Girl Scouts Camp Hoffman Seeks Rhode Island Scouts
Summer camping season for Girl Scouts of Rhode Island at Camp Hoffman West Kingstown runs July 5 to August 29 marking the twenty fifth season. Registrations for two week periods begin May 1 with partial camperships funded for troops. Mrs Earl G Sturdevant Scout Commissioner notes camping aims to develop outdoor appreciation resourcefulness self reliance and group adjustment among girls within a democratic community.
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Girl Scouts of
Rhode Island
Camp Hoffman
West Kingstown
Earl G. Sturdevant
Bristol
Bristol Squadron Civil Air Patrol Holds Second Dance
About 300 persons attended the Bristol Squadron Civil Air Patrols second dance held Saturday at the State Armory. The hall wore flags and military police from the Providence Squadron CAP ensured security. Music by the Stardusters directed by Cpl. Frank DeLuca accompanied by committee members Lt. Vaughan F DeLuca and E Silvia and refreshments and ticket staff listed.
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Bristol
Civil Air Patrol
State Armory
Providence
CAP
Stardusters
Cpl
Frank DeLuca
Sailor Michael A. Ruggiero Returns on Leave From Pacific War Service
On leave from the Pacific Theater, Boatswain's Mate Michael A. Ruggiero, son of Bristol residents, recalls 18 months aboard USS Beeston with Task Force 58 under Admirals Halsey and Spruance. He has served five and a half years with the Navy, participated in 11 invasions, and crossed the Equator 36 times. He recounts the Formosa engagement last October, describes constant air attacks, and notes his roles in fire control and repairs.
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Michael A. Ruggiero
U.S.N
Anthony Ruggiero
Burton Street
Beeston
Bristol
Formosa
Boston
Houston
Mike
Phoenix
St Elizabeth's CYO Holds Program Despite Absences
St Elizabeth's CYO met Tuesday evening in the parish hall with principal speaker Rev John Mason absent due to the death of his first cousin and magician Rev Philip Brady also unable to attend. Johnordeiro spoke in Mason's stead as guests and officers attended, and Marshall was named coach for the club's baseball teams.
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St. Elizabeth
John Mason
Philip Brady
Father Mason
New York
St. Columban’s Seminary
John Cordeiro
Henrique Rocha
St. Elizabeth’s
Mariano Rodrigues
Henry Miranda
John P. Marshall
Joseph Rodrigues
Joseph Bragantine
Max Barros
Marshall
Funeral for William Duarte Held at St Elizabeth Church
The funeral for William Duarte was held at 8:15 AM from 73 Center Street with a high Mass of requiem at St Elizabeth's Church. Rev. Jesse Moniz of St Anthony's Pawtucket officiated. Bearers included Antone Borges Jordan Cruz James Raposa and John Raposa of Bristol Manuel Raposa of Fall River and Gus Lindes of New London Conn. Burial followed in St Mary's Cemetery.
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William Duarte
Center Street
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Jesse Moniz
St. Anthony’s Church
Pawtucket
Antone Borges
Jordan Cruz
James Raposa
John Raposa
Bristol
Manuel Raposa
Fall River
Gus Lindes
New London, Conn
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Bristol County Water Company advances purification improvements
The Bristol County Water Company and Rhode Island Public Utilities Administrator Kennelly begin the fourth step of the general improvements. Mixing baffles for the Child Street purification Plant sedimentation basin will be installed by C J Fanning Construction. Completion is targeted in two weeks with no service disruption.
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Hope Street
Bristol
Rhode Island
Chestnut Street
Sunnyside Avenue
Dimond Avenue
Edwin F. Peck
Howard Smith
Howard
S. Almy
George A. Peckham
Bristol County Water Company
Thomas A. Kennelly
Rhode Island Public Utilities
Child Street
W. H. Streit
C. J. Fanning Construction Company
Providence
Anawan
Shad Factory
Barrington
Warren
Kirkemuit
Streit
Junior Mounties Bike Hike At Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Members of the Junior Mounties Club of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church enjoyed the second bicycle hike and picnic in a spring series led by Rev Emilio Donanzan. The outing at Kirkemuit Point featured games like Capture the Flag and Softball as plans for summer activities were set at the Tuesday meeting.
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Junior Mounties Club
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Emilio Donanzan
Kirkemuit Point
Convalescing Corporal Arruda Leaves for Mass Hospital
Corporal Manuel Arruda returns home from the Asiatic Pacific after 19 months overseas. He will spend 30 days convalescent leave with his parents at 332 High Street before reporting to Camp Edwards Mass. He hopes to avoid a return to the Pacific and may be sent to Europe. He recalls New Guinea Biak Mindoro, weight loss, desire for fresh milk and eggs, and mud during the rainy season. He wears a good conduct medal, Asiatic Pacific Theatre ribbon with two stars, and three overseas stripes. Brothers Frank in Hawaii and Virgil with the Seabees on Okinawa also serve.
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Manuel” Arruda
Frank Arruda
High Street
Camp Edwards
Mass
Pacific
Cpl
Arruda
Ordnance
Europe
New Guinea
Biak
Mindoro
Frank M. Arruda
Hawaii
Virgil
Sir
Seabees
Okinawa
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Louis P. Alfano, Jr
Gowen Field
Idaho
Louis Alfano
Prospect St. Bristol
R. 1
Brown University
Armed Services
U. S. Army Air Forces
TS Wame
Thames ST
TEL
Sgt ‘Pian Vince
Bristol Squadron
Lt. Vaughan
F. DeLuca
E. Silvia
L. Saviano
M. E. Vermette
E. Lemaire
I. Correia
D. Morse
V. Simmons
J. Silvia G. Gladue
J. Barber
S. Palmeiri
T. Soucy
M. Gifford
R. Vaughan
Boel
Ruggiero
Army-Navy
War Department
U. S. Employment Service
CYO
Roosevelt
Raymond Rodrigues
St. Elizabeth’s C.Y.0. Club
United States
Barros
Bragantine
Margaret Rodrigues
Mary
Frances
Margaret
Almeida
Genevieve Barboza
Theresa Carvara
Albert A. Edmonds
A. A. Edmonds
Rapot
Mante
Reese Lacrey
Pacific Area
Cpl. Arruda
California
Canada
Devens
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