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THB NEWPORT MERCURY AND WEEKLY NEWS FRIDAY, JULY 28, 1950 PAGE SEVZX TFORUM HEARS SHERIFF CHAPPELL Talk Stresses Duty To Both Parents, Country Servicemen have a duty to their parents as wen as to their country. High Sheriff Robert H. Chap- pe'll told the Armexl Service T. M. C.

A. forum supper Sunday evening. His talk was on Sheriff and a Father." Sheriff Chappell, as a father servicemen, he understood the problems of those in uniform He asked the enlisted men to conduct themselves In such a waj that they can always give a clean report to their parents. Servicemen can help maintain the equilibrium of the country by upholding the standards set for them by their church and partnts. He said that the country is as great as its citizens want it to W.

Harold Van Slyke, program director, presided at the supper, which was served by Y-Anna Circle 4 with Miss Edith Nason In charge. She was assisted by Mrs. J. H. Barrett, Mrs.

Mary Graffam, and Miss Ruth Hutington. GSO members assisting 1 were Evelyn Rodgers, chairman, Charlotte Furze. Yetta KapltanouT and Esther The Java Club breakfast, which was presided over by Van Slyke, had Fred Lasch, executive nocrc- tory of thp Armed Service!) Y. M. C.

A. In Wnshlngton, D. Jfiie.it speaker. Ln.ich gave an nc- 6 Air Club Planes Make Martha's Vineyard Flight count of the facilities and pro- jrrnm of that and a tlon of Washington. Tho break- fajit was served by Phyllis Leal, chairman, Cccllc Gayotto and Margaret Silvia, GSO girls.

The Sunday afternoon coffee hour WHJI sponsored by the Emblem Club, with Mrs. William Jur- Srens ax chairman. She was assisted by Mrs. Alexander Le- Clerco. Mrs.

Nelson Momtt, and Natalie Dring and Beatrice Salvador of the GSO. Miss Claire Bernard had charge of Sunday's tour of the Cliff Walk. Weekend hostesses xvera Mrs. I. Nuncs.

Mrs. J. H. Barrett, and Mrs, Edith Oxx. The Saturday Night floor ohow featured Harry Eld, U.

S. baritone, of Lynbrook, N. and Barbara Fritz, dancer. Accompanists were Von Slyko and Margery Hearson, Fortunes were told by Mrs. Margaret Woodward.

The telephone drawing was won by Joseph Plott. U. S. of South Bend, Iiid. Hostesses were Mrs.

Six took off Sunday morning from 'the Newport Air Park as members of tho Newport County Aviation Club started an all day outing at Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard. Tho group flow to the island airport where they were gnests of Vineyard pilots on a tour of Edgartown. A breakfast and swim at the beach was on- tlie schedule. They returned to Newport late In the afternoon. Pilots making the'flight were Martin J.

Maher, James Sullivan, Philip Mendes, Thaddcus C. Crapser, Roderick H. Echola and Frank D. Glllis. 2-i BEACH HAS HP.

ONLY GIRL GUARli But Althea Mercer Has Yet To Put Training To Use J.M.SHAFFELLNEW LEGION POST HEAD Mrs. Louise Hussey Also Seated At Joint Session Aimee Ottilige and Miss Ether McAskill. Portraits were sketched by the Misses Bertha and Freda Genault and James McDonough. Miss Joseph M. ShafTell succeeded Gordon A.

Chapman nx commander of Newport Foot, American Legion, and Mrs, Louise Huflnoy took ovor tho dutlcn of iresldent of tho Auxiliary from Helen Blanchard at n. joint retaliation of officers Saturday evening at the Pcxst Home. 'Shaf- ell'succeeded Gordon A. Chapman after hla brother, Francie E. Shaffcll, who had been previously elected declined the office.

Other post officers Installed by Daniel G. Manchester of 'Riverside District 2 commander, were William J. Winter, senior vice commander; John P. Lauth, junior vice commander; Carl 3, Wcins, finance officer; SIdward C. Smith, historian; Elbert S.

Angel, adjutant; Francis J. Owens, service officer; Alvaro C. Bcnto, sergcantt-at-arma; Erich A. O'D. Yetta Kapltanoff group sing.

conducted Boston Man Critically Hart In Tiyerton Crash A Boston man was on the danger list at Union Hospital in Fall River today after he suffered critical injuries Sunday r.ight when the car he wax driving ran off Bulgarmash road, Tiverton, smashed into a rock pile and caught fire. Isaac C. Brown, 29, of 15 Rose screct. Boston, was still unconscious with concussion and a possible fractured skull and jaw, hospital authorities reported at r.oon today. The accident occurred a half mile west of Bliss our Corners shortly after 7 P.

