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DRUMHOND DIES JAMESTOWN HOME ier Naval Torpedo-Sta- Machinist, 48, Stricken With Heart Attack Drunim'ohd, -18, a mach- it the Naval Torpedo Sta(or 17 ears until 1815 dled last Friday afternoon of i attack at his home on the-' Shore road, fn Providence, son of th'ej Joseph and Catherine Q'Nell mond, he moved toJames- 'willi his parents In WlD.He' a member St. Mark's -h of the Holy Name So' addition to his Mrs. ir i Mella Drummond, he three children, Hugh, irs Ann. and John Drum- a brother, In De- ami a sister," Mrs. Elizabeth ith of Jamestown.

itral services for Hugh T. nionJ of East Shore foad, s'own, we re i held there Moh- In St, Mark's pastor, the Rev. Edward, officiated at the requiem! nil the assistant pastor, the Albert Brindamour, read the jtlal prayers St. iemetery, Xfiddletown. bearers John F.

'Xtc- of Jamestown)' Sergeant Fort Adams, "atrick Xfclla of Providence, brothers -fti-law, a Prcece of Newport, and Ii Dutra and Timothy Me- of Jamestown. ID'BRAMAN DIES, WAS ILL SHORT TIME her of Family That Ea- iished Cemetery Was Cooper By jd Peabody, Braman, 67, a by-trade and'a member of imlly that- established Bra- rtnieiery, dled.Tuesday eve- at the Newport "Hospital a short lllnew. Bom In this 29, 1870, he was of the late 'James E. and Miller Peabody Braman, Ics employed for.manyyears leary A. Thorndike'of this taring the time-when the page business flour- I industry.

Later, he was lycd as a night watchman at Ity hall. Braman leaves -a daughter, Clayfleld, and a grander in JIanhasset, Long two brothers, James' E. of this city and air.an of Mlddletown, four I. Mrs. George S.

GflliamT I Chester -A. Minkler, Mrs. -A. Boss, all of this city, fa. Martial Arey of San Cal.

Several nieces and also survive. XIr. Bra 1 a past 'sachem of -the iven Tribe of Red Men. THE KEWPORT MERCURY AND WEEKLY NEWS TRIP AY, "APQtJST 1, 1947 'ENGAGED DR. C.

C.MATHAS IESOF-HEART ATTACK War College Gradu- 134, Was Head of Log-, "lies Library There services for- Com- Constantine (EC), of'the Naval War staff, who-' died- suddenly part attack" at his home, I Lexington street, Xliddle- I Saturday afternoon, wore 1 Monday in the -Naval fg Station'chapel. The Rev. inline Theodore, pastor of lyridcn Church, officiated, ient was in the. Arllng- ptional Cemetery Tuesday manler Mnthas, who was his wife, XTrs. Alice Mathas, and a one-ycar- Paul Eugene; his Mrs.

Charles Mathas, and fer, Stacy Mathas, both of fork city. 1 laduate of the 1 1935, Commander Mathas I at Quonset Point and" in ilic during World War 2. Wualed from the War Col- June, 1816, and had been staff since then, as head section of the log- andun charge of islics library; r', kid the China ServiceMed- orid War 2 Victory Med- fce American Defense and i neat re ribbons. ICARBULON DIES, If. HOTEL OPERATOR of Greece Came Here Icupera'te; Funeral to "i in Cortland broth- of Theodore Simmons of I street, and a partner with fmons In the" operation of 1 Hotel Jn Cortland, at the Newport Hos, 'day morning, larbulon had been opcrnt- I a Bo a to clinic and came ll for a rest, about a ISO.

Complications set taken to the hospital. been sent to Cort- lv TM eral services will Greece, he became with Simmons In lalion of the Cortland usually spent in this city. His "1939 and he leaves a Diane Carbulon ai son, A J- ninm.E DIES Anthony Iff Jnr to Blddle, Miss Ann Xfarie Venanclo, above, whose parents, XIr. and Mrs. Joseph s.

Venanclo of Green End avenue; Xllddlc- town, have announced her engagement to Alfred DiTullio, son of XIr. and Mrs. Antonio DiTullio of N. Y. The bride-to-be Is a graduate of Rogers High School.

No date has been set for the wedding. and tav- Sted ac- Associated Press. EDWARD A.MADO DIES Edward B. Amado, 56, brother of Leo Amado ot 119 Long Wharf, died In a Burrillville hospital Sat' urday of over a year. Born in the Cape Verde Islands, he came to Newport In 1920.

