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POLICE CHIEF jf $1,690,100 DECREASE THE PORTSMOUTH LEGION, FRIDAY, AUGUST 49, 1941 BSTOT VERBAL EXCHANGE "1 did not know that. I believed 1 A I i there was. There has been talk IN PROPERTY A A I about it," said Alderman Faerber. "I wanted a public statement from you that there had not been in Tilt, Too, With i a anu Clunoe rot "If the board or any member MiWfir Mart it wants to make charges, I'd Mayor mai that (hey ln said the chief, "and that there Ue a chance for defense. I no to Produce 1 For Coipuar- HUH uar ltf)M)rt I Mn-or Herbert E.

Macau- there were lively ex- a llie weekly meeting 01 3 rJ of Aldermen last between Alderman Government Ownership Accounts For Much of Drop RED CROSS MEET Bodies Hold Joint Session to Co-Ordinate Defense Ac- Uvitiei of Unit! SWING ORCHESTRA GIVES VIEW FLOWER right to speak for Radlce or ToUl $12,007 Above Minimum ono The chief eald he did not understand the uae of the word "raid." He said If there were five or six persons playing cards In nla I douse, it could hardly be called a raid If officers stepped In. "I wonder If the alderman has not something more in his mind," said the chief. "In all fairness," said Alderman Set By Council; Officials Sign liooV ITS CONCERT I Many Service Men in Large 1 Audience OB Kail; Young: People Dance on Walks Members of Portsmouth Post, American Legion, and Us Auxiliary met with officials of Portsmouth Chapter, American Red Cross, in Portsmouth Legion Hall last Thursday in an effort to coordinate the national defense activities of both organizations and to promote cooperation on an dis- i Faerber and Acting Ward A. Martin regard In the city, and the former, who is the iiy committee chair- I'pollce Chief Edward C. regarding a statement is- police Sergeant Joseph A.

after a recent raid on a street store where some Lc arrested for gambling morning on a Sunday. Viiniited discussion was a Mil when Alderman Gladding moved to There was a decrease of the total valuation of the entire ratable property In New- d'llke tTsly'tnaV'the I year as compared to a mayor Li the head of the police year ago, It was shown last FH- department and he Is not here. 11 day when the tax book was com- thlnk all further discussion should pleted and signed at the city hall be continued until he returns." by John B. Sullivan, chairman of "Do you object to my asking the Board of Tax Assessors, and the police chief about orders?" I other city officials. The total asked Alderman fr'aerber.

valuation this year Is 574,020,700 On the basis of a tax $24.50 a thousand, which was of "I object to any questions In as against 575,719,800 in 1910, the tho absence of Mayor Macaulcy, figures showed, head police depart- said Alderman Gladding. "That's O. K. with me," said Increase of SO cents over last year, Mr. Kaerber.

I the total tax on all properly Is Acting Mayor. Martin said it $1,345,007.45 as compared to vas merely "opening old wounds $1,310,086.40 a year ago, an In- I thought had healed, but evl- crease of 51,021.05. The Reprc- Ico'on made oy Alderman tl-at tlie chief bring bc board a list of places, that brought in last ivhen the Democrats took of the aldermanic uwing the number and -places" that, are oper- i Hie city, so the board I set. A good deal of the decrease In the total valuation was due to the properties that have been taken i atrast the lists and see jr.scs had been made. As lay on the table was ible, discussion was anil'the board voted three Alderman Faerber.

i Faerber charged that question had been disclosed doors for and he had been feii political and pro- 1 extinction If he brought the open. In answer to rjsan's question regarding dcntly not so." He referred to the sentatlvc Council directed the questions put by Mr. Faerber, and assessors to raise not less than said Sergeant Itadice had no $1,333,000 and not more than chance to defend himself. He Bald $1,348,000, so the total tax was there had been the highest com- $12,007.45 more a the minimum mendation for the chief. He said 150,000 sailors had been here, but crime was light in comparison to Portsmouth, N.

Brooklyn and Norfolk. He said he ov er by the federal government regretted this thing would get In- nn have passed Into the classi- to the papers. He said he did not exempt from taxation It like and a great many others waa pointed out. This Includes lidn't. property on Washington street Motion For Report Defeated and Long wharf taken over by the "If there is anything seriously navy from the New York, New a and Hartford Railroad and organized basis In time of aster.

