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PAGE TWO THI KEWPORT MERCURY AMD WEEKLY MEWS FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1943 COLD WAVE, SNOW HIT THIS SECTION Auto Accidents Reported; Two Men Hurt Olrl Injured Wlille Sledding; Traffic Kelurns CATHERINE A. FITCH, PAUL R. LACAZETTE WED Marriage Ceremony Is Performed in' Kectory of St, Auguitin's Church Miss Catherine A. Fitch, daughter of Mr. and Ralph J.

Fitch of 11 Carroll avenue, and Paul Robert Lacazette, U. S. of San Francisco, were married February 20 in the rectory of St. Augustln's Church by the Rev. Joseph P.

Coleman, the pastor. Miss Gloria Horseman was the maid of honor and William B. Fitch, brother of the bride, was best man. The bride wore a blue dress and RED CROSS FUND NEARS $17,000 MARK Chapter Announces Addition- al $800 Received Ilouso To Beportcd Laler; Special Gifts Group Conlaclln? Sourcn LEVIN ST. MAN HURT IN.LEAP FROM WINDOW Harry Howard Holt, ift.

In "Poor" Condition at Mew- port Hospital Harry Howard Holt, 48, a machinist's helper at the Naval Torpedo Station, was tcscribed In "poor" condition Wednesday at the Newport Hospital, where he was taken shorty after midnight after lie had leaped from the sec- HELEN M. STILLMAN PAUL B. BALDER WED Marriage Ceremony Takei Place In St. Mark's Church, Jamestown Miss Helen M. Stillman, daughter of Captain and Mrs.

B. Stlllman of Jamestown, and Private Flrjt Class Paul B. Balder, U. of Chelsea, were married Thursday morning In St. end floor window of his home at Mark's Church, Jamestown.

The 110 Levin street. Dr. Allan G. Sll- Rev. Robert Cauidy, the pac- verton said the man had a frac turcd skull.

An additional J860 received Thursday In the $63,000 War Fund After being stopped by his wife in making several attempts to Jump out of a window, Holt was While Wednesday afternoon's snow became blizzard-like In the a hat of evening, with dropping tempera- accessories, lure and a high wind adding to wore an egg shell white dress the discomfort of driving a i navy blue accessories. walking, only minor accidents. A reception at the Fitch recorled by local nnd stntp followed the ceremony. Mr, and Barters Thursday. The house to for 0 door, police said, but police Thursday when things Mrs.

Ltcazette are living In Bos- llcuse collection, which Is In unable to halt him when he Anicrican cd Cross, sent the to- a hand close to the 517,000 tor, officiated. The bride, who was given in Tho maid of honor PJ'5 A Chapter, hU son, Ellsworth while his wife went out of the room for a few minutes. Tho boy i marriage by her brother, William Stlllman, wore gown of white crepe with a sweetheart neckline, and a fingertip veil. She carried an of Gardenias. Her Miss Beth Toomvy, A at he tch "TM raak j' OUn i a a "hWonTwn wUh ouarlers Thursday.

The house to ..1,1 Hore a mu cn on 1 TOWN DRAFT BOARD were back to normal with the ceptlon of still treacherous going in some spols. There were several accidents, Including automobile collisions, caused by skidding on the Icy streets. At Pclham and Spring accident. Two men required hospital treatment, but neither case was serious. Two Inches of snow fell, and the mercury tumbled.

Tills morning at 9 o'clock It was 12 after having gone down to eight, according to the Newport murk. Today was the coldest March 4 the 71-year-history of the Boston Weather Bureau, tho Assort- Tllrcc Others Krom ated Press reports. The official temperature, was recorded as six degrees above zero. Tho previous low for Iho same day was In 1SS4 and 1038 when eight above was recorded. There have been colder days In March, but not on March 4.

