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PAGE TWO THE NEWPORT, MERCURY AND WEEKLY NEWS AUGUST 11, 1960 NEWPORT SOLDIER WOUNDED IN KOREA Sgt Manuel Marshall; 24, Was War 2 Casualty, Too Sergeant Manuel Marshall, 24, of 30 Brewer street, wounded In World War 2, ha.s been wounded in the Korea fighting while with i a division. His brother. John R. Marshall of Stockholm street. was notified Wednesday by the Department of Defense, but "the nature or extent of his wounas was not disclosed.

Marshall, a former public works department employe, is a son of Mrs. Gloria M. Marshall, and the late Joseph Marshall of this) city. mother is now living with a daughter, Mrs. Mary Figueircdo, in Brooklyn, N.

Y. His wife, Mri. Eemice Marshall Is living In New Orleans. while he Is In the service. He has another brother and two other sisters in this city.

They are Joseph R. Marshall of Pope street. Mrs. Bella Shone of 30 Brewer street, and Mrs. Lima Sims street.

At the outbreak of hostilities in Korea Sergeant Marshall left Fort Bcr.mng. with his unit, tho name of which was not disclosed. During World War 2, he ffred a face wound while serving with the infantry in Germany in 1945 and was hospitalized- for considerable time. Lions Hear Member Of Washington, D.C, Club Justin Laurie of the Washington, D. Lions Club spoke at Thursday's luncheon meeting of the club nl Wnnumctonorny Goi: and Country Club; The speaker recalled visit here in 39-1JI and spoke of the advance of Llonlsm since that time.

Dr. Henry Browncll, president, conducted the business and presented certificates to Wcslcv K- Johnson, past president and Charles T. Kaull, past treasurer. Sam Alofsin reported on the bcncSt polo game last Sunday and indicated a considerable sum will be realized for the blind and scholarship funds. Tickets for the annual Harvert Moon ball were distributed.

It was ar.nour.ccd that another Softball game is planned for Tuesday with the Fall Paver club. Newport won this week's contest 17-7. Guests included G. 'Dakers, H. W.

Joyce, both of Montreal; S. Duff Noble and J. Baljenni, both Saskatchewan and Valentine J. Morgc of New York city. Two Motorcyclists Fined For Drunkenness, Racing Two sailors on motorcycles picked up within a few minutes of o'ther early Thursday were flned a total of 5120 in 'police court today by Judge Arthur J.

Sullivan, one for drunken driving and the other for racing through an intersection, Wallace D. Jones, 21, pleaded guilty to operating under the Influence of liquor after lie was arrested going the wrong way on Thames street near Northern Jane He was examined by Dr. John L. Hcaly and pronounced unfit to opTatc. police said.

He was flnerl SUKPLUS FOOD AluLOCATED Over two million pounds of surplus foods, acquired by tho U. S. Department of Agriculture under its price program, were allocated by. the Production and Marketing Administration to eligible Northeastern outlets during July. Beneficiaries were about 850,000 youngsters and needy persons, according to Philip' E.

Hcarn, in charge of PMA food distribution programs In the Northeastern area. The month's distribution included, about 792,000 pounds OC salted creamery butter, pounds of cheese, 57,000 pounds dried eggs, dried milk. 301,000 pounds 120,000 pounds potatoes and 450,000 pounds, of fresh beets. Probate Court Session Acts On Estate Matters An inventory showing a personal estate or 555,592.27 on the estate of Antonio G. Ferretti was accepted by Judge Harry Feigclman, In probate' court Thursday- A petition to sell personal estate was granted, MTM.

Virginia Bonnetat Bias- trc was appointed executor of the estate of Jacques Auguste BUistrc, with bond of 530,000 and surety. Marylyn Gonzalez was named appraiser. The will was filed this morning by Sheffield Harvey, together with an estimate of persona, property of Under will, dated June 7, 1946, the entire estate is left to his wife, Mrs. Virginia B. Biastre.

Russell B. Staplcton. was named executor o'f the estate of Alice Staplcton, with bond of 53,800 and no surety. Salvatore L. Vlrgadamo was named appraiser.