J. Gulhrie Nicholson chairman of Portsmouth Chapter explained the organized plan of Hie disaster committee for imme diale action in an emergency. She listed as outstanding features the plan the truck manned by personnel with flrs aid qualifications. Trucks 1 and are stationed at Glen Farm, am Mrs. Nicholson suggested tha Truck 3 be the responsibility the American Legion as Leglo Hall is the shelter tor Zone 3 I case of an emergency.

To thi effect a course in standard first aid was tecommended to Legionnaires and Auxiliary members. Red Cross ollicials were introduced to the meeting by Commander Maxwelllon W. Johnson, who also gave a brief talk on the alms With many service men in the arge audience present, the sUte WPA 12-piece swing orches- ra presented its weekly concert Friday on the Mall, just in ront of tile court bouse. The vent had been originally scheduled for last Tuesday evening, but had been postponed because of EXHIBIT AT HUT Judges Selecl Winners in 68 Classes era! Investigators Variety Of Flowers, OP UUplay; Seaside Gurden Club Gets Silver Medal nclement weather. The concert was arranged through the efforts of Jerry J.

Sullivan chairman of the Park Commission and Miss Ruth Tripp, WPA musical director for the state. Wax flakes upon the coi Hundreds of garden lovers viewed the displays of flowers and vegetables 8t (he annual amateur lakes were sprinkled flower show held last Thursday at mcrete walks in the Aquldncck Hut under'tho auspices Urs FLAQ RAISING PLANNED Twenty-five pods of string AT i II 4. beans-1. MiM N. McCarthy, 2.

rflniv-nuum i Mrs, M. Gough. Twenty-five pods of Lima beafis t0 M. cough, JLocal Authority Awaits Fed- 2 Misf N. McCarthy 3.

A. Razza. I Six beets--1. A. Itazza, 2.

Mrs. M. Gough 3. N. McCarthy, Collection of vegetables, six distinct kinds--1.

Anthony Spero, 2. Anthony DeSantls. Collection of vegetables, 12 distinct kinds--1. Mrs. P.

Lozito. Classes open to 4-H Clubs and their members: Club Exhibits: Vegetables Forty or more specimens of 10 kinds shown in space six by three feet--1. Berke- Government to Check an Com- ililnfs That Sotue TroJecU Are too Far From Basts ley Club of Middlctown (Joseph Park-Holm, the first defense Kodrlgucs loader) ar.d Ranger project of permanent construction Amerlcan'ciub (Leland Brackett, in New England, will have an of- junlor leader). 2. Little Compton "cial flag raising here Tliursday, park so young people could dance, of the Newport Horticultural Socl- bouquets This wajj done by John Dring, ely.

There was an almost con-1 apace: 1. of the Legion tense. lor National DC- clerk of the Park Commission. Among those attending the concert were Karrell D. Coyle, administrator of WPA In Rhode Island, and Mrs.

Coyle, Arthur Sullivan of the administrative staff of the State WPA, and Miss Margaret O'Brien director of the WPA state information bureau. The weekly swing orchestra concerts on the Mall will be extended until the middle of September, according to an announcement made by Chairman Sullivan of the Park Commission. 100 CHILDREN ATTEND WOMAN ACTING SHERIFF Blue Ribbon Club (Bernard Wil- Steplember 4, William S. H. bur junior leader).

Flowers, 12 Dawley, Newport Housing Au' In six by three feel thorlty chairman, announced Satapace: 1. Little Compton Governor J. Howard Me- slant stream of visitors from 2 P. Ribbon Club and Aim High Club Crath and Sumner K. Wiley, re M.

when the show opened with the judging of displays for prizes until o'clock in the evening. With the major prize given by of Jamestown (Mrs. Robert gional director, have accepted in- Donnelly, leader), 2. Mid-Islanders 1 vitatlons to be present, anil other Club ean Vanlcek, junior lead- officials will be asked, er) Canned vegetables, 25 Jars of The public works department on Mrs. Francis L.

V. Hoppln, pres- j) kinds: 1. Aim High Club of 1 Monday will begin repair ot Hill- ident of (tie Newport Garden Club, Jamestown. 2. Awashonks Club, side avenue and Beacon road, the going to Mrs.

