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PAGE TWO THE NEWPORT MERCURY AND HBWS FR11MY, gj.J NEWPORT MAY GET BLIMP MOORING MAST Navy Office to Examine Pos- sible Sites Here region Selects Loci- lion For Observation I'ost; Do- tlroyeri In Canada STATION- MAY EMPLOY 7,000 BY NEXT YEAR Caplain Withers Speaks at Ground Breaking Homing Project Site Vrtised; to Provide Horaw for 262 Posslbility that Newport may be selected as a-site for location of a mooring mast for blimps was Indicated when the Associated Tress reported that Cantain C. E. Rosondahl, U. S. member of a Declaring that there Is enough to keep the Naval Torpedo Station going at full speed for the next five years, Captain Thoma Withers, U.

S. inspector of ord nance in charge, speaking at th Under the 10,000 plane program for navy aeronautic expansion, Roscndahl said In Boston Wednesday, there was a provision for 43 non-riglil airships, Tho only blimp Matlon now in operation la at Lakchurst, N. and Roscndahl, former commander there, said it was obvious that all IS blimps could r.ot be operated from that AS NEWPORT'S TOST CONTINGENT LETT FOE ARMY SERVICE special navy board, will come here Housing Authority'sground-brcak Friday to look over tossiblc sites. mg ceremonies al Deacon strce and Hillside avenue Widncsday af ternoon. raid he expected to ae 7,000 men employed at the plan next year In comparison to th 4,700 now working there.

Although work has been goln on at tho housing project for son- time, ground was not official! broken until Wednesday, whe there was a large turnout for th site. He said that under' the cx crcises, in which federal and city present plan one of the bases officials, army and navy officers, would be in the general vicinity arc hitect and contractor took part, of Boston, but refused to disclose witn a the local Housing Au- plans for sites elsewhere. thorlty members present--W. S. H.

Rosendahl said that tho special Dawley, chairman, Me- board, which had been in Forlda, Arthur J. Sullivan, Hugh had submitted recommendation o'Connell and J. Henry Cremin. to the Navy Department, and; wllllam J. Donovan, executive sec- planned visits to Portsmouth, N.

I tary, presided. ur.d to this city this Friday' Captain Withers said the hous- to Inspect possible sites. ing project was "a credit. 11 He said The new blimps, It is understood, the station counts on these pro- would be of the type, with cts more than any other. He 000 cable feet helium capacity, said, however, that the present 250 feet long, non-rigid and carry- Ing a crew of eight or nine.

He said they would be used for "in shore patrol work." Rosendahl's DE LA SALLE WINS CITY FOOTBALL TITLE Downs Rogers High 13-0 in Classic Academy Team Dominates Plaj In Gaining Its First Local Championship DC La Salle Academy football team gained revenge over Rogers High feai School Thursday by de. Red and Black 13-0 in Volunteers under the elective act 'are shown here with Newport Draft Board No. 1 and draftees; and "William'H. Pencr. Second row-Thomas A.

Slavcra, sars Solicitor Jeremiah Sullivan. Ign Sc tl annual Thanksgiving Day battle for the city's schoolboy championship. The Hilltoppers have been trying to accomplish this feat since the annual series started back in 1926, MISS HELEN ELLIS' WILL LISTS SEVERAL BEQUESTS W- W. Appleton Re- siduiry Legatee; Sister Gets Heal Estate Under the terms of the will of the late Helen Ellis, filed with John M. Dring, probate court clerk, Wednesday ifternoon, William Worthen Appleton, of New York, in named residuary legatee, and in the event predeceases testator, Margaret Sargent Appelton, Is bcne- Jiciary, In the event of her death William Henry Appleton Is to be beneficiary.

The will was dated July 12, 1610 and named ilary S. Appleton and Edward J. Corcoran executors. Bequestj. included $300 to Mary Catherine Bums; a piano to William Worthen Appleton; a dress- tag table and American desk to friend, Mary Catherine Wheelwright, of Button's Island, WOMEN'S CLUB HEARS flF VISIT OF KING, Newspaper Woman Dl cribes Trip of British RoyJ Head at Business Mcd to Work on Sut.

