Thanksgiving Reflections From the Elks Lodge Notes
The Elks at Winthrop share Thanksgiving thoughts praising gratitude and family. They honor members and friends including Joe Dalton Johnny Indrasano Henry McCarthy Eddie D Simeone and Frey Mansfield while praising community service, entertainment by Jack Shea Joe Patterson and others, and the leadership of Lt. Murphy and P E R Bishop in a long tribute to camaraderie and civic involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Lodge of Elks
P.E.R. Bishop
Dee
Bro
Joe Patterson
John Scanlon
Bro. Patterson
Annie Dalton
Joe Dalton
Chelsea Memorial Hospital
Char ity Fund Punch Cards Drive Aids Needy This Christmas
A rallying plea urges readers to punch and return charity fund punch cards to support needy souls during the Christmas season. The message emphasizes collective help and urges participation to improve the world for the unfortunate.
Bowling Tributes For Ed Grain and Percy Jones
The piece honors Bro Ed Grain and Percy Jones as stalwart figures in bowling. It celebrates their longevity and steady support, noting the crowd’s praise and ceremonial cheers as the bowling game unfolds. It mixes friendly tribute with playful dialect about pins and rings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Jones
Thanksgiving delay and lodge notes from Cambridge
I O O F News notes no meeting next week due to Thanksgiving. The piece highlights a first degree by Friendship Lodge of Cambridge with 52 on the degree team and a 10 piece orchestra, plus visits by members like Harry Austin and Charlie Margeson. It mentions football anticipation, bowling nights, and a call for Mt. Pleasant Lodge visit on Dec 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship's Lodge of Cambridge
Harry Austin
P. G
Harry
Milwaukee
Winthrop
Charlie Margeson
Charlie
Myron
Tiltons
Howard
P. S
Miss Neilson
Marie
Bill McGaw
Bill
Mt. Pleasant Lodge
Oes
Bill Childress
Bert
Old Sol
Ingleside Park
Winthrop H. S
Revere H
Jack Evans
Young People Fellowship Meeting on World Affairs
The Young People's Fellowship opened at 7 p m Sunday November 26 with Alice Jordan in charge and discussion on World Affairs. Delegates Marjorie Bissell Carleton Richter and Albert Jenkins reported to the diocesan conference. An Installation Service is planned for December 3 at 7 30 p m in St John’s Episcopal Church with a candlelight service. the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Jordan
Marjorie Bissell
Carleton Richter
Albert Jenkins
St. John's Episcopal Church
Straps for Springs: First Stagecoaches on National Road
A historical note describes early stagecoaches using straps instead of springs on the National road. It highlights the rough travel conditions and the improvisational approach of early carriages.
Penny Sale set by Winthrop Post drum corps group
Winthrop Post announces a December 18 penny sale at the Dugout under the Ways and Means Committee. Arthur Birkmaier oversees planning as the drum corps renews efforts to entertain patrons, boost funds, and rebuild the junior corps idea for veterans’ families.
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Ways’ and Means Committee
Arthur Birkmaier
Drum and Bugle Corps Hours Show Steady Work
A Drum and Bugle Corps member notes 165 total hours of rehearsal and parade work over the year. Dividing 165 by 20 yields about 8.25 days per month, suggesting just over four weeks of steady effort split into five day weeks.
Drum Corps Prize Highlight Sparks Pride at Lynn Event
The Winthrop Drum and Bugle Corps won second prize among musical outfits in Lynn Armistice Day celebrations with many bands participating. A recent Friday rehearsal was praised as one of the best in months as members reflect on practice and parade efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Corps
Winthrop Post
Winthrop Drum Corps
Pew
Drum and Bugle Corps
Lynn
Boston
Winthrop Drum and Bugle Corps
Frank
Rogers
Clarence Hernandez
Winthrop Post Band
Fritz Westlin
Fritz
The
O.d
Winthrop Band
Joe Healey
Joe
Cambridge
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Winthrop Legion Drum Corps Harnesses Holiday Spirit
The Winthrop Legion hosts a lively Turkey raffle and Saturday Night Whist and Bridge parties at the Legion Building. Comrades celebrate with patrons and prizes, funds directed to Post No. 146 while the brass band, drum majors, and tenor drummers boost town morale at Ye Dugout and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Legion Building
John Coghlan
Winthrop
Harry Botsford
Crack Y. DB
Boston
Drum & Bugle Corps
Harry
Buglers
Homer
Jim Barker Shows Rhythm With Jing Bugles and Bass Drums
Jim Barker demonstrates strong rhythm as he uses Jing bugles and bass drums to back his drumming. The piece highlights Barker's ability to rap out beats with notable energy and skill.