Celeste Monteith, ju Helen Garcy, leader). Con- work to be paid for by the nous- of Seascape avenue, Middlctown, Uervatlon exhibit of leaves and ing authority. Repairs to the Mi complete summary of the judges' awards showed that Mrs, Monteith, Mrs. Howard Thurston, Mrs. Paul Lozilo, Antonio Razza, Mrs.

Margaret Gough, Miss Josephine Reltz, Miss Nellie McCarthy and Alfred Oesterling, won the majority of the awards In sects: 1. Mid-Islanders Club and Ranger American Club. 2. Little Compton Forestry Club (Bornard Wilbur, junior leader). Individual Exhibit Collection of six vegetables--1.

William Rego of Middlctown and Mary Gomes of Little Compton (tie), 2. COTTRELL FIELD SHOW wromr let the aldermen get the 1 Ha information and the chief of the property taken over for the police sit in," said Acting Mayor I housing projects, excepting the Martin Mercy Home and School land, That's what I asked for and which was tax-exempt. In aJdi- was not allowed to do," said Alderman Faerber. Acting Mayor Martin said charges should be brought up In it Radlce, Chief Sullivan I hc and talked over with. had his report on the raid chlef to Me 1( i could be board ordered he eared upi bringing this up the sergeant appear an( ac tinj; "as one did In that appear himself to i particular case would arouse I ar.y questions.

ollce 01 questions. questions as to whether the pollc (Utsct of the department had one boss or five." moved that the po- submit at the next Thursday a list slm- ftai given the first week iry. setting forth the 1 and types of places oper- "The answer is- in the public laws of the State of Rhode Island that they've got 'five and they've going to listen to five to do anything further," said Alderman Faerber. "This matter has been i board could contrast i discussed for four months behlm 1 see what changes there closed doors. I begged am n.

I pleaded and threatened you an Martin asked i Macaulcy to bring It out in the las the purpose of bringing 1 open. You me If I wanted to again. He said the city ruin myself socially, professional put In a bad light as it Queries Chief Faerber asked if the any explanation of the ly and politically to go ahead and bring It out in the open. You talk about old sores, you shoul characterize them as cancers." Alderman Faerber moved tha the board request of the police I 1 I I I Lllli mint of Sergeant Radices siraib to that given last rcarnmf rfllU kit regarding 6 to the effect the raid that to do his duty In ar- I 3isn gambling on Sunday I fcii! two witnesses to it. Isrman asked if a sergeant had to be or- Li in his duty.

I Suliivan said the question and asked that it, be directly. yoj explain why Sergeant I sated in a signed state- or.ly arrested people who 'ting because he was or) so by me and had two asked Mr. Faerber. Gladding said it was to put such a question to If without giving him a I to study the matter. He 1 would suggest that there I January showing the number types of places, the motion bein discussion Alderman at' the Faerber in Costume, DoU Rita Cooney Takes Carriage Parade, Exhibit I Over Duties While Chap- David Chase of Middletown; Three nc i den Club ot NcK rt a vases of flowers to Include center- Or I mc dal foi best exhibits of the ece and mmiat r( i.

Alfred garden clubs of 1 Oesterling of Middletown and Pets Winners Listed pell is on Motor Tour of Sheriff Robert H. Chappell, who is In Philadelphia on the way The displays were Judged by Mabcl Manchester of Portsmouth 2 Mary Gomes of Little John Booth. Reginald Hodgson, William canning, George Bond, Robert Burrows, jsiddletown and Alice Almeida of David Boyd. 1 toni Constance Rodrlgues of Mrs. James Easton, and Mrs.

Fred headed Cottrell Field under the direction odf Miss Greta Mo instructor ranged the show, assisted by it- Cynthia Bradley, Phyllis Donnelly lam MacGilllvray, Herbert Armand comes (tie), 2. Doro strong and John Thurston. Silvia. Tnis is the complete summary: i stjl ute Competltlon (or New Gold, and Mrs. Mrs.