(leal Reside! fOl but until today, scoreless ties In 1033 and 1838 were the closest they MAYOR-ELECT FETED I NEWPORT VOLUNTEER BY FLEET RESERVE each blimp base would self-sustaining and would a personnel of about 300. Captain Rosendahl also said in Boston that there was a tentative projected American design airship with a. 10,000,000 cubic feet helium housing efforts are not sufficient, and added, "We have got to have more housing." He said there is a high type of worker at the station who deserves good housing, carry He said the present project was completed now he could fill it Navy Men Honor Herbert Macauley Association Presents Gifts; Suc- cessful Candidate Reiterates Campaign Pledges in two days. He referred to many station employes living as far Herbert E. Macauley, mayor elect, was tendered a testlmonla capacity half aga'n as large as the Interest in ill-fated Hindenburg, which, i a to a away as Woonsocket and commut- i dinner by Branch 18, Fleet Re Ing.

He'said he had taken great I serve Association, Wednesdaj crew of 200, could 10,000 miles, carrying planes Suraner K. Wiley, USHA al director brought the greetings A committee from Newport Nathan Straus, USHA admlnis- Post American Legion, has select- trator. He said the ground-brcak- ed prospective location In the; ing starts a constructive plan to network of aircraft observation relieve housing shortage here. He the project and was' evening. Nearly 300 former nava assist In every way.

associates and friends galhered a quarters on Thames street RETURNS TO HOME May Join Next Contingent; praft Board Classifies Total of 7 5 Names One of Newport's It volunteers draftees has returned home, but all ol the others passed their physical examinations at the Cranston Street Armory in Providence Wednesday and now are "in the army' at Fort Devcns, for a year's military training. The Newportcr, who returned will probably be sent of In the next batch as all that necessary is to have some denta work done. The draft board office wa closed today, but Thomas A Slavcns, chairman, Michael Walsh, secretary, and the Rev Roy W. Magoun, worked WoJnes day afternoon, classifying names Among the guests navy offl bringing the total number class! cers and successful candidates in the recent election, Wilfred Buck-1 Icy, president of the ni acted as toastma-' of Newport draftee have no fear that their son 'slation-V that the legion po sts aro said, it is not only an attack on' ed Mr. Macauiey establishing throughout the state the shortage or homes due to tho bag.

smoking set, a nd a miniature to be linked in time of emergency military, naval and civil-1 American flag with staff in silver. with similar posts through the in- i jan personnel, bat an enterprise The gifts were from the assocla- dustrial sections of the East, ac-' promising better housing for -e not being there eve if it is not tile traditional inanKa a i i 4 1 1 a RMY, NAVY POSTS OBSERVE HOLIDAY 'raining Station Serves Tur- key to 2,700 Men had come. Sparked by the brilliant ball Miss Grace Davidson, a newspaper woman and a Newporler, was guest the monlhly dinner Wednesday evening of the ness and Professional Club. Introduced by Miss Alicf Pearson, she spoke of the visL King George and Queen Klial to Canada. Miss Davidson scribed the trip from the timt voyal visitors arrived ur.tii Butlness'Houses Remain Open; Banks, Schools, Federal Build- ings Close Although Thanksgiving in Rhode Island, generally will not be ob- served until next Thursday, a TM carrying of "Chesty" Carr, Jackie Allen, Dlnny Sullivan, and the booming punts of Dick Crescentl, the Crusaders were in command throughout.

They outscored Rogers 8-3 in first downs and rolled up total of 138 yards to the Red and Black's 75. De La Salle was quick to show superiority, scoring early In the opening period wlien Sullivan went over on a nine yard off tackle jaunt and adding another In the second stanza on a six-yard buck by Carr. Tae Hllltoppera threatened two other occasions. In the second Etanza a recovered fumble gave them the boll on the one foot line hut the Rogers line held for downs. Early in the final session Sullivan to Allen pass play fol lowed by Allen's seven yard jaun and Sullivan's first down on th five again put De La Salte in scoring position.

