Oliver October Baxter Returns Home to Rumley
Oliver October Baxter, after a year and a half in the Orient and Far East on a corporate mission, returns to Rumley to a hero's reception. His father, Uncle Joe, and townspeople celebrate, while Oliver declines a city civ il engineer post for a civilian future. He recalls plans to rejoin Canadian service before the war ends. Jane Sage and Doc Lansing figure in a romance and rumors swirl about Aunt Serepta. Oliver confronts a chill of loneliness as personal ties shift on his return.
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Amne
Oliver
Rumley
Chicago
China
Orient
Rumley Dispatch
Oliver October Baxter
Far East
Oliver October
Uncle Joe
Mr. Sikes
Father
Mr. Baxter
Joe Sikes
Silas Link
Baxter
Jane
Mr. Sage
Sikes
Samuel Belding
Joe
Dad
Sonny
Tve
Sammy
Jane Sage
California
Doc Lansing
Doc
Sam
Death Swamp
Sakshaded
Dee Sam
Young Lansing
Captain Baxter
Lansing
Serepta Grimes
Serepta
Homecoming from War Ends With Jobless Return
Oliver October Baxter returns from World War I to Rumley in May 1919, discharged and jobless after a Brest voyage. In Chicago he learns no vacancy exists at his former employer, delivering blunt feedback to management before reuniting with his father and Sammy Parr at the station.
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Oliver October Baxter
Brest
Rumley
Chicago
Avork
Sammy Parr
Oliver
Frank talk and hinted romance amid family dispute
Oliver stays in Rumley as his father’s mood worsens and Serepta Grimes and Mr Sage urge restraint. Jane seeks relief after an awkward confession and Oliver remains torn about his role in the family and his own future. A Christmas card catalog promo appears with sample greeting cards.
Oliver Baxter Leaves Rumley for Chicago After Cash Withdrawal
Oliver October quotes mixed feelings about leaving his father and Rumley for a new profession in Chicago. Baxter withdraws 3500 dollars from the bank amid family tensions and a worried mood as Jane Sage and Rev. Sage weigh his departure and his father’s health fears.
Red Cross Roll Call Extended in Winthrop Campaign
The Red Cross rolls are extended beyond Thanksgiving as town canvassers seek full participation. Precincts lag, especially Highlands Beach Point Shirley and Court Park, despite support for the cause. Those who declined are urged to reconsider and send a check, with a dollar joining the humanitarian effort and local dues supporting Winthrop’s chapter.
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Winthrop
Highlands
Beach
Point Shirley
Court Park
Red Cross
Red Cross Service
PTA Meeting at Union Church Vestry
The Parent Teacher Association will meet in the vestry of Union Congregational Church on Tuesday evening December 8 at 7 45. Mrs George L Whiting president of the Massachusetts PTA will speak. Last month’s attendees recall The Children's Hour by Longfellow performed by Mrs Twining. Entertainment and refreshments will follow.
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Union Congregational Church
George L. Whiting
Parent Teacher Association
Girl Scouts Oak Troop Meeting Held in Highland School
Scout G Glaser chaired the meeting on Monday November 30 at Highland School with Scout D Brown as secretary in Leitch’s absence. Scout B Whittemore was chosen chairman for four weeks while the troop plans first aid or basket weaving. Dorothy Browne served as scribe.
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G. Glaser
Highland School
D. Brown
Scout Leitch
Scout B. Whittemore
Dorothy Browne
Apron and Handkerchief Sale For Hospital Linen
The Community Hospital Aid Assn will hold an apron and handkerchief sale on Tuesday afternoon December 8 at 74 Orlando Avenue, the home of Mrs Louise A Radell. Funds support linen supplies for the Community Hospital starting January 1. Committee leads are Mrs Jane Hatch and Mrs Mabelle Coleman for aprons and Mrs Ruth H Walsh and Mrs Lillian Crowell for handkerchiefs.
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Community Hospital Aid Assn
Louise A. Radell
Orlando Av
Aid Assn
Jane Hatch
Mabelle Coleman
Ruth H. Walsh
Lillian Crowell
Elks Memorial Service At Lks Hall Dec 6
The Winthrop Lodge of Elks holds its annual memorial service Sunday evening December 6 at Elks Home in memory of Absent Brothers. An elaborate program will be presented and all relatives friends and Winthrop residents are invited. Admission is free with no tickets required.
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Elks
Winthrop Lodge of Elks
Winthrop
Ham's Ice Cream Specials and Real Estate Info
Parties weddings and dances served with Ham's Ice Cream See Ham's Specials on Page 8. For expert information on real estate see Ella Abbott, 151 Cottage Park rd.
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Ham
Ella Abbott
Cottage Park Rd
Happy Home WNU Service Utensils With Handles
A housewife explains how utensils with handles simplify cooking. She describes transferring pancake batter from a heavy bowl to a griddle, then switching to a light aluminum pan and a pourable pitcher, reducing arm fatigue and improving ease of pouring. She advocates handles on all kitchen tools for easier handling and scraping.
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Pershing
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Ollie
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OAK Troop
Lks Hall
Mabel J. Golden
Central Sq
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Boston
Crocker
Washington Avenue
Somerset Avenue
Davin’s Restaurant
WM. W. Hallam
Beecham
Albert Ormerod
Fall River
Mass
B. F. Allen Co
Canal Street
New York Bay
IDA J. Grover Millinery
Shirley St
Beach Sta. Tel
Ocean
Andrew Schlehuber
N. L. Merrill
Pres C. G. McGlone
Treas
Massachusetts
Tel
Lynn
Broad ‘Street
C. H. Prescott
Tewksbury Street
John M. Simpson
Border ST
George Barr McCutcheon
Graystark
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