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FOUR THE NEWS--NEWPORT, R. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1951 I I N-- Pequito, 2 -months-old Mexican Chihuahua, with fighting: weight of five ounces, is comfortable in Shirt pocket of his master, L. R. Handran, Washington, D. C.

HEAJ OR COOK WITH US We Deliver Fine Fuel, Full Measure! Newport Legion Auxiliary Hears Committee Reports Committee reports took up most of the meeting of Newport Post, American Legion Auxiliary, night at Legion Home. Mrs. Anna Shaffell, senior vice president and chairman of the membership committee, reported the unit has 103 members. A new junior member, Donna Marie Ritchie, was accepted. Mrs.

Mary Fortm, community service chairman, said 900 surgical dressings have been made for a cancer hospital. Mrs. Catherine Cummings, secretary, reported on a recent secretaries' conference at department headquarters in Providence An invitation from the post to take part in the Armistice Day program was accepted. Officers and members of the unit will attend the funeral of James Francis Keenan, son of Mrs. Helen Keenan, -president of the unit, Thursday.

Keenan was the victim of an automobile accident in Michigan. Hostesses serving- refreshments were Mrs Elizabeth Wilson, Mis. Agnes Bridgewater, Mrs. Helen Smith and Mrs. Jennie Raynor.

Local News Briefs --Mrs. Millicent Ciccone has moved from 245 Broadway to 9 Tyler street. and Mrs. J. B.

Mason of 15 Cherry street are spending a vacation in New York and Boston. ---A tag day for the benefit of Newport patients at Wallum Lake will be held Saturday by Conover- Leary, V. F. Auxiliary. Mrs.

Mabel Woolhouse, president, and Mrs. Betty Bradfield will be in charge. Planned for the same purpose is a lap card party at the post home November 18. --Bids for erection of a steel tower at Building- 1938 at the Naval Training Station will be received until 11 A. M.

Oct. 16 at the Naval Base public works office. --Building permits have been issued by William Duff, building inspector, to Everett Calibani. Fowler avenue, for a $10,000 single family dwelling; and to Mr. and Mrs.

George M. Leber, Carroll avenue, for a $9,000 single family dwelling. --Seaview Chapter, National Gold Star Mothers, will hold a food sale Thursday morning in the Gas Light Company office on Thames street. --A child health conference will be held by the Newport' Public Health Nursing "Association Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in the Park-Holm recreation hall. --Girl Scout leaders will attend the first ini a series of training sessions Thursday morning at Rocky Farm Camp.

The session will be devoted to the relation of troop and camp programs. --These deeds have- been filed with the city clerk for record: Linden Realty Corporation to George Thompsett, Rhode Island avenue; Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Quinn to Mr.

'and Mrs. John J. Murphy, Eastnor road; Theodora F. Ferris to Mr. and Mrs.

O. P. Montgomery, Lincoln street; Mr. and Mrs. Frank O'Connell to Mr.

and Mrs. George Leber, Carroll avenue; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Raffa, to Agnes I.

McEnness, Levin street. Leave your heating problems to us and we'll see that you get prompt delivery, friendly service, plus a top-quality branded fuel. Mobllhcot: The furnace oil that burns cleanly, completely burns hotter than ever before because more heat units go into every gallon. Mobil Kerosene: Famous water-white range oil for room heaters, water heaters, ranges, refrigerators, lanterns and lamps. Order this clean, thrift; fuel today.

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575 Luxury styling at its best Jarman Sunshine Society Hears Reports On Activities Activities on behalf of people in need wore reported at the October meeting of Hope Branch, International Sunshine Society, held Tuesday afternoon at the I home of Miss Ellen Charters nnd Miss Elizabeth Blye on Catherine street. Mrs. H. Wells French, president, was inyjtoarge. During September, calls were made on hospital patients, 60 hours of faervice were given at the hospital gift shop, 22 stuffed animal toys made for the children's ward, and 365 surgical dressings snd "Perry pads" for the Hattie I.

Chaffee Cancer Hospital in Providence. Books and magazines were collected and distributed, papers were given to the Salvation Army. Many iars of jelly and 48 bouquets of flowers were taken to sick and shut-in persons, and two hospital beds and 21 wheel chairs were reported in use on loan from the society. Eyeglasses are still being collected to be put into use for those in need. A total of 4.S quarts of milk were distributed, a hearing aid repaired to give to an aged lady, 199 rides given by the motor corps.

A rerent successful rummage sale at the Community Center was reported. The group voted again to buy cigarettes to be sent to servicemen in Korea. Seaside Garden Club Hears Plant Arrangements Talk Mrs. Gardner C. Easton of Jamestown was guest speaker at the Seaside Garden Club meeting Tuesday night at the Park-Holm recreation hall.

She also served as judge for "story book titles" in side table arrangements. Mrs. Easton showed fall arrangements of dried plant material and discussed them. Mrs. John T.

Sheehan was awarded first prize for her "Alice in Wonderland" arrangement. Mrs. Joseph Dorflein placed second and Mrs. Philip Shanahan third. Prize winners in the summer's competition in tomato culture were announced as Mrs.

