Blessings of Mankind Highlight Mrs Verdi in K of C Note
The Knights of Columbus note Mrs. George Verdi as a model of good womanhood and comfort for her family. They extend sympathy to her husband Grand Knight George Verdi and children. Also reported are Holy Name Society events, a Turkey Whist recap, a birth, a Boston College win over Holy Cross, and progress of Catholic Action Club study groups led by Bro. Joe Higginbotham and Father Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Verdi
Holy Name Society
Father McInnis
Boston College
Holy Cross
Father Sullivan
Royal B. C. Rooter
Winthrop
Joe Higginbotham
Catholic Action Club
Inter-council tournament eyed for continuation
Fitton Council urges continuation of last year’s inter council tourney. Noddle Island teams enjoyed chess, bowling, pool and cards, but Ort the chef supreme draws the crowd with his clam chowder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitton Council
Noddle Island
Ort
The Mightiest of States: The Catholic Church’s Enduring Power
Excerpt from Hugh Wilson’s Education of a Diplomat asserts the Catholic Church as a unique western institution that preserved classical learning, carried Rome’s tradition, and survived political upheavals. It argues the Church remains a powerful, universal force rulers must reckon with, beyond belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Wilson
U. S
Germany
Rome
Tradition of Kites Across Time and Cultures
The text traces kite origins to Archytas of Tarentum and notes long use by Asian tribes. It mentions kites as a cultural pastime for Chinese and Japanese peoples and hints at religious associations behind their origin. The fragment references ideas about inspiring troops with a kite and beliefs linking kites to divine signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archytas
Tarentum
Asia
Eral
The Common Cold and Its Spread Across Society
The piece explains the common cold as an upper respiratory infection likely from a filterable virus. It notes months of high incidence, universal susceptibility, and the importance of rest and doctor guidance for avoiding complications. It urges coughing into a handkerchief and reducing transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labrador
Peter Henlein and the origins of watches
The article notes Peter Henlein of Nuremberg, a 16th century mechanic, as the first to create pocket clocks using a mainspring. His early watches, termed watches by invention, were bulky and nearly round, earning the nickname Nuremberg eggs as they spread across Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Henlein
Nuremberg
Germany
Rocky Mountain Herald
Europe
Po sparse OCR liquor store card in Elgh Heights
Fragmentary OCR lists a liquor store name PISC OPO with delivery service and address hints 8A to 11 4 Barnes area Heights. includes telephone fragment BE B. 2039. details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piscopo Liquor Store
Ely
Barnes Agaula Heights
Foreclosure Sale of Winthrop Property Under 1939 Mortgage
Public auction to foreclose the Home Owners' Loan Corporation mortgage on Lot 3 Be ing Ainsworth Cutler Estate in Winthrop Suffolk County Massachusetts. Sale set for December 28 1939 at 10 00 am. $200 cash down. Full description includes fixtures and lien disclosures. terms to be announced. Attorney Richard E. Keating Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Charles A. Roberts
Winthrop
Jane Margaret Roberts
Boston
William M. Prest
Esquire
Arthur W. Sullivan
Register
Anthony L. Jones
Roxie A. Jones
Suffolk County
Massachusetts
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Washington
Db. C
County of
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Ainsworth Cutler
W. W. Wight
Nevada Street
Elisha Cutler
Mary
Home Owners' Loan Corporation
Richard E. Keating
Federal Street
Mass
Notice of Gasoline License Hearing in Winthrop
Winthrop Massachusetts December 4 1939 notice that Bernard J Busch seeks a license to store and sell gasoline at 118 Shirley Street with four car tanks and six above ground tanks totaling 30 gallons each and 3000 gallons underground. Public hearing set December 18 1939 at 8 p.m. in Town Hall before the Board of Selectmen. Charles A Hagman clerk. December 7 advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Mass
Bernard J. Busch
Shirley Street
the Selectmen
Town Hall
Charles A. Hagman
Board of Selectmen
Surplus Farm Acres Find Few Markets Abroad
American farmers have about 30 million surplus acres after standard 365 million harvested. Worldwide sales could absorb 335 million acres, leaving a gap where surplus land lacks markets.