Although employed on the cranberry bogs Cape Cod, he made his home with his brother In this city. 1 two other brothers, Manuel and "John Amado of Boston, two sisters, Mary Pina of Boston and Mrs. Ann Anstepe of this city, and several nieces and nephews. He was unmarried. The funeral of Edward B.

Amado, brother of "Leo Amado of 119 Long. Wharf; was conducted Tuesday in St. John's Church by the Rev. Thomas Lee Brown, lha rector. Burial was in the Island cemetery.

The bearers were Joseph Fcrreira, Antonio John Lisbon and Manuel Andrew. MRS. JAMES DIES, ILL SHORT TIME Native of Ireland Was Active ih-St. Augiistin's Parish; Fn'neral Wednesday lifts. Nora (Warren) Lynch, .71, wife of the late James P.

Lynch, die'a Sunday''afternoon at her home, 27 Carey street after a short illness. Born in Ireland she had been resident of this city for over GO years. Prominent -in the affairs "of St. Augus'tln's parish, she was a member, bt the Rosary and Scapular Society of that church, the Queen's DaughUs, Court Newport, Catholic Daughters of and the Auxiliary of Division 1, Ancient Order of Surviving are fte sons, Jeremiah. Edward -James and Warren of this city, ami William Lynch of Providence; and two daughters, Miss Margaret XI.

Lynch of this city and Sister XIary Norcria of the Sisters of Mercy Order. services for Warren Lynch of Carey street, wife of the late James P. Lynch, were -held Wednesday her home, to St. Augustin's solemn high mass was'celebrated by- the Rev. James A.

FitzSlnttn, the pastor. The Rev. Feeney was deacon and the Rev. Raymond. Dyer was sub' deacon.

The Rev. John J. Shea, chaplain of Stella was in the sanctuary, and assisted Father. Fitz- Simon at the committal service in St Columba's cemetery. The bearers were Waller Stewart, Willia'm Dobson, XIaurice O'Connell, Eugene Cochran, Frank Dwyer, and James Sullivan.

R. I. ARCHITECT DIES AT-HOME IN RUMFORD Albert H. Humes, Was Former Central Falls Mayor, for Governor Albert H. Humes," 85, well- known Rhode Island architect, one time candidate for governor and a former mayor of Central Falls, died Tuesday at his home in Rumford.

Born in Pawtucket, he a Eon of the late Daniel and Elizabeth (Roylance) Humes and had lived in that city and Central Falls until four years ago when he moved to Rumford. XIr. Humes was mayor Central Falls in 1903 and 1001 and was candidate for governor on the Progressive ticket about 30 years ago. Among the many Rhode Island buildings' Mr. Humes designed were the ToKalon Club, Pawtucket; the Coggeshall Memorial Tower in Jenks Park, Central Falls; and a unit of the state hospital at Cranston.

He was one of a group of Blackslone Valley men who organized the Standard Nut and Bolt Company of Valley Fells in 1905. He served as treasurer of that concern until, his death. 5IARTIN J. KEI.LY DEAD Mrs. Everett J.

Tasker and her Harry Xtcllclcu, have been called (o New York by the sudden death of their cousin, Martin J. Kelly, formerly of this city. Xtr. Kelly leaves his wife, Mrs. Anna O'Brien Kelly; two daughters, Xtrs.

John L. Sullivan and XIrs. Joseph two sons and Xfarlin Kelley, an aunt, Xfrs. Nicholas K. Card of this city and several grandchildren.

Mr. Kelly was employed for some years on the XI. I. Budlong estate on the Ocean Drive. NAVY OFFICER'S IN BED Mary Sullivan, 10'Months Old, Dead on Arrival at Hospital -Smothered in her bed when she rolled over with her face in a pillow while napping, 10-months- old Mary Elizabeth Sullivan; daughter of Captain Emmett J.

Sullivan, U. S. of the Naval War College staff, was dead on arrival at-the Newport Hospital, where, she was rushed by lather Sunday afternoon. The child, daughter of Captain Sullivan and Mrs. Emmaline Hauptman Bull Ivan'of 17 Arnold avenue, had been left In her bed hour before she was found.

When her father went 1o wake her st 2:30 before leaving for a beach, ho found Her with her face pressed Into a pillow. Death was caused by accidental asphyxiation, according to the report filed In the office of the city clerk' by Dr. James C. Callahan, medical examiner. The child was born In Newport last September.

