Clayton Elliott Joins Buffinton Agency in Fall River
F. Clayton Elliott a veteran Boston insurance man and 20 year Winthrop resident, will become partner in James N. Buffinton & Co. in Fall River on September 1. He will join A. T. Buffinton. the firm continues Elliott’s Boston brokerage at 40 Broad Street.
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F. Clayton Elliott
Boston
Winthrop
James N. Buffinton & Co
Fall River
Elliott
Buffinton
A. T. Buffinton
Mr.Elliott
James N.buffinton
Insurance Federation of Massachusetts
George H. Smith
Lowell Rd
Swansea
Falls River
Mr. Elliott
Scottish Soldier Barred From Naples For Wearing A Kilt
A Cameron Highlander visiting Naples with his unit from Egypt strolled into the city center wearing a kilt. A crowd gathered guessing his gender, traffic stopped, and police ordered him to return to his ship by taxi.
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Naples
Egypt
Martha Washington Description in Brief Portrait
A concise note describes Martha Washington as small and plump with dark hair and hazel eyes.
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Martha Washington
Surprise 25th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Kleemann
A spring surprise party gathered relatives and neighbors at 92 Quincy Ave Highlands to celebrate the Kleemanns 25th wedding anniversary. Guests included Harold Kleemann who gave a silver dollars tray, with gifts like candle sticks and a silver salad bowl. The event featured songs led by Ralph Oxton and magic tricks by Prof Hans Kleemann. Attendees included many local couples and visitors from New York.
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Hans C. Kleemann
Quincy Ave
Highlands
Harold Kleemann
Hans Kleemann
Frank Bauer
Thos. Brown
James Carrington
Arthur Hagman
Lester Harrington
Charles Hagman
Edwin Herland
John Law
East Boston
Elmer S. Lipsett
Herbert Moody
Ralph Oxton
Byron Robbins
Emmons Waldron
Revere
Richard’ White
Alexander Wiley
Walter Lehr
Johanna
Grandma”) Kleemann
Frances O’connor
Kleemann
Anna Pusemann
Elfreida Pusemann
New York
H._C.Kleemann
Anna
Seagram Whiskies Marked Down At Local Store Sale
Substantial savings offered this weekend at Kelfer's Liquor Store Magee's Corner on Seagram 7 Crown and Crown 5 whiskies. Kelfer's bought the entire stock in a close out and is the only Greater Boston store with these values. For delivery call Ocean 1702 after viewing Page 1 advertisement.
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Kelfer
Magee's Corner
Seagram
Kelfer’s
Greater Boston
Unknown lake in Chaco raises map of northern Argentina
A newly announced discovery reveals a lake over 125 miles long in the Chaco region of northern Argentina. The find underscores that even with a modern capital and appearance the country remains incompletely explored.
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Argentina
Chaco
Varsity Club Notes Preview of Labor Day Series
The Varsity Club reports a strong week with 80 good games and a focus on three solid matches in the upcoming Town Series. Duff Winters returns to form and may pitch on Labor Day. Bernie Kneeland’s arm rests, Dick Dunbar is set to pitch, and Buddy Butler leads batting with .379 in 10 games. Tommy Dawson sits near .340 in 15 games as Cronin develops hitters.
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Duff Winters
Duff
Johnny Cronin
St. Lazarus
East Boston
Orient Heights
Winthrop
Town “Blood and Thunder
Dick Dunbar
Buddy Butler
Buddy
Harwich
Tommy Dawson
Tommy
Fred Maguire
Boston Collége
Johnny
Holliston
John
Winthrop Notables Active in Arts and Town News
Norman L. Corwin, Winthrop High 1926, writes for RKO in Hollywood and scripts radio pieces featuring Charles Laughton. Local residents travel to the New York World's Fair. families move to Exeter, NH. a sheriff’s race holds an Elks meeting. births, weddings, and enclaves of Winthrop residents are noted, including Kilbride enrolling in a Boston beauty school and Vazquez to wed Lamb in St Johns Church.
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Norman L. Corwin
Winthrop
Winthrop High School
Hollywood
RKO Pictures
Charles Laughton
Corwin
Samuel Corwin
Perkins St
Parmelee Lepke Marriage Announced in Revere
Mr and Mrs Harold Parmalee announce the marriage of their daughter Constanite Joane to Mr Paul Herman Lepke son of Mrs J Lepke of Winthrop. The ceremony by Father Salloway at Immaculate Conception Church Revere last Saturday. A reception followed at 95 Shirley St Winthrop. They will reside at 7 Centennial St Revere.
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Harold Parmalee
Revere
Constanitée Joane
Paul Herman Lepke
J. Lépké
Winthrop
Father Salloway
Shirley St
Centennial St
Schoolmaster President Recalled as Princeton Veteran
Schoolmaster President Wilson, who taught for 20 years at Princeton, is often described by writers as the school master President, reflecting his long teaching career and influence.
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Bruce Mossman
Dickey Spencer
Leeds
Maine
Wilson
Princeton
Potential Series Start Includes Key lineup and Cronin Note
The proposed starting lineup for Saturday includes Foulkes Merullo Solomons Daw son Mulcahy Belcher McGillicuddy McGillicuddy and Dunbar in the field with Danny McGillicuddy behind the plate. Work may restrain Cronin from appearing early but he will be present before the game ends.