I he ran ton temporarily They plan to live ress wl bc reported later by to the dow and leaned out. in San Francisco after tho war. Mr5 Henry S. Wheeler, who captain Samuel H. Dugan, on heads this activity.

duty at pollce headquarters, in- Three of Group Are Volun- teers For Service coronet veil and carried talisman roses and ri The best man was Private First Class Ronald Corisafl, U. S. A. The bride's father unable to be present because of illness. After a reception at the bride's home, the couple left on a wedding to augment tho receipts.

con6C oua partly In the gutter and I trip. They will make their home The committee, is looking forward a curb Policeman 'n Jamestown. The bride Is a grad- to substantial contribution. asojl craft investigated. It uate of Rogers High School from the Naval Torpedo was 6a! Ho i na() not been feeling the bridegroom of Yonkers High Mrs.

J. Laurens Van Alen, 0rme by a telephone supervisor general chairman, and Mrs. Iheo- tn at a man was lying In the road, crime. ACL i i i r6 Grosvenor dal sent a scout car and the city am- 45 MEN are contacting various bll1anco otl was found lying where a special committee nas weU nco Tuesday noon. been appointed by Captain Frank, Fahrlon, Inspector of ordnance In I A A A OUTI INF County Ke- pprt at 1'rovhleneo Induc- tion Center Board 2, embracing charge, lo assist.

Red Cross officials said unusual interest Is being shown this year In the Red Cross posters designed by Rogers High School students and in store window displays in connection with the drive. Tlie posters were the work of tho junior Red. Cross under direction of Mrs. Mary Harvey ilescrve. art teacher In the high school.

Middle- Students who designed and print- While the snow that fell Tues- town, Portsmouth, Tiverton and cd the posters were Robert Mc- Illllit n.t llluv luto- f. ul.u nl day night stopped Wednesday Com ton Thursday sent Nellt, Esther Pierce, Helen Pike, morning It began again In tho! mon lo lllc lna cll center In Alma Reeve, Hazel Temple, Ed- afternoon nnd continued Providence for services with the ward Woods, Bella Janaros and At 5 o'clock, motorists from th lhc Marine Bette Mae Jams Those who made Naval Torosdo Station and other Cor (uul lh Coast Guard. Ar- the signs were Edward Corcoran, governmcnf havn," rf Gibbs avenue, Greta Gluckman, Claire Wilson, difficulties, especially on the hill lhls cl formerly 01 East Main Helen Lawless John Farmggo, sprin? road, MIddlctown, was the Elizabeth Burdick and Polly Fill Three of Thursday's group were Largest of today's gifts were RECRUITING PROGRAM Newport Civilian Committee Makes Plans For Drive School, Yonkers, N. COMMITTEE TO PROBE MEAT BLACK MARKET R. I.

Bo'dys Gets $2,500 to Carry On Investigation Ollice To Bo Opened Here Soon; Senate Group Expected to Sura Rally For March 15; Post- TMun Witnesses, Start Public ers To Be Distributed Hearings At Once streets. At 1'elham and streets a truck whose wheels were whirring aimlessly on an Icy volunteers. The remainder who 5200 from Mrs. Paul FitzSlnvnis examinations and $131) from Miss Hettle head after an accident involving, and the Coast Guard, an army truck at the corner of B(lsill leaving here, Harrison and Carroll avenues tllr olller3 th county quota about 5:30 P. M.

Wednesday. ln Providence, and three 5200--Mrs. Paul FHzSlmons. $150-Miss Hcttie-Cheek. SS5--Peyton H.

Hazard. S75--Mrs. Edward A. Sherman the hospital it was said Mr Hus! others were listed as volunteers, and Edward A. Sherman, Jr.

sey was shaken up Police said the Today's quota is all the county S50--Mrs. William A. Sherman road was a sheet of ice and both boari1 ot Joseph Nuncs Sr. the car and the truck probably skidded. Private Joseph Polischak was driving the tnick.

Fireman John Wattcrson, driving from Lee avenue Into Spring street, and an army truck, driven by John collided. The truck hit the. rear of Watterson's Is chairman, expects for March. $25--Mrs. Maud Howe Elliott, It was composed largely of young Mrs.

Oliver Posfay, Miss Charlotte E. Burlelgh, 'Miss Emellnc Bur- lelgh, Miss E. C. Dlmock, Or. Nathan A.

