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THE NEWPORT MERCUEY AND WEEKLY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13. 1953 FIVE BOY ADMITS THEFT OF S200 IN APRIL Robbed Bowling Alley; 3 Other Breaks Solved Mary, the Rev. Bart Buckley, St. CosgYove. and her twin brother.

Herald Cosgrovc child-en grove of Portsmouth Park; and Sister Barbara Mary. Si.stct not present when photo was taken. children of the late Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Cos- Gcncvievc, mother superior, was not MANAGER ASPIRANT INYESTIGATIES CITY Applicant For Post Does Some Probing Beforehand Selecting a city manager sometimes a two-way proposition ns far as interviewing goes, the Council has learnod in its seeking nC a qualified person Cor the post provided in the city's new charter.

The Council has already i viewed four of the approximately 20 who have applied for the position. One applic-anr for the position, was learned, did his own investigating before filinjr his a i a i i This a i a visited the i talked i various people in stores nnd business houses and studied ihe new charter. He a a acquainted himself with the entire setup, from local viewpoint, in- rhiding the fueling of voters toward the now government and the membership of the- new Council, spent several hours with city ol'fi- cials learning the city's operating history, fiscal operation and i a cial standing Informed The applicant then filed his application, with an i i a i to the Council to send commiilri? to his community to follow the SKIIO procedure, to a with bankers, business houses, ordinary and i i i a Unlike many applicants, he did nol ask a the officials of his present position bu kept in the dark as to his a i i ties. He said informed them of his i i before i i his application. Last week, the Council also conferred with John B.

Afincw ot the city's fiscal agents, the First National Bank of Boston, a proponent of the eily and town manager form of government who conducts course in municipal operation. it is understood, advised thctoum-il as to the qualitlt-tHions they should look for and suggested questions a should be put applicants. New Excavation Begun On'Thames, Near Square Thames Strrei. between Marlborough Street and the Square, was blocked oft to traffic today, as the Thomas Kidd Jr. contracting i Started to break into the paviTnctit east of the Washington Square crosswalk.

ft was originally intended lo de- FROM KOKEA Two Newport County residents are among 2,214 servicemen arriving Wednesday rrom Korea aboard the- transport Gen. E. Stewart at New York City. The Gen. Stewart Inchon Oct.

and is the ship to arrive in New York directly from the Far East. Aboard are Cpl. James E. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs.

William 1 1. Smith of 10 Marsh who has been in Korea almost a year, and Maj. Bruce D. Buskctt, USA. whose wife 1 Mrs.

Anne M. Buskett lives at 55 Narrasansclt Ave J'' lmcs tosvn. Forum Told Importance Of Being Prepared As long as there are dictators who want more than there share we must keep ourselves prepared Rear Adm. Joseph M. TOWN PAROCHIAL SCHOOLJOVES Begins Classes In Former Bradford Norman Estate The theft of 5200 fcom the Center Lane bowling alleys on Connell -ighway Jasc April 5- was solved Sunday, police said, when a 10- year-old boy, picked up on Thames Street with an 18-year-old companion, admitted he had been responsible.

Another weekend investigation 01 a man held ay North Smithfield police cleared up three' breaks in Newport and Middlotown in May of this year. The 15-yea'r-old' Newport boy was referred to' Juvenile Court I in Providence this morning. His companion. Archie Dooley, IS, Clarendon, i pleaded guilty in police court here to a charge of vagrancy. Judpp A Sullivan continued the case one week for sentence and committed Dooley to Newport- County Jail when he was unab.c to post S300 bail.

I Both.youths had run away 1 the Industrial Schoool for Boys in Pine Bluffs. Ark. on Oct. 25, inspector George A. Von Villas said.

At a Patrolman George W. Watts Jr. and Joseph P. Lopes saw the pair run across Thames Street and into an alleyway. They were brought to the stat i questioning by Inspectors Von Villas and Vito J.