On the estate of Uufys Phipps, Anruuiclla Hawkins was named, executor with bond of $3,000 no surety. Marjorle Sargent was named appraiser. Hoeberjc Executor Named Janus Luth was named executor of the estate of Michael Hocberg, with bond of $1,000 nntl no surety, Frederick G. Walton was appointed appraiser. Almce T.

Ottlligc was named administrator 'of the estate tif Harriett H. Taylor, -with bond of 5100 and surety. Ray H. Durfce wan named appraiser. The granted the guardian's petition to sell real estate on the estate of Geraldinc Hogan and accepted an inventory of 53,026.53.

Frank J. Russo was named guardian of Peter Russo, minor, with bond of and surety. Elizabeth A. Leonard was named appraiser. Margaret E.

Carr was named adminsitrator of the estate of Eliza E. Carr, of $500 and surety. The court allowed the executors' first and final account on the estate. of Charles P. Slocum, and the administrator's third and final account and order of distribution on the estate of Otilia Groves.

An approval of disclaimer was granted on the estate of Charles W. Stewart. city. 5100 and costs. George H.

Dyer, 22, pleaded a i to slow down at nn Intersection and wan ordered to flnr of and co.MtH, Police tilcl thi- court ttint tlio nulloi' raced' clown Toiiro street, along Court House street und turned north or. Broadway with sparks 2ymg, from his machine which was travelling at high speed. Police said that other motorcyclists would be brought in later the week for traffic violations. Harold P. Niehous, 25, of the navy was fined 515 and costs after he pleaded guilty to failure to slow down at the intersection of avenue and Church street Wednesday night.

Ho was driving his car south on the the intersection at 35 miles nr. hour, police said. Howard Wilbur Married To Elizabeth Ellen Nye Miss Elizabeth Ellen Nye, daughter of the late Captain William E. Nye, Army Transport Service, and the late Mrs. Nye, of Warcham, was married Wednesday noon to Howard Wilbur of Boston and this city, son of Mrs.

William H. Wilbur of Boston and the late Mr. Wilbur of Fall River. The Rev. Douglas Dorchester, pastor of Grace Methodist Church in Watch Hill, officiated at the ceremony at Lion Gate Inn, Watch Hill.

Given in marriage by her uncle, Dr. Daniel B. Nye of South Weymouth. the bride was attended by Mrs. Frederick Rogers, as matron of honor.

Parker Wilbur of Fall River -was his brother's best man. After a wedding trip to-Central America, the couple will live In Jamaica Plain, Mass. The bride graduate of Smith College, has been child care consultant with Church World Service In New York. Previously she was director of the consultation bureau for the Y. W.

C. A. in New York. Wilbur, a graduate of Bridgewatcr Normal School and of Harvard and Columbia Universities, is headmaster of the Dudley District, Boston Public Schools. LOCAL BRIEFS --Lieutenant (jgl and Mrd.

Steven Callaway, formerly of this, city, are now living in where he is a flight instructor. Mrs. Callaway is the former Mary Frances Albro of this (jg) James R. Nahrgang, U. S.

N. son of Mr, iincl Mrs. Raymond Nahrgang nf Maple avenue, Mlddletown, has been recalled to active duty with the navy, and ordered to Son for duty with the Pacific fleet, He is graduate of R. O. T.

C. training at Brown University. --About 35 members oC Newport Post, American Legion Auxiliary, including eight Gold Star Mothers, were guests of Mrs, BOB- jile Adamst at the annual picnic of Lliu i nt lim 1 homo on Bliss Mine road Wednesday evening. Shul'rluboai'd and card games were played. Mrs.

Blanch- arcl, past president, was in general charge. --Sergeant Franklin P. Duprey. formerly of Evans street, is now stationed at Wclden, Germany, as communications sergeant with the 15th Constabulary Squadron. His wife, Mrs.

Dorothy Duprey, and their two children, Loretta and Martin, are staying at the'Hotel Olga in Bad Mcrgenthcim, Germany, until quarters are assigned them in Weiden, ---Five Newport County students at Bryant College were placed on the dean's list.for the final quarter of the school year. They were Gr.egory T. Parkos, IIS Bliss road, Catherines Franco, 17 Grafton street, both Newport; Anita Trible, 32 Tuckerman avenue, Middletown; George J. Vieira. 35 Park Portsmouth; and Kenneth B.

