Ten Traffic Rules For Children
Dr Herbert J Stack director of the National Center for Safety Education at New York University issued ten rules for children to observe in street safety. Rules include starting to school early, planning safe trips, crossing only at crossings with safe lights, obeying officers, not hitching rides, playing in safe places, riding bicycles on the right, and walking on the left side of highways facing traffic. He notes the program saves lives and urges adults to practice the rules as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert J. Stack
New National Center For Safety Education
New York University
Stack
Christian Science Monitor
Peanut of Bean Family
The peanut plant is a member of the bean family. It grows underground and produces pods containing peanuts. The plant shares characteristics with legumes and is cultivated for edible seeds used as a snack or ingredient.
Quest and Question Club Meets at Cliff House
The Quest and Question Club held its fifth meeting at the Cliff House on Tuesday November 29 with a luncheon by Mrs Thomas Haigh. Mr George Hodgdon the promising tenor sang a group of songs after the business session led by Mrs Chas H Moore who discussed the Versailles Treaty with papers by Mrs Carl Dodge and Mrs Preston Chase. The event included greetings from Seventh District Director Mrs Clayton M Hager and a preview of a Christmas party planned for December 13 hosted by Mrs Walter J Staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quest and Question Club
Cliff House
Thomas Haigh
Jesse Dolloff
George Hodgdon
Chas. H. Moore
International Relations Committee
Clayton M. Hager
Seventh District
State Federation
Walter J. Staples
Somerset Ave
Ole Bull's 125000 Acre Purchase in Potter County
Norwegian violinist Ole Bull bought 125 000 acres in Potter County Pennsylvania to establish a Norwegian colony named Oleana. His title proved faulty and the ensuing troubles seriously affected his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Bull
Potter County
Oleana
Tem ple Tifereth Israel installs Winthrop brotherhood leader
The largest gathering of its kind witnessed the installation of the Tem ple Tifereth Israel Brotherhood of Winthrop at the Hebrew Community Center Sunday evening Nov. 20. Over 860 attendees enjoyed oratory music and refreshments as Dr. J. J. Abrams led the ceremony and A. Tishler was reelected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Tifereth Israel Brotherhood of Winthrop
Hebrew Community Center
S. S. Gutherman
Chelsea
J. J. Abrams
Tishler
A. Tishler
Joe Rubin
Gertrude Boyer
Geo. Goldberg
M. Holsberg
Saul Deitel
Saul Deitel; Fin
A. Belson
Treas
Max Goldman
Jos. Margil
Max Winerman
Sec
A. N. Caplan
Moses Balkan
Louis Barnett
Michael Bleich
Herbert Cohen
James Goldberg
David Groman
David Kurland
Edward I. Kurland
David Lavien
Trustee Celebrates Twentieth Year With Masonic Bodies
Howard A S Dixon of 45 Winthrop Street marked twenty years as trustee of Quinebequin Lodge Charles Hayden Encampment and William Parkman Rebekah Lodge Jamaica Plain. The Rebekah degree was opened by President Gertrude G Linberg and District Deputy President Mabel Brownell with a reception and refreshments after the degree led by Noble Grand Gertrude Wilkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard A. S. Dixon
Winthrop St
Quinebequin Lodge
Charles Hayden
William Parkman
Rebekah Lodge
Jamaica Plain
Rebekah
Gertrude G. Linberg
Mabel Brownell
Gertrude Wilkinson
Birth of Eber David Montgomery Wells Jr in Chestnut Hill
Mr and Mrs E Montgomery Wells announce the birth of an 8 lb 13 oz son, Eber David Montgomery Wells Jr, at Richardson House on Sunday morning November 27. Mother and child are well. The father, Monty Wells, was a long time head of the Manual Training Department and a noted hurdler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Montgomery Wells
Craftsland Rd
Chestnut Hill
Eber David Montgomery Wells, Jr
Richardson House
Wells
W. D. Armitage
St. Andrew’s Church
Manchester
N. H
Eber I. Wells
Elmwood Court
Mr. Wells
Monty Wells
Montyells
Dartmouth
Gray Shoppe Offers High Grade Apparel
The Gray Shoppe at 462 Shirley Street opposite the Beach Station stocks a full line of Xmas merchandise including dresses hosiery underthings sweaters and neckties. Prices are set well below Boston prices offering substantial savings and a solution for Xmas gift problems.
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Shirley St
Beach Station
Boston
Rock of Chickamauga George H Thomas
General George Henry Thomas born July 31 1816 in Virginia earned the nickname Rock of Chickamauga for his stubborn stand at Chickamauga in 1863. Known also as Old Tom Slow Trot and Pap Thomas in various roles, he served in the Mexican War fought Indians on the frontier and aided Shermans campaigns. His Civil War record includes Missionary Ridge Chattahooga Nashville and the defeat of Hood.