Spero. Hilcliliilicil to Arkansas The younger boy admitted entering the bowling alley last April, lie was employed as a pin- VIS LEEUTE-VAVI HONORED--Dr. William A. Watkinson of Newport, newly rt 0 for Rhode Island and part of Massachusetts, was mght of organization for Rhode St. Anthony's parochial school oC Portsmouth today moved into ils new quarters in the former Bradford Norman estate on West Main other a a blessing the new school by -Rev.

jiart Buckley, C.S.S., pastor. The former Norman residence. with its four large rooms on the first floor seven largo bedrooms on tile second, was readily transformed for school purposes, Father Buckley said. The only structural change was to have the doors swing outwards instead oC in and taking 5200 in cash. Ho oral house breaks and qaently committed to the industn- ih'e school and'made their way to Now- In North Smithfield.

police yes- weeks ago a ran from Naval "ase commander, told the Sunday evening forum supper the Armed Services YMCA. Speaking On the subject of Armistice Day. Wcllings stressed the ti.iportarifc of each man in service 1 Dick Crane was guest soloist ot the evening. Mrs. Carol Smith accompanied him on the piano.

The supper was served by Y- Ann Circle with Mrs, a l.cvin, uhiiirrmin. assisted by Mrs. Joseph Sperling and Mrs, Helen Sunday afternoon coffee Kyers. Tin- hour was sponsored by the K. L.

Gilbert VFW A i i a with Mrs. Vnrs, a i a assisted by Mrs. Bess Alexander. GSO girls assisting were Zenobia chairman. Juliet Potvin.

Jamiel, Phylis Davis and Georgette Kneisel. At the Java Club breakfast, Crmplain Kenneth Zcllor spoke on topic, "Arc You the Problem 1 Part of the Answer to that Problem?" OSO girls serving the breakfast were Pauline a 1 chairman, Marie St. Thomas. Patricia Cassidy, Pearl Jonck and Elle. Voclker.

accordance i state w. Father Buckley said a formal and inspection will be wards, in la- dedication held in the near future. The new school contains the first four grades. The kindergarten will remain in the present parish hall building, which is convenient to parents who bring the youngsters there daily. Desks were removed last week from the old parish hall to the Norman residence.

Bookshelves were mstallccLand the school was made ready lor instruction. Father Buckley, pastor at St. Anthony's for the past 19 years started the parochial school throe years ago with a kindergarten. The following year the first four grades now with-175 students, were added. The bus schedules have been changed to take these youngsters to the new school.

Good Grooming Discussed At Town 4-H Club Meeting por terday arraigned Warren Frank Partelow, IS." of Jersey City, N. for two breaks in a town. Investigation disclosed lhat he was responsible for three such incidents here last May. R. I.

WELFARE ew or Kiwanis RECORD BUDGET DistrictLieutenantGovernor Department Proposes -Spending $27,876,873 A program calling for overall expenditures of. in the coming fiscal year an all-time high-- was submitted to the state budge committee in Providence to- budg day by partment. the Social Welfare De. The amount represented an increase of about $2,250,000 over the gross allowance of. S25, 545,835 for the current fiscal year.

The due largely to pay rises already authorized and requests for additional positions, particularly at the state institutions which have admittedly been under-mapped. On- Jy division to ask a decrease is that of alcoholism, due to fewer i i i i i 11 i i i Partelow was committed to Prov-: cases. Its budget request in $80,100, idonce County Jail in lieu ot 56,140 from this year, ishing- SGlOOO bail on the. North The $27,876,873 request consists Dr. William A.

AVatkinson. lieutenant governor of District 12. Kiwanis', and a member of the Newport Kiwanis Club, was honored with a testimonial dinner Saturday night at the Mucn- chinger-King Hotel. Dr Watkinson was presented with a walch by Konrad W. club president.

There were about I 200 members and friends present, with dancing following the dinner. Babe Fcldman's orchestra played. Among the guests were Frank E. Martincau of Woonsocket, whom Dr. Watkinson succeeded as lieutenant governor; Selrion Hill of Providence, a past district governor; and Raymond Allen of Providence, district treasurer-elect.

Peter P. Pascale was in ge-neral charge. Assisting were Thomas P. Welch and Charles E. Shea.