Services for her.were conducted at the Memorial' Funeral Home Monday afternoon by Commander Frank -Burke, (ChC) U. S. of the Naval Training Station. Burial will be in the family-plot in a cemetery in Seattle, Wash. Besides her parents, the child leaves two brothers, John 15, and Michael, 6, and a sister, Patricia, 12.

ANNE MAHONEY DIES, WAS ILL THREE MONTHS Boston Store Employe Over 30 Years Was Member of Queen's Daughters' Miss Anne A. llahoney, 60, of 14 Lincoln street, died Saturday at tho Newport Hospital after a three-months illness. Born In this city, daughter of the late James and Catherine (Foley) Mahoney, she.was employed by the Boston 'Store for more than 30 years. She was a member of the Queen's Daughters. Surviving are a sister, Mrs.

Catherine Ferris, with whom she made her home, and two nieces, -Miss Theodora Ferris and Mrs. Frances Tcnnant. Funeral services for Miss Anne A. Mahoney of 11 Lincoln street, daughter of the late James and Catherine Foley Mahoney were conducted from the Memorial Funeral. Home to St.

Joseph's Church Tuesday. The Rev. -J. Joseph Cooney said the mass of requiem. Burial was in St.

Columba's cemetery where the Rev Leo P. Mclfenna read the service. The bearers were Andrew M. Campbell, Qufriton J. Kaln, Walter K.

Lyoii, Jr. and Donato Cerbeville. MRS. J. BARRY RYAN, SR.

DIES IN ST.OCKBRIDGE Had Been in Failing Health Since Undergoing Operation Year Ago PAOZTHMX In Social Circles Princess Louise Mdiv.ani, Mrs, Enid doelet Wed To Ir- Daughter of Mrs. 'J, Van Alen Engaged Mrs. J. Laurens Van Alen has announced the engagement of her daughter, Princess Louise Mdlvani, to Alexander Sa'uriderson, son of the late Mr. and Mrs, Somerset Saunderson- of Newbuty, Berkshire, England.

The wedding will Uke place In the near future. Princess Mdlvani, the former Miss Louise Astor Van Alen, was formerly married to the' late Prince AISxIs Z. Mdlvani; from whom she was divorced, and the late Prince Serge who was killed In a polo game accident at Palm Beach, March 15, 1936. During the war she was ving J. Jaquitb At Shinne- oock Hills, long Island Mrs.

Enid Connfelt Goelet, first wife of Ogden son of Robert Goejetef this city ana Mrs. Henry Clews, was married at Shlnne.cock Hills, Long: Island, last Friday to Irving Jackson Jaqulth of Stowe, Vt, It has been announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Maltland Connfelt of New York. The Rev.

John Armstrong, officiated. 'The bride has been living in Stowe, with her young daughter, Enid made her debut In marriage to Mr. Goelet, whose mother is the a 'Cross grey lady at the former Miss M. Elsie Whelan, took Naval Hospital here. la ce at.

Westbury, Long Island, She Is a daughter of the latel'" 1933 They were divorced in J. Laurens Van.Alen, who died In' 1938 Mr. subsequently 1927, and a granddaughter of the late James Van Alen, who was ambassador to Italy during" the Cleveland administration, and -a great granddaughter of General James Van Alen of Civil War fame and the late B. Is in direct descent from John Jacob As tor in the sixtlrgln- "ratjon. i Oh her mother's side-she is a granddaughter of tho late Mr.

and Mrs. William Post of New The late Mrs. Frederick W. Vanderbilt was her great aunt. Her brothers are James H.

Van Alen of New York and William L. Van Alen of Newton Square, Pa. Mr. Saunderson was lieutenant In the British army and was taken prironer by the Germans at Dunkirk. He passed'five years in a Nazi prison camp.

His mother was Miss Marie Satter- Icc of Buffalo. He formerly lived at Castle family estate at Bel Turbet, County Cavan, Eire. Mrs. Van Alen will give a large 'dinner at "Wakehurst," her Ochre Point estate, Friday evening for Princess Mdlvani and Mr. derson.

Mrs. Nina Murphy Ryan, 73, wife of late John Barry Ryan, Sr, and mother of -John Barry Ryan, of "Moorland Lodge," this city, died at her summer home In Stockbridge, early Sunday. She had been in falling health ever since she underwent a' major operation a year ago. was born in New York, a daughter of Henry and Nina (Gaynor) Murphy, and wns educated In New York private Her marriage to Mr. Ryan, a son of Thomas Foi-tune Ryan, long, a leader in financial circles, took place In 1S96.