M. State police said that tho car oui of control, hit a guard rail on the north side of the road, and ended up against a large pile of stone 00 feet farther on. The Sast Tiverton fire department, only a half mile away, was called to put out a flre that slarted in the car after the acci- The Ore did only minor damage, but the r.utomoblle was badly wrecked as a. result of the The ambulance from the PorLs- rnouih ire department was summoned to take the injured man to the hospital. State police said ih cause of the accident has not been determined.

Taylor, judge advocate; tho Rev. R. McColl, 3d, chaplain. Besides Mrs. Hussey, auxT.lar officers Installed by MM.

Florcnc of East Providence, Dis trlct 2 auxiliary president, wer Helen Keenan, senior vie prcMdcnt; Mrs. Margaret Rey nolds, Junior vice president; Mrs Barbara Ferguson, Mrs. Monica treasurer Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson, chaplain Eva Jeffera, historian; Mrs Bertha pianist. Mrs.

Blanchard was presented with a past president's pin by Mrc. Smith on behalf of the le partmc.it and a money bouquet from the auxiliary. Guests present Included Raymond Richards department junior vice commander, Marley, national executive committeeman, both of Providence, and Mrs. Ann Gerl- Ing of department president. Refreshments and dancing which followed the exercises were under the direction of Mrs, Blanchard.

Girls Seeking Enlistment Outnumber Men 2 To 1 Jean de Botton To Have Exhibition At Art Assn. An exiilbltlon of 28 paintings of Jean de Botton, known to New- porters as winner of the John Elliott Memorial Prize at the annual exhibit Of contemporary ar; at the Art Association las- year, will open at the Gushing Memorial of the Art Association Wednesday afternoon and will re main on view until August 16. Girls seeking enlistment in the WAVES are outnumbering prospective men enlistees at about ratio of 2 to 1,, Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate William J. Hawkins, in charge af the navy recruiting office in the Federal Building, said today. The WAVE quota of IS for tho month has been filled, he said, and other former service women continue to visit tho office seeking- Information regarding their reenllstment status.

Chief Williams smounced several enlistments o.ver the weekend. Daniel Barry Hughes, 48 Mahan street, whoso father, John S. Hughes, retired forom the navy with over 30 ycarw of service, and William James Andrade, Wap- pind road, Middletown, were accepted and sent to the Great Lakes Naval Training Station in Chicago. William Allen, Thomas street reenllsted and was to the Fargo Boa- ton, for assignment. Throe Naval Reserve Volunteers enlisted and were sent to Boston for physical examinations and assignment.

They, were Edward There's a girl- lifeguard at Second Beach. She 'Is Miss Althea Mercer, 22, of 123 Evans street, Tiverton, a of the famous swimming Mercers and the only woman to finish in the recent Matunuck-Block Island long distance swimming race. Reporting for duty last weekend for'the first time, Miss Mer- ccr 1 is believed to- be the only woman lifeguard in the. state She has yet to put her to use, however, for' of the. sever al thousand bathers at Sccon Beach Sunday, no one needed life guard assistance.

But tho solidly-built flve-and a-half foot blonde who was wear Ing the red. lifeguard parka an dabs of white grease 'on her nose and chin to ward oft sunburn was perfectly calm Sunday about any situation that may arise whll she is on the job. "Keep on your toes and you don't have any trouble," she said. A veteran swimmer who has been at In the' water since she was 4, Mercer covered the 20 miles to Block Island In hours' and a half, and. la.sl year -swam from Conuy Island to tho Battery in New York, a.

cllH- tanco of 10 mlle-s. Next year tho whole family lopes to swim tho English Channel. "I haven't seen Shirley May Franco awlm," said in a re- iponso to a next question, "but her personally and wish her a lot of luck." To Train Dally Miss Mercer pointed to a-pair of 12-year-old "girls- splashing In the vatcr directly. in front of her tower. "Those tire my twin- sis- ers, Faith and Hope," she said.

Both Faith and Hope were in tho Block Island swim, with Faith acing an malo wlmmor lor five miles. Other nembcrs of her family who swim are her father, John S. Mercer; ier sister Lois, 28, who between he ages of 11 and 13 was Fall River's city-length, eight-mile ourse champ; and her. Robert and John. Her mother does the coaching.

