sneer Iguss Jr
Salcone Castle
Canania
Thames L
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Menor
Nicholas Continua
Bragford Street
Amile
Cara
Mt. Hope Avenue
Ek Panzpreia
Thames
Streat
Dennig
F. Viera
Franklin Street
Bristol Athletic Association
Bristol County Order of Elks
Constitution Street
Bristol Rainbow Club
Bristol Yacht Club
Pappasquash Road
Cup Defenders Association
Lincoln Club
St. Elizabeth Street
Port. Ind
Bradford St. Boccia Club
Mount Hope Community Club
Bristol
R. I
Mt. Hope
Dress Concern Will Have Bristol Plant
The Sheila Dress Co plans a Bristol plant joining the Jesse P Sousa Foundation Building on Burnside Street. Lease starts December 1 with equipment moving in. Abraham Krasnow, president, expects 40 to 50 workers, mainly women, with a Fall River main plant at 192 Anawan Street. Bristol move was sparked by Mrs Connie Jenne and Mrs Sadie Mazur, via local realtor A N Nunes.
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Sheila Dress Co
Jesse P Sousa Foundation
Burnside Street
Fall River
Abraham Krasnow
The
Concern
Anawan Street
Bristol
Krasnow
Connie Jenne
Sadie Mazur
A. N. Nunes
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Novasaber
Anthony J Dennes
Gladys M. Brightman
State Armory
Church Street Wharf
General Assembly
Brightman
Seaboard Construction Co
Dress Concern
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