Her husband died'Feb. 9, 1912. Mrs. Ryan was interested in a number of charities in New York and Stockbrldge. Besides Mr.

Ryan, she leaves five daughters. Mrs. Philip Aios- ta Carroll of Baltimore, Mrs. Edward Baring, Mrs. Thomas Ludlow Clarke, and the -Misses XI.

Adele and Dorothy H. Ryan; three Fortune Ryan, 2d, William H. and McA. Donald Ryan; nine grandchildren; 'a brother, Walter Murphy, of Garden City, L. and a sisler, Mrs.

Beatrice WigglesworUl of Surrey, England. To.WedQfficer Waller Hughes Klar of Springfield, announces the of daughter, Xtiss XIarguerite Salome Klar, to.Com- mander Arthur Montgomery Purdy, U. S. eon of Mr. and Xlra.

Arthur Lane'Purdy of Greenwich, Conn. -Miss Klar's mother, the late Mrs. Mary Shcpard Klar, was a New England landscape artist. Her father is supervisor of fine and industrial a in the Springfield schoolsi Xliss Klar xvas graduated from the'University of Pennsylvania. She attended the Julllord School of Music, New York, and made "her concert debut in 1910.

At present she Is assistant to the welfare and recreation dlrcclor, Filth Naval District, Norfolk, Commander Purcy graduated the Naval Academy in 1935. During the war he served in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and theatres, and was awarded a Bronze; Star a gold'crbss In lieu of a second medal, and a commendation by the Secretary of the Navy. At present he is attached to the staff of Admiral William H. Blandy, command- cr-ln-cliief of the Atlantic Fleet: The wedding will take place in Springfield in September. 'Country Club Meeting The Newport Club stockholders, at the annual meeting Saturday, reelected directors for three years, but the election of officers wag deferred until next Saturday, August 2, because of progress of the invitation reelected laduded Henry P.

Fletcher, club president; Cyril E. Judge, Mrs. C. Oliver O'Donnell, Robert R. Young, William DeForest -Xlanlce, and Frank O'Connell.

i Beach Tennis "Winners Archbold van lieurcn won the finals of the boys' tennb tournament at Keach Sunday by defeating Alexander Hotmsen, 2-6, G-3, 6-3. Miss Hope Hill won the girls' tourney by defeating Miss Daphne Sellar, 0-3, C-2. MRS. DANIEL CHASE DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS Middletown Resident Survivors Listed Xtrs. Janet Rosa wife of Daniel Chase'of Oliphant lane, Xfiddtetown, died Wednesday at the Newport Hospital after a long illness.

She was born in Providence, daughter of the late Ellas and Catherine Willcox. Besides her husband, she leaves a son by 'a former marriage, Fred C. Shaw of this "city; a sister, Mrs. Gladys Chappellc, and an aunt, XIrs. Maud Nagle of Providence.

Funeral services will be held in Holy Cross Church, on a date to be determined later. SIRS. XI. O'B. GLASS KITES The funeral of XIrs.

Margaret O'Brien 67, daughter of the late Michael and XIary Harli- gan O'Brien of this city, was held Tuesday In Annapolis, she had made home of late. She lived with her daughter, XIrs. Vera Engelkc, and had been ill about three years. In addition to her daughter, she leaves her husband, George Glass, retired chief commissary steward In the navy, In Ohio; five brothers, John Xtichacl, and Thomas O'Brien of this city, Dennis O'Brien of Washington, D. and James O'Brien of San Diego, three dsters, Xtrs.

XIary Kunz and Mrs. Catherine KampH of this city, and XIrs. Alice Wyatt of Woodbridge, N. and a number of nieces and nephews. Occupy "Wayside" Mr.

and Mrs. T. G. Townscnd Phillips, purchased "Wayside, 1 the former Eiisha Dyer residence on Belev-ue avenue, and had extensive alterations made the past three months, have movtd into that residence. They plan to occupy it year round.

Bailey's Contests Saturday, August 23, has been set as the date for the annual swimming races Bailey's Beach, while the annual sand design contest'there will take place August 30 it was announced Tuesday. Prizes will be offered for both events. The.sand competition will be divided Into classes for children under nine years, from nine to 13 years, and over 13 years. In the president's cup tourney for Country club members the past week, Court H. Revcntlow defeated Edward F.