The family is frequent viuitor to Second Beach now that she Is a lifeguard there. Au well as weekend ing, Miss -Mercer will give swim mlng lessons to beginners Monday, Wednesday. and Friday mornings beginning today. She also plans to work in two hours a day of training. Previously she swam six miles every day in the Seaconnct river, but she's looking around for colder water.

Her training doean't allow DEAN LEWIS FILES PAPERS FOR GOP MAYORALTY RACE RESIGNS State Rep. Gordon, Oxx Declares Intentions Of Seeking Office Again Miss 'Althea of Tlverton, who made tho best showing 1 among' women in the recent swim from Matunuck to Block Island, Is.shown on auty at Mlddletown strand. --Daily News Photo ASSAULT, ROBBERY ATTEMPTS DENIED much time for other activities, she said, but she's also fond of dancing and badminton. She eats plenty of home-cooked food, including steaks. Scheduled Her father, who was spendin Sunday at the' beach, -joined he and spoke of doing an exhlbitip Swim from Second Beach Bailey's, a distance roughly 2 Men Held In $20,000 Bail On Four Charges Two sailors were held In a total of ball today after they entered pleas of not guilty to four charges of violent assault with intent to commit robbery ea'rly Sunday William D.

Jones, 20, and -William L. L'jckc, 21 were each arraigned on of assaulting William Buckley, 18, of Boss SUNNY DAY DRAWS BIG BEACH CROWD i i i i i i I j-O, i i court i a Farewell street locker i oar 0 Hundreds Visii Breakers, Ocean Drive, King Park A clear sunny day brought large crowds 1 to Newport's beaches the Ocean Drive Sunday, but a chilly morning- and cool breezes Jro'm the ocean -kept the number down from capacity gatherings. A warm sun, cool, Dreezes and unusually, clear visibility made the Drive a favorite spot during the afternoon and Dean J. Lewis, attorney, this morning filed his declaration of candidacy for the Republican nomination of mayor with the Board of Canvassers and Registration, the first candidate to file for any local office, At the secretary of state's- office in Provider.ee,. Representative Gordon D.

Oxx. of. the First Ward filed his declaration for re- nomination, on the Republican slate, as representative. Primary law requires the filing of declarations of candidacy between July-22 and July 31. The usual practice for candidates and ward chairmen filing candidates' papers is to.

wait until the last minute, presumably keep the opposition guessing. Xo AdilrcKS Wnrd Croup Also adopyng a new procedure, Lewis, who announced his candidacy sometime ago, filed a request with each Republican ward committee to npp.ear before It ind present hl.s qualifications. appeared before the Third Ward ia.st week and will appear jcforc the Fourth Ward com- nittce tonight. Ho will tho Trst Ward committee, Tuesday light, and the Second Ward committee later in the week. Others seeking Republican nom- Mrs.

Frances B. Harrin eight miles. "It would be a goo he mused, scannin distant tip of Easton's Poin first of the tm-ce points tli 'amlly would have to 'clrcum navigate. The family has a swim scned iled for New Bedford and on 'rom Cape May, N. to Atlantl 3ity lato in August.

They tils lope to swim from the Gcoi'g iVashington bridge across tli ludson -to tlio Statue of Liberty Miss Mercer would like to ente the world chamlonship contest a Toronto in September if she find: a sponsor. After- the. English Channe swim next year Miss Mercer hopes to go to a physical education college. She said definitely she had no plans for marriage, Hub Yachtsman Wins Predicted Log Power Race Henry Mattschock, 7- court; Samuel Francis Madison Capochl- Ar- rhe artist, Bourdelle and pupil of Bernard' Antoinc Naudln of has beea a consistent winner honors in his for over 20 years. In 1928 he was awarded the Grand Prix du Pesscn In Paris Grar.d Prix du Dessin in Paris ar.d became a member of the jury of the Salon d'Automme.

In 1902 he was named "Chef d'Atelier" and lecturer at tho Academic MontmarLrc whore Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec and Van Gogh had worked. Jean de Botton ii; represented in several museums In Europe and in this country. He was tho only artist officially to attend and paint coronation scenen at the accession of King George VI. In America he executed the mural "America at War" at the Marine Museum. San Francisco.