Gillis, 38 Cole street, Jamestown. --Lieutenant Commander Melvln Rice Downes, S. of 35 Weaver avenue, and his brother, Lieutenant Leslie Dowries, Marine Air Reserve, of Massapequa, 'N. recently participated in an attack and defense problem involving ships and marine fighter pilots off the New York coast. Commander Downes is executive officer of one of the destroyers which took part and his brother flew planes.

SCOn, T1ETZ FILE PRIMARY PAPERS Other Candidates Turn In Additional Sheets Nomination papers were filed Thursday by Alderman Louis H. Scott, unendoraed Democratic Second Ward candidate, and Alexander G. Telte, city solicitor, unendorsed Republican Third Ward They -Vcre the first papers filed by these candidates for the September primaries. The voting: lists, are back from. the printer today, according to Harold P.

Arnold, cleric of the 'Board of Canvassers, and books will be made up' for checking: nomination paper signatures, 'Additional papers have been filed by other candidates. -Many papers are still in circulation and some candidates are reported conducting house-to-house canvasses to pile 'up large numbers of i signer! The Democratic nomination papers must be filed by. 5 o'clock next Tuesday. The Republican' papers are due by 5 24. Under a primary law amend- all "state nomination papers also must be filed with the board this year.

Under the amendment, the local board is required to check these nomination and flic them with tlie secretary of state's omce. The Democratic papers filed at that office by August 19 and the Republican papers by August 2SA In the past, 'the candidates, or their representatives, were charged with the responsibility of, having 1 these papers' filed with the secretary of state. MARINE IN FOND FAREWELL Moose Lodge May Enter Float In Gay 90 Parade Several activities were planned at a meeting of Newport Lodge of Moose Wednesday evening in Moose hall, with Joseph Leander, governor, presiding. Taken under consideration was the proposal to have a float i pre-Labor Day parade September 3, being sponsored by the J'umor Chamber Commerce in connection with the Gay Nineties observance. The lodge discussed preliminary plans for the Legion of Moose frolic here next January The legion is made up of second degree; members of the and those from the Massachusetts, Rhode Island-area will be represented at the affair.

Planned, too, was. the presentation a merit award from the to Manuel If. Davis- for outstanding work in office during the two terms he. was governor. The award will be presented Saturday evening' of this week in connection with a farewell party for Commnncier Fred W.

Hawes, S. and Clay Berkstresser, members who arc leaving the Commander Hawes, former Instructor at the General Line School, Is going to Charlcstown, S. to put a ship in commission after which he will go on a toui- ot sea duty. Bcrkstrcs.Mcr Is leaving- for Auburn, to entoY Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Alsu present a the party will-lit: Richard D.

Dennies. another member, and a retired i boatswain's mate, who has been recalled, to service. He will report Friday to the Training Station. The lodge voted to re.iume Its weekly 'Saturday night dunces September 2. Pvt.

Richard Kassner, of Mr. and Mrs. Emil R. Kassner ot 31 Park Holm says goodbye to girl Audrey daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph A. 'Llnehan of Briarwood ave- Yiuc Middlctown, as Marine reserve- left Thursday morning' for duty. --Daily News Photo. Marine Reserves Leave For Active Duty As Wives, Sweethearts Watch Adm. Thebaud Reviews Reserve Officer Battalion Reserve Cnndidate, School battalion of G30 membcra wns in'spcctcd and reviewed by Keur Admiral L.

Hewlett Thebaud. U. S. commandant, of the First Naval District. Wednesday afternoon at Kidd 'Field, Naval Training: Station.

Battery, 33rd 155 mm. Howitzer Battalion, the first Newport i called to "active duty In' the Korean crisis, went off to war Thursday. Ovci 1 200 sweethearts, friends: and relatives gathered at the Marine Barracks, at Coddlr.gr- ton Cove, their faces tight with emotion, watched the men leave in busses.for the ride to'Providence and the final muster in Rhode Island with the of the battalion. They are bound for Camp Lejcunc, N. C.

