Air Force recruiting drives in Providence aims for reserves
The Providence Air Reserve Center ramps up a local recruiting push named Operation Springs Stern led by First Lieutenant Leo Scanlon. The nationwide effort targets Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts to boost reserve participation with incentives such as pay, promotions, tours, and retirement. Training covers reservist specialties including instructor, jet engine, reserve NCO, administration and communications.
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Air Force
Providence Air Rese
Air Force Reserve
Leo Scanlon
Continental Air Comma
Springs
Air Reserve
Rhode Isla
Massachuse
Air Reserve Center
Understanding fertilizer ratios for garden feeding
The Weekend Gardener explains fertilizer analysis with nitrogen phosphorus and potassium, and how formulations vary. It covers how nitrate of soda, urea, and other materials influence availability, soil type effects, and the practice of side dressing to boost plant growth, noting risks of leaching and root burn.
New rubbish collection cards distributed Sunday
1959 60 rubbish collection schedule cards will be distributed throughout the town starting Monday according to Highway Surveyor Joseph P Quartaro He notes new regulations that after August 4 1959 any container over 30 gallons will not be emptied Items weighing over 50 pounds will be left on the curb for the owner to remove The highway department secured a 1952 Navy surplus Ford pickup for 40 from Nelson Bears Civil Defense director and hopes to use similar buys to handle heavier machinery in the future He suggests other towns may adopt similar practices.
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Joseph P Quartar
Coltorg
Quartaro
Highway Department
Nelson Bears Civil Defense
Rhode Island Proclaims Portuguese Day June 10 1959
Governor Del Sesto designates Portuguese Day in Rhode Island on June 10 1958 in recognition of Portuguese contributions to civilization and NATO role. The proclamation notes historical ties from Prince Henry to Gama and modern training of Portuguese officers in Rhode Island. Citizens urged to honor Portuguese heritage in churches schools and homes.
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Europe
Prince Henry
New World
Vasco da Gama
Magela
Columbus
Cabral
Qe de Campes
Portugal
Christopher’ del Sesto
ATE
Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
Fertilizer timing for new plantings and applications
The advice covers using 10-10-10 or nitrate type fertilizer in small amounts, about one pound per 100 square feet, with banded placement for quicker results. Applications before visible needs are best, starting one month to six weeks after planting and continuing every three weeks.
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Bristol
Kelsey
Rechliter
Quali Lobsters
Narragansett
Brmaine
Nova Scotia
Thames
Taurant & Bar
Washington St
Bristol Music Center
Hope Street
Dolores V. Sick
Main St
Warren Wed. & Fri
Cherry
Jackson
TYIN
the Weekend Gardener
E. P. Christopher
Christopher del Sesto
Beye
Hope and Bradford CL
Adelaide Ave
R. I
Midway House
Gilbert Oliver
August P. Lafrance
Middletown Motors
West Main Road
Middletown
R. L
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