Reorganization Cuts 243rd Artillery Roles in State Plan
The 103rd Artillery undergoes major reform under a national plan. Battery C, 2nd Howitzer Battalion, is renamed and reduced from 37 to 51 personnel with 5 officers, shifting from Nike missiles to 105 mm cannons. Most Guardsmen may stay in place as reassignment details follow. veterans lament missile-focused duties fade.
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Crifarch
243Rd Infantry
Americo
Féxeira
103Rd Artillery
Paul D'Amico
Metacom Ave
Colt Park Possible This Year
The Chafee administration moved to buy the 440 acre Colt Park tract as a state park, with bills filed in both houses backed by Bristol County delegation. A public hearing is planned in town to hear pros and cons, while real estate developers may voice opposition. Heirs of the Colt Estate reportedly seek to contest Col Samuel Colt’s will to pursue private development of the property using surplus funds.
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Colt Farm
Chafee
General Assembly
Bristol County
Vincent Fasano
State Park
Colt
Samuel P Colt
Bristol Junior Workers 4 H Club Starts in Town
Five young Bristol girls founded the Bristol Junior Workers 4 H club led by Peggy Sardinha with support from Island College and state agents. Since June they meet Saturdays at 2 to 4 p m in High Street, focusing on crafts, community service, and early achievements.
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Sroup
Bristol Junior Workers
Tew
Island ‘College
Pegy
Pat
Peggy
Dave
Sardinha
Gladding St
Bristol
Therhg Vex
I-V. Hall
High Street
Tader
Rocky Hill
Veina
Suzanne Cor
Pat Sardinha
Rose Mancieri
Inter
Margie Mancieri
Smithfield Memorial Junior High School
Hfield
East Providence
Bristol County
Bristol Junior Workers Bulletin Board
Qasatan
Emba
Margaret Sardinha
Miss Sardinha
Joyce Prezioso
Patriciardinha
Bernadette Providenti
Carole Jean Oliveira
Cynthia Riley
Louise Sousa
Suzzanne Correia
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Leonar
Holland
Joseph A. Arouca
Batt. C
Colt Park
Bristol Junior Workers Young and Ambitious Group
By Sathy Moore
Jaycees
The
Meeting St. School
Providence
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