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Jim Barker
Jim
Keep up the war spirit and help your buddy
The piece urges Post members to stay broad minded and resilient, recalling soldiers who endured hardship. It encourages carrying on with help for comrades, avoiding petty gossip, and seeing the good at home while continuing wartime spirit and mutual support.
Thanksgiving reflections and parish news from K of C
The column recalls Thanksgiving memories and parental sacrifices, praising health, faith, and gratitude. It notes the Turkey Whist report delayed, honors Bro. George Verdi for efforts, lauds the Boys' Club as a moral asset guided by Fr. Sullivan and Charlie Doherty, and highlights recent council and junior league results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Verdi
Fr. Sullivan
Charlie
Doherty
Local League Notes Highlight Tight Standings and Rebounds
The Town League sees Knights and Odd Fellows in a second place tie as the Teachers threaten with rising form. Black Shirts smash the Stews in a brutal display while Crim son defeat Eli Yale offsets season disappointments. Monti shows up and boosts the team as Planos adapts to weekly rhythm. An underlying community note extends sympathy to Bros. Ed and Bill Walsh.
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Knights
Odd Fellows
Cottage Park Yacht Club
Monti
Retreat at St Gabriel's Monastery Bowling Event
Bro Joe Higginbotham urges completing the quota for the retreat group. Impressions and results are lasting, with events listed: Dec 1 K of C League at Fitton Council Alleys, Dec 5 Junior League at Odd Fellows, Dec 6 Regular Meeting at St John’s Hall, Dec 7 Courteil League at BRedch Alleys, Dec 8 Retreat at St Gabriel's Monastery Brighton, with added prizes for the corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Gabriel’s Monastery
Joe Higginbotham
Odd
Winthrop
Revere
Fitton Council
K.of C
Firemen
Odd Fellows
St.John's Hall
Bredch
St. Gabriel's Monastery
Brighton
Muddy Waters musical comedy to aid church fund
The Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor at Union Congregation announces a musical comedy Muddy Waters directed by Howard Carney. The show benefits the organ fund and will be presented Sunday at 6 15 p m by Junior and Intermediate Societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples’ Society of Christian’ Endeavor
Muddy Waters
Howard Carney
Organ Fund
Iss
The Angry Tree of the Far East
A tree described as one of plant life wonders grows about eight feet tall in the Far East. It allegedly closes its leaves at sunset and curls its branches into a pigtail-like form. When touched it supposedly shows agitation and emits a nauseating odor that can cause headache if inhaled.
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Far
East
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Allie Knox
Allie
Johnny Indrasano
Johnny
Winthrop Legion Post
Elk
Bro. Frey, Mansfield
Boston Lodge
Bro. Fred
Old Town Hall
Murphy
Boston Fire
Jack Shea Oen
Lees
Connecticut
Jack
Winthrop Lodge
Bro. Henry Atty Coupe
Henry
Birds of the Forest
Eddie D’simone
Keith
Henry McCarthy
John Herbert
Bro. Belcher
Belcher
Plato
Socrates
Gene Cronin
Gene
Neil Hogan
Neil
Joe McLaughlin
Tommy Longo
Tommy
Jack Harvey
John Visconti
Matty Cardoza
Matty
Brother Elk
Andy Biggio
Jack Douglas
Ben Howatt
Jack Gallagher
Brothers
Grainger
Mr. Bowling
Joe Jones
Wilson
Egan
Spence
Riley
Ryan Darcy
Thornton
Pizza
I. O. O. F. News
Young People's Fellowship
Winthrop Post, A. L
By H. J. N
Ways and Means
B. M
George Gilbert
George
Bill Cawthorn
Legionaires
Massachusetts
Horace Butler
Harry Lappan
Rich
Dedham
K. of C
Mike
Hallowe'en
Chelsea Council
Connell
Ernie Vitagliano
Ernie
Baracas
Post Office
Black Shirts
Joe Pete
Eddie Casey
Crimson Warriors
Eli Yale
Eddie
Bros. Ed
Bill Walsh
Atlantic Street
Planos
J. P. Clancy Co
Charles R. Bennison
Winthrop Street
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