As the men off, the Naval Base band broke into the Hymn." At the roll call there was no'; one man absent. Those who did hot 'answer the roll call had made arrangements to to to Provi- directly, from their homes in Fall River. In spite of the gravity of the occasion, the marines were in good spirits, joking and laughing among- themselves-and with those who came to see them At Ihe send off were Mayor W. Pardee and James G. Edward, chairman of the Representative finance committee, who.

put cigarettes and candy aboard the busses for the battery. These were a gift from the city. Providence the Ncwporters joined with and- Headquarters for the. 2'1-hour tdp to North "Carolina and intensive At Union Station the I Red Cross -gave out coffce and doughnuts. The battalion was.

divided into two sections; one of which was put under the command of Major Martin F. Barrett of Newport, commanding ofllcer of Battery. Jamestown Has Scnd-oiT Earlier in the morning' marines leaving from Jamestown had their own send-off on ferry landing from the Jamestown Girls'-Drum and Bugle Corps. Miss prc- scnted each man with cigarettes and candy on. behalf of the corps and.

Caswell, ferry The which became into being' .1947, has been mooting one night a' week at the training-center at the Marina has had two weeks oJ field 1 training, every summer, one in July at Camp Lejeune. William 1C' White; TJSMC, inspector-instructor and his staff will stay on' at the training center here until It is closed down. City Employe Saves New Pinball 'Games Tree Sprayer From Fire Draw Frown From Official Prompt action at persona! risk by Frank Goodwin, a city em- ploye, Thursday saved the city's new tree sprayer after it's motor caught fire In Miantonoml Park nl 10:50 A. M. With the rear end ol'Hne vehicle in flames, threatening an the gasoline tank, drove the sprayr.r i flown IIIUTOW, twisting path that firemen could K'oL fit It.

Fire ChieC Abe! S. 'Eldridge salcl that Goodsvln's timely action saved the city the cost of the truck and sprayer. Engine which, responded with the chief, soon hacl the tire out. Damage was confined to the motor which op- crates'the. sprayer.

Thomas J. Sullivan, chief mechanic of the public works deportment, expects to have the sprayer in operation Friday. When burst into Hames, William Bowman, in charge, directed William Bailey. an employe, to run to a nearby house to summon the i Admiral Thebaud was met ,011 I partment. Other employes were deployed along- the road tp direct the department.to the spot where Goodwin had driven the sprayer.

one of the Marine DAIRY TESTS REPORTED The Newport County Dairy Herd Improvement Society had 20 herds on test in July. Of the 617 cows, 92 were dry. Phillas Lapotnte, agent, reported that average production was 896 pounds of milk and 30.2 pounds of butter fat with an average test of 4.34 per cent. The five herds with the highest milk production were those of Joseph Felnman, Joseph Couto, Ashton Keynes Farm, Arthur Gulmond and John L. Simmons fc Son, his arrival by Captain William V.

Hamilton, station commandant, and was -escorted to the flekl by Captain Jacob E. Cooper, in charge of the battalion. Admiral Thebaud spoke briefly to the men -jn their- responsibilities as navy officers, his remarks being directed particularly to. the 31 who receive commissions, as ensigns August 18. He that while the course of study fn naval science at the school 'has been strenuous and thorough, the real test will coins; in their dealings with the men under their commanc.

The ROC Senior Prom, tho dance given ay the first year men to the departing second year will be held in Building 302 Friday evening. Eighty girls each from Providence and New and 40 from Burnham-By- The-Sea, the new girls school here, have been I i in addition to Navy Juniors and others from this city. PROPERTY DEEDS FILED have been filed at the city clerk's office transferring property from Francis and others to Dr. man, Kempsen street; Frank J. Phillips to Dr.

Nathan Feigelman, two parcels, Eustls avenue; Clara A. Smith to Dr. Nathan Feigelman, Eustiif avenue; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Knowe to Mary T.

Collins, Spring street; John J. Chapman to Amy Kecfc, LaSalle place. 1 Navy Band Draws 500 To Concert On Square Approximately 500 persons attended the second weekly band concert in a scries of six, given by the Destroyer Force, Atlantic Fleet Band Wednesday evenir.CT on the Mail. The 32-piece band, i i musicians from Naval Training Station, under the baton of: Paul E. Cooper, bandmaster, S.