A five yard off side penalty, however, followe a fumble of an attempted for ss back on the 30 ended all books to Margaret Sargent Ap pleton; real estat on ave nue, furnishings and furniture, to Mary W. Appleton, of New York. There was no Indication as to the value of the personal estate. HIBERNIANS ENTERTAIN GUESTS AT SOCIAL Division 2 Presents Program; Auxiliary to Have Speaker at Meeting Division 2, Ancient Order Hibernians, held a business meet-. defective speech was Ing and social in Music Hall Wed- was decided to bring av I -Mlf-lmf, hfir left.

The entry of the king ami into the United States, lr. through the World's Fair, ih ccptUm in Washington by dent and Mrs. Koosevelt aid I trip back to Canada were JIT. the many events recalled. The business meeting sided over by the president, i Katherine R.

Lee. The Mrs. Lewis E. Leonard, seen and Miss Theodora Fenis, spending secretary, were acccA also tho statement of the treat er. Miss Annie Horrocks.

Tht jcct to aid those suffering and navy establishments, as well as all federal institutions, observed the Holiday here in keeping with the proclamation of President Roosevelt. Credit for the tws evening to inaugurate its winter program. The election of officers will be held at the first meeting in December, Patrick J. Lyons, stats vice president, announced. He presided in the absence of Robert Patterson, president.

John H. Greene, county president, was among the guests. The hall was decorated for the party which Included dancing and refreshments. The arrangements Charles King, iieber. JH'iS AT let'ired eye 1 was LLmcii LU uic j-cvtLiui L.

A state's csr tal. He suffered a slight concurs- cording to Tracy M. low Incoma families, and eventual post commander, but thu site is elimination'of, 262 "unsanitary, not being made known. unsafe, dilapidated dwelling units This evening a special commit- in your city." tee working on the plan will fur- Praises Housing Authority ther discuss the location, it was lstnlr slte of thc 262 tlon and friends. Mr.

JIacauley reiterated pledges he made in Ihe recent campaign and promised to fulfill them, The greetings of the National Fleet Reserve Association were brought by Charles F. liunker, past president and regional vice president, who read a letter from described to tho commanding gen vhile in Uie naval service. Others icct could not have been launched and underway today. I should not the Fort Devcns front indicates that In the midst of non-cclc- brating New England there's one lace where the feeding Is good. Mail should be sent to the draftee Recruiting Reception Center, Fort Devens, Ayer, Mass.

The local draft board has received a letter from Clinton Garvick of Porter's Siding, asking about his son. Malvin Garvick, said to be working as a farmer for a man named George Wait. The father said the youth lives here, but the board cannot find any record of him, and requests that he come Into the office if he is in this vicinity so it can assign him a number. ably having their first Thanksgiv-1 dinner away from Home. The sub- Burke, It Brown, re Jtoitoza, rt stantial meal of turkey and all tiw Saunders, Ig C.

Christensen rg fixings will cost Uncle Sam only Eberle, 1C cents per man. Curran, rg and all were urged to work ric'al dressings at the new Jross headquarters on ft'f polio street. Hussey, Hanover, Ig Over 500 men of Rhode Island crasper (Capt.) rt Hathaway, It own 243d Coast Artillery, the Murphy, re Caswell (Capt.) le other 500 were given Thanksgiv-1 Sullivan, qb Grauer qb ing Day leave, and 220 members Carr, ihb Jlellekas, rhb of the 10th coast Artillery of the I Allen, rhb ShutteKvortb, Ihb regular army. both on duty at fb Downes, fb William Corcoran. This the Ladies' Auxil.

lary will meet, with the Rev. Am brosc Gallagher of St. Columban's Seminary as its guest speaker." The speaker will tell of the life of St. Columban. An auction and penny socla! has been arranged by Miss Ann Brennan.

Mrs. Alice Cottrell and Miss Mary Marren will be in charge of refreshments. Fort Adams, had Thanksgiving Score by periods: dinner. The government was further De La Salle port. MUSIC CLUB HIGH SCHOOL MEMBERS MEET Junior Unit Holds Symphony Party at Home of Mrs.

Wilfred Barter stop without a word for the work a a atorney general of of your architects Messrs. Wig- 1 FaU 'n iveri Cornelius C. Moore, 1 MOOSE WOMEN HONOR MEMORY OFJKISS COFFEY Drape Charter' for Its First Graduate Regent; Sets Initiation Date ham and Van Alen and their staff." After declaring his pleasure at the progress made and the exercises, Chairman Dawley said New- of the close co-operation between High school members of the Junior Music Club held a symphony party at the home of Mrs. Wilfred Barter on Coggeshall avenue Wednesday afternoon, under the direction of Mrs. Eunice Conron.

