YMCA Hog Island campers host week of events and roasts
The YMCA day campers at Hog Island conducted a busy week with a hot dog roast on Monday and an overnight wilderness campout for four male counselors. The program included visits to Hess Trouble and Despair camps, a game carnival, a water safety demonstration, dock swims, ferry trips, and the annual Prudence Island outing. Visitors day is set for August 14 for parents and friends.
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YMCA
Hog Island
Jordan Cruz
Bruce Costa
Lennie Babbitt
Anthony Bottiglieri
Fred Nenna
Michael Riccio
Eddie Massa
James L. Medeiros
Paul Taber
Paul Celone
Christy Ash
Wayne Ash
Tommy Campagna
David Angel
Hess
Trouble
Despair
Anderson
Red Cross
Prudence Island
Bristol Youths Host Mini Carnival At Valley School
Carnival organized by Bristol youths raised 4450 for a rest room and shelter fund. Games of chance included dart, baseball toss, and balloon busting contests in Valley School basement. Vendors wore carnival hats. soft drinks from Board of Recreation. Edward Belmore donated ice for the popular stand.
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Bristol Playground
Valley School
Edward Belmore
Keep Your Store Manager Informed by Susan T Breadfoot
Advice urges shoppers to report store and product issues to managers to improve service and stock. Article links customer feedback to better selection of fruits vegetables and dairy, noting vitamins A C calcium and iron in produce and milk help nutrition. Cites studies on nutrient loss in produce without ice.
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Susan T. Breadfoot
US Dept of Agriculture
Cooperative
Tennis Tourney At Town Beach Starts Tuesday
The town Beach Courts host a Tennis Tournament starting Tuesday under the Board of Recreation. Senior entrants include Chris Nerone Michael Barnes John Howard John Miranda Walter Checko last year's junior winner Ken Commette John Biancuzzo last year's junior runner up and Martin Biancuzzo. Junior division has only two signups and will be canceled if more youths do not register by August 14. admission limited to town residents per Vincent Securo director of water safety.
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Board of Recreation
Vincent Securo
Chris Nerone
Michael Barnes
John Howard
John Miranda
Walter Checko
Ken Commette
John Biancuzzo
Martin Biancuzzo
Change in Social Security retirement test raises earned limit
A recent change in the retirement test affects recipients under 72 on old age or survivors insurance. The limit now allows earning up to 1700 dollars with proportional benefit withholding, and adds extra withholding beyond that, while checks continue for months over 72 or months with minimal earnings. Contact Providence Social Security Office at 307 Post Office Annex or call 1-7011 for details.
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Providence
Gladiolus Show Draws Big Crowd at University of RI
The 14th annual Gladiolus Society show at the University of Rhode Island drew steady admirers over Saturday and Sunday. Grand champion prize went to C. J. Hoffman of Trumbull Connecticut after judging 400 spikes and 40 arrangements. Exhibits came from Rhode Island Connecticut and Massachusetts.
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R. I. Gladiolus Society
Univ. of R. I
C.J. Hoffman
Trumbull
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James L Medeiros
Eddy Massa
Russell Bruno
Paul Tabor
Manny Sousa
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Russell Medeiros
John Lannan
Peter Paull
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Marion Volpe
Laura Iasiello
Bristol Youths
Mary Jane King
Rockwell Park
Anthony Agatiello
Naomi Carpenter
Anthony Iasiello
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