Estes. Morris A. Gut- S20-Mr3. William A. Peckham, car, had been brought to a full stop.

was forced into John SERVICE MEN ARRAIGNED ON ASSAULT CHARGE Walsh parked car it Patrolman James J. Manning investigated. Mrs. Grace Perry, of 4 Garflcld street, left the motor running In William A. Peckham.

$10--Mr. and Mrs. David C. 25 feet. at Hospital For In- Caesar, Miss Maud Stevens.

Mr. J. juries Received in Melee Two sailors, William John and Mrs. Joseph Shore, Private Israel Starr. 55--Miss S.

E. Genders, Sverre Kahnior, W. Norman Sayer, Mrs. Patricia, 8, was overcome by carbon monoxide fumes. Mrs.

Perry saulting John J. Walsh, oolice her garage as she was putting skid Crady 22, and William Kendall, 19, M. David, Max Jaffe, Ros chains on her car. Her daughter. plcaded charge a Schmelzer Robert Mirrnan Patricia.

8. was overcome bv car-! Sirs. Gihdor Goldstein, Mr. and Mrs. SS'athari Cohen.

Mr. nnd Mrs. Hyman Katzman, Elix Adelson. LUNCH-TIME RALLIES BANNED AT SHIPYARD Noon Labor Sessions Are Time-Wasters, Says Kaiser-Walsh Official also suffering from the effects o'f on duty at a night spot on the gas, was able to carry her ccr Thames street, Wednesday night when they were arraigned this morning before Judge Arlhiu daughter outside. The fire department emergency crew treated them both.

Helen Karcher, five years old- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Karcher. Fair street, was given first aid by the fire depart- men crew and then taken to the Naval Hospital where Dr. Mee took three stitches in her stomach after a sledding accident.

State Police today reported that the State division of roads had J. Sullivan in the district court Their cases were continued to Saturday for sentence. A soldier, Pasquale Esposito, 2y, charged with assault on George Von Villas, also a police officer, pleaded was fined 515 and costs when he was arraigned at the same session. Walsh was severely beaten when he tried to stop a disturb- both plows and sanding crews oat ance. The naval men were arrest- Initial plans for the first New- Armed with i 52,500 allowanc lort WAAC recruiting drive were clerical assistance and inves completed at a meeting of the ttgators and with informatlo Newport Civilian Committee for provided by the two state off he WAAC Wednesday afternoon als mos closely concerned wit it the Chamber of Commerce.

The problem, a special state senat Irlve will be part of the recruit- committee investignllng the blac rig activities now being conducted markl 'i' mcat and allied prob throughout New England. .1 The chairman, Mrs. John Nich- hearings olas Brown," introduced 'Lleuten- The committee, headed by Sen Anne Cowan and Virginia ator William B. Sweeney, Repub urnc of the induction'station "arwick, who 'sponsore investigation, ants Kilboui Providence, who outlined WAAC program, and opportunities. the the met lat requirements Wednesday in Providence with A.

McLaughlin, state 1 They aniiouncc'd that a recruit- Mclor health; Dr. Raymond ing officu is soon to be opened in "resslcr, state director of agrl a central location of the city, in an conservation, and Hall Smith, assistant dlrec counc Senate charge of a WAAC officer two auxiliaries. In the mean time of I1lc state those interested may obtain liter. "vihon war services. ature" nnd information at Civilian Jnm Brady, Democrat, Cum Defense headquarters on Touro berlnnd, is vice chairman of th committee.

Charges have been made th ORTSMOUTH MAY CUT TAX RATE THIS YEAR axpayers Adopt $122,223 Animal Budget USD CLUB CONDUCTS TABLE TENNIS TOURNEY Other Activities For Servicemen Include Fudge Making Party, Card Social BOARD ORDERS LIW OF CITY "Ifare Lew In 1912 Spile of Salary Inert Mrs Another table tennis tourns mcnt was staged Wednesday ev cning in the USO club, with Miss Betty Sullivan directing. The were Hubert Dralnvllle, U. S. C. and Irving Dellz, U.