Miss Edythe Mae Quinn and Misa Evelyn Honeycombs assisted in illustrative selections from the Beethoven "Fifth Symphony." Following interpretations by the members, a recording of the symphony was studied. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Among those attend ing were Caroline Brycr, Mary Miller, Margaret Nicol, Rosamond Xasscr, Doris Parent, Pearl Lawton, Winifred Honnen, Rcna anil Betty Murphy, Barbara Martin, Patricia Quinn, Joan and Fay Hosch, Louis Tougas, Joseph Milner and Mrs. Lisa Lcutcrt. Kaymond Brennan of Providence, James T.

O'Connell, Dr. Henry A. Martin, John H. Finn, stale senator-elect, Matthew J. Faerber.

al- Joseph J. Kirby, former state senator, Erich Taylor, representative-elecl, Captain he local and United States Hous- of the FaU fire ng bodies. He praised the archt- parunent, William Walsh of the ects. He spoke of the authority's 0rpe 0 station presidcn Machin- this week. He said there has been a 96 per cent return of ques- pr John Bowey, president of the Central Labor Union.

The testimonial was under the Major Ephraim Joils, U. S. A dircc ion Henry H. Savage, as- adjutant at Fort Adams, spoke sistell JamJes nt- tho i i tt i for the the army, saying it will take oeo rg Garner, Robert HiV of the project and ap- ayfon, Walter Johnson, In memory of Hannah Coffey, the charter was draped at the meeting of Eieanor Thomas Beeckman Chapter, Women of the Moose, at a meeting Wednesday night, with Sue Whltford 7 6 0 0-13 Touchdowns -Carr and Sullivan. 50 sailors Point after touchdown-Care (line 1 plunge.

De La Salle--R. Mathews, called upon in this vicinity to feed I 300 enlisted at the Naval Torpedo Station, 50 sailors sta tioned on the torpedo testin barge at the Torpedo Station, an CrCWS RED CROSS RETURNS CLOSE TO $5,200 MARK Local Headquarters Opened for Making of Surgical Dressings Red Cross headquarters were opened Thursday for surgical dressing making only, wilh the result that no returns' from the annual roll call were tabulated although several were turned in. Wednesday afternoon, the special gifts committee reported $500, which included from Countess Laszlo Szechcnyi, 5200 from Miss Helen Charliers and $50 from an anonymous donor. A number of other annual enroll mcnts plus returns at the banks and post office sent the total close to 55,200 as the off ce closed for the day. preciatcs It.

Mayor Turns Sod Mayor Wheeler said the day was auspicious for Newport. He said this city was one of those in New England to undertake a housing project. He congratulated the first housing commission headed by Capt.iln Graham M. Adee and the present commission led by ilr, Dawley. He said the project had been changed from low rent housing to national defense, but would probably revert when the emergency is over.

"We shall shortly see splendid modern dwellings for those who are to come here to help us In our ational dcrcnse," he said. Chairman'Donovan Introduced mm Thursday endorsed the Greek i A OF RllOllh' ISLAM) I'rnbncr rnarf nl tin OF. MtUTOHT MITICU in Hsllrn IVnrflriR And tor HfHrlnn In SnM lti- Corl "III llr In At i UK II.M.I. nn tbr In brTim nf 10 A H. for nearlnx TEHIIASI.

nOSIN.V, minor AdcpHor. by Frank G. Folsom i of name to ROJ for hearing Andrews, Martin J. L. Frank' Charles F.

Bunker, West, David Walterson, and Philip W. Shanahan. The reception committee was Frank Andrews, Charles Bunker, Martin S. West, and Joseph Jlovolny. MAYOR WHEELER ASKS SUPPORT OF GREEK FUND Urges Contributions to Relief of Civilians Suffering Because of Warfare Mayor Henry S.