Postmen Choir Tour From Amsterdam To London Concert
Fifty singing postmen formed a choir that traveled from Amsterdam to London and gave a concert showcasing their voices and teamwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Holland
London
Bacteria Families Kept for Study at Museum
About 3,000 bacterial families are maintained at the American Museum of Natural History for research and identification. The collection spans from Absidia blakesleeana Lendner to Zygosaccharomyces versicolor Sacchet ti and are shipped long distances for study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Museum of Natural History
Lendner
Parking Penalty Signage Targets College Drive
Parking enforcement at Southwest Tennessee College in Memphis displays bright notices declaring a penalty for parking on the drive and deflated tires. Officials say the rule is enforced to keep access clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern College
Memphis
Tenn
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K. of C
Mike
Tim Lucey
Tim
Jim Corbett
Mrs. Corbett
Esata
Canes
Anasiel
Ocean
Wint Winthrop
the Health Forum
the Colonial Inn
Shirley St. Ocean
Call Ocean
Pleasant St
Thornton Station
New Winthrop Hotel
Sturgis St
Winthrop Beach
Tel
Highlands
Sargent St
Maple Knoll
Kilby
Chelsea Tire & CY
GLE CO
Winnisimmet St
Chelsea
Baxter Beauty Shop
Somerset Avenue
Boat Builders
Chiropodists
DR. A. Promises
Pauline St. Ocean
Civil Engineers
Whitman & Howard
Civil Engineers and Surveyors
Liberty
Broad Street
Room
Coal and Ice Dealers
Frank L. Cronin CO. Coal, Coke, Fuel and Range Oil R. R. Ave
Revere Tel
Revere
E. B
J. R. Vaughan
Arthur H. Curtis CO
Arthur H. Curtis
Mason Supplies
WM. J. Carnicelli
Washington Ave
Wadsworth Building
Ray Bucks
W. F. Stover
Kodaks
Aupelice
Edison
Mazda Lamps
Winthrop Beach Ocean
Derco Electric & Radio Shop
Bartlett Road
A. J. Pilling
Buchanan St
Ramsey’s Poultry Farm
Winthrop Pepperell
M. J. Kelly
Frederick A. Magrath
W—Funeral Home
Meritian Street
Atlantic St
John F. O'Malley
Telephone
Charles A. Rollins
Meridian Street
Woodside Hardware
Woodside Ave
Jewelers
Gilbert R. Rand
Winthrop Trust Co
F. Desteffano
Maverick Sq
Winthrop Laundering CO
Wat Waah
Central St
United Bedding CO
Meridian St
Edston
H. N. Bangs & Sons
Madison Ave
John Henry
Fremont St
Cottage Hill
Arthur H. Curtis ™ CO
Hevere
Winthrop Oil CO
Charles C. Murphy
Cottage Avenue
M. W. C. Bryant
Cottage Park Road
Godfrey
Henry E. Keough CO
Pauline Street Ocean
Derco Electric & Radio
Kenneth H. Shaulman
Centre Street
Melrose
George & Ben’s
Magee's
Revere & Main Sts
Kenney Service Station
Kelly Springfield Tires
Willard Batteries
Jenney Gas and Mobile Oils
Dave Frank
London St
Charles Hennessey
Frank’ Bell
Hull
Washington Avenue
M. A. Cuseck
Ocean 1290
Gordon G. Fullerton, Inc
Chevrolet Sales and Service
Putnam Street
Arthur F. Verney
Ford Sales and Service
Canaries
M. Porter
Bellevue Ave
Modern Court Rd
Sun Room
Barnes Ave
Winthrop Savings Bank
Preston KB
Churchill, Treas
Probate
Orpo
Frank J. McQueeney
Shirley Hardware CO
D. Groman
Prop
Shirley ‘St. Ocean
Winthrop Harndware. Co
Winthrop St
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