S. N. A fudge making party was held In the club Idtcnen with the Misses Eleanor Moore, Doris Eisenberg, Selma Feldman supervising. The Portsmouth tax rate may Navy Men taking part were Leo reduced this year, according to Nagle, New Jersey; Flndlay Mor- at the annual financial gan, Tennesssee; and Car) Wai- own meeting Wednesday aftei- den, Florida. A card party was oon, at which J.

Fred Sherman, conducted by Wesley Daum, U. S. presided. Several C. G.

uctor.1 may contribute to a reduc- 'r the scoclal rooms, Mrs. Bern- Ion from the present J12.50 per ard Richards was assisted by Mrs 1,000 rate. Among those is the Selma Rosen, Mrs. Max Berman, 36,600 cash balance In the town Mrs. David Platt and Mrs.

Glodor reasury and the shift of the fiscal Goldstein In serving refreshments ear dates to bring a termination accounting January 31, 19U, ifui. pCTQ month before the next annual lUul A la celing on the first Wednesday In larch. Appropriations totaling $122.223 rere approved at the meeting, an Lieut. Colonel John COMMANDING OFFICER Colonel John Dan- 00 CSS han eker Succeeds Colonel Ford; ast year. Fiscal year accounting changes In a notice to all departments to expend not over eleven Officers Promoted Colonel George A.

Ford, U. DEI 'ermanetit Reserve To Be Not to Rr. Direction Major, Because of the prefer 1 clal condition of the Board of Aldermen has direct Gardner Easton. works commissioner, to', a reserve list and a list yl lent employes, effeclil morning, it became The reserve list, it stood, consists of Julius with the department me-J Henry Glfford, fluids, Anthony Sanlla, 1 MacDonald, George GilhJ ford Emerson, Theodorsj Robert E. Grinncll, WlllJ Norman Fiudder, Thoir.j Theodore Jcj Francis Nolan, 'John Louis Ca Remong.

It Is understood that on the reserve list re-employed unless so dirJ welfths of their appropriation up who commanded the 10th next January 31, with the ru- Coast Artillery here, has mayor and the aider, mainder- allowed expendable in transferred and Us command as-l sna ne tne highway c' Tebiuary. All unexpended bal- signed to Lieutenant Colonel John Personnel until further ances, less committments for Feb- L. Daneker of Edgcwood, R. I. I Edna G.

Bourne, ruary bills, will be reported Janu- Colonel Dancker Is a graduate of Rhode Island State College. In mg the World war, he received a Heu- or to any recommendations of tenant's commission. He served own officers of the.budget com- with the 18th Infantry, the 302nd 306th In- ary 31 to the town treasurer, 'ilie meeting luunu nu tiissen William clerk; H. Horgan, John Howieson. Cushman, engineers; Horgan, office; Fv Rlegcl, sweeper John Hammond, pumps i cellaneous; Edward operator and mlscel mittee and was marked by but one Tank Corps and the electoral contest, -the election of fatry overseas.

George S. Lopes to the budget In 1918 he became an officer in committee for five years, Ernest the 243rd Coast Artillery, R. I. N. Benjamin Underwood, Denomme whose term on the com- and a year later became al'red Stelnman, watchan; ii mlttce expired accepted the duties member of the Coast Artillery P- M.

to 7 A. JamiiJ of W. Gunieo Dyer, during the reserve. He was promoted to cap- helper. atter's fice.

absence on military ser- tain in 1925, major in 1929, and to lieutenant colonel August Voters were informed of the re- 7, 1040. Since on active cent expansion of town depart- duty at Forl Adams, he has served ments and activities. Including the as plans and training officer of truck jiriver and misctj Jcfense programs, which had the harbor defenses, a position to cramped working space In which Lieutenant Colonel George town hall. It was explained that W. Underwood has been assigned.

the tax assessors have no office First Lieutenant Henry E. space and the police department Dockler of Gardner, on operating from Anthony School, duty at the bay defenses, has been while the town hall 'auditorium lias promoted to captain. He hn.i been seen, partitioned for the Ration director of personnel here the last Board and Civilian Defense. Vaults six months. In the World war, he of the town clerk.were also re- served as an enlisted man.