Wheeler in a letter to A. Cascambas, chair- senior regent, 'presiding. Coffey was a charter member and the first graduate regent, of this chapter. Because of her death, the program planned by Katherine Mora, chairman, was postponed to the first meeting in December when a class of candidates will be initiated. Margaret Hopwood, junior regent and chairman of the ways and means committee, reported on the last meeting of the fourth blanket committee Friday night, and announced that another would be started in about three weeks.

The chapter accepted an invitation from Newport Lodge of Elkj to attend memorial exercises December 1, and received a letter of apprceiation from J. J. Davis, Pilgrim governor, for a contribution to the Mooschaven Endow- ner.t Fund. Mary Murphy was named to the senior regent's es cort. Refreshments served.

In order to feed all of these men in the military service, the government purchased approximately 4,000 pounds of turkey. The commissary officials in charge at the Nav'al Training Station estimated that the dinner there will total up to 110 turkeys, averaging about 22 pounds each and costing the government 20 cents per pound; 1,100 pounds of ham; 800'pounds of celery; 150 quarts of stuffed olives; 450 pounds of cranberries; GOO pounds of peas; 1,400 pounds of sweet potatoes; 1,200 pounds of white potatoes; 800 pounds- of rolls and bread; 300 pounds of butter 150 mince pics; 110 gallons of ice 320 gallons of coffee; ana .,400 pounds of fresh pears. Business houses were open as usual here, but banks, schools ederal buildings and the city hall were closed. The court house, excepting the superior court of- ice and the draft office, was open in line with the governor's proclamation on the traditional holiday next Thursday. Tile business section was enlivened after the Rogers-De La Salle game when cheering youngsters from the Bellevue Avenue institution rode down Thames street In celebration of the 13-0 victory McGinn, Bar- Jenkins, F.

Christensen. Dowr.cs, Gammcll. Officials--R. E. Lehan, referee' C.

S. Taylor, umpire; R. I. Smith incsman; J. P.

Jaworski, field judge. Turgeon, the contractor, and is three sons, Edward, Fred and ienry. Architect Wigham supcr- ised the turning of the first sod. le handed the spade to Mayor Vheeler, who also turned over a sod, as did Mr. Wiley, Chairman Dawley, Captain Withers and ilajor Jells.

About 157 persons Ihe exercises. Besides those mentioned, they included members of the Board of Aldermen, William Williams USHA defense housing Vcrnon K. Norton, of Office of Government Reports, MM. J. Laurcns Van Alen, mother of lir.

Van Alen, associate archi tect, called to active duty In tVashington for a month; Chap- War Relief Fund. The committee will meet Sunday with other members of the Greek Community to complete organization. More than $1,100 has already been raised. Referring to Lord Byron's expression "To Greece we give our shining blades," Mayor Wheeler said: "We in the United States cannot give our shining blades, but we can, at this hour of sorrow, when the ancient land of Hellas is sorely beset by invaders, extend a comforting hand by contributing funds for Uie relief of her unfortunate civilians who may be suffering because of warfare. "The appeal of the Greek War ESTHER REBEKAH LODGE ELECTION DECEMBER 4 Installation Plans Announce! for Christmas Party Planned NEWPORTERS INJURED IN TIVERTON ACCIDENT Occupants of Two Cars In volved in Collision Receive Medical Aid Two fs'cwportcrs suffered in juries in an automobile accidcn 'hursday on "Main road, Tivc on, when their car was Involves a collision with one operate iy Michael Correira, 32, of Hoop street, North Tiverton.

The Newport machine was pcrated by John McKendrick, 3 the Y. M. C. with Miss Ma Vars, 31, of Division street, as assenger. McKendrick was pr ceeding in a southerly directio they scored Black.

over the Red and M. J. FAERBER FETED BY BAR ASSOCIATES Harry Feigleman Inducted In to Membership At Dinner Meeting Here Matthew J. Pacircr. who is tf I be married Saturday, was feted by his associates County Bar Esther Rebekah Lodge of Odd Fellows Hall will held its annual election December 1 and the installation in January, Mrs.

Doro- appoinlcd chairman of a special ommittee to arrange a Christmas party for the second meeting December at which, members vill exchange gifts. lain Clinton A. Ncyman, of the Relief Fund comes at a time when Training Station, gave the invoca-. Newport is seriously engaged in lion Leo K. Welch, U.