Chester L. Wood, first; Mrs. John H. Wilson, second; and Mrs. Roderick D.

O' Hanley, third. A donation to the Federation of 1 Garden Clubs was voted. The club planned to furnish flower ar- rangements for the Newport Music Club concert the' Art Association in November. Also arranged was a talk by Thomas Sivlia, superintendent of "Gray Craig" on Christmas decorations and winter greens. Hostesses were Mrs.

Joseph X. O'Brien, Mrs. Patrick H. Curran, Miss Isabelle Gatzenmeier and Mrs. William Murphy.

NEGRO VOTE BARRIER OUT BATON ROUGE, Oct. 3 --Negroes may now vote legally in Louisiana Democratic primaries but Communists are barred. The State Democratic central committee meeting here yesterday changed its rules of qualifications for voters and candidates. Where the rules formerly said a voter' or a candidate "shall be a white person," the new rule says only that he or she "shall be registered as a member of the Democratic party." Note the bold, wide, strongly-stitched sole extension carried completely around the heel of this smart new tip design. It's the extra comfort, straight outside Continental last.

Come in for your pair today. AS A I IN" I $11-95 A 124 Thames Street Hear Government Landing I in clothes Dry Cleaned SA1 our Better Way LET EGAN'S SUPERIOR DRY CLEANING Give New Life To Last Season's Suits and Dresses. You'll Be Amazed How Last Season's Clothes Respond To Our New Dry Cleaning Service. They Not Only Last Longer, Because They Are Cleaner, But Also Look Better And Feel Better. Call NEWPORT 5 0 0 Today For The Best In Dry Cleaning.

DISCOUNT IN CASH and CARRY STORES BRANCH OFFICES: Two Mile Corner At Rotary and 92 Broadway Laundry Fur Cleaning Shampooing Main Plant and Office 8 MILL ST. Tel. 500 Window Shopping In Newport (By Adelle Baker Taylor) Put your best foot forward this fall, and keep fashionably In step the year round in Sleek, stunning sandals or pumps masterfully created in fine cobra skin, and now awaiting your approval at HERMAN MIXES. Wise to the ways of style conscious femmes, they make an equally strong bid for perfect comfort, designed in high or Cuban heuls by Foot Flairs. Cast your vote for the opera pump, the instep or ankle strap, in brown, amber, red or green, The chic little bag; to match is 95.

Terrific news In In store for the lucky gals who ore nl home In the 7 to bracket. Make tracks pronto to Duke Street nnd the very new SHOPPK Hint lias your ery particular wardrobe needs In i Yon're ini itert to st op In for nn eyeful elegant party In rhlncstone studded nnd velveteen, sporty plniiN cheeks for school, street or office, corduroy rainbow of skirts, nnil Aome of the lot client blouses under the sun. Sec these luscious stjles for yourself, at the SEVEINTEEX SHOFPU. Fashion-fodder for big headlines these days concerns the dramatic use of lavish velvet, velours and in creating- the exciting a of headgear you'll choose to complement or qarry out the equally dramatic colors of your fall ensembles. As always, it's for the traditionally fine quality, and high style, coupled with low prices.

You'll find your chapeau geared for glamour, around the clock, with intricate appliques rhinestones and pearls the charming focal points of many of these lovely hats. Be sure that extra blanket Is Tihcn reach for it the next time that mercury dips to 40. It's reminder to Kliop the complete blanket department ot LEYS' CEXTUHY STORK for the blankets of weights and warmths to keep jou, nnd ours just warm enough the winter through. For lightweight, sec the marvelous 5O-50 combination Xylon and Raj on blanket, S7.30 with Lady Pcppperell's wool, rayon blanket lit nnd Those famous St. Mary's blankets, vtool, Stick a sprig of holly in your bonnet and come along Friday night to the Preview at SIMPSON'S TOYLAND, over the cycle shop on West Broadway.

Breathtaking as a trip to St. Kick's workshop is the array of toys and games, dolls and pint size sporting goods, books and desks, and well, go jsee for yourself. Apropos ot the forthcoming i also mention that we've personally heard Santa rave about the convenience of that layaway business. TOYLAND will also be open until 8:30 right up until Christmas. Xued we say more? Speaking of Santa, we hear the ole sent Is bound to make a lot of special friends this jear, on the grown-up side the family, Sho' 'miff, we know the old fellow decided there's no better time to present the cook of the house with one ot those brand spankln' new electric ranges.

Actually It's the whole family who will benefit from this big gift, through quicker, tastier meals, prepared the safe, efficient, nnd ever-satisfactory way with electricity, produced nnd presented to Xewport by the XEWFORT ELECTRIC Festive in fabric, elegant in style, and cleverly concealing in design, are those absolutely ingenious dresses at THE AGNES SHOP that will see you stunningly, and slimmingly, through thtise long months of infanticipating, this winter or early spring. Never before have we seen styles for the Lady-in-Waiting that convey a spirit youth and dignity, in such an array of fabulous fabrics and dramatic 11 add another exclamation point wnen you see the very modest prices. More fashion facts for the mother-to-be conic from where there's a versatile and complete selection of dainty unmentionables scientifically and specifically designed to provide the utmost In comfort, support and satisfaction. A marvelous foundation that adjusts easily day by day Is the Modern Mother girdle, fashioned In featherllg-ht nylon, with no bones. There's the much in.de- mand garter belt, as well as panties, bras, slips and petticoats.