Girr, Mrs. Samuel William Laushway, Francis M. Conroy. These wcre the prize winners: motor tour with his wife, Miss Rita Cooney, deputy sheriff, is lived he- acting as sheriff. She recei notification last Friday to take over the duties of Sheriff Chappell tlon.

there have been reductions to deaths of owners and reclatlon. The- summary shows a decrease land valuation J10, 811,400, a drop of 5428,300, i Gladys McKitterlck for I history of "Newport "county that her twin puppies. I a woman has had even tempor- Doll Carriage parade--First. ar jiy the post of sheriff of the azel Hyder. Honorable mention, county.

Pet Show-First. Billy O'Con- in his abs ce. As far as could be i from nor or h's Irish setter. Honorable lc avncd it is the f.rsl time in the otal for buildings and Improvements which Is this ear and the sum of or the same Item a year ago. Tho otal drop In these two classlflca-i Ions was 5907,200.

In tangible personal property, there was a ncrease from $6,644,000 to 67,800, which was probably due the Increased population in the. city. The total of real estate and I I anglble personal property showed Miss Cooney is the daughter In the costume parade duplicate! Patrolman William A. Cooney, rt 3 wcre awar Walsh dressed as Betty O'Neill dressed to David I the police department, and Mrs 'Plnocchlo" ana Cooney. She received congratnla Rogers.

Esau Kempenaar: Conne the committee that ar-'. Ca! e(j ve lompton (tie), 3. Phyllis and Edward Eowen, 10 jars; 1. Three foliage plants-1. Mrs.

County Garde. Howard Thufston 1 2. Mrs. Felix Seaside Garden Cub LJncourl. Specimen Aspidistra--1.

Mrs. 1 as an old- tions at the court house Saturday i on her new position. BOYS' GROUP LEASES BUILDING HERE HOLDS OUTING IN YARD Margaret Gough, 2. Miss Nellie McCarthy. Specemen fern--No.

1 or 3. Mrs. H. Thurston. Ornamental Begonia--1.

Mrs. H. Thurston. Six foliage plants--1. Miss Josephine Reitz.

Three outdoor roses, any color-1. Captain Fred F. Rogers; Three outdoor red roses--1. Antonio Three outdoor pink roses --1. Mrs.

H. Thurston. 2. A. Razza- Three outdoor white roses--1 Mrs.

H. Thurston, 2. A. Razza Collection of outdoor roses--1 Mrs. Roy Anderson.

Three vases perennials, si: blooms each: 1. Mary Lozito, 2 ommittee: Gardens Clubs--1 of Newport Mrs. Susan Hal information the chic fce asked to make a report loarj. said Chief Sul' (here is made Ifey the mayor and the i tove the report Sergeant Ir.ade to me at the police 1 I'll have him here at any answer questions." kbief said the question He said bo put similar to the one he first made "I move to lay on the table am hat's not debatable," said Aide man Gladding. The vote was put and was three one against Alderman Faerber.

Alderman Gladding then moved to adjourn, and was voted. Uccn.se Transfer Graated The board convened as a license commission. There was an application for transfer of the Class victualing license of Harry Smith at 277 Thames street to Michael Cohen. Alderman Facrbcr said the mayor expressed himself very strongly against any more licenses on Thames stret between Poplar and Howard streets. He said the mayor felt so strongly that he would not like to art in hi-) absence, but perhaps thrre would be no objection as this was just a transfer.

The transfer was grsnted, Alderman Faerber saying Besides Chairman Sullivan, the other tax assessors, the city treasurer and city clerk signed the book, which was completed by Mrs. Margaret Mason. chief clerk after weeks of work. Copies go to the city clerk's office, tax collector, tax assessor, board of canvasse'rs and board of tax commissioners In Provider.ce. The summary: 1811 Land According to a lease filed in the city clerk's office, Mary H.

Horgan has leased to William Wayne Chin, representing and the Irown and Miss Almee White; 2. Garden Club, commitee: Mrs. Dodge and Mrs. Benjamin Barker. Seaside Garden Club Members Competition--All white arrangement: 1.

Mrs. Eleanor Johnsen and Mrs. Borden Anthony (tie), 2. Mrs. William Canole and Mrs.

Susan Hall Brown (tie), Mrs. Celeste Monteith; arrangements: I.Mrs. John Cairns, 2. Mrs. William Canoie, 3.

Mrs. C. Monteith; Novelty arrangement-1. Mrs. John Wilson a 2.

