From Our Family to Yours...   

Nationwide Insurance recently presented their Heritage Award to the D. F. Dwyer  Insurance Agency. The prestigious award recognizes multi-generational, family agencies -- the backbone of Nationwide Insurance. Dan Dwyer, Sr. joined Nationwide in 1961. Today, his son Dan, and daughter Shannon continue the 50 year family tradition of doing what's best for their clients.  

In August of 1962, Newport was in preparation mode. Soon, the eyes of the world would be on the City-by-the-Sea with the First Family in residence and the America's Cup races. Infrastructure shortcomings were being looked at on both land and sea. The Brenton Reef Light Tower legs were finally installed after a long delay, it was set to replace Brenton Reef Lightship. With downtown traffic regularly backed up from the Jamestown Ferry Landing, Mayor Hanbly met with Governor Notte to discuss plans for a Bay Bridge. Notte said: "We must educate the people about the need for the bridge but it won't be built overnight." In 1960 voters had rejected it. Other notable local events this month included The Elms opening to the public with a gala reception, the fringe of Hurricane Alma drove two boats onto the rocks in Brenton Cove, area beaches were closed by huge jellyfish, and the 3-Ring Circus of Christian-Wallace rolled into town. On 8/27, JFK arrived via helicopter landing at Hammersmith. He and 21month-old son John Jr. went to Baily's Beach for a swim, then JFK went for a 3-hour sail on Manitou, a 62' ocean- racing yawl. Want more details? Like D.F. Dwyer on facebook to see more Today in Newport History 1962 posts.

In National and International news, President Kennedy signed a foreign aid authorization bill for $4,672,000,000-- that was a lot of zeros for 1962! The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation that would assure equal pay for equal work regardless of the sex of the worker. That said, the NDN continued to advertise "Help Wanted Female" and "Help Wanted Male" under separate headings. Tensions between the U.S. and U.S.S.R. were building, combined they performed eight known nuclear tests in August. CIA Director John McCone speculated that the Soviet Union was placing offensive missiles in Cuba, and issued three more warnings that month. Elsewhere in the Caribbean, Jamaica became independent after 300 years of British rule, as did Trinidad & Tobago. Nelson Mandela was captured... read more  

All month long the four American twelve-meters duked it out in the America's Cup Defender Finals Trials, while Gretel gained local knowledge sailing with her trail horse, Vim. The 1958 AC champion Columbia struggled even with the addition of Cornelius Shields to her afterguard. Unfortunately, Ray Hunt's Easterner, just couldn't keep pace with the rest of the fleet, winning only one race during the Observation Trials. Ted Hood's radically beamy Nefertiti had solid results in heavy weather, but was unimpressive in less than 12 knots of breeze. So by month's end, the NYYC Selection Committee chose Weatherly, skippered by the legendary Bus Mosbacher to defend the Auld Mug. Like our facebook page for detailed accounts of the 1962 America's Cup Defender Trials throughout the month of August!

Rogue waves rocked the entertainment world this month. Marilyn Monroe was found dead; one reporter wrote: "although the wellsprings of her sorrow were legendary, no star of Hollywood's Golden era shone more brightly." President Kennedy broke ties with singer Frank Sinatra after his brother, U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, reported on his connections with organized crime. Sinatra was so enraged that he took a sledgehammer and personally destroyed a landing pad built to accommodate visits by the presidential helicopter at his Palm Springs home. On the lighter side, John Lennon married... read more 

Visit 1962, Newport & Beyond for more on August 1962, additional images and the year to date. Then watch this space next month for   September 1962 in Newport & Beyond...  

Coming in September...  

Our new location at 2623 East Main Road in Portsmouth, RI (next to Clements Market) will soon be open to better serve our clients. Watch for our grand opening next month!  

Dixon & McAllister is a new, locally owned business created by "shopkeeper" Tim Keyes that specializes island-inspired sportswear for men and women. The cute Thames Street shop is stocked with breezy, summery-feeling clothing that emphasizes color, comfort and style. Tailor Vintage, HiHo Caribbean, Gretchen Scott and Kaeli Smith Designs are among the high-quality labels featured. Dixon & McAllister, located at 604 Thames Street in Newport is open from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Store hours are: Monday - Thursday: 9am-1pm, Friday and Saturday: 9am-5pm and Sundays: 9am-3pm. Call the shop at 401-619-2088, e-mail Tim, or connect at facebook.shopDandM for more info.

We value all of our clients, but we're always happy to promote the businesses of our commercial clients.We've added a new 'Featured Client' section to our website and e-newsletter, where each month, we'll showcase one of our commercial clients. If you're one of our valued commercial clients, email us a photo, a brief description of your business (150 words max.) and the link to your website and we'll contact you shortly about your submission. Hey, who couldn't use a little free advertising?