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PAGE SIX THE NEWPORT MERCURY AND WEEKLY NEWS FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 19GO ROGERS TRACK TEAM BOWS TO DURFEE, 45-32 Viking Freshmen Triumph in 35-10 Romp Billy Weston Scores 11 Points lor Vurtity; Pavo Lima, Ed Hole Star for Yearlings Victimized by Durfee High's or.e man gang, gigantic Danny Marchado, Rogers High dropped the Varsity meet, 45-32, but won the Freshmen contest, 33-10, in a I rain-spatered dual track meet last Thursday at Freebody Park. Although Marchardo scored three firsts, winning the 100- yard dash, 220-yard dash and running broad jump, Rogers led, 32- OJ. until the final two events. David Lima and Eddie Hole scintillated for the Viking Freshmen. Lima won the 100 and 220- yard dashes and led the high jumper: and was runner-up in the 100 and 880-yard runs.

Adrian Hasscll paced the. field In the 880-yard run and Bob Quigley won the shot put as the Vikings swept all first places in the Freshmen meet. Hassell ran the SSO in the same time that Estes of Durfce, Varsity winner In the same event, was clocked. Billy Weston of the Viking Var COMMISSIONED ST. MICHAEL'S SCHOOL HAS ANNUAL EXERCISE Ensign John P.

Mihlbauer JOHN P. MIHLBAUER RECEIVES B. S. DEGREE Newporter "At Coast Guard Academy, Assigned To Cutter Acushnet Prizes Awarded; Fou Students Graduated Elizabeth Jefferys Gets Three Awards; Bluhop Bennett Talks on Education sity also sparkled. He racked up 11 points by winning the 400-yarc run, finishing, second In the 100 and second in the 220.

Henry Butler of Rogers won the mile run. fighting off a last lap spurt by Ernie Quigley of Durfce. Butler on the final turn and finished with 30 yards to spare. When Butler won the mile Rogers was ahead for the first time, 32-31. But Durfee swept the last two events.

Marchado, J'resh from wins hi the dashes, jumped 19 feet to take the broad in which the Vikings failed to place. And then Durfce won the half- mile relay. On the first lap the Vikings' Jim Windley outraccd Karl Dayton by two yards, but Bill Estes of Durfeo made up this disadvantage by outrunning Eob Cudworth and giving Roger third Durfoe runner, two-yard edge. Fall River runner finished 20 yards ahead of Walter Wigington. Bill Weston, Viking anchor-runner, tried desperately to overtake Vachon, but was eight yards behind at the tape.

Tram Points Ensign John Pearson Mihlbau- cr, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lawrence Mihlbauer of 10S Third street, received a bachelor of science degree and tin ensign's commission In the United States Coast Guard at the sixty-fourth annual Commencement exercises last Friday at Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. Ensign Mihlbauer, a graduate of Rogers High School -in.

1946, was a member of the rifle team at the academy and business manager of Tide Rips, year book. In his last year he was rifle team captain and class secretary. He has been assigned to cutter Acushnet at Portland, Me. WOMAN DOCTOR ORDERED TO NAVAL HOSPITAL Lt. Julia M.

Cullcn One Of First 17 In Group To Com- plctc Medical Internship Outstanding students at St Michael's School were awarclec prizes and graduates ot Grade 9 were presented with diplomas at-the annual Year-End and Prize Day exercises on the schoo. grounds last Friday by the Rev. W. Eugene Snoxell, headmaster, The Right Rev. "Granvillc G.

Bennett, bishop of Rhode Island and president of the of trustees, addressed a large gathering of students and friends. The Stanley C. Hughes Memorial Medal, given to the member of the upper school who best exemplifies the ideals and spirit of the school, was awarded to Elizabeth F. Jefferys of the graduating class, who also won the William F. Whitehouse cup for maintaining the highest scholarship' during the year, and the prize for the highest ranking student of Grade 9.

won tho Dr. silver bowl Nancy J. Harris Francis A. Corbett given to the member of the upper school who has" made the greatest improvement during the' year. -The sportsmanship awards, for the girl and boy of the'upper school outstanding for cooperation, fair play, school spirit and endeavor athletics, went to Jane E.

Searcy and George E. Glen. Joan Wheeler received the prize for the highest ranking student in Grade 8, Jane E. Searcy in Grade 7, Diana S. Day in Grade 5 anri Mary Louise Richmond in 4.