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Rock of
Chickamauga
George H. Thomas
George Henry Thomas
Virginia
Leslie Hartley
Washington Star
Old Tom
West Point
Thomas
Army of the Cumberland
Sherman
Missionary’ Ridge
Chattahooga
Atlanta
Hood
Nashville
Congress
Brazil Larger Than U S by 250000 Square Miles
Brazil exceeds the continental United States in area by about 250000 square miles excluding Alaska, underscoring its vast geographic size. The comparison highlights Brazil as the larger landmass relative to the main U S mainland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
U. S
Alaska
Pleasant Street Birthday Supper Plans and Local Notes
Choorlial LMICS Gloria and Alba Secatare surprised mother Mrs Franklin Secatare with a birthday supper. Guests included Mrs William Warnock and Miss Mary Warnock. Northwestern University student Call of Court rd is chosen for the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps. Open house marked twenty fourth wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs Horace Edwards. Thanksgiving visits span Portland Maine Hartford Conn Bristol NH. The Christmas meeting will be with Arnold Magnuson on December 1. Arthur Smith of Washington recovering from knee injury. speedy return wished. Mrs Franklin Bell hosted sewing club for a dessert luncheon. Albert E Jenkins active in Diocese men dinner planning at Diocesan House. Winthrop Council K of C attended Passionist monastery breakfast via four representatives. Mrs Martin Cain hosted Rustic Bridge. Kelfer weekend in New York City.
Community Singing Class Opens at Winthrop Legion Hall
Warren Shumway will lead a Tuesday evening singing course at the American Legion Hall starting December 6 1938. Eight weekly meetings cost 1 dollar plus a small music fee. Open enrollment for adults teachers and students with state certificates awarded on satisfactory completion. Enrollment available at the first meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hall
Winthrop
Warren Shumway
Odd List of Animal Cries Provokes Symbolic Readings
A Cleveland Plain Dealer writer lists cries of many animals and birds, then links them to symbolic meanings. Apes imply malice, ass stupidity, dove innocence, eagle majesty, horse speed, lion courage, owl wisdom, and wolf savagery, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Amicitia Club Holds Second Meeting With Thanksgiving Theme
On Monday evening November 21 Mr and Mrs Harvey E Sleeper hosted the Amicitia Club for its second meeting of the season. Mrs Ruby Douglas presided, gifts for Thanksgiving were voted, and an International Tournament entertained with a committee led by Mrs Lucy Barlow. Guests included Mrs C A Pratt Miss Minnie Riley Mrs H Hannah and Miss Christina Little.
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Harvey E. Sleeper
Loring Rd
Amicitia Club
Ruby Douglas
Lucy Barlow
Edith Belcher
Flora Clarke
Christina Little
C. A. Pratt
Fitchburg
Minnie Riley
Foxboro
H. Hannah
Winthrop
Couple to observe 25th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Fred A Hayman of 41 Sargent St observe the twenty fifth anniversary of their marriage on Saturday December 3. Their many friends and neighbors extend congratulations and wish them many years together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Hayman
Sargent St
Baby boy born at Baker Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs Francis Anderson receive congratulations on the birth of a baby boy born November 18 at Baker Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Anderson
Elizabeth Sheehan
Baker Memorial Hospital
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McTee & Co., Inc
King Arthur Flour
Florida
Taa Meo
Mulder
Ole Bull’s Colony
Winthrop Review
Iifereth Israeli
Pres. A. Tishler
Gray Shoppe
Gloria
Alba Secatare
Franklin Secatare
Pleasant St
William Warnock
Mary Warnock
Ee DB. Call
Court Rd
Inthrop
Northwestern University
Illinois
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps
Horace Hdwards
Edwin Holmes
Mrs
Arthur Morrison
Portland
Maine
Harry Belmont Hill
Clement B. Yinger
Bristol
New Hampshire
Lawrence Jennings
Arnold Magnuson
Berkeley Mossman
Mossman
Hartford
Conn
Arthur Smith
Washington
Albert E. Jenkins
Ingleside Ave
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Henry Knox Sherrill
Joy St
Winthrop Council K. of C
Laymen’s Retreat League
Passionist
Brighton
Mass
Daniel J. Honan
PGE
James Ryan
Paul Cronin
John Ryan
Martin J. Cain
Joseph Kelfer
Lewis Ave
The
Winthrop Woman’s Club
Elks Hall
Edith Wood
Ball Room Dancing
Ocean
Masonic Building
Shirley’St
Beach Sta
Tel
Grace Stone
Bellevue Ave
Hiram Walker
Dieselaemma
Fauci’s
Pedro Domecq
Piscopo Liquor Store
Barnes Ave
Orient Heights
Suburban Gas and Electric Company
Beach Street
Revere Revere
Bartlett Road
Winthrop Ocean
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