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ifilU THK WSWPOOT MEROTOY AKD WEEKLY HEWS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, EHME HOWARD, BRA RY FOUNDER, DIES 's Handbook Author Lcumbs in Boston MRS. H. F. ANTHONY DIES IN PORTSMOUTH Wife of School Board Chairman Helped Found Red Cross Chapter There WILLIAM G. LOW DIES, SUMMER RESIDENT HERE BEING OPENED TO Ijclonn Ret (juorlcr 01 Literature For Merchant Marino Aliee Stur levant Howard, of Henry Howard of "Grey Middletown, and founder indent of the American Marine Library Associa- 24 years until she re- Id recently because of ill died Sunday'at the Peter RriEtem Hospital In Boston.

1 ally underwent an opera- of Si family long Identi- I this section, Mrs 'Mrs. Martha Elliolt Anthony, 81, wife of Henry Frank Anthony of Portsmouth, and daughter oj the late Margaret and 'Robert Was Active Elliott, died Sunday morning at icr home on West Main road after a long illness. Mrs. Anthony, wife of the chairman, of the Portsmouth School Committee, was one of the organizers of the PorUj, mouth Red Cross Chapter, and for many years took an active part in its work as an committee members. She was also a rd became nationally knowi fa library efforts In behalf oi seamen.

She was author seamen's Handbook," a I-alion tnal 6 ives Information to harbors of the world. This Vide distribution. The eighth in-as published in 1912. The edition is now being corn- Howard was born in Mid February 14, 1878, i liter of the late Eugene and Rebecca (Clark) Sturtcvant, J.randduughter of the Right Thomas March Clark, Epis- 1 bishop of Rhode Island. fdcr Mrs.

Howards guidance, tsociation which she founded fc91 to provide free books and tujres for American seamen and Coast Guard sta- "developed'into a national oral km, known as "The Float- ILibrary of the High I 15 distributing centres i-ghout the nation, fif association last year gave to ship libraries, with a tola 11,000 books, and also distribu 000 magazines. When Mrs lard resigned as president re was elected chairman e'board. 1835 she was married ly Howard, consulting chem and yachtsman. Dur Khe first World War as a do! l.year man he organized an itcd the department- of th ltd Slates Shipping Boan provided and trained per lei for the new American Mer It Marine. Ipplcmenting the work of he land, Mrs.

Howard in Januar. organized nnd became chic Social Service Bureau, Un Slates- Shipping 'Board Service. The American HchaVit Marino Library Asso- i was an- outgrowth of this member of the Portsmouth Society of Friends, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Portsmouth Public Library Committee She was born in this city bu had lived most of her life In Portsmouth. In addition to he husband, she leaves one son Elliolt T. Anthony, a sister, Mrs Clarence Carr of this city, and a granddaughter, Mrs.

Betty Elliot Nachlas of Portsmouth. Funeral services for Mrs artha M. Anthony, wife of rank Anthony, were held at th riends' Meeting House in Ports outh this afternoon, afte raycrs were conducted at th ome of son, Elliolt T. lony of West Main ro'ld, by In John P. Bcauchamp, recto SI.

Paul's Episcopal Churc liss Elizabeth Trout, minister i Friends' congregation, offici; ed at the church service. Th carers were Herbert Ashley, Me in Briggs, Norman Hall, Isai 'is-h, Holman and Alfr Hall. etired Lawyer, Banker Stricken in Maine THE 'PUBLIC i e.sccndanl Of Old Salem, 1'aiiilly Was Long Active In Y. M. C.

A. Work illlani Gllman Low, 70, retired cw York lawyer and banker, and years a summer resident here, icd of apoplexy Tuesday in the entral Maine General Hospital, according to word cceivcd here from his daughter, lisa Rhoda Low. Mr. Low and liss Low spent the 10-14 season at he Muenchlnger-Klng. He belonged to ths old Salem, family of Low, of whom Seth Low went to Brooklyn, N.

1829. His grandson of that name vvas a mayor of Brooklyn, and the mayor of greater New York Others of the Low family were A A. Low, who built "Sunset now the estate of Mrs. Lewis Cass Lcdyard, and his brother, Josial Low, who erected "Broaillawns, 1 the adjoining estate, which belong to Mrs. Lcdyard's daughter, Mrs.