Lower school awards were given to F. Vincent Albee of Grade for excellence in arithmetic and spelling; Myles Cutter of. Grade 3 for arithmetic ar.d Olaf Thorp of Grade 3 for excellence in spelling. ITeadmivfltor Presents POTTER PTA SEATS NEW OFFICERS Mrs, Robert Covell Heads Unit; Dances, Reading's Featured New officers of the Callender- Potter Parent-Teacher Association were installed at the final meeting in the school year last Thiirsday in the Potter auditorium. A program of "pile songs and Aances 'ancl readings was presented by Girl Scouts of.

Troop lo, under the direction of. Mrs. John B. F. Smith.

This was followed by the Scout Court oi! Awards. Miss Margaret I. Coutts, president of the Newport County PTA ouncil, was installing officer, seating Mrs. Robert R. Covell, president; Mrs, John J.

Moriarty, vice president; Mrs. Daniel C. Os- 3orn, recording- secretary; J. Caroline Olney, corresponding secretary; and Mrs. George Leary, Girl Scouts who took 1 part in song and dance program were Gwendolyn Sharkey, Jacqueline Wallory, Irene Douglas, Doreeri Douglas, Mary Ann Welig'us, Joyce Pusz, Patricia Pine, Patricia Wixon, Julie Kennedy, Betty ine Lawton and.

Nancy Johnson. At, the Court of Awards first class badges were awarded to Paricia Pine and Patricia Wixon. class badges went to byce Pusz, Mary Anne Wielga.s, Gwendolyn Sharkey, Noreen Clark, Jacqueline Mallory and Doreen and Irene Douglas. UNIVERSITY WOMEN PREVIEW ACTIVITIES WHITMAN ESTATE LEFT TO WIFE, CHILDREN New Sets Net Valuation "On Property Of Former Governor Shares in the 5500,000 estate left by the late Governor Charles S. Whitman of New York go to his wife Thelma C.

Whit-, man formerly of "Seabeach," this city, and man, of Charles S. Harbor, 1 Watch Hill, according to the findings of the New York state transfer tax department. Eaih receives approximately a third of the estate. DISPUTED JUKE BOX APPLICATIONS GRANTED Aldermanic Action Marked By Verbal Clashes Board Reverses Itself in Approving Music Machine Petitions of Ivunz Firm The other third goes to a daughter, Mrs, Olive Parsons ni New York city, according to a special despatch to the' DaUy News from New York. The appraisal sets his estate at $069,315, gross value, -and 5533,303, net.

Governor Whitman was New York state's executive from 1914 to. 1918. He rose to prominence while district attorney of New York County. When the famous Herman Rosenthal der took place while Whitman was 'investigating police black- mall, he. personally took charge of the case which ended with the conviction of Lieutenant Charles Becker and others for murder.

Before his death March Governor Whitman was for years a Newport summer Price's Neck. resident LIBERTY BELL 13 HERE FO'R FIRST SHOWING 300-yard dush fiO-vard run Shot" put run Hiffli jump 220-yard dash Mile run Kroad Jump Relay DurCcc 0 6 9 5 45 Rogers a 6 6 100 yard dash--l, Mnrchady (D). 2, Waston (R) 3, Vachon i Time 11: 01 SSO yard run--I. Estes (D). 2, Drayton (D).

3, Chomak Time 2:21 Shot put--I. Mellekas (R). 38 ft in. 2. Ginoscas (D).

37 ft 11 in. 3, Maclssac (R). 37 ft 6 in. 440 yard run--I, Weston- 2. Eogan (D).

3, Basklns Time High jump--Tie for Goodrich, Titus. Sullivan (K). 220 yard dush--1, Murchaclo i i 2. We.ston (R). 3, Bnttno- lott i Time 2-1 Mile run--I, Butler (R1.

2, Quigley (Dl. 3, Gutter (D). Time Running broad jump--I. Mai- thado (D). 2, Samson (D).

Earon (D). 19 ft. Relay mile--First Durfee-- Estes, Bramblett, Vachon, Second. A Rogers-- Windley, Cudwortn, Weston, Time 1:28 Rogers was clearly the better team in the Freshmen meet. The Viking yearlings were not pushed in any event.