N. The program opened with Herbert L. Clarke's "Triumphal March." which was followed by l.hc Overture "William Tell." Other numbers were: i At the Ballet," '-Autumn Nocturne." "Tales Krom tho Vienna Woods," "The Two Little Bull- flnshos," "March Of the Flowers," "Memphis Blues," "Horas de Mcl- nr.colla." "Le i "Band of America." "Sleigh Rldr" find "Our United SJiatcs Miirch." The concerts, given each Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 8:30 o'clock, are made possible through the courtesy of the Rear Admiral Frank G. Fahrion, commanding the Destroyer Force the Atlantic Fleet, and Captain H. Page Smith, chief of staff.

Rhode-Island's acting liquor control administrator Thursday took H. dim view of women serving i from behind burs and tho operation of pinball m'achincs and a i establishments. The comments of James Danckcr came hard on the heels ot a visit made to Newport estab- i WcdncwJiiy by some of i Inspectors. He the I HpccLlon wits roi.itim: matter Iho reports on it had not ranched his ciosk. Women, particularly some of the younger girls, nre not properly behind the bar, Dancker today.

As to pinball machines, he- said they would not be in licensed unless they were used for gambling." This statement also covered 'shutfleboards and any game used Cor gambling. Pin ball machines' are licensed by the County Sentinel Bought By New Jersey Newsman The Newport County Sentinel, weekly county newspaper published in Tiverton, will appear Monday under the new. ownership of. Ga'rry- Peakus.of Middletown, N. -J.

Peakus, who purchased the paper from Sidney Hathaway of Tiverton has been five years- with the Red Bank, N. of the country's largest weeklies, and previously had experience with daily papers in Now Jersey. He is a' Fifth Army veteran o.t the Italian campaign, and is married and has two children. KRUv HAXSELL, VISITOR, DIES Strange Things On Stamps BROADWAY FRUIT Is Subject Of 1 Club Talk Newport Stamp 'Club members were told of "Strange Things That Happen On Stamps" Wednesday evening-- when Miss Elizabeth Anthony, gave another in the scries of talks'by members at the Armed Services Y. M.

C. Brenton P. Thurston, president, conducted tlie meeting. Guests were Miss Marjoric Wil- of this city and B. U.

S. a member of the Penobscot Valley club'of Bangor, Me. A vote of thanks 'was given Mrs, Francis Toomcy. of- Pine street for a donation of stamps arid-covers. National Susquenten- lal first day of issue -covers were auctioned.

Miss Bertha Genaulr was named speaker for the next meeting. Miss Anthony- cited such oddities as the 1893 U. which depicts a smooth-shaved Columbus sighting land while' the stamp of his landing, the next day, pictures him-with a beard. Another Columbus stamp shows him peering through a telescope which was not invented until TOO years his death. The speaker th'c 1938 Polish stamp of General Washington with an American flag with '48 stars.

Another of General Lee lacked enough collar stars for his rank. Another, the 1.54.4, 3c transcontinental railroad commemorative shows smoke from the engina blowing cast and a flag blowing west. Stamps have caused revolutions, Miss Anthony said, particu larly those picturing incorrect maps. These occurred in Argentina, the Dominican Republic and Guiintamala. Other oddities noted were the Transvaal issue of a.

wagon with wheels on one side only; a Gambia STAND UNDER Hotel Operator Protests; Aldermen Take No Action A vigorous protest against an open nil- i stand, being erected on Broadway, Just north of Gould sn-ect, was -made to tho Board of Alderman Thursday by Mrs. Lodovina Boiani, operator of tha Cranstol Hotel across the struct. 'Ata, recent meeting of the boar'l a written protest from Mr. and Mrs. John F.

Harrington, also directly across from the proposed fruit stand, was received. No action was taken by the application Barney operator of the proposed fruit stand, for a Sunday selling license, which came up later in the meeting was referred to the Decision On Furniture Storing Not Made Known The conference decision between city officials and warehousemen Wednesday afternoon relative to the alleged illegal use of "Bclcourt," former Perry Belmont estate at Bcllevue and Lake View avenues, for furniture storing was not made known Thursday. Furniture is stUl stored there. Willtnm Dufr. building inspector who called the conference, referred inquiries as to Uie decision to Mayor The Mayor's office said he was not at tho conference, that he had made no agreement with Manuel Brothers and that any agreement would be between the buildint; inspector and the Duff.