CHORALE CONCERT TERMED SUCCESS JCD Sponsored Event Nets $500 For Seminary LOCAL'BRIEFS --Mrs. Daisey MacPhaiJ. 30, of 122-C Niagara The Anthorage, became ill today while on Thames Street and was "taken to the Naval Direct aid costs, giving consid- On May Pnrtelow is oration to pay rises which became lo have entered the E. S. Fcckham: effective this year, little iu i KJ.I L.

i.i, i rhn Coal Co. office at '107-11 Thames he took eight in cash and $12 in stamps. The Jot lowing night in Middletown, he A talk on a rind good groom- ing was given by Carol James a the meeting of the Lucky Clover l-H Club held Friday evening a 1 I The Saturday Night Club floor noi nomc on Forest Avenue. Mid- show featured Mrs. Mildred Ogg ot nt town A.

group discussion I'ol Newport, contralto. and Frank broke into the Newport Cleansers and Dyers plant on AquidnecK Avenue. A telephone was knocked loose wall and the place was ransacked, but nothing ol value was On IVIav 24, Part clow reportedly got into Johnny's Middletown Spa at A a i Beach. Chief Peabody said 520 was takc'ii from a bowling machine coin box. Partclow was employed here last serin-' 'by a fish company, police i i Goodman, USS Markab, of Chicago, lay this work i the gas and electric companies completed their installations in the Long Thamcs Street intersections and this section opened to a i Because of the delays due 1 to storms.

however new excavation was started for the sewer work while the utility companies went ahead with their installations in the older excavation. To facilitate safe pedestrian crossing. the north and bound pedestrians are now "detoured" to the west side of Thames Street and across Long Wharf by a wooden pedestrian bridge'. MEETS The Twenty-Thirty Club of St. George's Church met in the parish house Sunday night and planned for a combination card party and food sale there on Dec.

1, with Mrs. Osmcr Bacon in charge. Alton R. Karoli was named chairman for the club's annual scrap paper and magazine 1 011 Sunday, Nov. 15.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Arnold were welcomed into membership. A pot luck supper was served with Mrs.

Douglas. Ward as chairman. President Wallace W. Baldwin conducted the meeting. KKTL'UNS State Police, Sgt.

Thomas F. Stratum, patrol comirmnder at the Portsmouth barracks, has returned to duty after a week's study in a' state'police seminar at the Harvard University. School of Legal Medicine. RACING The circular track at Freebody Park has evidently been used as a race-course for motorists, who on two recent occasions have gamed access to Iho field by breaking the lock on an inside svirc gate police were told today by George D. DOTI- nelly.

recreation department supervisor: Car wheel marks were seen on the rintlrr track. lowed. Members also worked on arts and crafls projects for Chris- ill CLl.ll baritone. Artemis Gianakclhs a if( Newport was the accompanist. ne i to join with the Telephone calls were won by Russ I-H Seniors in sponsor- Gi-ctinn.

USS Rush, of Muskogon an usll ltcc on scenic Heights, and i beauties ot Alaska Ronrk, USS Markab, of a i N(JV lg lhc Linc Va. Scrvir.g at the coffee bar were i nnk Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Voy cs and Mr. kc oy cckh and Mrs.

Paul Speidcll. 1 1 beauties of Alaska, to bo given Linden School ol the School a Betty Parks was made tickci Bermuda Race Start Slated For June 19 The nils'! Newport to Bermuda race will start here Saturday. June 19, according to an announcement from the Cruisinc Club of America, co-sponsors of trie classic ocean contest. Rhode Island entries will probably include John Nicholas Bro.wiVs 73-foot yaw! Bolero, winner ot this Newport to Annapolis race; Portraits were- sketched by a irmnn. Sheila O'Reilly of Parau 4 ISertha and Freda a James Avenue was designated hos-j onn A.

Watkin's 52-foot ketch from Exeter a Robert McDonoush and Ed St. Laurent. Group sings were led by Mrs. Helen Michael and Mrs. Carol i The table tennis a was won by Arnold Vcrmillion ot the USS Myles C.

Fox. from VinccTmes Ind. 'Runner-up was Domingo Fuertcs of the USS from the Philippines, aides for the weekend were Mrs H. Barrett, Miss Fanny Dannin, Mrs, William Chase. Mrs.

Isabclle Nunes and Mrs. Mary Levin. Serving at the information desk wore Mrs. Gertrude Marren, Mrs. Nunes, Mrs.

Barrett, Mrs. Nettie Cudworth Noonan. and Mrs. Ellen tess the ncx: meeting. Betty Jane Northup is the club loader.

Rulon Miller's sloop Tempo, of the Bristol Yacht Cluo. BUILDING PERMITS ISSUHD i Harrison G. Reynolds of Man- changed for the coming year. The anticipation, is that the level of the state's economy will remain con- HOSPITAL PLANS LIFT RESTRICTIONS New Campaign Opens To Broader Membership The Blue Cross and the Physicians Service, which opened their annual two-week enrollment drive in the Newport area today, have lifted all restrictions on membership for the first time. This year anyone may join the Blue Cross and the Physicians Service, regardless of where lie is employed or whether he is enrolled at his place of employment, officials said.