AMESTOWN NAMES TB SEAL SALE GROUP Red Sross Chapter Plans Winter Activities Receives Reports on Production Nurse's Visits, Camp, Hospital, Motor Corps Service. Hunter House on Washington street to be open Saturday and Sunday. Jamestown Chapter, Red Cross apolnted Mrs. Charles U. chairman and Mrs.

Thomas Lyons treasurer of the annua Tuberculosis Seal sale when met Tuesday evening at the head quarters in the Bay Shore Hot In (hat town. Mrs. Frank T. Lelghlon, char I In Social Circles Mansfield Ferry. Born in New York, Mr.

Low was a of the late William Gtl- man lawyer and writer, and Ihc late Mrs. Lois Robbins Low. He was graduated from Yale University in 1697, and from MRS. JOHN M.O'CONNELL DIESINJAMESTOW Island Over 46 Years Belonged to St. Mark's Church Mrs, Mary O'Conncil, of Lawn avenue, Jamestown, wife of the late John M.

O'Conncil, died Friday evening at her home after a long illness. She was born in County Clare, Ireland, in 1804 abd came to New Haven, in 1886 where she was married. She liad been a resident of Jamestown for more than -15 years, and a member of St. Mark's Church. She leaves one son, John J.

O'Connell of Brooklyn; five daughters, Mrs. Charles A. 'Benheimer and Miss Mabel O'Connell, both of Jamestown, and Mrs. T. A.

Connolly, Mrs. J. B. McCarthy, iced 3-daj It. VI tie atl U3.

dad: eli 1SUJ son, Columbia University Law School in 1000. He formerly served as vice president of the Trust Company of America, vice president of William Morris Imbrle 6 New York Stock Exchange and investment banking firm, and had been a member of the executive committee and a director of the Homes Life Insurance Company. Long active in the Young Men's Christian Association, Mr. Low was a member of the executive ommittee at its War Work Coun- at the time of the first World Var. During the conflict he was aison official between the Armj General Staff Military Intelligence division and the Y.

M. C. A. War Vork Council and was associated the council's relationship vith naval intelligence. He had been an army reserve caplain.

Surviving besides his daughter are a son, William G. Low, 3d. of Morrislown, N. and five sislcrs, Mrs. Herbert Grant Waton of London.

Ihe Misses Lois and Harrielte Low of New Mrs. Royal Knight Joslin of Washington, D. and formerly of this city, annonunces the marriage of her daughter, Beryl Henley Joslin, to Lieutenant Douglas Craig Curtis, U. S. of Southport, September 29, in IJosiganamo, Italy, where Miss Joslin has been serving with a lied Cross Clubmobilc Unit.

Lfeu tenant i is stationed there with an army engineer corps. The bride is a graduate of the Rogers High School, and Lieutenant Curtis attended Kent School. The couple expect to return to this country in November. Mrs. Curtis is the daughter of the late Lieutenant Commander Royal Knight Joslin, of the medical corps, and a sister of Lleuten ant Commander Royal KniglH Joslin, U.

S. and Captain Henry V. Joslin, Marine Corps Title to "Hopedenc," summer omc of the late Mrs. E. H.

G. later for years, passed today to Count Court Reventlow, who pur- based It recently at auction. Wilam H. Harvey of Sheffield Harvey represented Count Revent- low In the transaction. Owen P.

of Providence represented the Slater Count and Countess levcntlow plan to occupy "Hope- 192j Ihe Neptune Assocla- lof Masters and Males made 1 honorary mem-! (in recognilion of her service famen. was a member of l-ial Dames of Rhode'Island, 1 Daughters of the American llulion, Ihe Garden Club of tpoit, the Cosmopolitan Club Ithe Women's Republican Club York. leaves her husband, a htor, Mrs. Charles Townsend toston, three sons, Henry Howard of this city, pas Clark Howard of New ar.d John Babcock Howard nnd Mrs. Edmund Riordan pll of Brooklyn; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary O'Connell, wife of the late John M. O'Connell of Lawn avenue Jamestown, were held Monday from her home folowed by requiem high mass in St. Mark's Church, that town -The Rev. 1st chact W.

Dziob officiated. Musi was directed by Mrs. Edward Gil Us. organist. Burial was in St.