He also is the creator of the ballet "Triumph of Hope" given at the San Francisco Opera in I 47 Thomes street, and, thur Francis Wright, John Htroet. The navy alio announced today that dependency requirements on tho reenllstment of former navy enlisted men have been relaxed. Men in this catecory may now re- onllst in the navy regardless of the number of dependents that they have, provided they wore not discharged in the lowest pay grades of E-l and E-2. Those in these two grades must have no dependents in- order to reenllst, the navy Bald. R.

Collln? of Boston 'on the Permar, the predicted log race, held from Providence to this city Saturday, under the auspices of the Narragansctt Bay Power Squadron. The squadron started from the Rhode Island Yacht Club with each skipper filing his estimated time for tho race to the Bishop's Rock flashing 1 red bell in harbor. Collins, of the 12th District Power Squadron covering the area from Saco, to Narragansott Bay, won with but 1.44 per cent of error in his calculations, Werner Korhummoll in the Arosa placed second with 1.91 room and James R. Stanley, 22, of the navy In a similar establishment on Thames street. Judge Arthur, J.

Sullivan entered the automatic not guilty pleas and continued the cases to July 28. According- to police tho two men entered the Fleet L'ockcr Service on Farewell -street shortly after. 5:15 and spoke to Buckley, the night attendant. Buckley told police that tlie sailors then grabbed him arid In the ensuing scuffle all three rolled down flight of stairs. The left side of the -attendant's face was scraped in the fall.

Shortly afterward, the fire partmrfnt emergency truck was called Klein's locker service or Thames street where Stanley was found Patrolman John Gallagher, lying in a pool of blood with broken liquor bottles neat his head. Police said that Stanley tiad been treated for severe lacerations at the Naval Hospital, ic them that he had' been vlth the pair earlier 'in the night. He also said his wallet was "mlss- The two sailors them took a to Easton's Beach, police reported. They were picked up at lu M. by Assistant Inspector "'ames J.

Manning- and Patrolman Jeorge Von Villas as they headed iack to the 1 center ot town. Glass Thrower Gets Probation Fre'd Day, 29, of Thames street, leaded g-ullty to destruc- of property in a. Long Wharf afc shortly midnight thin Tiornir.g, and was placed on All beaches reported large- crowds, although a strong the-water breeze discouraged many bathers in tho Washington Street section. There has been no long- hot spell this summer as yet and' waterfront recreational managers say several hot days are necessary to lure crowds to the beaches. The Ocea.li Drive wns filled with parked cars arid most driver's went at a snail's pace to en- Joy the scenery.

Some picnic groups set up tents and tables for day-long outings. Pickmckinp along the is causing considerable concern and officials are trying to devise a way of discouraging use of the Drive as picnic grounds without preventing visitors from enjoying the Drive. Out on the Island, the rr.air roads had a 1 steady but not unusually heavy flow of traffic. The Jamestown ferry reported a steady flow of traffic, with the close of the day finding an increase as motorists headed, for home. Easton's Beach had a gathering of around 5,500 and pal-king lots were wcll-filled.

In spite of the cool breeze, the water was warm nhd hundreds were in the surf nation arc Mayor Edmund W. ardce. Alderman Charles E. City Clerk Henry and' W. H.

S. Dawley, each superintendent. ITitegcrald May Run David Fitzgerald, Democrat, jincoln street, who Came within 82 otes of defeating Representative Villiam Alger in tho Second Ward wo -years ago, is expected to be candidate for the Democratic omination for representative Crom the Second Ward. Alger is expected to obtain the Republican nomination for that office. Oxx, whoso papers were filed at the state today, has held Uie First District representative seat since 19-17 and-is seeking his third It is expected he will opposed" by Frank Thornton or Max Levin, Democrats, but no opposition's expected to his candidacy from any First Ward Republican, 4-Way Br.ttlc Forecast A four-sided primary battle is expected for the Second Ward Democratic nomination, Hugh O'Conncll, member of the Newport Housing and former president of the Newport Central Labor Union, having announced his intention to run.

Alderman Louis H. Scott also is a candidate for the Democratic nomination as is Joseph Byron, who expected to get the Democratic endorsement, and George Alexander. Both Alexander aJid O'Connell have said they would run in the November elections FOREIGN NET STARS TO PLAY AT CASINO Tony Mottram Entered, Ampon May The British senior and junior tennis champions are entered In tho 1 Newport Casino's annual invitation tennis tourney the week of 7-13. A further inter- n.itloniu touch will bo given by players from other countries, James Stewart Cushman, tourney chairman, reported today on his first visit here since his return from England, Tony Mottram, British champion, and John Horn, junior title throughout rcn's rides round were the day. The child and the merry-go- well patronized per cent of a a over George V.