Also, Jerry Sullivan, er and miscellaneous; Harrington, roller opera'. miscellaneous; Allen D. ported congested. Another promotion announced The town council was directed Is that of First Lieutenant Prank to appoint a building committee to L. Gcoly of Great Neck, L.

who study the possible use of the en- has been made a captain in the tire building for offices and the medical corps. Captain Goldberg attended Pougnkeepsie High School and was graduated from Union College in Scheneclady in 1928. He received his degree from Al- banv Medical College in 1931. adcr street from Mrs. Grinncll, executive secretary.

To be eligible an must be a United Stales citizen between 21 and 44 years of age of good health and character. Mar-, 1 Ule black market. Inspection ried women may become WAACS, cattl(J ls unuer contro1 the applicant ca tle te slaughtered ill and under unwholesome con- dlt ns lth th TMMt put on sale but not if they have children un- agriculture department while 14 years of nge, or any other enforcement of slaughtering safe- persons financially dependent their pay. i health department. come3 nder lh state Plans were made for a rally to 1 senate ei without op- be held in tho Rogers High School position a resolution authorizing auditorium Monday, March 15, Sweeney committee "to em- P.

M. Musical selections will 0 uc auditors, accountants furnished by the 213rd Coast Ar- investigators, clerks and use of the Anthony School auditorium for town meetings. Arthur A. Sherman, town clerk, reported that no official notice has been received from federal sources ot the taking over of the Town Fnrm by the navy, although an ac-1 Walter A. Gallagher of Boston, cess road has been built across the has been promoted to first lands.

I lieutenant In the Coast Artillery A appropriation of $2,500 was Corps. Lieutenant Gallagher, a voted to the council to cover costs battery commander in the Harbor of taking over additional high- Defenses of Narragansett Bay. ways if such becomes advisable was commissioned last Seotember during the year. Back pay of 5100 is. after being graduated from an was approved for the town hall officer candidate school, janitor and 5500 was set off for control at Prudence increases approved included town clerk 5200, town clerk assistant S900, town councilmen John P.

Csey, general Charles M. fort: miscellaneous; William tree prune general hel miscellaneous; William blacksmith and John Bowley, time clerk i crol supervisor at office; I (ohnson, general misci'J Thomas Sullivan, mcchairl Turner, truck driver and I aneous; Jesse Phillips. Kelly and James Santa chanics and The name of John J. vho resigned from the RcH ive Council, where he placed by John Nicholas I and later was given a perl city yard, was not on ibl reserves or permanent He was-among those wh notice of the layoff aftern meeting of the Board when such a step was takt' The aldermen will haveij ing at 3 o'clock this aftenj the weekly business and r.j at 7:30 tonight with the clj the Budget Commission. during the night and morning.

Traveling was bad. but no accidents were reported, they said. ed and held for court on the sault charge. About 11:30 trolman' Attilio Deascentis The Walsh-Kaiser Comnany which has taken over the shipbuilding program and schedules at Field's Point, has announced that tillery band, and the varied pro gram will include WAAC motion pictures. Mrs.

Florence Keener was ap- other persons in such other capacities as it may see fit. This broad power is rarely granted. The senate special committee pointed investigating the black market in posters throughout the city. She WOMEN'S GUILD'HAS COVERED DISH LUNCHEON Congregational Group Holds Discussion on "Mexico;" Handicraft Exhibited Forty-two members of the Women's Guild of the United Conregalional Church attended a covered dish lunchton at the parish house Wednesday. The Rev.

Carl B. Bare, the pastor, offered as-'lunch time rallies and labor union nice tings have been banned. The was company explains that "our ox- trying to disperse a crowd outside pcrlcnce has ta'ueht us that tlMy the same place. A Coast Guards-i are time-wasters and tend to 1m- man, Sear.jir. Reuben refused to move police, said pushed the officer.