Columba' cemetery, Middletown. The bear ers were Thomas W. Lyons Frank J. O'Connor, Thomas Sheehan, Foster Knowles, Pete Drury, and Edward Cullen. Besides her immediate family left sister, Mrs 5" 31 0 1 0 1 Charles Cesaro of Newport an rblehead, and -three (hrce rotncr Michael, I'atric HUNTER HOUSE OPEN TO PUBLIC THIS WEEKEND listorio Buildhig on Washington Street May be Inspected Saturday, Sunday i The historic Hunter House on Vashington street will be open to he public for Inspection without charge Saturday and Sunday afternoons, under the sponsorship of the recently organized society for the preservation of old houses of Newport County.

Miss Maude is president. The society has acquired ownership of the house and is taking steps to restore it as an historic shrine. Mrs. George Henry Warren, vice president of the society, is chairman of the committee In charge of the arrangements, and will be one of the hostesses for the open house. On the hostesj list are the FIRE PREVENTION WEEK PROGRAM OPENS HERE Department Takes Active Part In Observance Open House, Water Demonstra- tion, Talks In Schools To Em- phaslie Safety Factors man welcomed the executive boarc members to the newly renovatei headquarters.

Plans were made hold open house the first Thursda afternoon In November to gh those interested in Red Cross activities an opportunity to inspect the new headquarters. The chapter voted to keep the rooms open throughout the winter on Mondays and Wednesdays. A member of the commlllcc will be present on these days to distribute material for sewing and knitting and to receive finished garments. the Her mother Is living at the Ward man Park In Washington, wher she is employed at the Bureau Medicine and Surgery, Navy De partmenl. Caplain Oakley Rhinelander, S.

arrived in this city Monday i Springs, Va. night to visit his mother, Lcbrun Rhinclander, at the Muen- chinger-King, and his grandmother, Mrs. W. Eugene Parsons at the Holcl Viking. He returned recenlly from the Burma and India war areas.

Mrs. Alvin P. Adams of Pasadena, is at "Hopelands," Indian Avenue residence of Mrs. T. I.

Hare Powel, which she lias leased for the winter. Mrs. Adams, the former Miss Elizabeth Miller, is a daughter of former Governor Nathan L. Miller of New York and Mrs. Miller, and Is a sister of Mrs.

G. Bogart Blakeley of "Sachuest Lodge" Ir.dian avenue. Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, who is ending her season at "Beaulieu" this week during which she has entertained at a number small dinner parties, will stop of in New York on her way to Hot The resignation from the executive committee, of Miss Alice Gladding, nutrition chairman, was accepted with regret. Mrs.

Elmer Sherman, production chairman, reported 371 garments for layettes completed during September, making a total of 1,320 articles to date. JMore volunteers are needed If the "quota is to be completed on schedule, it was emphasized. Mrs. Eva Olson, R. reported that in September she made 135 visits.

Vision and hearing tests are being held in the schools this month. She said an orthopedic clinic will be held In St. Joseph's Hospital October 17. Mrs. Albert Taylor, camp and hospital chairman, reported on th meeting held in Providence at th Misses Maude and Edith Wet more.

Mrs. Harold P. Arnold, Mrs. Harold Watson, Mrs. Richard C.

Adams, Miss Etta Peckham and Mrs. William MacLeod. The Hunter House, considered one of the finest examples of colonial architecture in New England, was built about 1730. Authorities arc not sure whether the architect was Richard Mundy, who produced Trinity Church and the old Sabbatical church, or Peter Harrison, architect for Touro Synagogue, the Old City Hall and the original sec- ion of Redwood Library, or the two collaborated on he plans. Among its rooms are ix that arc fully panelled.

Antique furnishings lent by Hrs Villlam W. Covell, Mrs. George lenry Warren, and Burton Little will be placed in the hall and he main drawing room for the inspection days. With an open house at headquarters on West Marlborough street Wednesday evening and a water demonstration at King Park Friday evening, the fire department took an active part in Fire Prevention Week, which started Monday. The week's which includes talks and demonstrations the public schools, is under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce's safe- York, Mrs.

John Henry Chapman of Greenwich, and Mrs. Francis Little of Litchfield Conn. SIKS. WILLIAM CHAMBERS of i. 11 lii 10 sj (Helu lilel.

Irs. the Misses Louisa, Helena Mary Sturtevant of Middle- funeral services for Mrs. Eturtevant Howard, wife of i H. Howard, of Paradise I Middletown, and founder of ir.erican Merchant Marine Li- Association, were held Tucs- aftcrnoon in Berkeley Mem- Chapel, Middtetown. The i.t Rev.

