Speakers Bureau Formed for Big Mamie at Battleship Cove
Officials of the Massachusetts battleship now enshrined at Battleship Cove Fall River announce a special speakers bureau A color slide presentation will be shown to groups statewide Interested organizations should contact Capt James F Gavin USNR Ret executive director Battleship Massachusetts Battleship Cove Fall River Mass for availabilities Telephone numbers 678-1100 or 678-1905
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Massachusetts
Battleship Cove
Fall River
James F. Gavin
USNR
Ret
Battleship
Deer Shotgun Season Opens Tomorrow in Rhode Island
Tomorrow December 6 marks the start of the nine day shotgun deer season in Rhode Island with legal hours from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset. The hunt is permitted in Kent, Providence and Washington counties with about 20,000 acres of state land open. Permits cost 5 dollars for residents and 20 dollars for nonresidents, and are issued by the Department of Natural Resources. Deer population is estimated at 1200 to 1500, with last year yielding 34 deer from 1253 permits.
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Rhode Island
John L. Rego
State Department of Natural Resources
Kent
Providence
Washington
Block Island
Department of Natural Resources
Veteran’s Memorial Building
Park Street
Striper Club Announces October Contest Winners
The Bristol County Striper Club Fishing Committee releases standings as of Oct 31. Top catches include Nick Mignacca 23 pounds for largest surf striper and Gerald Souza 38 pounds for largest surf boat striper. Other winners: Warren Fredette 15 pounds for largest blue boat, Bob Barros 23 pounds for light tackle striper, Bob O'Donnell 13 pounds 14 ounces for light tackle blue, Ken Newberg 41 pounds 8 ounces for cod, Mike Traficante 29 pounds 8 ounces for pollock, Bill Remington 5 pounds 8 ounces for flounder. Nick Mignacca also tops October bass in Schaefer Contest with 23 pounds 0 ounces. No October blues entries. Annual round-up dinner planned for December. Pete Sepe to notify members on date and details.
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Bristol County Striper Club
Nick Mignacca
Gerald Souza
Warren Fredette
Bob Barros
Bob O'Donnell
Ken Newberg
Mike Traficante
Bill Remington
Bob O’donnell Jr
Schaefer
Surf
Jack Eddy
Pete Sepe
VA urges GI students to verify state approval for training
Veterans considering GI Bill schooling are urged to ensure both the training institution and program are certified by the State Approving Agency. The VA warns some schools take large tuition with verbal promises of VA reimbursement, noting law requires approval for educational allowances.
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Veterans Administration
Flynn To The Rescue: 22 Years On Bristol Squad
Michael A. Flynn steps down as number one driver after 22 years with the Bristol Rescue Squad, passing duties to George E. Garvin. A charter member since 1947, Flynn helped the squad grow to 20 and complete about 4,500 missions. He is lauded for leadership, first aid zeal, and service to the fire department.
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Michael Flynn
Bristol Rescue Squad
Joseph Viscione
Wilson Luther
Bristol
Michael A. Flynn
George E. Garvin
Flynn
Ever Ready Fire Co
Admiral
Mt. Hope Bridge
Lane Bryant
YMCA
US Army Offers WAC College Junior Program
Sgt Paul Gallucci promotes the WAC College Junior program at Fort McClellan Alabama. The four week summer cadet corps offers travel, uniforms, and expenses paid with a possible commission as third lieutenant on graduation. Contact Warren Post Office Wednesdays or Fridays 1 to 3 pm.
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Women’s Army Corps
Paul Gallucci
Army
WAC College
Fort McClellan
Alabama
WAC
Bonn
Bangkok
Gallucci
Warren Post Office
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Fleet Air Quonset
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the Azores
Wade
Luis Raposo
A. W. Dupont
Oliver Street
Speakers Bureau
Picard Cleansers
Market St. Warren
Chestnut St
Rehoboth
Victor L. Olander
Warren
Ben’s Paving Co
Yer Bend
Penn
Garden Tractor
L’s Motors
Wand Mowers
Market St
Stripers Club
By Manny Correira
Mr Flynn
Gerstenslager Co
Wooster
Ohio
US Army
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