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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1941
Page
5
Mrs. Marion C. Stewart of 76 Sunnyside announces the engagement of her daughter Barbara to Mr. Charles Herbert Shaw of East Weymouth.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary A McLeod wife of the late George McLeod were held at St John the Evangelist Church with a Requiem Mass. She resided at 4 Pleasant Street and is survived by two daughters Miss Margaret McLeod and Miss Charlotte McLeod. Interment followed in Winthrop Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs John C Vitagliano of Cottage Park Road announce the engagement of daughter Dorothy to Peter W Princi of Boston at a relatives and friends gathering. Miss Vitagliano is a local graduate and Boston University alumna. Princi earned a law degree from Northeastern University and is a member of the Massachusetts and Federal bars. wedding planned for mid February.
The Men’s Club of St. John’s Episcopal Church meets at the Parish House on Thursday December 4 1941 at 8:00 p m A short business session precedes the films A Telephone Company representative will present two films The Voice of the City about twenty minutes and Mr X a longer film Refreshments follow the meeting.
The Methodist Youth Forum sets a regular gathering Sunday December 7 at 6 30 pm inviting more Methodist youths to attend. President Howard Bagness will speak on Pi oneer Days at Salem with colored slides. Bowling each Friday at 8 pm at Winthrop Alleys.
A historical note explains that the sea shore lies between the high tide and low tide marks, forming the boundary of the land under English law. The definition clarifies where tidal effects begin and end for property and public access purposes.
Mr and Mrs William H Walpole of River Road observed their twenty fifth wedding anniversary last week. The Review and friends extend hearty congratulations to the well known couple.
The First Church of Christ Scientist at 165 Winthrop Street offers 10:45 a m Sunday service and Sunday School for up to age 20. Wednesday testimonial meeting at 8 pm. Public reading room hours 2–5 pm daily. Lesson-Sermon December 7 centers on God the Only Cause and Creator with Bible selections and Mind as creator from Science and Health.
The Popular Sunday evening service at the First Church of Winthrop Methodist centers on Seeing God Through Literature. Rev. Harry Belmont Hill preaches a Book Sermon based on Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol. The choir performs seasonal music and visitors are welcomed.
A Friday night formal invitation dance at the Fort Banks War Department Theatre Building was sponsored by the Ninth Coast Artillery Corps. First Lieut. Everett Gardiner attended, received a gift from Colonel Percy S. Lowe, and guests included Col. David H. Hickey and Captain Joseph R. McCormick. The 9th Coast Artillery Swing Band provided music. The next dance is planned for Friday December 5 under Captain Allein with Mrs. A. E. Cassidy assisting.”
Nevarte Adrian presented a piano program at Mrs. R. W. Price’s home, featuring works by Scarlatti Chopin Brahms Debussy and Liszt. The artist, trained in Budapest Paris and New York, accompanies her twin sons in a future two piano partnership.
A Rain bow Mothers' Club gathering met at Mrs. Rhoda Ells home with Mrs. Evelyn Wainwright presiding. Reports were approved and a Military Whist fundraiser succeeded. Illness affected Mrs Bernice. a penny sale followed. Next meeting set for December 18 at Mrs Dawn Hagman's home for a Christmas party.
Adam Thompson of Cincinnati a wealthy grain and cotton dealer hosted a dinner party in 1842 to celebrate the first bathtub in the United States. A party of gentlemen at the event tried out the new invention after the meal.
Public records show transfers and filings under the Land Registration Act for numerous parties. Names include Cohen Esther, Riley John, Too mey Jane, Dugin Charles, Bar ry Charles, Giorgio Mary, Tritz Harry, Wyman Albert, Covell Gladys, and McMahon Philip with addresses on Bowdoin and Triton avenues and Cottage Park road.
Two individuals identified as Elizabeth J. McMahon and Gladys M. Covell referenced along with the Bay View Avenue locale. No additional context or actions provided.
The cemetery department states that fill from the ongoing cemetery improvement project is contracted out. The contract allows the Cemetery Commissioners to dispose of the fill themselves, or have the contractor dispose of it if they fail to do so. The selectmen have no jurisdiction over the fill disposition.
Pennsylvania recognizes common law marriages as a valid form of matrimony. The policy outlines that such unions are legally acknowledged under state law with implications for property rights, inheritance, and spousal duties.
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