James DcWolf Perry, Icopal bishop of Rhode Island, assisted by the Rev. H. P. Davidson, chaplain of iCeorge's School. Carl Thorp and John Sullivan, all living in County Clare Ireland.

MRS. EUGENE DEHONEY DIES IN SEARSPORT, ME. Native of Jamestown Was Wife of Army Captain; Services on Island Wednesday Kganlst. jchyard. Burial was in the hoirc.

-i, nllicr.r. I IHVARD J. FLYNN DIES ihvard J. Flynn, 68, I'h street, son of lien and Mary laic Sunday of 33 Mrs. Mary Chambers, wife Ihc late William Chambers, former resident of this city, died Sunday nigh I after a brief Illness at the Massachusells State IlospitaJ in Boston.

She leaves two sons Frederick Morar. and Joseph Honan, both of this city, and two daughters, Mrs. Massey and Mrs. Slegler of New Jersey. The funeral of Mrs.

Mary Chambers, wife of the late William Chambers, was held from the Memorial Funeral Home Wednesday at 0:30 A. M. followed I by a mass uf requiem at St. Jo- c'ph's Church at 10 o'clock. The mass was said by the Rev.

J. Jo- Cooney and the committal icrvicc at the grave In the family ilot at St. Columba's cemetery vas read by the Rev. Edward V. Hughes.

The bearers were Thomas Sulli-an, Joseph Honan, Terrencc Crawford and John Brown. Baron Kurt Pantz left Tuesday for Franconia. N. where he will stay with Mrs. Bourbon Patino.

He will return for the pro-view of his exhibition of five models of small houses on a large scale at the Art Association October 13. Mrs. C. Lcdyard Blair has gone to Peapack, N. J.

Mrs. T. Wilson, who is improved otter a recent Illness, has returned to her home on Indian avenue, where she will remain Krazier Jelke spent the week ind at "Eagle's Nest," his home on Ocean avenue. His son. F.

Bar- soon close leave for Lholomay Jelke, will "Wisteria Lodge" and 1 AUTHOR TO LIVE HERE "Old Fort Farm" at the corner of the Boiilevard and Miantonomi avenue. Middletown, recently sold by Mrs. A. Edward Tower to Lieutenant Clyde Lasswell, U. S.

and Mrs. Lasswell, will be the ty committee. Chief Abel S. Eldridge of the department, who arranged the program, said all efforts will be made to emphasize the safety factor as a means of preventing flres. He touched upon the heavy loss of life and annually by fires, nearly all of which could have been prevented with proper precautions.

The open house at headquarters 7:30 Wednesday evening for the general public, consisted of a series of drills and demonstration, Including the proper way to jump Into a safety net. The firemen were timed in leaving- their beds to man the apparatus for a night fire. At the stone pier at King Park, to which the public, is invited, the firemen demonstrated the efficiency of various engines in jumping water and shooting streams, Chief EldrPge said. Officers of the department began the school lectures Monday. Lieutenant James Blake spoke at Cranston-Calvert School at Florida.

Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt had weekend dinner guejts at "Beau lieu," Mr. and Mrs. George Tyson entertained "Bcachmound," through the winter. Mrs.

H. Casiml De Rham. left and Michael M. van Beuren at the Clambake Club. Innes Young returned from Boston Friday to his apartment In the Mucnchlngcr-King.

Mr. and Mrs. Roger W. Cutler are visiting son-in-law and daughter. Lieutenant Commander and Mrs.

Howard G. Gushing, at their home, "Th; Ledges." the Viking Tuesday and returned: Countess Laszlo Szechenyi has to New York for the winter. returned from a visit to The Misses Edith and I York and is Maude most of the New planning to spend winter months this city. i on, Hospital after a short He was born in Ireland nnd I here about 60 years. He tniploycd in recent years by (Civilian Defense organization.

leaves a brother, Peter Flynn, J.of 33 Marsh street. pe funeral of Edward J. Klynn prstl street took place Wed- from the O'Ncil Funeral to St. Joseph's Church a solemn high mass was' f-rated by the Rev. Edward A.

''5'. the pastor. The Rev. Ed. I V.

Hughes was deacon, and I -cv. j. Joseph Cooney was con. Burial was in St. a's cemetery, where the tal prayers were read by Hughes.

The bearers were jfcis N. and Daniel Roche, of Gibbstown, N. Jo- 1 f. Kirby and Joseph J. Kirby.