Hasscll won the SSO by a margin of 40 yards "and Lima finisftcd far ahead in the 100 anc 220-yard dashes. Team Points One of the first 17 women to complete her medical In- 'under the navy civilian ntcrn training program will report for duty at the Naval Hos- ltal hero this month, the Du- jartment of National Defense an- announccd last Friday in Washington, according to a special despatch to the' Dally News. Lieutenant, Julia M. Cullen of Buffalo, N. received ordoi'H this week to report to Newport.

Another member oC this group of 17, Lieutenant, Barbara J. Call of Salem, diplomas to the graduates, Edith will go on duty at the Naval Air Station. Quonset The 17 women are completing thel" Internships fit civilian hospitals and hold commissions as lieutenants, junior grade, in Uic medical corps, U. S. Naval Reserve.

They have cnch been as-' signed to duty at naval hospitals and dispensaries in the United States for 24 months active 'ty. K. OF C. COUNCIL ELECTS NEW GRAND KNIGHT Paul F. Murray Heads Group Of Officers; Unit Plans For Bazaar Paul F.

Murray was elected grand knight of Newport Council, Knights of Columbus, at a meeting last Thursday in K. of Hull. He will succeed John .7. Crowley when the new officers are installed in September. Other officers named were Paul M.

Leary, deputy grand knight; Arthur A. Carrellas, a chancellor; Chester A. Oakley', warden; Joseph A. Savage, recording secretary; Mortimer A. 'Sullivan, advocate; James F.

Stewart, trustee-; Joseph S. Lchane, trcasuror. John P. Watterson, inside The Rev. W.

Eugene Snoxell, 'headmaster, whb presented the prizes, gave Grade 9 Laurie Braman, Barbara Joyce Hazcn, 'Elizabeth Faulconer j'et- ferya and, Anna Lisa Loomls. On the upper school honor roll were all four graduates and Wheeler. On the middle school honor roll were Mary Louise Richmond, Peter Buffu'm, Jane Klrkpatrlck, Diana Day, Elizabeth Cottrcll and, Diane Cutter. Bishop 'Bennett congratulated the faculty and school and trie achievements of the year. He ac- scribed the function of a 'Chris- tlan school, his era that what matters most is rot what they -learn.

In the fields, of skills, and knowledge, but the purpose and end for which they are used. "We have begun 1 to realize the danger of intellectual and scientific training 1 without moral iind spiritual values," he said. "St. Michael's gives all-round' training, to provide balance for the unstable and uncertain, but, .1 believe, very interesting world. Committee Chairmen Give Outlines At Session Educational, Social Problems Art Listed; Study Continues A preview of activities open' to the Newport Branch, American Association of University Ethics and moral's are the by- plans for i i Women, was given by elmlnreri of committees at the May meeting of tho club, last Thursday at at tho Newport Y.

M. Mrs. I. Thornton Sherman, pvus- ident, restated aims and objectives as outlined at a recent executive committee meeting. An -outline of suggested educational activities wns presented by MIfls Helen L.

Crocker who cited as problems in this fielrl as teacher supply rind demand, legislation regarding schools, Improvement o'f home-school relationships and the structure of the federal department of education. She quoted Dr. Benjamin Fine's listing of the ton nvrjor needs of education. Various phases of studies were discussed by Mrs. Richard Dunlap, who there is need for those concerned r.ot only to look into the needs but to do something about them.

Problems related to minority groups, housing, recreation, taxation, zoning', sanitation. employment and city government wore presented. School Children View Bond Campaign Symbol Copy of Original Will Be Displayed Two Days on Truck lit; WiiKliInKtoii Square' Rhode Island's liberty bell, an exact reproduction of the Philadelphia original, was seen by Newport school children last Friday in Its first public showing 1 In state. The bell No. 13 for the 13tn stato and 51 others nice It will tour the country this mor.th for the 1950 Incepenirencc savings bond compaign.