Von. Villas, who was pair the work of the men after they return'to their posts." John S. MacDonald, general manager, in civilian clothes, stepped in. said that there have been soldier asked him what right i when radical speakers have raised controversial questions which impaired worker efficiency. had there, and he showed his badge.

The soldier, who w-as Esposito, struck him and was a-rested. Dr. T. Wilson, treated Patrolman Walsh at the Newport Hospital for lacerations over both eyes and around the mouth, ordered him home. His face was badly swollen.

Police said Herbert Patterson, second class boatswain's mate, was hit in the face by a sailor as he entered. When Patrolman MOOSE WOMEN GETS REPORT OF CHAIRMEN Beeckman Chapter Hears of Relief, Library Mem bership Activities lists of names of pros- wctive candidates will be in of Mrs. George Frye, who vill be aided by members of the Army Club. Members the committee, of ivhich Mrs. Brown is chairman, include; Mrs.

Henry S. Wheeler, Mrs. Keener, Mrs. Eleanor Johnsen, the aviation recruiting service at Fort Adams, Miss Elizabeth Gosling, Mrs. Frye, Miss Jennie Ebbitt, Miss Elizabeth Houlihan and Mrs.

George Grenville Merrill, Civilian Defense women's personnel director. him. i tele- given by the guild. phone rxmce but a The afternoon session was un- sailor ed him, but a wait- World At a meeting of Eleanor Thorn- helped as Beeckman Chapter. Women of the Moose, Wednesday Evening In Republican Hall, with the senlur regent, Mrs.

Gertrude Crapser, ress called the police. der the direction of the Service committee. with Mrs. Ralph G. Gold in charge.

Devo- he alrol mlh tions were led by Mrs. John D. Wolf. Each member contributed three facts to the discussion of the afternoon's subject, presiding Nl Margaret Newbolt, war relief chairman, Mrs. Lieutenant Alex 1L Boss sent Mar arr.ecke, library chairman'.

on Officers llv ard a tn a Lawless, mem- Echvard Fitzgerald and Dcrsh cna irman, submitted re- William Coor.ey, ar.d two scout cars. Military police and the shore patrol aUo wer.L Grady was ar- JOIN PEMBROKE GLEE CXTJB nothe cltsc a meeting vill be assisted by Boy Scouts. afternoon during which Christopher DelSesto, said OPA SUPERIOR COURT HOLDS ONE-HOUR SESSION fudge Curry Takes Up Di- Matters, Calling of Jury Waived Equity Cases FIVE UNCONTESTED DIVORCES-GRANTED All Petitions Presented On Depositions. In Superior Court In the superior court Wednesday, Judge Walter Curry heard and granted five uncontested divorces, all of which were presented on depositions, four by Maurice Dannin, one by J. Tobak for Julius Schaffer, who is now In the army.

The petition of Mary M. Harvey vs. William H. Harvey, was Mexican handicraft brought from that country by Mrs. Harry E.

Erickson. CHAMBER UNIT NAMED Barbara Ann Martin of this city, I year a have recently joined the Glee Club a WMR fo at Pembroke College in Brown i 113 waived. Miss Melitta Jerech, and Miss Gizzi. Pcrtsinouth arraigned rr.en. who were fined $10 and costs at Pembroke Collcgi for operating to the left of the University.

Miss Jerech is center line. They were Joseph Sac-, daughter of the P.ev. ar.d Mrs. cor.e. cf Fall P.iver.

Orila Katz-Jerech of IS Bay i of P.eirington avenue, Fall View avenue, and Miss Martin is 1 round extreme ranted on ground of neglect custody of an to petitioner and support. AHmon; Tee marriage vra th" Nov TMber 1933, here. director, gave to the committee information gathered by his vestigators. in- mosquito Salary KELLEHER TO REFEREE ESCIT 5100 eacii. fu'll time police officer Veteran Officials Accept In- 5200.

public health nurse Charles G. Clarke, tax collector, reported 5113,334 paid during the Both Well Known to Tourney Play Howard Asher ot Middlelown. year which, with penalties, maae a member of the Rhode Island State total of $115,508, nnd that taxes Basketball Officials Association receivable totaled $23,294. Perry nnd a past president, and J. Sherman, tax collector from M.

