Preservation vs Post Office Demands Compromise for Wardwell House
An editorial argues against sacrificing the Wardwell House for a new main street post office. It urges working with current owners to find a buyer who preserves the historic property while meeting postal needs for space and truck access from Thames Street. It acknowledges public opinion and envisions a plan that avoids needless loss of historic significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardwell House
Uncle Sam
Thames Street
Bristol Girl Scouts Thank Bristol Phoenix Staff
Acting Neighborhood Chairman thanks the Bristol Phoenix and staff for concern kindness and support in recruiting leaders and troop assistants. Gratitude extended to continuing leaders and newcomers for giving the Bristol Girl Scouts a chance to survive and vows to prove worthy of confidence and trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts
Bristol Phoenix
Young Girl Struck by Auto in Town
Suzanne Cabral five, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Cabral of Oliver Street, escaped with minor injuries after a car driven by Natale Squatrito of Bradford Street struck her on High Street. He stopped promptly. she received seven stitches for a right ear laceration and treatment for contusions to the back, side and buttocks.
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Suzanne Cabral
John Cabral
Ohiver St
Natale Squatrito
Bradford St
Squatrito
High St
Oliver St
Ar Squatrito
Paul Bruno
Cabralet
Suzanne
Fashions by Ferris draw 450 at St Mary’s show
A St Mary’s auditorium fashion show titled Fashions by Ferris drew about 450 attendees last night. Co chairs were Mrs Gregory Crellin and Mrs Edwin McGinn with narrator Mrs Andrew Roth and music by Earl P. Rounds. Models included Judy Ferris and David Ferris among others. vendors featured Marina Nerone and Evelyn Rohrman. fashions by Ferris with jewelry by Conley and shoes by Jamiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferris
St Mary's Auditorium
Gregory Crellin
Edwin McGinn
Andrew Roth
Earl P. Rounds
Judy Ferris
Margaret Ferguson
Carol Emerson
Sue Ann Mansi
David Ferris
Maria Squillante
Charles Falugo
Regina Farley
Mary Beth Crellin
Dorothy Saucier
Roger Dietz
Bernard Grabert
Dorothy Hennessey
Anthony Pinhero
Kay Gross
Vincent Treanor
Alfred Jamiel
Marina Nerone
Kathleen Rohrman
Evelyn Rohrman
Carol Hux
Mary McGinn
Betty Vargas
Frances Tamburro
Rhea Rounds
Anita Costa
Conley
Jamiel
Visit with Wallis E Howe reveals a storied life
Wallis Elic Howe, in his 92nd year, is profiled in a vivid portrait of a life well lived. The Bristol architect reflects on family, faith, and a career spanning decades, while noting concerns over Wardwell House’s demolition for a post office and plans to document St Michael's Church history.
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Walliis
Elic Howe
Howe
Wallis Howe
Hope Street
St Michael's Church
Bristol
Central
Pennsylvania
Weetamoe
Howe Farm
Metavom Avenue
Community Event Calendar Preparations For November
A series of church and civic events spans November listings from Ivy Guild sales at St Michael's Parish House to the Armistice Ball hosted by Kearney Post No 6. White Rail and other venues host card parties, bake sales, dances, a spaghetti supper, a bridge event, and holiday bazaars led by groups including Our Lady Mt Carmel Church Mothers Club and the Bristol Lions and Garden clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy Guild
St Michael's Church
Bristol Women's Democratic Club
St. Mary’s Holy Name Society
Bristol Garden Club
Arthur H Carr
Yankee Village
Our Lady Mt. Carmel Church
Kearney
American Legion
White Rail Riding Club
Metacom Avenue
R. L Food Service Association
Our Lady of
Holy Name Society of Our Lady of
Cat Week Highlight and a Cat’s Bright Jumping Life
The piece notes Cat Week International, highlighting the feline as a prominent pet. It shares anecdotes about a family cat named Dinah, her jumping and perching habits, interactions with a dog, and the cat’s nocturnal outdoor tendencies. It also cites statistics on the U.S. cat population and ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Felime Society
Petey
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St. Mary's
Phoenix
Wallis E. Howe
Wardwell
Mark
Reading
New Jersey
Jersey City
Manhattan
New York
Old Trinity Church
Lower Broadway
Fall River
Brooklyn Bridge
Fail River
Richard Borden
Portsmouth
State Street Wharf
William Darling
Archie Hawks
Mr. Howe
Bristol Lioness Club
DeFelice Florists
Bristol Lions Club
Armory
Colt Drive
Independent Hall
Bocpworth Mews
John RB. White
Dinah
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