Mrs. Eleanor Urodella (necklace). Specials--Collection of cactus: Miss Josephine Reitz, Ivy Display --Mrs-. Borden Anthony, Sampler --Miss Mary Lozito; Six egg plants--Antonio Razza; Ornamental Begonia--Miss Campbell. 'BUNDLES FOR BLANDING' anlonomi Paik stone wall will be taken care of by the contractors, Mr.

Dawley announced. Two hundred small elm trees and 1,000 shrubs have been ordered for planting at Park-Holm. Provision has been made to permit busses to run through Hillside avenue and Beacon road to cover those living at the project. Housing officials, convinced that the sites for the park-Holm, The Anchorage and Tonomy Hill developments are reasonably near the Naval Operating Base and are best that could be obtained, were Saturday awaiting the arrival of a special invesllgator from Washington to determine what basis there Is for complaints relative to the location. Herbert Metitz, the Investigator, was appointed by a special SenaU committee investigating the ni- tlonal defense program.

Complaints about location of housing at Boston, Quonset Point and In this section had been received. Due to the establishment of Admiral Kalbfus road, the local projects are very near the Naval Operating Base, it was pplnted out. The belief was expressed among officials that the Senate Investigator would find little or no causa for complaint here. TIMOTHY HARRINGTON AWAITSJAVAL DUTIES Newport Naval Reserve Completes Training Period at Naval Station Here 19-10 17,239,700 nenls I Total Real Estate 41,853,800 Tangible Personal Property 6,867,800 6,611,000 Total Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property 51,721,600 52,405,000 War Veteran Exemptions 556,300 511,500 and Tangible Chin restaurant of Providence, the second, third nnd fourth floors of the properly at the corner of Washington square and Thames street. The first floor Is occupied by Liggctt's drug store.

The lease Is for five years, at a total rental of beginning September 1, 1041. covers three third, ar.d two on the fourth floors. There is a provision that the owner instalPan oil burner equipment. There Is also a clause that provides for renewal of the lease in 1940 if desired. Members of the boys' department of the Y.

M. C. A. held an outimr In th? yard in the rear of the 1 last Friday nignt. A feature of the affair was the outnuur "cook" with a large stone fireplace in the yard being used.

Several similar affairs are being arranged as part of th fall activities for 'members. The arrangements for the outing were made by Ralph G. Gold, general secretary, and Gerald Chesley, physical director. In attendance at the Camp Rotary session in Middletown, were 16 members of the boys' department. A varied program was presented there, Including boating, swimming and other sports.

each: 1. Anthony.DcSantls, 2. A. red flowering Razza. Three spikes COR PITY r-UK Ul Timothy A.

Harrington, seamen second class, son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy D. Harrington of 15 Dean avenue Saturday completed I his training period at the Naval After a nine- VALUATIONS REDUCED Real Estate it was in his ward and he had no objection. ghout Us FLEET RESERVE UNIT NAMESJIELEGATES the' question Mrs.

Hilts Wins Membership to' "implicate Prize; Chairman Report on asking for informa- Various Activities notice and the sergeant P. P. at a Hundred 51,165,300 51.860,500 PRESIDENT SIGNS BILL ON THREE ESTATES FOR NAVY FACILITIES Assessments on "Rosecliff," Measure Includes IntaSeT i "Whitholme," "Beacon Hill 000 for Additional Work at ladloll--1. Alfred Oesterling, Jr. Three spikes pink flowering jladioll--1.

Mrs. H. Thurston, 2. A. Oesterling, Jr.

Three spikes white flowering gladioli--1. A. Oesterling, 2. Mrs. H.

Thurston; Three spikes any other color flowering gladioli --I. Robert Casper, 2. Mrs. Thilrston; i Training Station. Alter a nine- New Organization Would da fur iough.

he will report back Aid Company 118th Engineers, on Duty There "Bundles for Blanding" is the name of a new organization, which seeks to stimulate interest between soldiers, whose base Is Camp Blar.ding, and people 40 cents a Hundred 23,839,300 HOIISC Below 19 Air Base -Kill ft will be here to defend he said. "Is Omccrs Called In fr.in Paerber then moved sergeant and chief be in to answer "several about orders given. He I to kr.ow if the law nnd Total Tax on R. E. nnd Tangible P.