S. building up the funds of our N. commanding at the station, CO' operated bir.d. by sending the station DEEDS FILED HERE JOU-f B. DUl.NG.

These deeia have been filed In the city clerk's office: Kcmpcnaar cl al to Milton Graham Cooper, lot north fiide of Kcmpscn street. Dennis Foley to Percy P. W. Gage, lot and buildings south side Hammond street. Cecil to Jshn Slser'ft lo Fd P.ny Griffith, dower inter us.

lot. corr.er CM Rfach rosd I c-it, 1st ar.d southvres' and Eustis avenue. Grace C. Holt side Red Cross. Because of the urgency of both appeals, I am confident that Newport people will not fall to uphold the splendid record they have matie in the past, to give as liberally to aid this r.ew emergency as they gave to aid the other.

"I urge our fellow citizens to give not shining blades but, in stead, helping hands to this wor thy cause." hy Mathewson, noble grand, an- ounced at a meeting Wcdneadaj light. Mrs. A a Shcllman was LA SALLE STUDENTS PRESENT TWO PLAYS lage "Kentucky Nights" and "Captain John Smith" At Academy Assembly At an assembly held in the La Salle auditorium Wcd- esday' two short lays were presented by the stu- STATE CHAIRMAl CONTEST INDICJ James 0. Watts, Lieutecj Governor McManus, She! John Kelly Indications that a contest devcloop in the selection Republican state chairman 1 day when Uie state central mittee meets developed with reports that James O. assistant to Attorney GjrJ Louis V.

Jackvoay, would the Lieutenant Governor Jamtil McManus Is also a candi! while reports link the naciT Sheriff John Kelly of Proviq county as an aspirant. MRS. JOHN H. SMITH DIED HERE WEDNESIj Succumbs at Her Poplar Street; Funeral 1 Be Saturday Lie Jo. ents.

The first was a one-act play, ntitled "Kentucky Nights," atire of the popular comic strip Lil Ahner." The typical raoun- ain language and actions brought juch laughter from the students, 'ames Stevenson appeared as 'Mummy," Mortimer Galvin as and Paul Butler as The second play was "Captain John Smith." Frederick Gibson appeared in the title role, and Francis MacKinnon as Smith's faithful servant, "Hot Cross Bun." The play opened with Smith's learning of the lack of food in Jamestown. The plot moved along swiftly from this point to the capture of Smith and his rescue by the beautiful Princess Pocahontas, ivho was portrayed by Fred Bally. James Bulha appeared as Chief Powhatan and James Dunn and Thomas O'Brien, characterized two fierce Indian warriors. The play was directed by members of tha faculty. Louis Tougas, Francis Dugan, Peter Leary and David Del Nero were the stage hands.

Mrs. Emma C. Smith, John H. Smith, of street, died at her home day afternoon. She had net in good health for some ttet.Brie sides her husband, she leaves sons, Arthur and William Sa an a brother, Fred Lewis; a rJ Charlotte Goffe; two rar fclJjF dren; and several nephews.

Funeral services will be hell the Hambly Funeral day at 2 P. M. MARRIAGE in the highway, and Correira was i north when the accident Dempster Mclntosh, 41, porter, a native of Newport, I the son of George Hawkins Susan Reid Mclntosh, a Tsabel Ferguson Gordon. 32.1 149 East 73d street, New city, have obtained a liccr wed in New York, according 1 special despatch to Ihe Im News. The couple said they be married there by the Rev.

Dr. Benjamin Farf Mr. Mclntosh resides at I Park avenue. His first former Virginia Swan, died nmry 19, 1933. Miss Gordon born In New York, the of Robert I- and Helen Gordon.

Jan- rcllir Be! occurred. Occupants of both machines received medical attention. The LOCAL BRIEFS Combination 2A. responded to a still alarm at Thurs Newporters were treated by oay morning for a grass fire on Ambrose of Fall River. McKen- Bate man avenue.