The music machine and juke box license applications of the Automatic Music Machine Com- i pany, twice denied by the Board of-Aldermen, were granted last friday at a meeting marked by scv oral clashes. Following adjournment, Alderman Henry T. DeCot- is, who had fought against granting the licenses, declared, "I never saw such a bunch of- weak sisters." This started a brief clash with the other Democratic member, Alderman Louis Scott. The meeting had been called to act on the application for a Class club beverage license for The Moorings on Sayer's wharf, advertised for hearing this noon. Judge Harry Feigeiman.

who represented the music machine company in Thursday's board meeting- was present. Mayor Pardec called the meeting to order "as a- board of license commissioners." Following the granting of the liquor license, DeCotis moved to adjourn while Joseph R. Libby, attorney was inviting the board to visit the new club when it opens. NURSE GRADUATED 1 QUONSET AIR CRASH BEING PROBED BY NAVY Investigators Seek Cause Of Mishap'Fatal To 9 I Pilot. Co-rilot Of Romber That Burst I Fl.imo At Miss Patricia Ann Dunsmoor of Hertford, N.

a former resident of this city, 'received her diploma 1 today from the Massachusetts Hospital School of at exercises in Boston. Miss Dunsmoor is the daughter of Captain Earl W. Dunsmoor, and Mrs. Dunsmoor, who the former Miss Cora Kitch of this city. ST.

GEORGE'S CHURCH TO SELL ANTIQUE Communion Paten Made In Eighteenth Century Sought By Hub Museum Plans are being made by the Alderman Charles E. vestry of St. George's Church lo moved at the same time that the I sell an antique silver chuivii commission reconvene as a board vessel the cnurch has owned ior of aldermen, Scott seconded Maloney's motion, which passed with DeCotis voting against and the mayor not voting. Judge Feigeiman produced "con fidential business records" of the music company, showing that all of the stock Is' ovvned by Mary Kunz, wife of Gustav Ktinz, according to records made last December. Because of statements the attorney said had been made on Thursday, he also produced the honorable discharge of Kunz trom the army.

He asked the board to many years, Willi.tim H. senior warden, said la.st Rridav. A a vestry meeting- last Thursday i Navy i nvestigrators trice laji Friday to determine the cause of a. i patrol bomber crash thar cost i the lives of nine men Thursday I morning, whon the twin enipr.e ship burst into flames in an I ergency landing at the Naval Air Station. The pilot and co-pilot T.e plane who were pulled from the wreckage by alert crews were resting at the Quonsct sary today.

They are der G. E. Fraucnhcim of Washington, D. and Lieutcr.ar.t J. Harold A.

Hamberg of Lonoke. a. fonner star atiilcte at the Naval Academy. The plane was on the last leg of a flight from Jacksonville, Argentia. when it developed cngir.e trouble shortly after the takeoff Lieutenant Hamberg said UKV decided to turn back to for an emergency landing in fog after it became evident the fire in one engine was thc ship came in to land.

The plane sheared off a wheel The silver is a paten, a Cum munion vessel, made early in the eighteenth centui-y in Mass, It was giv-cn to the olmrcn many ycur.s ago and hafj Ix'en kept in u. safe deposit vault. It Is undors'tood reconsider the licenses. DeCotis -vigorously objected, will be on display on Washington square Saturday" and Sunday. Monday It wiy be shown at the Naval Bane and then will- be taken on a tour of the state.

At each school, children assembled outside while pupils gave a brief history of the bell, followed by patriotic songs. The tour of schools 'was arranged by Dr. Michael Walsh, state director fit 1 education; Carl Porter-Shirley, Newport suporintcndentof schools an'd John 'E. Martin of- Providence. deputy' state director" Treasury's saving nond of our Christian beliefs.

"The whole universe is built on moral and spiritual laws given by, God Himself," he continued. "The world carf push so far in its disregard of theso laws before something snaps. have seen that happen, destroying those who would deny' Gnci's laws. the national study group 'were stated by Miss Alice Higbee, who also a panel discussion on some subject suggested by the earlier speakers for a summer program. Art -Opportunities Outlined The report of.

Mrs. Ralph O. UdaU, art committee chairman. "Boys and girls who I wfls given by Mrs. William Mi- guard; Levic Pcrlc, outside taught In a Christian achiiol never forget what they have learned.

They go out into tr.e world with trained minds nnd skilled' fingers with "a purpose behid them," he said. Urges Optimism 'Thctbishop counselled the young people to be optimistic. Too many of us are inclined to look on the 200-yard dash 520-yard dash E-SO-yard run Shot Put Jump Rogers 6 35 Durfce 10 100 yard dash--(1, Lima 2. Hole (It). 3, Patenauc'e Time 11:03.

