Home Demonstration Clubs Across States
Reader letters praise Mrs Rex Simmons and Rhode Island Homemakers work. Mentions University of Rhode Island Extension Service led by Homer Stuart and local agents Susan Broadfoot in Greenville and Mrs Kenneth E Bowen in Kickemuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Simmons
Marshall
Michigan
Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island
Homer Stuart
Bristol
R. I. Homemakers Council
Susan Broadfoot
Bank
Greenville
R. I
Kenneth E. Bowen
Kickemuit Homemakers
Need for a Modern Home Rule Charter for Bristol
Rhode Island lawmakers repeatedly reject home rule bills for towns while Bristol pushes for a modern charter drafted in 1962. The piece argues a strong, nonpartisan charter protects residents from state overreach, urges adoption of a better local government framework, and critiques misrepresentation of nonpartisan elections by leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Bristol
Troop 5 Attends Scout District Rally Friday
Twenty six members of Troop 5 attended the King Philip District of Narragansett Council rally Friday night at Central Junior High School in E Providence. Gordon Seagraves directed camping and activities, with Howard H. House in charge. The boys practiced knot tying measuring and first aid, placed third in morse code, and earned a proficiency award as one of the top eight units. Participants included John Evans Gary Filmore Joseph Madeira Peter Sansone Thomas Brown Barry Weaver Jere Russo William Tucker Danny DuPont John Hennessey and Joseph Darling.
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King Philip District of
Joseph Madeira
Peter Sansone
Thomas Brown
Barry Weaver
Jere Russo
William Tucker
Danny DuPont
John Hennessey
Joseph Darling
Pioneer Patrol Takes Lead in Inter-Patrol Contest
Pioneer Patrol led by Frank Del Toro surged ahead in the First Bristol Troop inter-patrol contest. After last night’s meeting Pioneer posted 48 points to Wampanoag’s 30, widening the overall margin as the monthly plan includes a board of review, spring hike, scavenger hunt, and a Spring Social. Assistant Scoutmaster Manuel Torres Jr. ran the meeting with Senior Patrol Leader Floyd Ferri assisting. one new member joined the troop.
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Pioneer Patrol
Frank del Toro
Bristol
Pioneer
Wampanoag
George Northup
Ae Arts Int
Manuel Torres Jr
Floyd Ferri
Troop 2 Ranks Third in Narragansett District Rally
In the King Philip District rally at Central Junior High School East Providence Troop 2 placed third overall with 12 of 13 scouts attending Harold Tucker scoutmaster and Mervyn Clay troop committee chair. They earned second in morse code fourth in knot tying second in tug of war and seventh in judging plus a blue ribbon for overall proficiency.
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King Philip
Narragandet
Central Junior High School
East Providence
Harold Tucker
Mervyn Clay
Second Lieutenant Lois Wennestrand Joins Military Service
Second Lieutenant Lois Wennestrand, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wen, begins active duty with the armed forces. The family notes her deployment follows training and marks a milestone for local residents.
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Lois Wennestrand
Mrs
Walter Wen
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Jack D. Sylvester
Troop
Scout
Abraham Wald
St. CL
M. Principe
Studebaker Eile
Country Club
POR Free Velva-Soft
Motorola Colter
Dermeyer
Bristol County
Silvia and Sons
Nestrand
Chanute Air Force Base
Illinois
Charles Pendleton
Paull
Seth B. Paull
William Rebello
State Street
Auspices of Hope Circle
Anthony Sylvia
DIAL
Town Finance Corp
State
Phoenix
Oldsmobile
Rocket Oldsmobile
Savtor and Wallace Motor Sales
St. Parsints Tv
Excinne Remy Awa
Warren
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