Arthur A. Manuel. of thn firm, and Alexander G. Tcitz, city solicitor, attended the conference. Tcitz said no legal question was involved and that the city could r.ot agree to per- the meeting was reierrco.

10 me une tnj i--alderman from the ward, Louis H. mil the violation of an ordinance. aicerman irorn me wtnu, rl 1 ---------Scott 'with power to grant. I This provides a building in Mrs. Boiani, pointing out she probably was the largest taxpayer In the neighborhood, said it has been one of the most re' spectable' localities in the 'city and now it -will be the worst in of the city.

She did not protest any business there, as it has been, declared business area by. the Board of Review and the council, but she protested the "quality of the building and of tha business." A temporary building 'she said would attract rats and and trucks in front of "I register, as a -heavy tax- pgyer in that location, my re- sentrncnt against it," Mrs. Boinhi said, declaring- it was the kind of a business that' should be on the outskirts of the- city. elephant with knee joints of a -Questioned by Alderman Hen- horse on legs; 3c ry DcCotls, Alexander Tcitz, 'city solicitor, said the ordinance was changed to per- mi a business there, that there U. S.

Pony Express pony. with, forelegs walking rear legs galloping; the 2c U. S. Olympics, with- a skier with poles askew, skiis crossed and "headed for a Green Would Have Held 'Decent" Probe-McCarthy that area may not be used for such a. purpose.

A spokesman for the firm said the "Belcourt action caused by the navy sus furniture storing was an emergency pendingvthe General Line School. The furniture, left by officers' families for, storage here, had exceeded the capacity of the firm's own warehouse and other buildings it was able to rent. John J. Harrington, Funeral Services Held Funeral services for John .1. Harrington, son of Mr.

and John J. Harrington of 345 Spring street, were held this morn- 'Erik a visitor here, died' Thursday of a cerebral hemmorrhage snortiy after had been" rushed to tha Newport Hospital, where was -attended by Dr. Frank Logler. Hansell was visiting Lieutenant Commander and Mrs, Wells R. Bell at 5 Caswell avenue when stricken.

Tlie fire department emergency crew was called MRS. HKNRi' JACKSOX, DIES Mrs. Annie Jackson Pond avenue, wife of the late Henry Jackson 'who died years ago i Washington, D. died at a Providence hospital Wednesday after a long Senator Green, of Rhode Island, would have conducted a. "decent" investigation on subversives in the State Department if left alone, Senator McCarthy, Wisconsin He- publicar.

and chief target of a. -subcommittee report, declared Thursday, according to a special despatch to the Daily from Bulkley its Washington correspondent. McCarthy-had brought charges of Communists in high federal-department posts and the Senate subcommittee had -conducted ir. investigation of the charges. The Democratic majority of this subcommittee, composed of Senators Tydings, of Maryland, McMahon, of Connecticut, and Green, called the Wisconsin Senator's charges a "hoax and 'a fraud." "Senators Lodge, of Massachusetts, and Hicker.loopeiy of Iowa, the Republican minority, did not agree, with the majority report and said the investigation was Inadequate.

McCarthy today said, they had left Senator Green alone he might have dom: a pretty decent job of the investigation. Certainly he wouldn't come up with complete whitewash of the State Department. "Senators Green and Lodge went abroad together on a special i iL I 4 A no restrictions on the type Spring street, were held of building, the building inspcc-1 dny from his home, tor having supervision over the building meeting requirements, supervision gle. Weed Spniycr Proposed Alderman Charles- J. Maloncy.

noting "that "a committee of the council recently visited an equipment company looking over new equipment" suggested that the board recommend to this committee the purchase of a sprayer wagon for spraying salt water on weeds, on ninny of the roads. He said weeds have grown up in the gutters of many streets. voted so inform the council committee of the suggestion. Sound truck licenses -were granted Nathan Fleischer and Donald O. Burke, the time and routes and supervision use of to the be under chief of police.

i is a undcndorsed candidate for mayor, an.d. Burke aji unendorsed Democratic candidate for gover- nor. Thurs- A solemn high masK was celebrated in Si. Mary's Church by brother, the 'Rev. William F.

