Navy ships open for inspection in Bristol County on Saturday
Armed Forces Day events will feature Coast Guard Depot open house from 9 am to 4:30 pm with the Cutter Spar and 64-foot tug Chief Norman Pickett on display. A Navy destroyer escort USS Mills and a Newport boat will also be moored for inspection. USS Mills arrives Friday at 2 pm. visiting hours Saturday 10 am to 4 pm, Sunday 1 pm to 4 pm. Liberty boats operate from State Street town landing.
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Newport
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Graham
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BM1
Harley E. Townsend
USS “Mills
Fnday
State St
Nelson Beals Addresses East Providence Homemaker Meeting
Nelson Beals civil defense director spoke at Hope Congregational Church to eight homemaker groups in East Providence. He urged emergency prep for 2 3 weeks with water, described safe handling of radioactive water, and advised learning radio signals and withdrawal from hot water systems for drinking. Attending members included Mrs Marguerie Gooding, Mrs Augustine Ko, Mrs Arthur Bullock, John Veader, and Mrs Joseph Frankpilips.
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Nelson Beals
Hope Congregational Church
East Providence
Marguerie Gooding
Augustine Ko
Arthur Bullock
John Veader
Joseph Frankpilips
New Rubbish Cans Policy Affects August Pickup
A town notices a new rule for August rubbish collection limiting emptied containers to 30 gallons or less. Due to back strain injuries among Highway Department workers, 55 gallon drums with ashes or heavy materials will no longer be collected, though June and July are unaffected. The notice asks residents to plan ahead and cooperate, with expected service maintained within its capabilities.
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Highway Department
Josfph
Lt L N Leggette to leave Bristol for Germany in July
Lt L N Leggette former Nike installation commander at Bristol will depart for Hanau Germany in July to take duties in air defense. He has worked at MIT Lincoln Laboratory since January 1958 on radar and computer systems and he and Mrs Leggette plan to move from their Bayview Avenue home with sons Lathan Jr Kent and daughter Terry Lynn.
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L. N. Leggette
Germany
L. Nelson Leggette
Nike
Leggette
Bristol Nike
Lincoln Laboratory
MIT
Hanau
Bristol
Bayview Ave
Lathan, Jr
Kent
Terry Lynn
Lt Leggette
First Baptist Triple M Club Sets May 18 Meeting
The Triple M Club of the First Baptist Church will hold its monthly meeting on May 18 at 8 p.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs Early Ramsey. Following the meeting the group will enjoy a panic party.
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Triple M Club
First Baptist Church
Early Ramsey
Blood donor plea near Phoenix succeeds with 25 volunteers
A Friday blood donor appeal in Phoenix drew nearly 25 volunteers instead of 11. Donors will be contacted with details on when and where they will be needed for the youth’s operation, scheduled for Saturday May 23 at RI Hospital. The boy’s mother extends heartfelt thanks to the generous responders. Neighbors, well done.
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The
Phoenix
the RI Hospital
Don McGinn Wins Road-e-o in Town Event
Don McGinn won the Jaycee road-e-o on Washington Street in front of the General School, besting 11 competitors. Joseph Terzera finished second and Robert Silvia third, earning spots in the state finals in Warwick next Sunday. trophies were presented by Michael Principe.
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Washington St
Guneral School
Joseph Terzera
Robert Silvia
Warwick
Mike Principe
Jaycee
Donald McGuinn
Joseph Texeira
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Mills
Oklahoma
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Cmdr. L. B. Loudermilk
Ra ‘ Jewell Hill Homemakers Club
Épart Natinz
Avere Fm
Warren” Barringtong
Tverside
James Looms
Preg'dent
Kent Heights
Mr Béals
Mr. Beals
Healed
Don McGinn
Donald McGinn
Michael Principe
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