Byrnes 6 and 5, Willing Spencer defeated I. Townsend Burden, 4 and 3. 'J. Harlin O'Connell defeated Ottavlo Prochcl, and and Pcrslfer Frazer, 3d, defeated Henry P. Fletcher and Beverley A.

Bogcrt won from Cyril B. Judge by default. Xfr. and XIrs. Griswold Flagg of Radnor, who are at the la Forge, entertained at luncheon nt Ihc Clambake Club-Tuesday.

Tney have deferred the erection of a new summer.home at the Harry Payne Whitney estate, which they purchased. General'and Xfrs. Xf. Carson of Pomfret, are guests of Rear Admiral and Xfrs. Charles Lee Andrews, at "Landfall." XIrs.

James P. Donahue gave a dinner with nuisic by Clifford Hall Sunday evening at "Rockcliff." married Miss ilarle Virginia Zlm- ballst, from 'whom he was' divorced, and Miss Mlml Brown of Baltimore: For Miss Sellar Miss Daphne Sellar, sub-debutante daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norrle Sherman Sellar, will be honor 'guest at a party for young people her grandmother, Mrs. Clarence W.

Dolan, will give Saturday night at Balfeys Beach. The a i will also mark Mrs. Dylan's birthday. Mrs. Dolan's late husband was executive committee chairman at Bailey's Beach for years.

Pal'ey-Kortimer '-Wedding With only members of the two families present, Mrs. Barbara Cushing Mortimer William S. Paley, chairman of the board of the Columbia broadcasting System, were married at Manhasset, N. late Monday at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Harvey W.

Gushing, the Associated Press reports. The bride, a daughter of the late Dr. Cushjng, noted brain specialist of Boston, is a sister' of Mrs. Vincent Astor'and Mrs. John Hay Her marriage to Stanley G.

Mortimer, ended In divorce in Ma.y, i They were married In September, 19JO. Mr. Paley and the former Dorothy Hart Paley, whom he married nn 1932, were divorced last week In Reno. The" Paleys plan to sail Friday on the Queen Elizabeth for a honey, moon trip abroad. Vinsons Leave" The Chief Justice the.

United Slates Fred M. Vinson, and Mrs. Vinspn -have ended a 10-day visit with" Mrs. George Mesla at "Mid- Cliff," and have left for Washington. Final-entertainments among the many given-in their honor was the luncheon Sunday Mr.

and Mrs. Michael van Beuren at "Gray Craig," and the dinner Saturday nighf by Mrs. Hamilton McK. Twombly and her daughter Miss Ruth Vanderbiit at "Vinland." 1 To Visit Windsors Mrs. Duncan Douglas will 'sail on the Queen-Elizabeth Friday for Europe, where she will he gutst of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor for a month at Entlbes, their home on tht.Riviera in southern France.

Mrs. Douglas will be- absent six weeks before, returning to "Holly her. Berkeley Avenue She.was hostess to the for- House," mer British king and ing each of their Newport visits in recent years. For Young People Mr. and Xtrs.

Michael M. von Beuren gave a dance at the Clam- a Friday evening "for members of the sulniebutante group in honor of their grandsons Xtlchael and J. Archbold van Beuren, sons of Mr. and Xtrs. Archbold van.

BeurenX. Mrs. Robert Foote had a prefatory dinner at "Bridge House." Egyptian Envoy. Returns XIahmbud Hassan, Egyptian ambassador to the United XIrs. Hassan Have returned to the, Xtuenchlnger King'for a weekend stay after going to New York to meet XIahmoud Fahmy Nokrasky, the Egyptian prime minister, on his arrival.

Harry Payne Bingham ts guest of XIr. and itrs. J. Gordon Douglas at "Ocean View." Alexander Cushing Is with his brother and sister-in-law, Xtr. and Xtrs.

Howard G. Cushing, at "The Ledges." XIr. and Xtrs. I. Townscnd Burden, are with his aunt, XIIss Evelyn E.

Burden, at "Falrlawn." Xtr. and XIrs. Felix Weldon of Washington are weekend visitors. Xtr. and Mrs.

Jeptha Homer Wade 3d, have left for a visit in Canada after a stay of several days with her grandmother, XIrs. Paul FitzSimons who had a small dinner Sunday lilght at "Harbourview." Xtr. and ifrs. 1 Andrew Van Pelt of Radnor, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs.

Guy Fairfax Cary at" "Elm Court." Charles B. P. Van Pelt, son of XIrs. Van Pelt, and XIIss Cynthia Cary, daughter of Mr. and Xfrs.