SSO yard run--1, Hassell 2, Hole (R). 3. Oliveria (D). Time 2:21. 220 yard dash--1.

Lima Mullen (R). 3, Hole Timo -7 seconds. Shot Put--3. Quigley 30 i'. 6 in.

2, Smythc (R). 3, Levin i Hiph Jump--1, Hole 2, (D), 3, Alscane (D) 4 ft. 11. Officials--Joschp G. i clerk of course; Harold Coognn, starter: Gerry Kevins and William Barker.

timers; William Campbell and Henry Martland, judges and measurers. to the state convention; Roger Fontaine, Herman Rathkamp, alternates. Further plans for a bazaar we're discussed. 'date and place will be decided at a later meeting. The Home Association also met and named Murray, president, Leary, vico president; Michael D.

Tracy, secretary- treasurer; John F. Gough, JohriyJ. Hussay, John J. Tobln, James T. O'Cun- nell, Joseph P.

Carney, Lehane, Crowley, James P. Whltl'ord, Robert C. Cottrell, Dennis E. Collins, directors. QUONSET MODEL CRAFT 'TO BE EXHIBITED HERE PROPERTY TRANSFERRED The former New York Club property on Sayer's Yacht wharf has been transferred from Johnson Brothers, to The Moor- ir.g.

a corporation, according to a deed filed in the city clerk's office. There were no stamps attached to the deed to indicate a purchase price. Other deeds filed for record were John H. Scannevin to Dr. Xatlian Feigeiman.

Kay street arid Kay court; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert C. Shocklcy to Mr. and Mrs.

Abraham I. Krasner, Eustls G4-Foot Carrier Will Be Put On Display June 24 By Junior Chamber Quonsct Naval Air Station's. 64-foot model aircraft carrier, Quonsct Point, will be exhibited In Newport June 24 under the auspices of the Newport Junior Chamber of Commerce, it announced at (i meeting at the Hotel Viking last Thursday. The working model will be displayed In connection with the Junior Chamber's charter night at the Viking, when the charter will be formally presented at a dinner dance. The group 'was reactivated in April.

The Quor.set Point will be on exhibit at King Park from 10:30 A. M. to noon; at-Washington Square from 1 to 3 P. and at Easton's Beach from 3:15 to blessings," he we'd find the list is longer. Belicve.it is a good world, God's world, and that you are His child and will be used by Him.

Have courage, have faith in God, yourself and your fellowmen, and never forget to be kind." An operetta in two scenes- was I given by the entire membership of the middle and lower schools, directed by Mrs. P. Frederick Albec, music supervisor. The children wore many-colored costumes representing garden flowers for the piece, "A Day in Flowerdom." A girls' chorus of upper school pupils sang the "Pilgrims Chorus" from "Tannhauser" by Wagner and "The Casual Brahms, Middle school girls Joined.the singers for "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" from Oklahoma, "Dancing in the Dark," with a solo -By Mary Louise Richmond. chad, who outlined opportunities of the division.

Leo A. Connerton, principal of Sheffield ancl Coggeshall schools was in charge of the schoo? visits. Xour Starrs At Sheffield The tour started at Sheffield early this morning, where Paul Parsonage gave a talk on the bell's history, and songs were sung under the direction of Miss Helen Barrett, city music' supervisor. At Cogge- shnll School, Robert Keenan gave the history and Miss Marion- McLean led in the singing. Daniel Osborn and James Mc- Lcod told Callender pupils about the liberty bell, and Miss Mary Shea, principal, led the singing.

At Potter, the speech was given by Robert Henry and singing was led by Mrs. Sadie Lulkin. The bell, was next seen by St. Augustin's chil- declaring the meeting had been called as a license commission only, and that the company had had two hearings. He asked for a recess, lie and tho Mayor started to leave the chamber, but Maloney said the petition should be settled once and for all without further delay.

Malonoy declared going to take part not "personal persecution" of anyone before the board. Feigeiman entitled to suid the public is know evcrythln about the matter because of the talk it had aroused. Answering DeCotis' remark that he had nd't voted on these licenses in the past, Maloney sa.id he had consistently been against "gaming devices" but not the music machines. Finally Maloney moved the 21 music machine licenses be granted. Scott, in seconding, indicated that previously he 'had been led to believe that Kunz did not have from sponsored by the national associ- dl cil where A i exander Grande and ation in the various art fields, and suggested that the club undertake sponsorship of one of tho contemporary exhibits available.

