Trail of Scouting event draws 1000 scouts to Barrington
Over 1,000 King Philip District Scouts from Barrington and eight towns will stage The Trail of Scouting at Victory Field in Barrington this Saturday. Cub Scouts Boy Scouts and Explorers will demonstrate skills from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. free to the public. Fifty Units will showcase crafts ropework camping and safety, with two bike rodeos and a first aid area run by Explorers. Units from Barrington Bristol East Providence Rehoboth Riverside Rumford Seekonk and Warren participate, with coordinators Thomas C Brown Anthony C Booth and Joseph C DeRoche directing three groups. In case of rain the event will be moved to May 17.
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King Philip
Victory Field
Barrington
Bristol
Providence
Rehoboth Riverside
Rumford Seekonk
Warren
King Philp
Plorer
Howard L House
Earle A. Cabrol
Thomas C Brown
Anthony C Booth
Joseph C. DeRoche
Rifle Plague at Mt Hope Farm Hits Two Geese Shot
Mt Howe Farm faced a pest problem as a 22 rifle killed one of two Canadian geese observed Sunday morning. Superintendent Charles Fouty noted the birds, weighing about 14 pounds, usually migrate north for the summer and arrived a month ago. The male bird flew roughly a quarter mile to DeWolf pond after the shot.
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Mt. Howe
W. Jess
Charles Fouty
DeWolf Pond
Hector Massa Attends Rhode Island Conference Session
Hector Massa, physical director at the local YMCA and RI Physical Directors Assn president, will join a three day conference in Northfield Massachusetts from May 12 to 14. Rhode Island directors will manage sport activities at the gathering.
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Hector Massa
YMCA
RI Physical Directors Assn
Northfield
Mass
Rhode Island
Lawson-Raida DAV Post elects new commander and officers
John Jason New s, a World War II and Korea veteran, was elected commander of Lawson-Raida DAV Post No 15 replacing S Michael Minutelli. The meeting also chose John Sylvester as senior vice commander and John Soares as junior vice commander along with Raymond Fenley, Edward Sardich, and Albert Russo in other posts. delegates to the Veterans Council were Jason, Sylvester, Russo, and Cuoma, with numerous alternates named. Installations set for May 26 at Burton School and the state convention planned for June 13-14 in Westerly.
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John Jason
Lawson- Raida Dav
Michael Minutelli
John D Sylvester
John Soares
Raymond Fenley
Edward Sardich3
Albert P Russo
Veterans’ Council
Jason
Syvester
Russo
P Cuoma
Ange
Westerly
Alves
Fenley
Ferre
Medeiri
Charles Lindsay Albert Forcier
Willam F Head
Manuel Prenda
Joseph Sardinha
Edmund Cardoza
Anone P. Camara
Victor O. Castro
Fortunato Caruso
Cuomo
Minutelli
Resolution Honors Frank Murphy For Harbor Work
A Bristol town meeting adopts a resolution thanking Frank J Murphy for his service on the Harbor Development Commission and other posts. The notice notes his illness and expresses wishes for his speedy recovery and early return to public life.
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Frank J Murphy
Bristol Harbor
Frank J. Murphy
Harbor Development Commission
Bristol
Kearney Post Names Bernard Grabert Commander To Succeed George Dion
Bernard M Grabert was named Commander of Kearney Post No 6 American Legion for the ensuing year at the annual meeting. He succeeds George E Dion. Other officers elected include Frederick E Wilkinson senior vice commander and Joseph Jrisbane Jr junior vice commander. The post, a Quota Post with 227 paid members, named John J Sylvia as additional delegate and Harold S Greene as alternate to conventions. Samuel J Smith is delegate at large. William Garvin announced retirement as longtime finance officer. Manuel Mello Jr became the 227th member for 1958. The post plans to participate in Memorial Sunday and Memorial Day services and the July 4 parade.
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Kearney
American Legion
George E. Dion
Frederick E. Wilkinson
Joseph Jrisbane Jr
Ralph H. Lavers
Clyde J. Walsh
Albert A. Edmonds
John R. Partington
Edward J. Beavis
Samuel J
John J. Sylvia
Harold S Greene
Samuel J. Smith
Frederick C. Garvin
United States
Manuel Mello Jr
Post
Light for Living Outdoors Idea Brightens After Dark Living
Outdoor living becomes possible after sundown with a concept that brings yard garden and terrace into the living space. It promises more fun convenience and enjoyable outdoor time for every family member.
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Mt. Hope Farm
John Jason News Dav
Dles
Begonias
Marabello
Prospect St
Frank Murphy
R. §. Bosworth, Jr
Murphy
Bernard Grabert
George Dion
Bernard M Grabert
Phoenix
Hope St
R. I
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