SBN. MURRAY. APPOINTED Senator Florence Murray of this city was oppolnted member of tho Judicial council by Governor John O. Paatore for a three year term. Mrs.

Murray was sworn in with' Representative J. Joseph Nugent, Providence Democrat; 'ormer Representative Edward L. JOdfrey, Warwick Republican; fohn B. Kelaghan and Samuel M. Tcmkin, both Providence attorneys.

The sixth member appointed Judge Harold A. Andrews who is on vacation. in the Pocahontas who scored 1.92 per cent of error. Following the race, the'' competing craft as well as other boats affiliated with the squadron tied up at Tho Mooring for a buffet Supper and dfcnclng. JPHIPPS WELL FILED robation with instructions ay for the damage.

Police told the court Day, who ad been asked to leave the cafe, hrew a whiskey glass at the bar- cndor, breaking the crystal on wrist watch causing $7 amugc. Burton L. Treat, of street, pleaded guilty to a charge of peeping and was placed in the custody oi the probation officer. Dale B. Cornelius, ID, of the navy pleaded guilty to speeding on' Park avenue, Portsmouth, July 22 and was fined $10 and costs.

Portsmouth Police Chief Benjamin Phillips told the court the sailor was travelling 55 to. GO miles an hour. were the concessions. During the evening, ma'ny sat under the new joardwalk, lights. Since' the lights lave been installed, a marked ncrease in visitors to the beach during, the late hours.

King Park was crowded both vita bathers and parsers. Second, Third-and Sandy Point to beaches reported many came early and spent the day. Bailey's Bcachf and Hazard Beach also reported near capacity crowds. "The Breakers" had 406 visitors over the weekend, with 283 stopping there Sunday an3 123 visiting there Saturday. whether or not they receive Democratic endorsement, Arthur A.

endorsed by the Republican committee of the Second Ward, has no opposition up to the present time. HOWARDSTINE WINS GOLF MEDAL holder, both informed Gisliman they would play in the IJcwport tourney. Felicimo Ampon, Philippine Islands champion and a favorite here for his quick, determined play it recent years, also has indicated he may play here. Budge Patty, who surprised most observers by winning the Wimbledon tourney, and Ted Schrocder, the country's top ranked player, whom many believe to be the best amateur in the tennis world today, previously had entered the Casino tourney. With other such top flight players as Billy Talbcrt, Gardnai- Mulloy, Victor Selxas and Tony Trabcrt also sending in their entries, and- with a group of rising stars, headed by Dick' Savitt, of Orange, N.

It was predicted by Cushman that the Newport tourney would be marked by upsets, Savitt to date has won five straight tournaments on the summer circuit. Harry Likas, who reached the finals Of the Newport tourney two years ago, also is expected to compete. although he bowed, to Talbert in a five set final, was the sensation of tho 1948 tourney as he repeatedly conquered players ranked well above him. MRS. F.B.

HARRIS QUITS AS HEAD OF LOCAL RED CROSS Unexpected Move Leaves Chapter Officials With No Plan For Successor The resignation of Mrs. Frances Harris as executive director of ewport Chapter, Red Cross, became kr.own here today. Mrs. Harris, who has been In charge of the organisation since October, plans fly with her daughter Nancy Los Angeles September IS to ive with her mother, Mrs. Billings.

Her decision to leave come so unexpectedly that chapter ofii- ials hax-e taken no steps to r.anr.; ler successor. Mrs. Harris revived interest ir. many Red Cross activities ar.rt has been instrumental ir. building up the blood bank.

Mrs. Harris said the decision to leave Newport was a difficult or.e to make. She said she enjoyed working in the community ar.d with the Chapter officials, who, said, hnil given her every pONslblc cooperation. Connected with the Red Cro.vs for 30 years, Hnrrl.s ciunc here from Newton, October 1 to nuccecd Julius E. kert, who resigned.

At that time she was executive director of the Newton, M.T.SH., Red Crotss chapter, a po.st who held three years. She undertook and completed tho reorganization of the Ncw- ton Chapter. As a volunteer worker, Mrs. Harris was with the Red Cross at the Lovc-11 General Hospital, Fort Devens, during the war. She was a member of National Services Committee in Washington.