113, I a i oil z- 1 October Mrs. Verlle Mary Dchoney, T2, of Searsport, Maine, wife of Captain Eugene B. Dehoncy, U. S. died Saturday at the Maine General Hospital in Bangor afler a short illness.

Born in Jamestown, daughter of Halton and Doris Anthony Smith, 'of 'the laleUhe was graduated from Rogers Kirby Flynn, High School and the University ol night at the Tennessee. She was married last year to Captain Dchoney. Besides her husband, she leaves her parents Mr. and Mrs. Hal ton Smilh and 'a sisler.

Mrs. Slclson P. Hills of Scarsport. She is a niece of Mr. and Mrs.

Edward E. Brooks of Conanicus avenue, and Mr. ann Mrs. W. E.

Johnson of Howlnnd avenue. Jamestown. The funeral was held Wcdnes- dav in Ecarsporl. Burial look a tn K. Wclmore, returned Wednesday lo "Chateau sur Mcr" from Stockbridge to remain the rest Mrs.

George Mesta will not end of the month. her season at Admiral Pye's cot- tage, "Snug Harbor," fpr several. Mrs. Lewis Cnss Ledyard Is leaving "Sunset Ridge" for New York, this week. Mr.

and Mrs. Frederick H. Prince entertained about 30 guests at a dinner party Tuesday night at Marble House." Miss Evelyn B. Burden, who han place Wednesday at P. in MUS.

ORLANDO SMITH DIES Mrs. Mary H. Smilh, 78, wife of the late Orlando Smith and a native of this city, who has lived in Tiverton since 1905, died suddenly Sunday at her home on the Main road. She was a daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine Joyce Norbury. She leaves four sons, Francis Quentin and Arthur N.

Smith of Tiverton and Orlando M. Smith of this city; a I daughter, Mrs. Fannie Messenger I of Tiverton, six grandchildren and I one great grandchild, Funeral services held at Hie Amicable Congregational Church In Tiverton Four Corners Wednesday for Mrs. MaryH. (Norbury) Smith, wife of tne late rlando Smith, who died Sunday her home in Tiverton.

She in her seventy-ninth year. been at "Midcliff" this season, has ended her 'stay gone to New York. past and Commodore Ciinton E. Tirainc recks. The Rev.

Dr. ar.d Mrs. Tertius van Dyke were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Stewart Cushman at "Avalon." Sir.

and Mrs. Frederick H. Prince have returned to "Marble House." Miss Betty Tyson was in Boston Saturday to attend the debut oi Miss Constance Whitney Minot, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James J.

Sir. and Mrs. H. LeRoy Jones are on a motor trip to the. Berkshires.

Mr. nnd Mrs. R. Bcvcrlcy Cor- home Mrs. Ruth Wolfe, chair man of the nominating committee to select a 1916 slate officer for Rhode Island Camp and Hos pita).

Mrs. Taylbr also attcnde the monthly meeting of this com mittce in Providence at whic Christmas activities for hospital ized veterans on the high were discussed. A meeting of the local committee will be held Monday afternoon at 2 P. M. to work on these Christmas packages and also for veterans in Rhode Island hospitals.

An over supply of 100 ditty bags lor Christmas was received Irom the Newport Chapter. These will be filled by Jamestown Chapter. Albert Tayolr, chairman of home service, reported that in September 33 cases' were handled -nine army, two ex-service and one civilian. Three lOreign messages received and delivered and financial assislance was given to army and navy personnel. Mrs.

Thomas E. Hunt, captain of the Motor Corps, reported fourteen hours of service and five ambulance cases cared for. To relieve the ambulance. Mrs. W.

W. Weed en donated the use of her car to be used the motor corps for sitting car cases taken to the hospitals. The gift of a rubber ring was accepted for the loan closet. Mrs. W.

W. Weeden reported an instructors course in first aid will sUrt soon in this area, alter which a course would be opened home of. the author of "Suds in Your Eye" ar.d "High Time," when the new owners take over. Mary Lasswell, author of these volumes, Is said to have written most of the first one in Newport when she was here with her husband on his tour ot duly aboard the Augusta, in 1941-42. The couple are now in Philadel- pliia, where process of another book Is In being written.

Mrs. I.asswelt is a garden lover as well as an nulhor and has expressed pleasure at Ihe gardening opportunities offered at her new home. LOCAL BRIEFS locally. --Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Dadley have sold Iheir properly on Church street and are leaving for Miami, to reside. --Louis A. Gladding left today for Waterbury, where he has accepted a position on the Waterbury American. Italian Society and the Italian colony of this city are arranging a dinner honoring Judge Louis Cappelli. It will be held at the Hotel Viking October 29.