Harrington of St. Edward's Church. Pawtucket. The Rev. Stephen K.

Cal- I a wa.s deacon and the Rev. Edward F. Bol.ind, sub-deacon. Assisting priests included the Revs. Raymond Dyer of St.

Augustin's, Edmund F. O'Neill, J. Joseph Cooney of St. Joseph's, Edward Egan of Providence, John J. Fceney of St.

Augustin's, Edward A. Conlcy and Paul A. r.eely of the Columban Fathers in Bristol, Frederick A. Baker or Pawtucket, John LaFarge of New York city, Thomas J. Greeley of Jamestown, Robert C.

Newbold of Wakefield, Thomas B. Hart of Georgiavllle, Artnur J. Gcddes of Providence, Peter J. Maguire of Stella Maris, Anthony S. Cotton of West Barrington.

John J. Shea of the Carmelite Convent and James R. Bartley of St. Mary's. Father Bartley officiated at the committal service in St.

Columba's cemetery, and was assisted Father- Harrington and visiting The Newport Junior Chamber of clergy. Commerce'received a license for an Bearers were exhibition at Cardines Field. An application of'Thomas J. Brcnnan for n. second hand shop license' at 138 Spring street, was referred to the alderman from the ward, Maloney.

Nathan Kaplan received penny arcade license for 67 Thames street Ernest F. Bozcr was granted a victualling house license for 1 a motor-scooter for selling frankfocts, candy and other items. John.W. Thompson of Thurston went aoroau togctner on rnompson 01 assignment and along fine i nv cnuc' nn'd Albert J. E.

Peterson mid worked effectively and made IJQ Bellevue' avenue- received a unanimous vep'ort on lack of State Department security steps." McCarthy referred to 1 the Canted Quong Sing, Broadway; Shop, Broadway; Marlborough street: md Mill Street Laundry, Prcacott Hall road. Ordered advertised wan n. request for a hot witter heater foi a grante uong Senate committee, as the "Tyd- valet Service Shop, ings-McMahon" committee, de- William Marlbo daring that they "were the ones street Laun who ran things-on the tec" and that "Tydings wouid ninke a motion and McMahon would say. Yes. Or McMnhon would make a motion and Tydings would say, Yes." Edward J.

Ferry, Newport Native, Dies In Illinois Edward Ferry, 49, a native of' this city and veteran of World War died Thursday In 'a Desplanes, 111., hospital where he had been under treatment since suffering Ji heart attack eight days ago. He was born here, son of the late Sergeant and Mrs. George Ferry of Fort Adams, He served with the army in the first World war and on his discharge left for Chicago. He been general foreman of the Yo'ungstown Sheet and Metal Works at Evanston. He leaves his.

wife, Mrs. Pearl Henry Ferry: two sons, Edward and Ronald Ferry; two daughters. Helen and Patricia all oi Desplanes; five Briga-' dier General George F. Ferry of Chicago, Joseph of Michigan, Henry of Florida, and Frederick and William Ferry of this, city; three sisters, Mrs. Walter G.

Nicholson of 32 Hammond street, Mrs Robert Harridgc of Chicago, and Mrs. William Marsh of New York, and 32 nieces and "nephews. KISLEY TENT MEETS Members of the Alice Carey Risley Tent, Daughters of Union -Veterans of the.Civil War, win attend the department outing at the home of Mrs. Rose Capron, council member No, '1, at Contmicut August 19. This was decided at a meeting of the tent conducted Wednesday evening in Odd Follows Temple by Mrs.

Grayce -Murphy, president. Mrs. Capron recently completed her term of office as department president. party, the "date to be set later. Following the meeting-, a card social was held with Mrs.

Jennie Moffitt in charge. i t. OX driver licenses. Laundry license renewals were the welfare home, the request of Miss Helen C. McLciah.

director of welfare. The Wclsbach Corporation was directed to discontinue certain gas lights, at the request of George W. Michael, city treasurer, who is supervising the change-over from gas to electric street lighting. FIRE'IN Jamestown firemen were called to the cottage of Anthony. Kaiser on Pierce avenue about 5:30 Wednesday afternoon to extinguish a rubbish fire on the front porch.