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Foulkes
Merullo
Solomons
Dawson
Mulcahy
Belcher
Danny McGillicuddy
Butler
Bill McGillicuddy
Dunbar
John Cronin
Labor Day Game Likely For Team On Deck
The squad appears set to start the morning Labor Day game with starting pitchers unnamed as John aims to keep Ken Godfrey's team in suspense and unsure what to expect from the opponent.
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John
Ken Godfrey
Two Umpires Appointed for Series Contingent on Arrangement
Report suggests two new umpires will handle the series. Jerry McCarthy, a former Northern League ump, is named and praised for firm decisions. Bill Mullen is also expected, described as popular, with expectations of smooth play and few arguments.
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Jerry McCarthy
Bill Mullen
Elks Fans Toast Pre Series Bench Cheer
The Varsity Club announces the visitor’s bench will be used during the Series. A goodwill message wishes Ken, Harry, and all Elks players luck and ends with May the best team win.
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Ken
Harry
Elks
Piano Lessons Offered By Miss Beatrice Brown At Home
Miss Beatrice Brown a Winthrop Junior High School teacher will give piano lessons at her home two afternoons weekly. She has five years teaching experience at Oak Grove private girls’ school and studied under Mrs George Bussey Herbert Jennings and George MacNabb. For information call Ocean 2469 or visit 207 Winthrop Street.
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Beatrice Brown
Winthrop
Miss Brown
Oak Grove
George Bussey
Somerset Ave
Herbert Jennings
Wheaton College
George MacNabb
Eastman School of Music
Ocean 2469
Winthrop St
Adv
Settlement Reached In Omaha Alimony Dispute
Mrs. Bertha Ross told an Omaha court that she and her ex husband have settled alimony. She said whenever they meet downtown he will pay her whatever money he has in his pockets.
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Bertha Ross
Omaha, Neb
Garden Club August Meeting Highlights In Winthrop
The Garden Club of Winthrop met at the Barn on Shirley Street with about twenty attendees. Activities included exhibits of annuals and floral arrangements, a short bio of Miss Laura Hills, an illustrated talk on water lilies by Mrs. C Leslie Covington, and a musical recital featuring pieces by Field-Bullard Schumann Firestone and MacDowell. The next meeting is planned for September 9 in Newton Highlands with Mrs. William J. Skinner.
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Garden Club of
Winthrop
Shirley St
Karl Shaalman
Harry D. Hamilton
Hamilton
Henry H. Richards
Garden Club
Federation of Massachusetts
B. F. Pearce
Bird Life
Jack Miner
Canada
California
Sara Schryver
Robert A. Walsh
George Floyd
J. W. McElroy
C. Leslie Covington
T. C. Naedele
Laura Hills
Ella Mason
Robert_ Schumann
Isabelle Firestone
MacDowell
Oldest European State San Marino Traces Its Origins
San Marino in the Apennines of Italy claims status as Europe s oldest state founded in the fourth century. The tiny republic highlights its long traditional heritage and uninterrupted sovereignty dating back to ancient times.
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San’ Marino
Apennines
Italy
Europe
Baxter Beauty Shop Unveils Colonial Themed Interiors
Baxter Beauty Shop at 54 Somerset Ave unveils new interior decorations with a Colonial atmosphere. The shop introduces back to school specials featuring hairdos for youngsters and teens, complemented by black fixtures and carved silhouettes by Winthrop artist Stanley Carter.
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Baxter Beauty Shop
Winthrop
Stanley Carter
Somerset. Ave
Winthrop Public Schools Open for 1940 41 Term
Winthrop public schools announce opening dates and procedures for 1940 41. Elementary sessions start 8 45 a m with early dismissal on opening day. First grade to 11 45 a m. full two session plan pending. Senior and Junior High open 8 15 a m. Registration for non resident pupils and make up exams scheduled September 3.
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Edward B. Newton
Pauline—Street
Winthrop
First in White House John Adams Lived There
John Adams became the first U S president to inhabit the White House marking a new era in executive residence history. The milestone highlights the early years of the nation and the presidency under Adams and the evolving use of the capital residence.
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White House
John—Adams
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Taft Ave
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F. H. Wegener
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Bartlett Road
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Mr.Mrs. Kleemann
Ocean 1702
Bernie Kneeland
O. K
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Beacon Sr
Exeter
N. H
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J. R. Roome
Library of the Elks
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Sullivan
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Mary Greenall
June Magee
Marjorie Westcott
Mamaroneck
Daniel J. Honan
Massachusetts Elks’ Association
Norfolk
Elks’ Associations
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Bedford
Joseph G. Buch
Trenton
N. Y
The
Order of Elks
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New Bedford
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Provincetown
John Whorf
Harvey Seabury
Emerson Rd
Charles Yerxa
Miss Grace Yerxa
Villa. Ave
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Rhoda Ells
Jane
Court Rd. Ave
Alice Slater
London
England
Mary L. Fielding
Chester Ave
Alpine
North
Woodstock, N. H
Albert A. Nielsen
Pauline St
Robert Andrews
Winthrop Community Hospital
Eugene P. Kilbride
Cottage St
Wilfred Academy
Culture
Boylston St
Andre H. Behns
Edith Rantz
Sea Foam Ave
Montreal
Jefferson St
Elizabeth Lamb
Bennington St
East
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Ralph M. Harper
Wilfred C. Files
Tanana
Alaska
Files
Anna Silberberg
Parmalee—Lepke
Arthur H. Curtis CO
Burbank Highway
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Mous
Don
Featuring
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Nestle
Bonat
Somerset Avenue
Winthrop Public Schools
Arthur KE. Boudreau
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