Kclleher, the secretary- of the 1930 for a 10 year period filed a Eastern Massachusetts Apprpvec final report of $955.69 Basketball Officials and past na The town clerk, Mr. Sherman, re- tinnal president. have accepted ported fees of $3,050.70 since invitations to oflisiate in the 1Q43 November and.Miss Muriel Pierce. ESCIT. Both have worltcd In pre- K'at'harinc 'Sftl previous clerk reported fees of vious tournaments.

although cncK) she has been 52,821 for the year up to Novem- neither worked last year. Asher' Norman S. TabJ ELSA MUENCHINGEfil ACCEPTED BY Rogers Graduate To I For Basic Training a Oglethor'pe, Geon Miss Elsa Muenchinge: 1 ceived notification of her ance by the Women's A Army Corps and has bcenf to report for basic traicd Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. I 8. Miss Muenchtnger is a of Rogers High School her, 1912.

Receipts noted worked in the 1939. 1310 and 19411 by Howard G. events and Kelleher officiated In LOCAL BRIEFS Divorce matters and the call ing of the jury waived equity, and 5179,535.18 contested divorce docket was the only business before Judge Curry in a one-hour session of the superior court today. The first matter heard was the uncontestcd divorce petition of Jeanine Capece vs. Edmund C.

Capece, presented by Harry Feigelman, and granted on the gronund of neglect to provide, with alimony waived Louis V. Jackvony was counsel for Mr. Capece. The marriage was November 16, 1940, in-Yuma, Ariz. Irene Alice Riley vs.

James Chase Riley was heard on peti-1 tioner's motion for sole custody' of a three-year-old child, Leo L. Tobak representing petitioner and Hathaway, town treasurer, In- 1938. 1939 and 1940. eluded from federal and state sources; from school tuitions Victory (scrap drive) receipts of $324.71, $239 from poll taxes and $705.75 from dog constable and license fees together with other small sums from miscellaneous sources for a total of pany of New York for -years. She has Just en.de-1 with Miss Ethel Muenctc Annandale road and York.

BOBH --Miss Winifred M. Callahan 3 Dexter avenue has been ordered to report at naval district head- CAREY--At the Newport or! NEWPORTER'S SCORING AIDS RAM Sperling Has Next to High est Average- For State in Conference Tilts New York city and training in! the WAVES at Hunter College, (Dorothy i. Brie.) --Mrs. Abbie Crnridalt of 37.COX--M iho Sen-port Kingston avenue has received' Fc 5 1 word that her son, Corporal Eu-l Jorm'erYj- Jcanctte gene Crandall, has been promoted; Rumford, n. I.

to stag sergeant at Richmond, CROCKER--At the Jfow; a i pltal February 25. a --Americo Capochiano of 2 Ay-! cfocktr? Mr 3I rault street, son of John Capo- cKUSAS--At the Newport chiano of 59 Thames street, has. February 25, UauFhurj been promoted from private first lo A fi'mV-'jl class to technician fourth. He was' SoVl 01 mis city is induc i ctl Norember 9i2 and GI.KX-AI (he Fr.r.ch Henry Sperling one of the main reasons Rhode Island -jtate "Rams were Conn. He formerly worked at the why the a'camp" of 620 Naval Torpedo Station.

Confer- Word has been received of the That of Mildred Robert E. Viall was granted on cruelty, with Maurice Dannin, the respondent Judge Curry awarded the child to'Mrs Gilford, the husband to pay all its living expenses through arrangements with her. Petitioner's motions for a rest- 1 Viall vs tioning order to prevent her hus River. and Mrs. I custody of a girl, whose support TROOP 2, 3.

C. D. ELECTS Rogers High School. i the daughter of Mr. I Anthony L.

Martin of 13 Homer i was le WTM' marriage was street. Both are graduates of SctKembcr 8. 192S. Everett J. Wilson has been r.ajstd of the safety cor.mltee of the Charr.ter of Co--xerce according an an- by Dr.