Mrs. Donald Gibbs, membership chairman, asked all members to submit names of. prospective members. Mrs. Sherman announced a box supper meeting July 6 at the home of Mrs.

Dona) F. O'Brien on Wappjng road, Middletown. COLLISION INSURANCE CUT FOR SOME'DRIVERS Car 25 Years And Over To Get 10 Slice June 5 A 10. per cent reduction in premium rates for collision in- suranqe covering some passenger cars in Rhode Island was announced last Friday by George A. Bisson of this city, state insurance commissioner.

Bisson said that the rcduo.tljjn will affect people using cars for pleasure purposes and in whose households all drivers of such vehicles are more than Sister Mary Joachim, principal, did the honors. At Carey School, it was Patrick Carroll and Miss Mary L. Jones; at Lenthal, Rocky Graf and Mrs. Mary L. King; and at St.

Catherine Academy. Janet'Bondin and. Sister David Francis. Bell Hung at Salve Kcgina The bell was rung for the first time at Salve Regina College by Rita 'Belanger and the Rev. Gerald F.

Dillon. A- song 1 written by Sister Mary Louise, "For All Rhode Island Sons," was sung' by the glee club. an honorable discharge the army. The licenses granted, DeCotis voting no and the mayor not voting. Alderman Rufus Bailey then moved to.

grunt the four Museum of Fine Arts in Bo-noil is interested in paten for its collection of colonial silver. THIRD BRITISH YACHT ARRIVES FORJJCEAN RACE Sloop Mokoia Delayed By Gale On Nine-Day Trip From Bermuda The British yncht Mokoi'i, manned by two men and jrin, made Newport Jn-st Friday afternoon after a trip from Bermuda, the last of a trio or British yachts na-rivlng this week for the Bermud.a. race. oil Lh killed in their section of the plane which wns enveloped by flominsr high from wing Hcjif. Hlntl'TH Rosruo Cri'w Cr.n.sli crews WTO lo inside the lj of he.it.

although wind kept the flames away from tho nose of the ship long enougl. for them to rescue llio the rrcorjs were burned, it look the bonr.s to identify tho from Now The P.IAS- ongors lulled were Ensigns C. R. Plunk, next of kin. Phink, JncksonvilM: Ensign D.

H. Artcr. wife. Mrs. D.

H. Arter, midshipman C. A. Payne. father.

Clarence Payii' 1 Dcnvor. Chiff Aviation Male J. A. ScR-cr. wife.

A- Jack.son- amusement Scott seconding devices licenses, Maloney oid not vote on these. DeCotis voted no. Tho mayor first expressed himself further "in doubt" then argument he announced he was not voting that the licenses were grunted. After granting a parade permit to the Loyal Order of Moose, the board adjourned. DeCotis then made his "weak sister" ehavsj'c.

Scott answering, "that's one DeCotis saia. man's opinion. "You fl.rc the main objective of that opinion," Sighted shortly after noon the Brenton lightship, sloop was into the hn.rboi by a cutter fro-ci the Castle i Coast Guard station. Her arrival was delayed by fog and a heavy Atlantic gale. Mokoia is owned by Major James Murray, commodore of the Royal Cinq PorLs Yacht Club.

The girl aboard, whose assignment is galley chief, is m's daughter. LOCAL BRIEFS --Howard Milne, of the local Musicians' Union, has i left for Houston. to attend the international convention. --Mrs, John' Kazanji.an, 35 Kay street, has returned homo after the winter in Miami, Florida. A i a i OriJnanceir.an P.

Ru.panlck. wife, Mrs. lick, Jacksonville. Chief Aviation Electrician's Mate H. K.

Fountain, mother, Mrs. H. D. Fountain. Birmingham.

Chief Aviation Mate H. D. Thoma-s, wife. Mrs. H.

D. Thomas, Jacksonville. Chief Aviation Machinist's Mato F. J. McSwijriKan, mother, Mrs.

F. J. McSwigisran. Car.iden. N.

a Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic C. A. Thorson, mother, Mrs. L. Thorson, Spooner, Wis.

In Pittsburgh today. Commander Fraucnhcim's her son had written the crew had not wanted to make the flight. Mrs. A. M.