Cary, will be married August S3 in Trinity Church. Xfr. Hsnr G. Gray of New York were among the weekend visitors. Xtr.

and Mrs. Harold W. Brooks were luncheon entertainers Sunday at "Brooks House." Miss Louise B. Scott had luncr- eon guests Xtonday at "Snug Harbor," where she will give a similar party Saturday. XIrs.

Peyton J. Van Kensselaer, who was a Sunday cocktail hostess, had W. R. Brcnd of E-ist Orange, N. as weekend guest.

Xtiss Eleanor Jenkins and George (Continued'On Pagt. i). GIRL SCOUT DAY ENTERS' FOURTH WEEK High Enrollment Continues With 66 Registrants Three Operated For In- termediate Ago Members; One For Brownies; Birthday Parly Set The Day Camp for Girl Scouts and Brownies of Newport County at Oakland Farm, Portsmouth, opened for the fourth, week of the summer season Tuesday, continuing its, high enrollment record with a registration of 66 girls. Three of the four units are being operated for Girl 'Scouts at intermediate age, and one is for Brownies. The -Brownies In Shady Lane under the direction of Misslrene Murphy and Miss Joan Murphy, and the Scouts of Shady Lane supervised by.

Mrs. Joseph Silvia and Nunes'cooked a unit meal today. The older Scouts in Birch Haven, directed by Mrs. John' Smith and Miss Marilyn Murphy, and the campers of Woodland Grove, led tyMrs. Fred Smith and Suiiivan, have planned their cookout for Thursday.

Program aides this week.are Joan Kelly, Jane Barry and Lillian Mrs William Fitzpalrick will Join the staff Thursday, replacing Mrs. Silvia in Shady Lane. Plans are under way for a camp birthday party Friday afternoon, marking the fifteenth anniversary of the origin of day camping in this community, which was one of those to share in the pioneering of the project in this country. Registered this week In Stepping Stones arc Phyllis Barlow, Sheila Carly, "Pactrlcia Curran, Betty Daly, Gail Johnson, Esther Kennedy, Betty Ann Lawtoh, Audrey McMillan, Barbara Murphy, Sheila Winter of Jackie Hamilton and Diana Sherman of Mlddletown, and Brenda Burroughs, Ann Clark, and Lynn. Hathaway of Portsmouth.

Enrolled in the Woodland Grove unit are Marjorie Barker, Audrey Hathaway, and Anne. E. Hedley of Portsmouth, and from New-port Diana Clark, Ann Crookall, Patricia Deegan, Anna Harrington, Mary Harris, Ann Kelly, Marlon McPoland, Mary Murphy, Marilyn Nelson, Carol Schnltzer, Edith Spooner. Partricia Wixon and Margaret Yeoman. The campers of Shady Lane are Harriet Bailey, Ada Brown, Elizabeth Flowers, Joan Franco, Nancy McGou-- an, Mary Marcnette, Elizabeth O'Neil; Joan Paranzino, Patricia Pine, Mary Power, 'of Newport, and Muriel Menzi, Lorraine Mosher, Gladys Rouse, Orinda Sherman, and Beth Sullivan of Portsmouth.

-Birch Haven is headquarters for the unit composed of Beverly Amler, Diana -Baker, Claire Carney, Helen Demessianos, Betty Flowers, Shirley Gill, Margery Hearson, Sharon Henry, Pia lonta, Carol James, Amy Keefe, Joyce Kelly, Marren, Louise McMillan, Connie Pullce, Beverly Welch, and Shirley Winb- gvad of Newport and Janice Barker of Portsmouth. GUSTAV E. SWftNSON DIES IN HIS 89th YEAR Former Watchman at Naval HospitalvOnce Served in Australian Merchant. Marine Gustav SS, former night watchman at the Naval Hospital and previous to that a sailor in the Australian merchant marine, died early Sunday morning at the Newport Hospital after an illness of about two weeks. Born in Sweden, Mr.

Swanson, would havf been S9 had he lived until Armistice Day, went to -Australia as a youth and entered the merchant marim where he served until he came, if; this city about 40 years ago. He was watchman at the Naval Hospital for 22 years, retiring about 15 years ago. For the last 12 years he had lived at 93 Third street Mr. Swanson has no immediate relatives in this country, a niece and a nephew in Copenhagen, Denmark, being his nearest of kin. 1 Services for Gustav E.