--Miss Helen Sullivan, of West Main road, has been chosen coeditor of the Charter, the Mount St. Mary College newspaper, at Hooksett, N. H. --Jean Ann Ciccone, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs. Warren Ciccone, was christened in.

St. John's Church 30. Her godparents are Mrs. Ruth Chartler and Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Stritzinger. --The 1:30 in the afternoon, with Caplain Bradford Shepley giving a demonstration of the fire alarm system. Lieutenant John Watterson spoke at the Park-Holm-Tonomy School. Tuesday, Watterson spoke at Rogers High School at 8:45 A. and at Carey-Lenthal at 1:30 P.

with Captain Shepley giving a demonstration at both. Captain Andrew Campbell was speaker at Potter at 1:30. Caplain Patrick J. Mahoncy and Caplain Shepley were at Coggeshall School Wednesday at 9 A. with Lieutenant Blake at John Clarke at 0 Thursday, and Captain Campbell at Mumford- Callcnder at 1:30 P.

that day. Captain Sh'epley assisting both. The Chamber's safety committee is headed oy Louis B. Murphy, chairman. and Mrs.

Brair.c, have returned from New York. Mrs. Morgan Belmonl, formerly of Ihc summer colony, is seriously ill in New York. Mr. and Mrs.

Hugh D. Auchin- bin, Mr. ar.d Mrs. Nathaniel closs will leave "Hammcrsmilh Hill and Francis Burke Roche Farm" Monday and rclurn to their have ended their season and turned to New York. Cedar cemetery, Jamestown.

WILLIAM DIES Word h.w been 0 dltd 151'. Oclof-tr 1 I.OXEKGAN- RITES 5-J--. In i.1 KplUl. 'I mor; lathe Rob Mr" IT. Ort Her.f! road.

I i a Oy 1 services for Stephen C. f'gan of Pawtuckct, husband 's. Elizabeth Ellis Lonergan, 'of William F. and A. Loncrgan of this city, suddenly Sunday morn- held Wednesday with mass or requiem at St.

Church there. Burial wast St. Mary's cemetery that Loncrgan, a son of the late and Mary Oldis Loncrgan. 1 -t two sons, Harry N. Loncr- Albany, N.

and Stephen of Pautuckct, three f'rs, Mrs. Margaret Mc. Bedford and Mrs. a frgcrty and faux of Pawtuckct, two s. Kathcrir.e Dobbin and Elizabeth V.

Ixmcrgan of "tlttl, and eight grandchild- a Dnci 60 son of Joseph Lawson, ol 3 West Court, this city. Besides his wile and father, he leaves two brothcts, Jesse Lawson of this city, ar.d Arthur Law soni oi Providence, anrt three sisters, Mrs. Florence Duson. Miss Sarah Lawson both ol this city, and Mrs. Louise Hill of Boston.

Funeral services for William jwson of Washington, D. C. were conducted at the ItatnWj funeral Home Monday by the Rev Harold E- Charles. Miss Sarah Tile organist of Shiloh Baptis Church, was at the organ. Buna MS In the Island ccir.clcry.

r.l.I/ABETII nOSWOKTH R1TKS Private funeral service, we- hcia Wednesday for Mv, viijubeth Bosworth at home. 35 Spring street. The Re Dr Wilbur Jftlson. MRS. T.

H. CROFF DEAD Mrs. Mary Groff, wife of the ate Thomas B. Groff, a former s-ewportcr and an aunt by marriage of Ray Groff of this clt, died Sunday In Rosllndale, Mass Vot long alter their marriage ii Mr. and Mrs.

Croft to Boston where he was employed as an engineer 'oy the Sl Hnvcn Railroad. She leaves daughter. Mrs. Colin Campbell loslindalc. and a son, Howard ow in the army serving In tin 'acific.

MISS MARY R1CGS DIES Miss Mary Frances Riggs, 39 daughter of the late William an Rebecca Riggs of this city, die Sunday at the Newport Hospita She had spent ner lifetime her An invalid since the age of fiv she hart been in recent year a resident of the Home for th Aged on Washington street. She leaves a sister, Miss Ann Riggs, also living at the horn and two nephews, Dr. Willla Riggs and Grorge Illggs of Bron: N. Y. Funeral sen-Ices wei held In Kay Chapel last Thur day morning at 11 O-clock.

home in wcw XOTK. Mrs. George II. Mairs of Concord, N'. is at the Mucnchingcr 4ing.

where Mrs. Chauncey Parker of Washington, D. was a weekend visitor. Mrs. Louise Isclin of New York is staying at the Muenchinger- Clng, while visiting her nephew, Commander Ernest selin, U.