Frauen- presidont 1C quotca a letter -eceivcO la.st week, which said: "The boy.s don't want to I'm having quite a time getting reconciled to Fruucnhcim who is 3S years old, onterod the Naval in A. Flanncry spoke i on "World Economics" at the 3 SCOUTS A I Newport Secretarial last Thursday. School cargo ship Virgo i entered Narragansctt bay la-slim- Thursday and moored at Melville. Tr TO SECOND CLASS RANK DANGEROUS DRIVING COSTS MAN $25 FINE Sailor Pleads Nolo After Plowing- Car ,50 Into Tiverton Field After the exercises the visitors! 2 5 years Of' age. On and after Juno 5, he said, policies for co 1 5:30 P.

M. During the clay the Rhode Island -State Junior Chamber board of directors will meet at tho Viking: The Newport Junior Chamber will take over the barber shop quartet contest over the Labor Day weekend. It was announced. viewed exhibits In second floor rooms, illustrating the art work of the pupils, represented by colorful posters, water colors, and book jackets, and history department displays, including a relief map of Narargansett Bay and its surrounding areas, and an early Plymouth village. REALTOR BOARD ACCEPTED The recently organized Newport County Board of Realtors, I headed by Richard C.

Adams as president, has been accepted to membership in the National Association of Real Estate Boards, it has been announced by Richard A. Hurley, of Providence, president of the Rhode Island State Association of Real Estate Boards. lislon insurance In these cases will be written or renewed upon expiration for the lower rates. The commissioner said change is contemplated at this time for business autos or for cars driver, by persons under 25 years of age. Recent studies by his department, he explalne'd, show that mature motorists using their cars for pleasure -and commutation only arc entitled to A certificate of membership will be presented to the Newport board at a formal ceremony.

Other officers of the -Newport board are David W. Clarke, Milton C. and Lewis B. 'Plummet', the reduction. The percentage among younger of accident motorists is The bell -continued on shortly A sailol was fined -525 and costs i police court 3ast Friday after he pleaded nolo to a charge of operating so as to endanger May 7, when he drove his car 50 feet into a Tiverton field.

John O. Crumley, 24, was driving on Bulgarmarsn road at high speed, Police Chief Owen L. Nolan told Judge Arthur. J. Sullivan, crossed the.

Seaconnet Point road and skidded into a field. Brake marks on the road measured moro than 200 feet. Crumley pleaded nolo to a charge of operating without a license and was assessed the costs. Edward 25, of the navy, pleaded nolo to driving without a license on Thames street June 1. He was fined $10 and coats.

after noon to Do La Salle emy where Asa Hambly gave the history and the school glee club sar.g. Rodney Boley told St. Mary's pupils about the bell, and their glee club sang. Susan Shri- bor and Joady Bulware ar.d Miss Diane Jackson were in. charge of the ceremony at Cranston-Culvert, ar.d Alien Schaffer at Rogers Hign School.

Mumford, John Clarke and Sf. Joseph's. Schools will see the bell on 'the square. Patrolman Leo Barth accompanied the truck. She arrived from Bayonne, N.

J. --Mr. and Mlrs. M. James Jemail of New York arrived last Friday for a wekend 'Visit with his brother and Mr.

and Group Merit Badges For Season's Achievements At Court Mrs. Emil E. Jemail of avenue. Hunter COUNCIL FINANCE BODY ACTS RESOLUTIONS Approves $75 For Race Cup, Holds Hearings On Two Claims, Against City greater than among those oi 25, according to latest statistics. Bisson said it would be difficult to determine immediately how many auto owners will benefit from the ucduced rate and tno actual savings in dollars arid cents.

The state is divided zones for- insurance rate 1.0 purposes and, while the 10 'per cont Preparing- for next Tuesday's Representative Council meeting, the finance committee last Thursday acted on several matters. A resolution providing $75 for the city's cup for the Newport- Bermuda, yaeht race was approved, as- were a 520,000 note authorization for the New High School Comission and the proposed sale of the $150,000 bond is- The same fine was paid by Antone F. Albonico. 23, of the navy after he pleaded guilty to speeding on Bath road Thursday. have been filed at the city clerk's -office transferring property from.

