Citizens urged to join Ground Observer Corps at Bristol High
Maj. Harry M. Symmonds warned teens that Russia could deploy 500 bombers and fly to the United States without refueling. At Bristol Senior High School he urged junior and senior volunteers for civilian air spotting posts to help detect low flying aircraft, cutting government costs.
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Russia
United States
Harry M. Symmonds
U. S. Air Force
Ground Observer Corps
Bristol Senior High School
Maj
Symmonds
Leason
Civil Defense
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Air Force
Bristol Veteran Public Servant Daniel G Coggshall Named
The Democratic Party presents Bristol’s veteran public servant Daniel G Coggshall for re election. He has served Bristol in roles from School Committee to Postmaster and Fire Chief and chairs state Senate Military Affairs. His record spans three generations of service and leadership.
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Democratic Party
Bristol
Daniel G. Coggeshall
State Senate
Senate
House
General Assembly
Henry Alfred longtime Rhode Island legislator profile
Henry Alfred, from the First District, is described as a veteran Rhode Island General Assembly representative who has served seven terms. An American of Portuguese extraction, he is noted as a trusted leader among associates and educated in Plymouth public schools.
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Rhode Island General Assembly
Bristol
Alfred
Plymouth
Mass
Royal
ABA Michaelense, Inc
U.S.A
Don Luis Filipe
Arid Band of
Santo Christo Club
Bristol Aerie No
Order of Eagles
Viera Joins 4th Infantry Division in Germany
Pvt. Thomas Viera arrives in Germany and serves with the 4th Infantry Division. Stationed in the south, the unit trains intensively as part of NATO forces in Europe. He entered the Army in February 1952 and serves as ammunition bearer in Company B of the 12th Infantry Regiment. His wife Leona lives at 8 Jefferson St Warren R I. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Viera, reside at 7 Baker Street Bristol Rhode Island.
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Thomas Viera
Leona
Jefferson St. Warren
R. L
Germany
4Th Infantry Division
4Th Division
NATO
Europe
12Th Infantry Regiment
Viera
William Viera
Bakerst
Bristol
R. I
First Bristol Troop Holds 40th Halloween Party
The First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts held their 40th annual Halloween costume party in Scout Hall on Monday night with prizes for funnies best costume and other contests. Senior patrol Joseph Matta led the program. Manuel Torres Jr and George R. Fish spoke.
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Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
Scout Hall
Nicholas DiCianna
Carlton Pinheiro
Michael Ruggiero
Joseph Matta
Manuel Torres Jr
Georeg R. Fish
John B. Sylvester
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Matthew Capone
Phoenix
Lincoln Hall
St. Elizabeth Street
Harry F. Curwin
Henry Alfred
Anthony J. Nunes
Democratic Town Committee
Stevenson
Veterans For Stevenson
Raymond A. Thomas
Politic
Polit
Dal
the Democratic Party
Gladys M. Brightman
First Troop Hall
Christie' S
Newport
Hhode Island
Maine
Joseph Sansone
Wood St
Fell River
Radioland
Crosek Ete Bausn
Punt
Fuller Brush
Lewis Rego
Elis. Ave
Warren, Tel, Cotin
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