Red Cross Water Safety Program in Bristol Highlighted
The Bristol Red Cross water safety program remains a key civic service with ongoing first aid training and summer swimming instruction for 9th to 12th graders. Highlights include plans for Bristol instructors at Brown University pool, extensive youth teaching since 1949, and annual first aid and water safety education for public servants and citizens.
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Erasmo Mancini
Herman Grabert
Bristol
Brown University
Red Cross
Vincent
Ralph Nash
Eric Dober
Naomi Carpenter
Gladys Brightman
Bristol Town Meetings Past and Present Talk Instalments
The Bristol Historical Society published Frank L. Martin’s extended talk on Bristol Town Meetings, Past and Present. It traces the town meeting as core to New England governance from colonial times to Home Rule era, noting equality in voting and the spirit of independence that shapes Bristol’s present gatherings.
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The
Bristol Historical Society
Frank L. Martin
Bristol
Assembly of Freeholders
New England
Rhode Island
General Assembly
Reorganization Effects on Army Reserve at Bristol Center
The Quin ta Gamelin Army Reserve Center Bristol announces changes from a recent reorganization. The 4911th Quartermaster Company gains authorized strength to 131, doubling vacancies. combined with the 381st Chemical Company over 110 positions must be filled. Recruit age rules outline eight, six, or three year enlistments with training timelines. Town governance notes compare early English parish roles to modern local government.
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Army Reserve
Quinta-Gamelin Army Reserve Center
Bristol
Charles Winn
4911St Quartermaster Company
Richard Alling
381St Chemical Company
Ready Reserve
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Ataway
Mt Secure
First Aid and Safety
James Osborn
James Salzano
Andrews School
Roger Williams
England
Berry Road
Mt. Hope Bridge
Portsmouth
Jimmie Brock
Sahara
Veal
Omar A Burr
Las Vegas
Sealy
Daponte Bros. Furniture
Retail Furniture Dealers Assoc
Child St
Warren
Business Directory
Watkinson
Amaral
Radio &Television CO
Market St. Warren
Gir's Music Center
Weed St
Charles M. Connery Funeral Home
Burton St
A. W. DuPont
Oliver Street
Bristol District Nursing Association
Thyra Carlson
Hope Street
Weaver
High Street
Arter
Westinghouse
Thermos
Rsh Las
Raakon Reee Aoe
Hocking
Fire King
Bru
Sr Ik
Roca
Main ST. Warren
Barrington
Andreozzi Bros
Nayatt
Maple Ave
Cosa
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