S. N. who making his home at that hotel. A. F.

LESLIE, 9, DIBS Alexander F. nine- year-old son of Alexander F. and Fane (Henry) Ixjslic of Ledge road, died Monday night at the S'owport Hospital after a brief llness. Born in Scotland, he came this city with his parents about rive years ago. He was a pupil at St.

Augustin'a School and was a member of Pack 36, Cub Scouts. MRS. T. CROFF BURIED Mrs. Mary Groff, wife of the late Thomas B.

Groff. at the City ccmc- fnncral held Tuesday morning 1 1 Roslir.dale, Mass. The the grave was conducted by the Rev. Harold St. Burrill, rector of Emmanuel Church, MRS.

CHARLES DHTER DIES Mrs. Sophia Dwycr, 3, wife Charles Dwycr, died Friday at her homo In West Hcmpstend Long Island. Besides her husband who formerly lived at 17 Carrol avenue here, she leaves a four Bailey's Beach is still the galh- place for a few of the late swimmers, although It has been officially closed for the season. Frazler Jelke has returned to Nest" for the weekend. John Pay-son Adams, and her sister, Mrs.

William J. War- burtcn, have arrived here at Mrs. Adams' 'residence, "Idle Hour." MEUT. F. G.

ORINN'ELI. RITES The funeral of Lieutenant Forrest Gray Grinncll. army pilot and son of Mrs, RhetA Grinncll and the into Edmund F. Grlnnell of 41 School street, who died In Bridgeport, Conn of injuries received in nn automobile accident October 3, was held last Saturday in Kay Chapel. The Rev.

William M. Bradncr, rector of Trinity Church, officiated. Burial was in Pleasant View cemetery; Tiverlon. A detail of soldiers Irom Fort Adams acted LUTHERANS ENTERTAIN At the open house activities at Lhc Lutheran Service Center, Sunday afternoon. Miss Mildred Swanson served supper to ft number of servicemen and their Henry Fischer.

Mrs. Richard Reed and Miss Edith Scslrom. The refreshments for this afternoon were furnished by Mrs. Fred Johnson and Mrs. Clayton Gilford.

At vcsptr sen-ices. Miss Winifred Grebey accompanist for hymn singing. Henry Fischer read Scripture and Ensign Martin 4-H AGENT LEAVES SATURDAY FOR MEW POST Carl H. Garcy Going to Schupler County, N. Kinney To Be Acting Head Carl B.

Garey, Newport County 4-H Club agent for the last 15 years, will leave Saturday to take up a new position as county agent for Schuyler County, New York, with offices at Watkins Glen. Mr. Garey. whose resignation has been accepted by the Eastern Rhode Island Farm Bureau, feels that his new position holds greater opportunities. There has been no agent in his new area for a year and a half ar.d there are 1,400 farms but only 500 members In the 4-H clubs.

Lorenzo F. Klnr.ey, of Kingston, state 4-H leader, will lake charge of Newport County 4- Clubs until a successor to Mr. Garey is named. Miss Mary Stevenson, Mr. Carey's secretary here, will continue in office, and Miss Nettie B.

Simmons, Newport County Home monstration Agent, will assist. Mr. Garcy came to Newport in April, 1930, succeeding Lee Towsley, the county's first club agent- When Mr. Garey took over In 1930 there were 25 clubs with TOO members. Today there are 45 clubs with a total membership of 1.475.

He established the 15-year- old Leaders' Association, the 4-H Cabin at Little Compton and the first 4-H sumtrcr camp in the state. He founded Camp Seasid, at Jamestown four years ago. He also founded the first 4-H Soil Conservation Clubs in Uic slalc. fire department Tuesday presented Rotary Club mcm- hers with a folder containing dates of memorable in this city from the Gardner Brewer blaze November 17, 1S74, to the Covell Building fire May 15. this year.

