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This is a novel based on Newport, about a Newport boy, andriets,Is-WGBH7WNAC6WTEVChang* Wiihoof NoHlt;*fliHO17fil-IS6»fiSTlOOKnujiinr, 4niicrnlfim ,lli]hnUr{, ft t'nilrrKi ii iilt;1l hk* Out World, 7 Clirssrnnui, in, ,r»College of Tli* .lir,Holly Almtinar, 4«% « wn, 10 Tnriny* 4r 10 JllAcovcry '113, 7 AnnIc CJafclcy, fl llimifntr Key Cluh,12T (SOftcrtn8130fiiUO0)20fti-t ft lOiOil*0«rifiionslOi'JftI4L3011:0011i3012*0010ISiHOTlirrp SniURCCnrf, Hot*. A Three Stnoavn, 7 11(1 ly Hmt^ Hu tip, 45 SI or y T£nic» VI Onplnrn KntiKnron, f, 12 AlJlJfltt fllliL CoKfiTlc, 0 MxcrcKnC', 7 •Vcffs, 'VItnmprr l!nom, ft, 12 tVii»!e Ari« 1/iuinj, 7 T'-il Allen. 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FnlFier 14now* flcKi, ft*1012.4SI2ir.r.1 Jtlllft,113Ii ran122tflOZjHO3jOO3i2fia^aoX»vlr. -Ir?iiI«iIriix i.F«-nr,AimP 7 ■ II* •lt;V«itn ft,I ■ I rl Tnlfc, 12 licncrnl 11 un|lt; I In I, fi,111] Vic, I Clr-’nriu nml Ffinft. fi ,S h iVnrlrf Turin, fi,l/iminiiiiv 11 y, ItTJo Vim Trust, 7 P.'inn vvnril, ft, 12 IIcn .lerrml. A J)piy In Cciirr. ft, 7 nn.UnrK, f, JOII c, i vc fl To The Girt* -ill Mr AV? inn ii, II lhninr IVirtj, ft, J2Tn Tell Th« T'rn III, ft, f;irl Talk, 7Lore I in V r»ti UK. 1. 10 F'fr A ft.\nvNr fi* l£ l'on T)rnrf 5ny, 4, 14) Alov I Ci TWlm *Jo Von 'f'ru*!,311111 ii n n irr, ft, 12 Pnrlmi^ friinruki 2122 »r«n31 Dll fliftfl flilfi fliJ?nT ifJll 10ltHI101 fin U inn Ii «ir. i iChiCjitlmllr Ifovir Mimllor31T4fn Thf- Line Mrct The I'rftAi .Vmvjip 31m nil or Ar it4 llnjmrl TPir ShmlniTj»1T*An ui zinnia Kfcn Offstrength and frailties.The author Is Dean Brel is who lived hove on Newton Court until he went ofi to Harvard College. After liis graduation, he became a Time-Life staffer in the Pacific Northwest and later a correspondent in Southeast Asia and Europe. in addition -.,to teaching id Harvard and RadcHffe, he 1ms writ ten three novels. With his wife and four children, he now makes his home in Cornwall, Conn.My New Found UikT Is • the touching story of a boy, Dimitri,' who, through parents with unscv-erabte lies with their Modi ter ran* can homeland, finds himself living In two worlds. He clings to the old world for the love.and the protection • that. he feels within its embrace, even If lie does not always understand or appreciate these great qualities. At the same time, he strives to become part til the now world, not'merely Vo be assimilated but also to; be enriched by the ever expanding prospects of this great cnuritry. Andsymbolically* Mr, Brolis has pegged the transition of his . chief character, Dimitri, to the American wiiy of live with' I he emergence of socialism and .governmental centralization as Franklin Dotano Roosevelt took over (lie presidency.The author also symbolizes the Introvm nature of his principal character by con fining his story fo that short stretch of Thames St reel from Newton Court (Ramsey Court in the lxolO on the south to Long VVharf on the north, with an occasional foray onto the Point, to underline the narrow field in which he daily lived, DimitiTs boyhood is harsh, bis I there is love and some kindnesses to make him forget, or even overlook. the sharp r-dRcs. In his family he face conflicting emotions, ranging from groat louderne.ss 1o hitlcrnC'Ss. And In Irying 10 live in his two worlds, he is burdened with problems far beyond those a boy bis nve should bo nskori In hear. But hr nr them he dons, and wc’L Anri like his. hero, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, ho