--A fire smouldering in a couch at Knight of Columbus Hall led to EOKH ilrick suffered a torn ligament on the left elbow, and the Miss right lacerations of the right a still alarm at 1:20 o'clock Thurs- mir.or Tjruises and a ruptured i a ay mo ming. Combination 1 blood vessel in the right leg. With Correira. was his Gcorge Behan, superintendent Both were treated by Dr. Murphy of the cjt mdnera or of Fall lliven The husband was fined to the Newport treated for a bruised left shoulder, anil his wife suffered lacerations of the nose, and about the eye.

of the Ncwpor Association, a YQ A I I Harry Fcigleman," who recently passed bar elation DISCUSSES SPORTS PLANS was welcomed to membership a i Wednesday Assembly Plans Membership Committee i'ho is con. Hospital by illness, was reported to have bad a fairly comfortable night Wednesday. --Mrs. Lillian McClenncy, who was taken ill in Mount Olivet Baptist Church Sunday evening, is re- ACGARD--At tlio Newport Ocloticr 23. a daughter.

Judith 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph HOY--At Ihe Newport liosr 16, a dnushlcr. Aim, to Mr. ami Sirs.

Hoy. l.A ROCK--November IS. Newport Hospital, a I0 ar.il Mrs. Frank street. (Mailellne Dcnnlr).

LIMA-- November 14, Icr. Dlann. to 3Ir. ami Limn, i avenue. STEEVES-- Al Newport 1 iiltal.

November 21. twins Ml anil John K. Ktecvcs. d'l DUD a dinner mce! chinger King A Justice Hugh B. Baker, of the supreme court, and II.

Nolan, attorney general-elect, were the speakers. Daniel Murray of Jamestown was master of cere- fill Itn s. Meeting, Dinner Before tho meeting of General monies. Mr. Feigleman, who will Rosccrans Assembly, Fourth De bo sworn in before the supreme I grcc, Knights of Cosunraus, in Frlcay, was Inducted Into RESIDENT OFFERS COVENTRY AID Will Give Receipts from His Island Park Alleys for Relief in Native City membership by Surke.

Milfor. W. Sabean, a native Coventry, England, a resident of Portsmouth, visited the British American war relict headquarters Wednesday and offered to givg the entire receipts from his bowling al- Judge --Dennis Shea of the class of '36 of Providence College is in charge of local arrangements for the testimonial dinner to Governor-elect J. Howard McGralh, an alumnus of the college, which will be given at Aquinas Hall December 1. --Mrs.

Frank Walsh of for Congilon Avenue. KIKLPING--In tills city, It, a husb.ir.il of Clrlislc Fielding. IIABIB--In this city. at her residence, 103 widow or George nTM LKI1AXE-- Suddenly Robert, husband oC (Mahoncy) I.otianc on 15. COVENTRY SEXDS THANKS Bomb-shattered Covi land, hfs sent a message tudc to Coventry, communal expression of sympathy made for a basketball after last week's r-'--- -raid on the Midi: tourna city.

Peter Beaton, town clerk, received the cablegram, which was signed by Mayor Moscley, and said: "The citizens of Coventry deeply appreciate the kind prolonged Nazi I mcnl, details of which be later lands industrial announced. At the General Rosecrans meeting. with Faithful Captain Ernest Denomme in charge, It was announced meeting. --Alexander Mclver, eminent commander, conducted the meeting of Washington Commandery at Masonic Hall Wednesday evening at which tentative plans for Christmas observance were the ap- rECKHAXt--Ii Xovcmbtr 16, 15)0, PccVhnm, daughter or Mellnda (Curr.mlncs) at" 1 Pcckham In her 7Sth year. HATOKA--In this city, Snvc at tier residence.

4 iitrcct. Mart'. i leys at Island Park from r.oori un Hcr.J'v.' to tho' relief work in his native city, high. generous message from oversea'sl have had a trying kind and committee will hold a meeting proved. Charles A.

SMITH-- In CIIS: cf J1 Coventry Wednesday, November 27, at the provided a molten picture enter- ,1 a trying was voted to have a din- italnment Refreshments ii cnr; pa ive a a ry was voe Aiir flnr is flvine i al tfta La Parse Tea Bcora I served under the direction of iVedaccJay night, DeccBiber 11, George McGrail, past com manaer, -Xovemb-r dnrs Swan, at Hflmocn,.

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