P. 1,253,549.85 1.244,652 Total Tax on Intangible P. P. 91,457.60 9S.43-t.40 Total Tax on'All Property 1,345,007.45 1,310,086.40 MOTORIST HELD HERE FOR DANGEROUS DRIVING without do iiimp UTHEWS Own Men Alt- After ir which Is and Church ice w.ip for the In the ere serve- aland. Mrs.

have been changed, gazing to me and to in Newport that a protested In the public I he was asked to do said Alderman Faerber. prefer charges and If you want," said i Mahan. "What is the stirring this up? The from.the beginning failed for." no Intention of prc- Icsargcs." said Alderman "I want to ask a few -3tions and see If there PMJ why people refuse to '-ilivan said the question put. Alderman a.wei if a sergeant had 1 on orders before doing crime is being com- 'chief said Mr. Faerber an attorney ar.d 1 asking him, feeing a crime com- "tcj for orders.

The why the sergeant statur.cnt. The chief also should know Delegates to the national convention of the Women's Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association to be held in New York city were named at a meeting of the local unit Friday evening. Mrs. Enid Hlltz, president, conducted the meeting. The convention delegates are Enid Hiltz, Jnnet Michael, Annie lacDonald, Katharine Powers, atsy Graves, Ethel Novotny and targarct Demers.

The alternates re Meredith Lonergan, Mabel Bollin, Delia Davis, Agnes Fay, lary Fay, Mary Kilmer, Margart Bennett and Elizabeth Garner. The untt membership prize for he last year wns awarded to Mrs. Hlltz. Mrs. Janet Michael was appointed unit historian.

A report was made by Mrs. Bollin on proposed shower for shut-in members, nans for a Christmas sale were outlined by Mrs. Lonegran and groups were named to foster this work. Mrs. Davis, the welfare chairman, reported that the flowers used in the recent in' Providence Man Pleads Hot james.

Valuations of three large estates, two of which were sold at auction, were reduced In the tax assessment this year, a check of the figures showed. They included "Rosecliff," the former Hermann Oclrichs estate, sold in July, "Whiteholme," the former Dr. Henry Barton Jacobs estate, sold last year, and "Beacon Hill House," estate of the late Commodore and Mrs. Arhur Curtiss Guilty to Charge Eesulting from Portsmouth Accident John Daley Magulre, 29, of Elmwood avenue. Providence, pleaded not guilty to a charge of driving so as to endanger life and property when he was ar- ralgr.cd before Judge Arthur J.

"Rosecliff," taxed to Abraham Leichter as of June 15 but since sold at auction, is taxed for 500 this year as against 5101,924 a year ago. The tangible personal property, which also went at auction, was taxed at $25,000, the same as last year. The auction price for the estate itself was 000. The total tax this year Is Sullivan in the district court, 051.75. There is a tax Hen against Saturday morning.

He was com- the property, milled in default of $500 ball. In the case of "Whtteholme," the The arraignment was by Police real estate valuation last yea Chief Benjamin P. Phillips. He I was 5101,400, tangible persona said that Magnlre's car went out! property $17,000 and the tax S3. of control at the foot of while this year the rea ton's Hill, Portsmouth, about 7 estate is $71,200 tangible person o'clock this morning, turned over al property $7,000 nnd the ta several times, and shook up but I $1015.90.

The property sold a did not seriously hurt the occu- auction for about pants. There was a reduction In th stallatlon wcre sent to bcrs and to the Children's Hospital. Mrs. P. nf 1 proper question ro'-ico chief to speak Uicrc been any orders for police officers 7 The wil't ill and l-'r; FF.URYBOAT INSPECTED Jamestown ferryboat Himmon- ton missed a trip last Friday due to an inspection by offld.ils rom the United States Steamboat Thomas Clohcrty, of California valuation of "Beacon Hill House, avenue, Providence, a passenger a result of Commodore In the car.

was brought to the death from to S195.CKK Newport Hospital. Dr. Daniel A. Smith treated him nnd he was discharged. COURF.I WOMEN CONVENE for buildings and Improvements but the land valuation of remained the panic.

The tax $17,376 was reduced to S15.2SS. A bill authorizing $244,000.000 navy construction of public Brodella, 2. Mrs. Celeste Monteith and Mrs. Eleanor A.