Membership also is open lo the self-employed, non-employed and those who are retired. A new direct Blue Cross enroll- men plan with a $14 daily allowance for room, board and general is being offered for the first time. Full coverage for extra services will be provided under the Blue Cross contract in all voluntary general hospitals in Rhode Island, Fall River and Attlc- boro. A similar plan, allowing for s.n 511 daily benefit at reduced cost, is available too. Both plans have a 590 maternity allowance un- der the family contract.

'Eligible Dec- 1 In prepaid hospital care, official point out, there is no rod tope, no age limit, no physical examination, no income limit and no waiting period, except for maternity benefits. Those enrolling in the next two weeks become eligible Dec, 1 for benefits under both plans. The last joint drive for Blue Cross, and Physicians Service was held in June, 1052. Officials said lhat another such enrollment period will not be conducted for at least a year. Enrollment booths have been set Newport Electric Cor- Hospital at 11:32 a.

m. in the fire The Radio and Television Chorale of the Diocese Providence gave a concert Sunday in the DC La Salic Academy auditorium. The well-attended event was sponsored i 1 UP ill- i i i. by the Junior Catholic Daugh- pt01 a on vv Mrs. Sarah Stein in tcrs of America.

Alexander Pel- charge, and at the Newport Gas oquin conducted the mixed chorus Light Company, with Mrs. Lillian in a program largely made up of sacred music. The Rev. Thomas H. Driscoll, chaplain, announced that the concert would make it possible for the local Jur.iors to turn over a check in excess of 5500 to the most Rev.

Russell H. McVinr.cy, bishop ol Providence, for the seminary expansion fund. The opening group of sacrct music included some of the most beautiful and impressive works in early church musical literature closed with a. contemporary piece by Randall Thompson, all sung a capella. These were skill- irainihg film.

--James V. Wood of South Bond, en spent a few days visiting his 3n(3 coloration t-orMl-Kiv TVTvk; Ot done, bodied and The tone was full- well balanced. The rhythmic and tonal problems were aUac kcd and the mother, Mrs. Vincent L. Wood A Summer last week.

Mrs. handled. Wood left Saturday wit'i her son to. visit him Direction Ably Handled and his" family in South directs with assurance and imagination. His gesturing is Hall in charge.

In connection with the Blue Cross campaign, the Strand Theatre will show a hospital documentary film, "The Big Light," at evening performances from next Wednesday through the following Tuesday. The film dramatizes the hospital's role in community life and takes the audience through operating room experience showing the moves of a surgeon and his as- Ahepa Names Committees For Anniversary Party Committees were named and plans made for a 24th anniversary party Nov. 19 at a meeting of Maud Howe Elliott Chapter of Ahcna Sunday night in Hellenic Hall. Vios J. Lewis, president, rc- includcs I another.son-in-law The direct aid program old age assistance, aid to the' disabled.

aid to dependent children, lo the blind and support of the indigent insane-- all federal grant categories- -and general public assistance. of which the state pays per cent and cities and towns .,0 per cent. The thief tost increases next year, therefore, are in the state in- Mrs, Armbrecht. --Private Anthony Bolelho. USA.

son oC Mrs. BotelhO ol Tildcn is serving I and bridging the centuries to the modern Thompson "Alleluia." In the second group were Men- Ihcldelssohn's "He Watching Over 1s- 43rd Infantry Division in Germany, He is a i a with Company A ot the 172nd Regiment. Before joining the Army lust. April ho was employed al the Hotel Viking. --Paula Wosencroft, 9, of 53 War- rael," from "Elijah;" the beautiful Saint Saens "Teeum Princi- piuni;" "Panis Angolicus," by Cesar Franck, and the same composer's "Psalm 150." stitutions and other services only choral numbers but arrangc- The State- Infirmary IE asking for 51,150 775 compared with allowed this year and spent Building Inspector i i a Duf.

commo dore of the Cruising Club has issued following i one-family dwelling. Edward Prcscott, Gibbs Avenue and Old Beach Road: dwell- A I I i i i 0 1 LI 1 J' a Chester. Mass, has been named lt nc ud d.s 31 new jobs. i-Krt i i i ILM -iiv "Inn -I The Stale Sanatorium at WaJlum I Lake has submitted a request tor 52.355,]S5 for next year, including $300." Newport Lodge O'' Elks. Pelham Street: one-family dwelling, SCUFFLE 1'ROVES COSTLY James T.

