Regular Army Officer Corps to double in size
Congress authorized expanding the Regular Army Officer Corps from 25 000 to 50 000 with applications open until December 31 1946 Former World War II officers may apply and forms are obtainable at all Army posts camps stations air bases or recruiting offices A screening center at Boston Army Base under Major General Ira T Wyche serves New England applicants Additional notices went to applicants under Public Law 281 and many will be reconsidered under a new integration program Applicants who submitted supplemental information must return forms by November 30 1946 to AGSOR Washington DC with continued inquiries welcome
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Congress
Army Officer Corps
Boston
Massachusetts
Ira T. Wyche
New England
Adjutant General
Regular Army
War Department
AGSOR
Washington
D. C
Bristol Hi Y Co Ed Night Highlights Club Activities
The Bristol Hi Y held its first Co Ed Night with a motion picture You and Your Friends followed by a discussion led by O S Bergstrom. Delegates were planned for the Two-State Older Boys Convention in Lowell MA December 6 7 8.
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Bristol
Lowell
Mass
O. S. Bergstrom
Zoning Board Grants Giusti Family Exception
The Zoning Board approves a five foot rear yard instead of 25 feet for Ela and Concetta Giusti after debate over restricted lots and topography. The vote follows bank loan considerations and a finding of good faith in permitting construction without full legal compliance. The Building Inspector pledges full cooperation with the new board.
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William O'Rourke
Huestis
Carl H. Witherell
Industrial Trust Company
Mr. Witherell
Millemaggi
Capone
Giusti
Mr. O’rourke
Henry F. Serbst
O'Rourke
Petion
Ela
Concetta Guisti
Zoning Board
Bailey
Police Chiefs Back Rhode Island Firearms Registration Plan
The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association adopted a resolution at the Colonial Hotel urging passage of a law making firearm registration compulsory in Rhode Island. The proposal from Chief James E. Murray of Providence was approved unanimously, with Chief William J. Boyle of Cumberland presiding.
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Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association
Colonial Hotel
Rhode Island
James E. Murray
Providence
William J. Boyle
Cumberland
Bristol And Warren Prepare For Big Game
The Warren Townies meet the Bristol Town team Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Guiteras Field for the county championship. Referee Joe Margo will be assisted by Charles Budge Tiny Martin and Bob Ainsworth. Startups may include six Bristol natives on Warren’s roster and notable players from both sides with previous interscholastic honors.
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Guiteras
Warren Townies
Bristol Town
Rasmussen
Bristollians
Warren
Joe Margo
Charles Budge
Tiny Martin
Bob Ainsworth
Bristol
Johnny McMann
Barrington High School
Frankie Puniello
Burrillville
Colt
Donald Felix
Frank Margo
Moisan
Muligan
Davis
Dave Gogha
Warren High
Henry Correia
Keyes
Lombardo
Ralph McCaw
Joe Cavallaro
R. I
Hector Massa
Bob McHugh
Mike Balzano
Hank Fusco
Bristolians
Bristol Senior High School
Warren Indian Band
Bristol Boy Scout
Warren Townes
Marty Biancuzzo
Attilo Pansa
Pro Basic
J Abbruzz McHugh
McMann Tuplin
Teppa
Whittum
McCaw
Goglia
Boy Scout Notes and Drum Corps Schedule
Awashanks Herd POWs the Bristol Boy Scout honor society will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. at Scout Hall to plan initiation of new candidates and a fall and winter activities program. Walter Machado will preside. Drum Corps notes set rehearsals Tuesday 7 p.m. for instruction and recruit drummers afterward. Thursday 6 30 p.m. recruit buglers with 7 p.m. full corps practice. Sunday 1 p.m. at Scout Hall with uniform for Warren Bristol football game at Guiteras.
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Awashanks Herd
Bristol Boy Scout Honor Society
Scout Hall
Walter Machado
Bugle
Guiteras
C.Y.O. Holds Second Dance for Local Youth
The Saturday series continues with a second dance at the K of C Hall. Rev. Charles C. Curran chairs the event committee with Rev. Austin Smith serving as treasurer guiding the social gathering for young people.
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C.Y.O
K of C. Hall
Charles C. Curran
Austin Smith
Founders Night Observed by First Bristol Troop
Founders Night will be observed next Monday evening by the First Bristol Troop when they meet in Scout Hall. It begins the 34th anniversary observance which continues through December. At meeting end staff will meet and a board of review for advancement in rank will be held, with plans for a public ceremonial on December 9 when new recruits are sworn in.
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Bristol
Flora Fusco
Sonny Arcello
Beechnuts
Virgil Almeida
George Belmore
Capt Arcello
Scout Hall
Board of Review
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Hi-Y
YMCA
William Topazio
Phillip DePasquali
Sanford Town
Charles Callan
Frank Fojo
David Costa
Edward Travers
Harlee
Pleasant Street
Fall River, Mass
St. Angelo Motors
Tilden-Thurber Sea
Tilden-Thurber
Westminster and
Mathewson Streets
BOY Scout
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