Johnsen. Centerpiece of outdoor flowers --1, Miss J. Reltz and Miss Cornelia; Anthony, 2, Mrs. T. J.

Brown and Mrs. Roy Anderson. Basket of outdoor flowers--1, Miss J. Reltz, 2, Mrs. T.

J. Brown. Centerpiece of dahlia--1. Mrs. 1 tontelth, 2.

Miss Eleanor Bro- dclla; Basket of dahlia--1. Miss Brodella, 2. Mrs. C. Monteith.

lion of the 43rd Division, suggests the formation of an organization in Newport, among other citiej. for this purpose. It will answer the needs ot 521 and S31 month privates, both. National Guard and selectees, who find themselves without funds near the end ot everv month. Bundles for Blanding, originated by Private Lockwood of tha 102nd Band from New Haven to the station for hb new assignment.

The local young man Is a Da La Salle Academy graduale and also a graduate of Bryant College, Providence. Previous to being called Into the active service, he served in the Naval Reserve for iree and one half years. All eservlsts In his class have to ndergo training before being assigned to regular duties. LOCAL LEGIONNAJRES IN FALL RIVER PARADE March Concludes Sessions; Newport 40 and 8 Took Part Last Tridty Night of outdoor flowers in was first tried out in Ver XTM snact? 1 Mrs mont It proved successful, and six three space, 1. 1 nlany pac kagcs have been received at various shore facilities, Ijlontclth (best exhibit in show), ncluding $1,030,000, for "addi- 2.

Miss J. Reitz and Mrs. Roy An- ncluding ional facilities" at the Quonset Iderson. S'aval Air Station, was signed! Collection of zinnia--1. Mrs.

ast Friday by President Koose-1 Borden Anthony, 2. Mrs. C. Men- elt, according to the Associated i teith. rcss.

Vase of lilies--1. Miss J. Reitz, At the recently held Congres- 2. Mrs. H.

Thurston. ional hearing, on the measure. Cactus dahlias, six blooms, Admiral John H. Towers, chief of he Navy Bureau of Aeronautics. said the additional development at Quonset Kcause th base sl base Point was necessary six varieties--1.

A. Razza, 2. Mrs. P. Lozito.

Vase six red cactus dahlia--1. Mrs. C. Monteith; vase six pink navy- had made plans cactus dahlia--1. Mrs.

P. Lozito; ix squadrons at the Rhode six yellow cactus dahlia--1. Instead of four and A. Razza 2. Mrs.

P. Lozito; vase because of the speed with which'six cactus dahlia, sny other color the base was constructed. Mrs. Frank Coggeshall, 2. 'or distribution to vates.

Vermont pri Gordon T. Frye of this city, in the press relations section has been appointed Rhode'Islan director for Bundles for Blar.ding He writes that all the soldiers the citizen army need the suppor of the people back home. "Too many of them never re celve letters, and the idea of gift of cigarettes, or the Ilk would mean a great deal to them," he writes. The rules of Bundles for Blanding require the recipients tn write letters of thanks to Uie donors. if 1 Local Legionnaires were in Fall River Saturday to witness the mammoth parade of the Massachusetts Department American.

Legion, which was holding Its con vention there. the feature of Saturday's event, the convention's Anv articles sent will be personal- concluding day, was witnessed by a crowd estimated to be over 200,000. The concluding event last Friday was staging of the parade by the fun-making organization, the Grand Voiture of the Forty and Eight of Massachusetts, in which the -Newport unit of the Forty and Eight took part. In the parade, too, was an oM Model Ford, paraded by the local unit A group of women attending the convention toured this dty last Friday ar.d Saturday. TELEPHONE COMPANY TO CONSERVE GASOLINE Urges Its Drivers to Keep Consumption at Minimum; Instructs on Methods gradually by the working crews now at the base.

live dahlias--I. Mrs. Frank Coggcshall, 2 A. vase i yellow decorative dahlias-- 1. A.

ZM 2 Mrs Loztto; vase six any otne decorative 1 "vise" red dshllas-1. iMrs. P. Lozito; vase miniature UCUUDDQTCDC NEWPORTERS AT ARMY AIR SCHOOL ---William R. Hargrove, Marvin mixed color dahlias-- 1.