Michael F. Walsh, by Troop 2, Junior Catholic Daugh- A. secretary- Urs, Wedjr'siay evtntr.g. The Frank E. Stevens.

SI. father of Tr.t TlM have its first group, under the direction of Mrs. George E. Stevens of this city and! Tf.lij at 4 P. M.

Joseph Langton, counselor, elected Arthur Stevens of Dttroit, cd a divorce from Wz'ter W. 01 Miss Eleanor Lar.gton of 20 Harrison avenue was hostess for FRANK E. DIEIj' Ruth L. Cortese vs. Anthony J.

Cortesc was granted on ground of neglect to provide, with leave to resume maiden name. Alimony was waived. The marriage was Miy 30. 1950. Irene Virginia Olsen was band from support for counsel and denied.

On the molesting her, for the child, and for with less fees, were able to chalk up a total points in New England cnce games this season, while the promotion of Sergeant Sidney J. best the opposing forces could do Bnvwner, Jr. to first sergeant. HB was a total of 472. The Rams are Is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. S. J. one of the leading scoring squads Bniwner of 1 West Howard in the country, having averaged street. He is now at Camp Clai- 77', points per game for the con- borne, La.

He entered military! ftrence schedule. i service with Company lISth' TA Ihe Xewport Sperling had next to the highest Engineers, of city. an? Mrs? Robert I individual total, 94 points, being --When Louis Palmer, Newport Bf topped only by Ernie Calvcrly. son of Mr. and Mrs.

Byron March Freshman and former Pawtucket Palmer of 433 Thames street, had I High School star. York city, KcbrJJrrl daughter lo Mr. and andtr S. Glen, the a I-ols SAnborn of this I I A Ihc N'eirr Marcb 1, IH3, a Mn, to Mr. and Mrs.

Robert W. I (Mary C. Lecson). ECIIODERT--At (he rltal 27, ton Schobert. the mcrly Edith GMman.

new docket, Mary Cliniff vs Albert and Albert 'Raymond Johnson, aliases (two cases) were continued to March 8 for assignment. Mary and James L. Maher, M. C. M.

Transportation Company, vs Collins Trans- Jot 1 Calverly's total was 131, average of over points game. another attack of convulsions an Wednesday afternoon, he was per taken to tho Newport Hospital In the fire department's emergency Sperling's average score was car. The firemen were called at nearly 12 points. Of the Xcw-. 4:52 P.

M. The emergency car was, porter's total, from the foul Hi son to Mr. MW -At Ihf 5 Hospital February I. ler to Mr. and Frici mann.

(Ellzabetl DIED only 12 points were'called Tuesday afternoon when tho CnANDAr.L--At line. baby had Its first attack. t'sTTjHry -BRIDE-TO-BE FKTED Miss Evelyn J. Bourne, daughter of Mr. ar.d Mrs.

William J. sn A. Dr. H. H.

Y. Bab- trea.rjrfr. ir.4 Mary O'Brien, 290 Public street, Povjdtnce. on the ground of wilful year-old boy. The "marriage was sented with a gift by her ocji ar.d Dr.

Lo-is E. reporter. iirisy afterr.ooS at 1 o'clock. descrlicn, v.lth custody of A thia city October 10, 1531. workers.

Private Edward L. Martin, son of Mrs. Abbie A. Martin of 11 Narragansett avenue has been assigned to the Base Headquarters and Air Bare Squadron, Newark Airport. This assignment follows his graduation from the Engineering and Operations School, Fort Collins, Colorado.

Prior to his enlistment in the army air forces last October, he was clerk the First District c6urt. He la fellow. a graduate of Rogers High School i land Harvard University. S4th year. IlF.RnEilT--In this city.

1MJ, a a J. Herbert- Edward Herbert. MARTIN'--In thin i at his avenue. John John and Mary Connollr McAU.lSTF.n-- In Milrch 1. ClaM widow o( John SSlh year, residence Lane.

STF.VENS-- In Xeu March J. Frank Drorffo antl Arl llcrl'lrrca 5 DcJlow P.J.

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