"With darkness coming a full hour earlier, and even sooner during the next few months, it's a signal to check the supply of light bulbs in your ceiling and table lamps to make sure you're getting enough of the right kind of light. From the large assortment of electric light bulbs at SCANNEVIX AND POTTER, you'll find the bulbs of correct strength for your every need. See the bulbs silvered top or bottom to cut down glare and direct light up or donn, as prefer. Don't forget, either to replenish your supply of three way bulbs. Big news for bedtime comes from CHRISTINE McHALE'S, where there's a wonderful assortment ot fabulous flannel night shirts, and nighties as well as many delightful styles In those adorable cotton' challls shorties, complete with matching- bed jackets.

Just in time for cooler nights, they're perfect surprise packages for your campus- Ing co-eds as well as sh-h-h-h) the local high school set. We'll let the colors surprise you, by simply saying- they're delicious always. Lend an ear. eents and respond to the crisp, cooler weather by col- lecnng a closetful of wonderful casjal sport shirts i the" ever new and ever increasing assortment of fine sportswear at the KAEKAGANSETT CLOTHING CO. You'll like the softly casual shirt in a small club cheqk, easily washable and ironable, JS.S5.

By all means dpn't miss the pew suede-like cotton flannel, also very washable, S3.95 and S4.50, and of course there are plenty of corduroys and gabardines by Manhattan in your favorite colors in long-sleeved, convertible-collared styles. Whether you have one or naif a dozen beds to make each morning, you'll do well to follow the hint of those nation-wide ads and cut your bed-making; headaches In half by stocking- np on those famous Pacific Contour sheets, for crib, twin or double heds, here In Newport at THE riOSTO STORE. They're mlterea to stay smooth through the most restless night, and save on laundry poundage too. Then see the new economy-wise sheet sized 81 by 108, that maintains the 128 count for a whole less than usual. You'll find pillow from 80 cents.

In the complete bedding department at THE BOSTON STORE. Advt. Boys 8,10 Play Hookey, Steal Car For Joyride Two brothers, eight and 10 years' old, played hookey from school yesterday afternoon, "borrowed" a car from an Ocean Drive residence and wound up in a road gully aftetr a one mile joy-ride. The ingenious pair were strolling around the Drive about 3 P. M.

when they spotted a 1940 sedan belonging to Walter Bruce Howe parked in front of his Hammersmith Road estate, "Berry Hill." With the ten-year-old at the wheel, the car crufsed along Hammersmith road and Beacon Hill road. While trying to avoid a hole near "Fair Oak," site of the Narragansett School for children, the' driver ran the car against a fallen tree. Police were called after a neighbor saw the brothers running away. They were asked to appeal- before juvenile authorities today. Damage to the car was about $10.

Man Believes In Getting Justice At Any Price KANKAKEE, 111., Oct. 3 UP)-Sam Baltes paid $4 to collect for a dime for a cup of coffee he served a customer in his restaurant yesterday. But he isn't complaining. It happened like this: Baltes refused to accept a. Canadian ten cent piece offered by Clyde White, a truck driver, for a cup of coffee.

White drove away and Baltes telephoned police to stop him for driving off without paying nis bill. In police court the case against White was dismissed when he paid Baltes a dime--in U. S. currency. Baltes was assessed $4 in court costs.

He said he was "satisfied." HEART ATTACK OR INDIGESTION? THANK HEAVENS! Most attacks arejustacld Indigestion. When It strikes, take Bell-ans tablets. They contain the fastest-acting medicines known to doctors lor the reliel 01 tuutburn. gas and similar distress. 251.

Cuff-link convertible in wondtrf ulty washabte nylon and rayon Trust SHIP SHORE for the crisp-cut classic-with-a- difference! Casual lines coupled with an elegant air- polished tailoring, real pearl buttons and Convert the shorl-point collar to accommodate your favorite jewelry wear it with everything you own! Ever lovely, ever washable Pediloom nylon-and-rayon crepe in white and leading fall shades. Sizes 30 to 40. Leys Century Store Phones 2100 2 1 0 1 2 1 0 2 "The First Department Store On Thames Street" --Wh'ere You May Pay Your Phone Bills-- The magic illusion of VULUK added to your TV screen A child can put it onl For any 12, 14 17 inch set flild for any 20 inth $et Three colors on photographic film- blended Jo make every program livelier. Reduces glare! More pleasure for television watchingl W.T. A CO 139 Thames Street "Make This Friendly Bank Your Bank" Your Savings Account Becomes Ready Cash! Join our large "family" of depositors- by opening a savings account tomorrow.

Before you know it you'll have a sizeable bank account for those things you've always wanted a new home, a new car, a vacation and so on. And, of course, your money will earn interest, too CURRENT INTEREST RATE ON ALL DEPOSITS. The SAVINGS BANK OF NEWPORT Established 1819 The Only Mutual Savings Bank In Newport.

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