LEGION POST BACKS 25-YEAR RETIREMENT Civil Service Bill, to Gel Inspection at National Convention Nov. 20 A resolution favoring the 25- year Civil Service retirement bill presented to. the United States Senate by Senator Theo-' dore Francis Green of this state was approved at a meeting of Newport Post, American Legion, held Tuesday night in Legion hall. It will be presented for action at the national convention of the Legion in Chicago November It was the first meeting conducted by the new commander, Frederick Vogt, and his staff of officers. They will be Saturday evening by --Plans for a covered dish supper Octoer 23 were made at a meeting of Betsy Williams Lodge, Daughters of St.

George, Tuesday night in Music Hall. The business session was conducted by Mrs. Emma Ragsdale, president. --Funeral sen-ices for MUs Luclla K. Leavitt, former librarian of the People's Library, were held Saturday at tKe Forest Hills Cemetery Chapel in Roxbury, Mass.

The Rev. Carl Bare, installed William East Providence, commander of the Second District, and his suite, jointly officers of the local Arrangements for this are made by the senior vice mander, Alexander Boss, whose committee is Dr. Edward F. Morlarty, the retiring commander, and the other outgoing offi- rs. Four applications for membership were approved.

Lawrence with the Auxiliary, being com- pastor of? the United Congregational Church, conducted the scr Connerton, junior vice mander, reported on repairs made to the post home. Mr Boss, chairman of the Armistice Day committee, announced he is making plans for a fitting observance --Miss Barbara Curran, daugh- o( that day and -that his committee will meet next Tuesday night. Commander Vogt and Harold tcr of Mr. and Mrs. Michael ran, 62 Prairie avenue, will Cur- be WOMEN ARRAIGNED year-old daughter and a brother, I Docrmann offered prayer.

In the district court at th police station Sunday morning Judge Arthur J. Sullivan con tinued for sentence the cast ngair.st Eltanor D. Curtis an Dora Josephine Emery, both Elm street, who pleaded guilty charges of being disorderly per fons. The Middletown police ar rulgncd Albert A. Cordeira, 36, 99 Aetna street.

Fall River, fo speeding on East Main roa October 1. He was fined $15 costs. one of 230 Freahmen to be formally presented with academic cap and gown during traditional candlelight Investiture ceremonies at the College of Xew ochelle next Wednesday eve- ir.g. --Joan Baxter was elected prcs lent of Troop 12, Junior Cath- lic Daughters, at a meeting held Tuesday night at the home of ilcen Gamache, 7 Peckham ave ue under the direction of Miss lice G. Gill, counselor.

Other fficers elected vrerc Ruth Schultz, ccretary; and Rita Brady, treas- ircr. --A formation a ladies aux- llary was voted at meeting All Xavy Club Tuesday nigh' the club rooms at HO Thames trcct. John M. Hop captain, sai mothers, wives and daughters members be eligible tc oi.i the auxiliary. They have bcei nvited to .1 social and dance a he club Friday evening wr.n temporary officers will be up pointed.

--Plans to confer the initialoi degree on a class of candidate? i November were furthered Mor.da night at a meeting of Excclsio I.odgc in Odd Fellows Hall. Son ner Sicgal, r.oblc grand, was voted to have a card pari for members October 23. Refrtsl rr.cnts were served by John Smit chairman, Raymond George Havican. Francis Kcog and Aaron NcmUow. Knowe, adjutant, arc to attend Department of Rhode Island.

inference for post commanders ind adjutants In Providence 23. The scrgeant-at-arms, -dmund White, and Robert Wind- were named a committee to eprcscnt the post. It will robably seek admission to the League'. Albert. E.

Bowloy. department executive committccman, reported on a meeting of the cxccuv ive board that he attended tn 'roviderice September 24. ROGERS BOND SALES 5116 The War Bond and Stamp sales it Rogers High School Tuesday otalcd SIT6.10, Miss Amabel North, of the faculty, reported today. This was below the usual figures. Anna Connerton was in charge of the sales group.

Staring next Monday the members ot the committee are to join with. Ac home room collectors in putting on a drive for larger sales. XCCS HOLDS CLASSES Miss Mary' Tcchan conducted classes in art and In clay model- ling at the USO-NCCS club Tuesday evening, and a large group of servicemen and hostesses attended the dance for which the Music Makers played. Volunteers on duty were Mrs. Joseph Kinvin, Mrs.

Joseph Wcller, Mrs. John Murphy and Mrs. Edward Marr. Mrs. Edward Ryan was at the information cesk and Miss Inez Bliven at the home state comer..