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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1934
Page
5
A long, wordy Elks club note extols family unity as the bulwark of society, warns industrialism breaks homes, and praises local members for civic service. It mentions Brother Curran, Bill, Tim Mahaney, Andrew Porter, and the Hillel Society Chanukah contest with judges and prizes.
A rambling column praises friends and civic life mentioning John O'Donnell and Joe Dalton among humorous anecdotes. It then shifts to a charity event at the Town Hall on Friday December 3 with a dance, raffle, and a charity basketball game featuring the town’s teams and a future captain and coach selection.
The Winthrop Catholic Club reports its first workouts Friday November 30 under coaches P Jordan and V Guidi. Veterans include Jessie Cronin Tony Vitale Obbie Guidi C Sinatra Ed Coglan Bite Kelley with others returning Dave Macken Bill Gorman John Gro nin Den Egan Chic Harkins. The season opens Friday December 2 with both first and second teams slated to play. Committees led by Skippert White Ed Coglan and Charlie Sitrrtra organize events.
A detailed reminiscence of a Winthrop Post legionnaires gathering with Col. Bunker and Captain Gibson in attendance. Speakers including former Drum Major and Fritz Westlin shared stories as the orchestra performed and a profitable sequence of events supported the post treasury.
The Antlers Club met at Mrs M Egan’s home on Prebble avenue Point Shirley with honors to Mrs Farrell Mrs L L McLaren Mrs Morrison Mrs A Fitzgerald Mrs Ethel Bauer and Mrs Dorothy Cates. The next meeting will be at Mrs N Farrell’s on Dec IX at Prebble avenue Point Shirley. The Young People’s Fellowship at St John’s Episcopalian church held a Sunday evening talk by Mr Lewis B Pierce on What Does WAS ne on Sunday. The fellowship will attend the lith anniversary celebration of the establishment of the Young eerie. This abbeatign will com ninel wider Fer inwebld in our diocese. Members playing will meet at the church Sunday evening at 4 48 p m. The Winthrop Post has supported local Legion efforts and boosting, with narrator notes and a future column on Narco Club members in the Winthrop Review.
The article discusses Penitentes, a flagellant sect active in the United States, noted for ritual acts connected to religious devotion. It references their presence and influence within historical religious practices in the region.
The Margeson Philathea Class of the First Baptist Church met at Miss Barbara Hill's home on Hermon Street November 26, 1934. Officers will be installed by Mr. Lyons at the church. next meeting December 17 at a member's home with a social and Christmas gift exchange.
The text notes the Authors' League of America was founded in 191% to provide mutual assistance in publishing technicalities and copyright. It references the organization's purpose and early formation.
The Quest and Question Club held a February gathering at Cliffs House with Mrs. T H Haigh chairing the Conservation Committee. Mrs S F Beil presented Unusual Facts About Strange Animals. The Harry C Whorf Memorial Cup was shown for Winthrop High School. Donations to Christmas charities were approved. Mrs A W Dudley outlined social activities and refreshments followed. Mrs Harry Wood will host January 8 1935 with guest speaker Miss Marianna Nie BURCH on Western Trails.
The Amicitia Club held a Christmas party with Mrs A Walter Larkin presiding. Five humorous skits entertained members and guests including Mrs Hiltz Mrs Babson Elwin Shedd and Miss Elinor Dolloff Dorothy Babson and George Douglas Dainty. Refreshments and red rose decorations completed the evening. The annual party will be held Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Douglas 59 Somerset.
A fragmentary notice describes a planned installation of lights along a main road to Arnold’s and urges visits after sundown or before sunrise. It mentions reading an issue of Joan J Daly in the Legion Monthly December.
The Winthrop Catholic Woman's Club held a successful Beano party at St Johns Hall with many prizes and three special awards. Proceeds go to Rev. Mark Madden. plans include a Minstrel Show tryout December 9 at 2:30 PM and a December 10 gathering hosted by Mrs Mary Cullen.
The Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church cancels the regular Sunday meeting and postpones Friday bowling. Anna Beveridge notes the changes and indicates the misprint details in local church notices.
The Young People's Society of the First Baptist Church will hold regular evening services at six o'clock instead of six fifteen. The subject is "Problems Faced Elizabeth H. Law." All young people are invited to attend.
Phil's Delicatessen at 468 Shirley Street serves excellent beer and ale. The eatery offers hot lunches from 11:30 A. M. to 12 with a clean respectable cheery atmosphere and unmatched service.
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