roaches the goal 1 bnL he labored so hard lo roach.My New Found Land Is a novel and novels are made no of fictional characters. But Newport readers certainly will ask:: Where in this book docs mitobiogranhy leave off ami' fiction begin? Tills novel is a nostalgic looking backward. Dimitri is u Dean Broils of r. generation ago working in his talliorr.s shop on I/)ng Wharr, peering over the fenne r1 Si. Clare Home; finding com furl arid guidance Sn the company of hi * spiritual leader, Father* George (there was ;i real Frilhcr Georqd: making excursions inio the Yankee preserve known as the Point; and confiding in his friend Bolt the (ieiionallzori version of the colored man called Aihannsios.- J. E.. Mrs. Roy L. Souza was rejected grand regent of Court Madonna, Catholic Daughters of America, in Middletown at a meeting Thursday at Knighls of Columbus Hall on Valley Road. ’Hie court pledged $500 to tlie Bishop's Campaign In memory of fheir deceased memlwvs, Tlie members presented $115 to Iheir ehaplain, the Rev, James Coscy, In honor of his 35th anniversary as a priest. 11c spoke oil “Devotion to tlie Blessed Virgin Mary and itrged the mem' hers to encourage their children in this practice,Mrs. Jc.hu Gallagher, president of the National Cbuncll of Catholic Women of Newport County, outlined ways In which the gix)up serves the comnnmity.yourhealbee iwhaplahDC iltheterhim:idsh[vnlt;foriH.StPiTtMil-Pou-Bou-HUs-Others rcelcited were Mra; Edward Hcaly, vice grand regent; Mrs. Peter Knvhik, prophetess: Mrs. Robert Walling, financial secretary; Mrs. William Ferguson,- treasurer; and Mrs* Ann Caf-oreli, organist.Elected were Mrs. Joseph ncr, lecturer; Mrs. Lawrence lin, monitor; Mrs. Laura vllle, historian, Mrs, Walter KC*y. sentinel, and Mi-s, WilliamSullivan and Mrs. John Brady, trustees*Mrs. Knrlak annouccd. that the Junior Catliolic Daughters of Middletown will hold o Communion breakfast Sunday,1 June 2 at Knights of Columbus Hall, following the 8:30 a, m. mass 1n St, Lucy’s Church.. Sis 1 er Barbara Mary, of Sacred Heart. Academy in Fall River will speak.A crazy ■ hat show followed the business meeting. Prize winners were Mrs. Poulin, prettiest; Mrs. Hcaly, .most original; and Mrs. Hussey, funniest. Mrs. Milner hod charge of refroshmenls, assisted by Mi's, Clarence'Stout. Mrs, Henry Koziara. Mrs. Philip Ledoux and Mrs. Orville .Smith.a c Distreylt;tigliFvanJob*rellIneJanUS^of IIfcwonsau‘S10Cbatisunsoiltlor550chnpaticarBoaP11 .on of I tod; Na tac! cou reic A of :Rogers ’38 ClassTo Hold ReunioniPlans for a Cliampagnc Reunion of the class of 1D3S at Rogers High School, lo murk it 25th an-niversniy year, were mflde at a committee .meelhtg lust night at the .home of Mr, and Mrs, Leon or ri J, Pannggio ol 25 Broods Ava, The event was set for Aug. 17.Cominittoe members present were Dr. George Carr cl las, Mrs, Gmrle.s El Molt, Robert W. Me-Brier, Mrs, Seymour DavSa, Mrs. Lester Coggcshnli, find Douglas Ward. Other members arc Mrs, Willard FrichH and Harold Pe-Irojxnilos,Tlie committee will meet nextThursday night nt the MoBrler home, f0 Prairie Ave., lo draw up a mailing list and- make further plans.sesplaVyorforonmilIPblin4perton'ITlitegshibybe.riuthePortsmouth Park Draws No BidsContends have been a wanted for cave of 27 stale-owned road; side parks throughout the state, I he Division of Parks and Recreation has announced, but no one hag applied tf take core of the state parks in Portsmouth,The division's purpose Is to Ed
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