John J. Dannin and others to Mr. and Mrs. James Mc- Vetj-, Appleb-y street; Mary G. Rooney to and Mr.s.

Charles A. Hambly, Ayrault street. --David Lippitt, Samuel A. Lippi tt and Misa Ethel R. Lippitt of Equality West left last Friday for Yonkcrs, N.

to attend the wedding 1 of their nephew, Frederick O. Lippitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Israel M. Lippitt, formerly of this city and now of Yon kers.

Thirteen Girl Scouts of 41 were raised to second rank, and merit badges for the season achievements wre awarded to others at a court of awards in the held United last Thursday Congregatior.il parish house and attended oy parents and friends. Members of the Boy Soout Troop 5 presented their "Scouts in Action" drill Mrs. Joseph G. Xevins. commissioner, presented second CI.LSS awards to Elizabeth Anthony.

Ann Silvia, Diane Bundy, Carol i Mellor. Patricia Butler, Charles -E. Livescy of the I Lambert, Carol Clark, Savings BanJk of Newport will 1 attend his second summer session of the Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University. Brunswick, from June 1 through July 1. He will complet his course at a summer session next year.

--A party for patients in Wan of the Naval Hospital was spou ENCAMPMENT MEETS sue for roads 'and other ments. improve- Hoarings were held on two $20,000 claims against the city arising reduction to be'glvcn under "the I out of an auto acldent on Bedlow conditions listed applies to all zones, the actual amount of saving In individual cases depends On the rates for the zonoa in which the owners live. avenue las November resulting In deaths. One claim is from tho es- tate'of Charles K. Stevens and the other from the estate of Malcolm Shaw.

Last Thursday, Aquidncck Encampment, I. 6. O. F. meeting in Odd Fellows Temple heard further plans for a lap card party to be held after the June 15 meeting for the fund being raised to observe the 100th anniversary of the lodge.

The plans were announced by Raymond B. Nelson, chairman for the observance, which will be hold next September. George D. Havican, chief patriarch, announced uiat the encampment may hold a carnival during the summer. ALARM FOR CHIMNEY F1KE Engine 1 was called to 30 Marsh street at 5:45 P.

M. Thursday for li chimney The building Is occupied by Joseph Amaral. sored last Thursday bv the Navy Mothers' Club. Games were played, with, prizes going to win ners. Mrs.

Shoekcy, Mrs Iva Favier, Mrs. Isabclle Nuncb and Mrs. Coggeshall, commander, served refreshments. --li District court last Fridav ing, a judg-mcnt of $28.77 and costs was awarded by Judpe Arthur to the General Baking Conspany against tho In- Roofing Company. Possession and costs wns given the estate of Lucy Jane Hurley against Winifred Louise Snowdeii.

Toomcy, a former resident of this city who recently retired aftdr 30 years as executive assistant in the firm of Hardy S. Ferguson and Company, New- York paper manufacturer, has joined the Salesmen's Association of the paper industry, as assistant secrctary-ti-cnsurer. Miss ToomcVi who formerly lived on Fair street, left here for New York in 19JS. shortly after her graduation froin Rogers School. She is a sister of Mrs.

Philip Drlng of Summer street and Mrs. Bertram MacDonald of Lcdynrd street. Di.inne homas. Lori Anderson, Kathleen Barbarow, Josephine Carol Thaycr and Anita Learv. Proficiency badges.

presented lo the girls by Mrs. Sadie Ri.g- gle.s of the troop committee, went to Arlenc Perry. -arts and crafts, hostess cooking: C.i:o! Duff, arts and crafts, hostess; Barbara Rochon, arts and hostess, cooking; Dorothy Hudson, arts and crafts. cooking; Mabel Butler, arts and crulla. hostess, cooking; Paula hostess.

Mrs. Olon G. Lambert, troop leader, was presented with a leader uniform, gift of the troop committee, by Mrs. John Thomas, chairman. A box social followed, nnd motion pictures were shown by William Luth.

AIR RESERVE STEPPED Newport County Ail- Force Reserve, U. S. A. was this week topped up from a section tn a night designation as part of the 3223rd squadron operating out of Providence part of the New Haven Wing. The local unit has launched A drive and will meet his evening at Newport Air Park for jjcncra.1 training nnd cccipt of onli.stmcnttf Training Die reserve embraces nil of military flying from crew work to pilot train-.

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