Mrs. P. W. Krieger, Jr, Dot Diplomas from Scott Field Ixjzito. Vase single dahlia, 12 blooms; 1.

SIM FOB ISLAND KTRE T-MT Service. The according i Charles ferrv Members of Newport colored women's clubs attended the Northeastern Federation Convention held In Boston last Privates William R. Hargrove, son of Mrs. Catherine Hargrove LOCALJRIEFS --Mrs. Herbert Alfenburg and her sister, Mrs.

Henry McCon- of Lincoln. R. I. have returned from an automboile trip through the White mountains. N'orman K.

Faerber, In co-operation with the national defense effort, a comprehensive plan has been announced by the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company wr.ereby the usag a mil Mrs. P. Lozllo. Vase pom pom dahlias, 12 blooms--1. A.

Razza 2. Mrs. Lozito. "I ship. Collection of dahlias In by; --Mrs.

E. Gigglcman of North x' of gasoline will be kept at by all drivers of the company, which operates a fleet of 2.005 motor vehicles, one of ths in England U. S. who has been visiting "Ch of its cars and trucks, his parents. Mr.

and Mrs. Karl 'he company has placed charts, A. Faerber of 21 Hunter avenue, with specific instructions to the has left for to rejoin drivers on how to consen-e The of turned over to Capt Farnham of the Prude They wcro Anna fire department for a new pump Mrs. Jen-1 to be attached to the lone piece of fire department apparatus at Prudence The contribution rcprcscnls gifts from 10S contrl- of 24 Vi'arncr street, and Private, i (hre fpot Mrs P. Bergen.

N. Mrs. William Bur- first class, Marvin W. Krieger. S1) MrJ Ro An( cr ar.d Mr.

and Mrs. Benjamin ron of Mr. and Mrs. M. Krlcgcr rj )i fc 0n 0 Tij flowers--1.

Burnett of Saugcrttes. N. and has been! Of IS Brinley street, were among Lo mo 2 salvatrlce Lo- plain Todd the MS army men awarded dlp.c- Ilto 3 Mlrv race Island ma; at the radio university of the 0 of cstb jt rs Mrs. Margaret nic Bailey, Mrs. Charles Mrs.

Alma Purcell, Mrs. Nellie Windfort, Mrs. Minnie Gricc, Mrs. Inez Tinsley, Mrs. Octavia John- Charles and on the bulletin landing here per son, Mrs.

Mary Charles. Mrs. Suggs was elected second vice president of the convention Mrs. Tinsley, assistant recording secretary. butors whtj own cottages on the persons who Mrs.

George island and from rented cottages. Litlle of Prudence Island gave $10 to the cause. Firemen Ralph and Edward Washbuin made a of tke island soliciting contributions. army air corps at Scott's Field, re rc Illinois. The graduation exercisw) a were held recently.

The radio course Included a comprehensive study of the entire radio filed. Private Hargrove a spending a short visit here with his mother, will report for duly at Westover Field. Private Krieger has been assigned to duly at Ellington FieM. Texas. 2 JIiss tm Mr.

and Mrs. Rufus Freer of Kingston. N. arc guests of Miss Ida Burnett of East Main road. Middletown.

McCarthy --Those who attended the dis heads of Mrs.ltrlct conference held in the Bethel M. Gough 'j, A. Razza', 3. Mifi XJ A. M.

K. Church in Providence last McCarthy' I week were Rev. and Mrs. cCarthy' Six onlons-1 A. Razza, 2.

MM. I Harold B. Charles Mary Charles. I MISS Hattlc Grandy, Mrs. Etta 2 'Phillips.

Mrs. Annie Bannister, Lozltc. tiiv 1 Rajza Mto xrSSSrftv. Six A. Razit, Viola Shirley Mary Lou i Greene, William Mitchell and Jac 2.

Freeman. use of fuel and also on rubber tires. In each of the 16 districts in New England served by the company, special committees have been set up to administer methods of keeping gasoline usage at minimum. MATTHEWS--i AQUBS Raymond Cyrus Matthews of HI Franklin avenue, Cranston and Ruth Leonlc Jaques of 248 Arm- Ington street, Cranston. married August 6 by Judge Arthur J.

Sullivan of the First District court. The witnesses were John F. loney.