Paul, 20. a Naval Base sailor was placed on probation in day jobs 51,793.300 allowed this year compared i S12 000, A r. tone Mine Road: S2.500, Alexander Graham. -1 Silvia Bliss with another serviceman, Pau the Homo Port Cafe! 51,077,859, involving 14 new posi- Wharf. While scuffling -ions, compared with al- broke a window valued at wcd this year an i as year.

Acting Judge Edward L. Martin T)ic slale pr i SO wants 5671,305 ordered him to pay for the damage, compai et i with $595,561 allowed this year and $668,742 Spent last year. R. Training School for Boys submitted a request for against aUowed this yc'ar and $231,052 spent last ear and is asking for four new s3 year and is asking NFPIIFW THANKS NAVY CAPTAIN'S WIFE--Dale Knee, a St. through 'a commiltee headed by Augustus F.

Contant Jr. (Daily News, Photo) The Probation and Parole -Department submitted requests totaling including funds for seven-new jobs, compared with $250,250 aUowed this year and J312.930 spent last year. Farms' Requests The institutional-farms, which now includes the farm at the Exeter School formerly operated' separately, is asking for 5372,125 compared with 5305,815 allowed year and last year. Accounting and control submitted a -request for 5223,901 against 5182,085 allowed; this year and 5186,560 spent last Construction and repair costs are anticipated at 5584,760 compared with 5418,245 this year and 5404,279 spent last year, seven new jobs-requested- and repairs to buildings figured at 5100,000. i Operation of.

the Children's Center is expected to cost 5330,320 compared this year and 5279,407 spent last year. welfare, aid still being 1 rendered to veterans dependents -of the Civil and Spanish American -Wars, is expected to cost compared, with 5226.665 allowed this vear and spent last year. i iiumo Its own arc: Slcli--thn Hcv. Constantino Theodore, Gus and Move UIo- ip-imles- wclfarn Konlou- vii'dls Cos-las Gliinoils, H.iri-y Pou- IDJ-, Dnmon Dlonmndos, Theodora Mansarldcs and Andrew Anrirco- poulos; a i Pi-ier l-azar, John nozef, Peter M.ilu-zos. Angelo Fotells Theodore Parlcos.

Also Charles T. Younc. A Splriuox. Thompsoii Gcorc-u Kozos, John Martls and A Ch-lstoiilior: J. 1 GrcRorv Parkos, C.

PC- Paul Anostolldcx Jlcv'. Theodore, Jiimcs Kiot.13 the Goorgo Also, I i GcorRC Von TMpllnkos, Paul Slm- and J'appas: membership--Harry Kozes. Mclleuas, Nicholas, bnlr- Sotcrlor. Stavrppou c- post cS 25 Harrv Peter Malto.os, Thco- loro 'ManBurldcs ana James, aUos. Members Chapter Penolopi'.

will 1J back? Steve- and Peter Maliczos served rotreshmcnti. Newport Gardeners Win At Chrysanthemum Show The National Association Gardeners, Newport Branch, which has taken a prominent part in flower shows in Boston in recent vars received a special award and a silver medal on its entry the Fall Chrysanthemum Show held last weekend by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society in Horticultural Hall, Boston. The Newport professional gardeners' group had a display cover- ine 250 square feet and containing 24 different varieties of greenhouse chrysanthemums. The committee in charge ol the Newport exhibit was Allan Booth, Thomas Silvia, Irving Mulraney, Jack Van Hof. Herbert Branch, James Dye and Frank Hogan.

OFFICERS TRANSFERRED Navy orders issued last week include the transfer ot Cmdr. Frank L. Bogart from DesLant to USS Lloyd Thomas, as commanding officer; Cmdr. Ellsworth N. Smith, from Fleet Training Group, Narragansett Bay, to'USS Macon; Cmdr.

Albert P. Scott, commanding officer, USS The Sullivans, to Naval Operations, Washington. Lt. Cmdr. Hersey C.

Forehand Coast Guard liaison officer with the Fleet Training Group, Narragansett Bay, has been transferred to a similar position with the Navy's Fleet Training Group, Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk, Va..

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