She gained executive experience assistant exe- utive director of chapters ar.d branches In 31 communities in Worcester County, Ma.s:»., before going to Newton. In this city Mrs. Harris nuc- cecded Julius E. Markcrt, who held the post three years nftcr being with the USD Catholic Community Service hcra during the war. Leads Wanumetonomy Governor's Field With 67 Mrs.

Annabollc Hawkins is the chief beneficiary under the will of the lato Rufus Phlpps, retired navy man, in which she is named executor. Tho will was filed this morning 1 with John M. Drlng, probate clerk, by Joseph R. Lib by, attorney. The personal icstato is estimated at After care of providing his burial gives Mrs.

Hawkin's household furniture and. an automobile, with the remainder of the estate being divided between Mrs. Hawkins nhd a niece, Maggie Lundy, of Fitzhugh, Va. Roosevelt Is Beneficiary Of Aunt Mrs. Franklin D.

P.ooeevelt receives a substantial amount uu- eler the will of her aunt, Mrs. Henry Parish, a long- time Newport summer resident at "Lucliow Cottage" off'Harrison avenue. Mrs. Parish's will, filed in surrogate's court In New York Saturday, left jcwc-U-y, silver and one for perpetual fourth of the residual estate, the will said to large, -to Mrs. Roosevelt.

Mrs. Roosevelt, while her husband was Jn the White' House, paid several visits to Newport to visit Mrs. Parish, who was her godmother ns well as aunt. Jamestown Drum Corps Gains Bay State Title The Jamestown Girls' Bugle and Drum Corps won Its first state championship and its drum major Miss Norma. Moll, won the state female championship Sunday in Chjcopco Kails, Mass.

Tho corpi won the Massachusetts title for women. The Jamestowners compiled a score of per cent, the highest given a women's organixation by the They were ranked first In playing, appearance and drum majoring. Miss Moll's winning score was 95 per cent. Units from Massachusetts; Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York were entered in the annual fife, drum, ar.d bugle day, which attracted thousands of spectators. The Bristol Rangers and Bristol Boy Scouts were other Rhode Island units taking part.

John Boono 'Is manager of the Jamestown Girls, with Raymond Carr of West Warwick, buglo instructor. Howard Stine, runner-up to Pat Burns in the Board of Governors' Tournament, was the medalist, with 67, in the qualifying round of the Greens' Committee Tournament Sunday at Wanumetonomy. When tho. Governors' Cup 36- lolc tournament was. completed Sunday posted an 80-12-68 'or a net of 1C2.

Stine's rounds were 78-12 and 75-12 for a net of Stine paced a field of 32 golfers in the Greens' Committee event. Tied for second place were Jim Linebcrry. Milton Ryan and Bill LaHi, with CDs. Ray Novell), the club champion, turned in the best gross card, A 77. Qualifying scores in the.Greens' Committee Tournament: 07, Jim Lincberry 69, Milton Ryan 60, Bill Lalli 69.

Arthur Kilroy 71, Jim Cawley' 72, Billy Sullivan 72, Don Roche 72, Jim Mars Robert McKay 73, Ray Dawley Paul Toschi 73, Gatzenmeier 73, Fred Vogt 73, LOCAL BRIEFS --George W. Mellelcu of 6 Ayrault street is under observation at the Newport Hospital. --Mr. and Mrs. George J.

Hattub of Rhode Island avenue have Mrs. Caesar A. Jemail and Miss Gloria Estcfano of New York 'as guests for a week. Helen Kaplan of Almy this city, and Miss Joan Srody of Haverhill, sailed Saturday from New York on the Queen Elisabeth for a stay 01 several weeks in Europe. --Michael Sinclair, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Jack Sinclair of 3S Beacon terrace, is visiting his uncle and "aunt. Colonel and Mm. Norman True, in Cumberland Center, Maine. ---PFC James R.

Armstrong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sumncr Armstrong of 21 Elm street, :3 at home on a five-day leave, before reporting- at Camp Stoneman, 'Plttsburg, California, to embark for overseas service. --Mr. and Mrs.

James H. Burney and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Williams returned Sunday from a motor trip to Portsmouth, N.

Saco and Portland, where they visited friends. They also made a trip to the Desert of Maine and Old Orchard Beach. --The Navy Mothers' Club spon sored a Pokeno party in Wards and at the Naval Hospital last Friday. In charge of arrangements- and the award of prizes were Mrs. Marion Shcekey, Mrs.