Sivanson of 93 Third street were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Hambly Funeral Home by the Rev. Car! E. Sandbcrg of Cranston. Ludlow P. XIahan was at the organ.

Burial was In the family plot In' the Island cemetery. The bearers were Ingvald Haaland, George Uadbois, Peter Nicholson and John Johnson. MRS. MANUEL SOUZA RITES The funeral of Mrs. Margaret S.

Souza, 84, wife of the late Xlanucl Souza, who died Saturday at the Newport Hospital affer a long illness, was held Tuesday from her home on Xliddle road, to St. Anthony's Church, Portsmouth, A solemn high mass was celebrated by the Rev. Bart J. Buckley, the pastor, with the Rev. EIrid Wall of the Priory as deacon, and the Rev.

Dar.iel J. Kilccn as sub-deacon. Burial was in St. Columba's cemetery, where Father Buckley read the committal prayers. The bearers were Frank Xlello, Manuel 0.

Silvia, Antone Medeiros, Marlon PimenUl, Jose DIas and John Fernandes. XIrs. Souza was born at Fenai da Luz, St. Michael, Azores, and had been a resident of Portsmouth for some years. She leaves two sons, John J.

and Xlanucl E. Souza of Portsmouth; a daughter, Xtrs Mary Joseph of this city; a brother. John Souza of Adams- vllle, and five grandchildren. TO WED IK AUGUST PARK COMMISSION RETURNS ALL OFFICERS Appoints Members to Examine City Flagpoles Mrs. Alia I.

Santos of 20 Brooks avenue announces the mc-nt of her daughter, Lorraine Ann Campagna, above, to Daniel W. Konchar, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Stephen Konchar of Chicago, HI.

The wedding will take place the latter part of August. PET SHOW WINNERS RECEIVE AWARDS Playground Children Exhibit Unusual Collection at Atjuidneck Park Ants, parrots and goldfish, as well as the' usual collection of cats and dogs, were exhibited in the pet show held Tuesday afternoon at Aquidn'eck Park under the auspices of the Board of Recreation. In fact, an ant named Alice Ann, shown by William Wardlow, was adjudged the best miscellaneous pet and the most unusual. In the miscellaneous. division, "Polly" a parrot, owned by Mary Maingot, and and Jerry," goldfish, owned by Edm'ond O'Connell, were second and third.

Other prize winners were: Largest owned by Eugene DeCotts. Smallest dog owned by John McKenna. Funniest dog--1, "Jackie," shown by James. McKenna; owned by Eugene DeCot- is, and owned by Patsy Sardinha. Best looking dog--1; Edward Corlstine's "Corky;" 2 --Edmond Dubie's "Pal;" 3--Patsy Sardin- ha'js "Fluffy." Best cat--1--Maureen Brackett's "Satan," -2--James McKenna's "Peggy," and 3--Mary Maingot's "Stinky." The show was under the direction of Mrs.

Ruth D. Johnson, girls' director. Joan, Callahan. William Greenacre, Patsy Sullivan, Paul Coristine and Patricia Riley were the Judges and Patrick O'Connell was the recorder. All officers were reelected at annual meeting of the Park Commission held In the city hall Monday night.

Jerry J. Sullivan was again named chairman, James O'Connell, vice chairman, and Louis H. Scoit, secretary. Florence F. Sullivan WES re-appointed commission representative on (he Recreation Commission and Allan Booth, newly appointed member attending his first meet- Ing was given supervision of Morton Park and a small triangular plot on Palmer street, which is under Park Commission care.

The commission suggested (hat the teen-agers' dance being held on Wellington avenue be transferred to the Spencer Parkway." It voted to obtain prices for replacing a bronze marker on the. Rochambeau monument, the original one being missing. It is believed to have been stolen. Chairman Sullivan said that a dangerous condition exists in the seawall at King Park, near the Rochambeau monument. The wall and steps near the statute have been weakened and and high tides will undermine the section.

The public works department, he said, has w'all repairs on its program and is aware of the condition. He also reported that although repeated requests have been rhaile of the public works department to replace a section of fence on the Mall, removed when the sidewalk was re-built last year, nothing has been done. Commissioners Florence Sullivan, Scott and Booth were appointed a committee to examine into the condition of all flagpoles In the city parks. The commission received a report that the comfort station' at Aqutdneck Park is in such damaged condition it cannot be repaired. A new station Is necessary, but funds will have to come from the council.