Members of the family were absent at the time, and firemen were at a loss to account for the fire's origin, believing it may have been set by DIED CARTER--in Sun DIcBO, California, A .1, Ethel Godilard, ivIOow oC Abraham J. Carter, New London, A I I T. 1950. M.tldre.1 A. Collar Gardner, apro 77 years.

iMdow or Chaflcs C. Gardner. DOMINGUTiZ--In till? cliy. AUKUKT-. 1350 Aurora.

Domlnffuei. a n't i L. i ot Catherine Street. HARRINGTON--In Uiis cUy. August 7.

John J. a son or J. and Mary jlanlcy HarrinK- and brother of tho Rev. II- liam F- Harrington. assistant pastor of St.

Edward's It. T. JACKSON In Provldcneu, K. 0, 1350, A i Jatkson. LYNCH--)n Jackiion Helg-hts, Lonsr a Lynch, i ot David Lynch, formerly o' iJcCBAW tlilx city.

A i i i 3. i McCrnw- hn.sn»nl Schultr. McCraw. Tllilon A I Fall i A fiHi, 1.310...Loiilno i John W. McUouNrnll.

residence, tho Home for thi AKOd, ST'Vi'nnh- I i tills AnKllM. 7, Sarah i ot Hie a 10, Ormsfocc, P.eMdcncc. 30 I i rlty, Allff. Geonrln.na Pasclioitl. i at Miinuel PaschoBl, residence 4 CaperLon John J.

Crowley. Michael F. Crowley. Roger Fontaine, Joseph Lchane. William X.

Murphy and James Harrington. BORN A i i i i at i NH.VH) i a a i i i O'lnmandT anrt JIn M. J. A ot 73 jive A i J. 1510, i NiMvport i son.

r.irh- ni-d i Mr. sn1 i (Doris a A I I I I 6. I i a 1-Io-ipllivl. "harl" riavinum), to Mr. xnrt A.

i i i Cot) o'. 41 School A i i i 1 port. i a i A i 'O rck a A i 1 i i l-'ll i I i i i nt COI.BMAN A I I 3, i a i i a i i a Mr. a 'Colton of i 1 A A A i i 3. K-SO.

h.t Hospital. to Mr. nncl i i a (S.irnh U. o. 174 DKCI-AS A i i S.

daAJK-litor TO a i 12S-U I i A i a -A ml.s.siirymn n. ScconrI 1 Frank Forleliette of IS-Sprliis: street. 3S50. at. Ill" Naval a a i a a First Mrs.

a i a a 1-3-C Niagara, mrect, 1 A i i 7. Mcsr.lial. a i H-len a to Mr. a Roy (llllco i a i a oi 13 Bramnn street. HAMILTON-- at a '0 as department uaporton ot.

Planned, a lap card VJCKERS A her'home, 1 Russell i A A i A i 0 i i i Avenue, -Ausrus i or Hnrry L. -Vlclcers. oily. A 7. Kdwurd i a N.

a son Dr. and Mrs. a i i O'Brien) or P.awlelBh and a to Mr. siirt of 5 a i i a port. H'IDGSON AUR-ust S.

at Naval Hospital, a son to iTonimm- s.iryman. First Class, and Horton HodRson ot Commodore Perry boulevard, town. HF.BEHT-- 3. at a a i a a rtaueluer i i i a a ar.d Mr. A.

Hebcrt of 1- ParVcer a HOLLAND-- A C. I'jio. a Naval i a a a to Chief yire Conirolman and Mrs. a ot 36 A A I. ISofl.

the a a Hos-plial. a son a i i a i i a of .1 i Av i i i I i i i A A IIICTTK A i o. Jill. nt the a a i a ft son 10 a an! a of MOQ- 1- a a a i i a i A i i i 5. 1MO.

the a a i a .1 a a Third Mrs. U. Terry of 1 1 erracc. I A i at the Newport i a a a a to Mr and Mrs. Truman Smith (Evelyn i of li Slocum street.

TKMPL.E AulItiBt S. 1510. at a a i a a son to a i ery a i n. Second and Mrs. of 27,3 moe 1 t.

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Pages Available:
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Years Available:
1784-1977