Jennie Vars, Mrs. Isabelle Nunos and Mrs. Marion Coggeshall, -com- DIRIGO WINS TWICE IN WEEKEND RACES Over 120 Boats Sail In Local, Conanicut Regattas Tom Dugan 74. Pat Hayes 74, Jerry Maloney 74, John Hattub 74, Lou Pacaud 7-t, Ray Novell! 74, Chester McGhee 74, Earl Gallaher 74, George 75, Donald Gill 75, Norman Letiecq 75, Bill Bartlett 75, Joe Keeley 7G, Joe Korcey 7G, John Sousa 7G, John Medelros 77, John Harrington 78, Mike Cassldy mander. --James's.

Sicgal, son of Mr. and- Mrs. Sonner Sicgal of 8 Pleasant street, has been appointed a systems and procedures analyst In the administrative division of Smith, Kline and French Laboratories in Philadelphia. He is graduate of Rogers High School and of Brown and Columbia. Universities.

-The conflict in Korea has impelled the officials of the United Congregational Church to open the church daily from eight to nix o'clock for those who wish to come to offer- prayers, espically prayers for peace. The Decision was reached by vote of the churcn committee after approval by the Dirigo, sr.iled by John McAleer of Riverside won the Newport Yacht Club's Cruising Class ever.t Saturday on corrected time and Sunday in the Conanicut'" Yacht Club's races off Jamestown led her class In both elaasped and corrected time. Dauntless, sailed by Paul J. Grimes of Jamestown finished. second in both races although caugh't and passed the DIrigo close to the finish line Saturday.

The big cruising class yathta featured, the weekend races. Other classes, however, had ardent supporters, including the boats. Tom Hunt in Musketeer sailer! a perfect event to win Saturdiv but the Vanite, sailed by William Gardner, took Sunday's run with Jess Caton on the Vixen HI second and Musketeer third. Mlshoon, the 39 year old gaffer, sailed by Milton Johnson, was outstanding in, and handicap fleet, winning easily both days. In the Newport Dory class, from Newport Yacht Club, Russell Selben on Breeze won both, days with Gale, sailed by Irving Staats second in both events, Saturday Paul Norton's Spuall placed third.

In Saturday's event for Indians. Commanche, sailed by Henry Crepault, led the local entries in seventh position and Sunday stepped up to finish fifth. Saturday the Ossco, sailed by Vanicek was ninth; Roger DeCoste tenth and Seminoli with Jean and William Babcock 12th. Sunday Osseo was sixth Cheyenne seventh and trustees quests. and in response to re- ENGAGED TO NEWPORTEH Mr.

and Mrs. William W. Bearhope, of Providence, have announced the engagement of their daughter. Betty Ann, to Hugo Tohn Key, son of'Hugo Key Of Coggeshall avenue, this city. Miss Bearhope is a graduate, of Plymouth, High.

School. Key is a Senior at Rhode island State College and a graduate of the Fishbumo Military School In Waynesboro, Va. PEOPLE'S PRIZE AWARDED Miss Marion Carry's portrait of Captain Marion Eppley won the People's Prize at the thirty- ninth anual summer exhibition of contemporary art at the Art Association. This was announced after a count of the'popular votes polled during the exhibit which closed Sunday'afternoon. High in the voting were a por- Laura L.

Palley Weds Elliot Katz In New York trait study, "Carol nnd the Tiger," by Miss Jane Gray, art teacher at "Burnham-by-the- sea," and a water color, "Repairs. to St. Patrick's" by Mario Cooper.War 2 he served in Europe. Miss Laura. Palley, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Samuel Palley of this city, was married June 18 in New York city to Elliot L. Kate, son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Kats of Long Branch, N.

J. Rabbi A. Kellner officiated at the ceremony in the Manhattan Towers Hotel. The bride was escorted by her parents. Her sister, Mrs.

Charles Tcpper, was matron of donor. Charles Katz his brother's best man. A dinner one reception fol- owed the ceremony. The couple went to Cape Cod for their wedding trip and will live in Nev- York. The bride is a graduate of Rogers High School and of the University of Michigan.

She is a research chemist for an export sales company in New York. Katz, a graduate of Rutgers University and Columbia University school of law, is a member of the New York bar and practices law in New York city. During World.