LEAGUE MEETS The Women's Newport League met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Hairy B. i William street with a short devotional period preceding the business session. Mrs. Inez Tinsley and Mrs; Nellye Windforl, delegates, reported on the Northeastern Federation of Women's Clubs meeting held last week at New Haven.

1 A purse was presented tofrs. Tinsley for her services during the past year and two applicants were elected to membership. The hostess -served refreshments, assisted by Misa Ethel Simmons and Mrs. Windfort. BAY CHAPTER ADDRESSED Captain Harold R.

Lehmann (SC) U. S. retired, who was a Japanese prisoner of being captured in the Philippine Islands, told of his experiences while in custody of the Japanese to Narragansett Bay Chapter, Military Order of the World Wars, at its meeting Tuesday night at the'Officers Club, Naval Training Station. Lieutenant Colonel Harold H. Utley, commander of the chapter, conducted a brief business meet- Ing.

Members were present from several communities. WATER MA1X BURSTS A 15-inch water main on Ayrault street, between Kay and Francis streets, burst this mom- Ing around 3:30 o'clock resulting In a call to the emergency crew of the Water Works. Harold E. Watson, water said today that it was a normal occurrence, but that water sen-ice would be shut off in that area for probably a greater part of today, pending completion of repairs. TUG TO TOW J1IXE A salvage tug from the New- London, Submarine Base, arrived at Block Island Wednesday to tow the mine beached near the Coast Guard Station there, to New London to disarmed.

The disposal of the mine wxs turned over to the New base Tuesday when It was determined that the mine, first sighted Monday by a fishing vessel about one and a half miles off Block Island, was of the submarine type. POTATO BLIGHT SPREADS Recent inspections of farms in the Eastern Rhode Island Farm Bureau area hive shown that the" potato blight, which msde its appearance about a week ago, is spreading. Herbert W. Peabody. county (ifcnt, today advised potato growers to apply sprays of bordeaux mixture at once to check the blight.

He advised use of a nculral copper spray, other than Bordeaux, on toir.eto vines although thdie are not as seriously affected by Wight as the potatoes. Proposes New Location For Teen- Age Dance, Hears of To Aquldneck Station MRS, JOSEPH BELLONI DIES, WAS LONG ILL Native of Italy Belonged to Queen's Daughters, St. Mary's, Genacle Mrs. Celestina Belloni, Joseph Belloni, died Wednesday morning at. her home, 20 Fair street, after a long 'illness.

She" war -wra In" Italy and had bee'n a resident here for over 30 years. She was a member of the Queens Daughters, the Rosary Society of St. Mary's Church, the Third-' Order of St. Francis, and the'. Sacra Famiglia of the Cenacle Convent.

Before her illness prevented, she was very active in the work.of the convent societies." In addition to her husband," she leaves -three sons, Joseph Frank D. and Victor L. Belloni, all of this city. STATE GOP GROUPS INVOLVED IN DISPUTES Central Body, Young Unit at Odds Over Financing, Governorship Bids The Republican state central committee and the Young Republicans are involved in a conflict. The central committee has suggested that tie Young Republicans confine their membership to those between 17 and 25, and the Young Republicans have charged that the state organization Is building up Mayor Albert P.

Ruerat of Warwick for the gubernatorial nomination. One of the issues 'involved Is financing, the state committee'or- ganization believing "that all con-- tributions should be made to it, and then allocated, and that" it is not good for each of several branches.of party to solicit its own funds. The Young Republicans insist on collecting and spending-their own funds. Furthermore, according.to committee spokesmen, the Young Republicans are furnished without charge at the state headquarters and are given a certain amount of money, while all other organizations in the building having to pay rent The committee says the Young Republicans, are trying to build up Charles H. Eden, unsuccessful GOP candidate for mayor of Providence last year, for the governorship.

They also say that 45- ye'ar old Vincent James of Warwick, and Harry Main, of Pawtucket, do not represent young Republicans. THOMASES WED Ot YEARS XIr. and Xtrs. William H. Thomas, residents of this city -for many years, observed their sUty- fourth wedding anniversary July 24 at their home, 19 Whelden avenue, East Providence.

They have lived there for the last seven years since -Mr. Thomas' retirement after 46 years as head gardener at Acre," the estate of William Goadby Loew. XIr. and Xtrs. Thomas were married in Norwood, July 24, 1SS3.

They have two daughters, Xtrs. Harold E. Wetherell and Xtrs. Leon E. Smith, both cf East Providence, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren..