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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1923
Page
4
An elderly pair discuss political candidacies and the need for qualified entrants. They complain about self seeking nominees, Congress pay, and wasteful spending while sharing a tale of a radio hobbyist hearing distant speeches and events. They support Sea Scout volunteer efforts led by local kinsmen Ferris and Wiley Young.
A Winthrop town scene urges residents to save for Christmas and support local events. The piece highlights cheerful townspeople Dan Honan and Jim Higgins, notes misconceptions about tax rates, and promotes two upcoming fairs at the Methodist and Episcopal churches along with a candy gathering for Homer’s, all framed as civic good.
The Hope Chest Committee of the Winthrop Catholic Woman’s Club placed the chest in Mrs Hallem’s Artcraft Studio window on Hermon street near Pauline for display until January 1. Mrs Andrew Verdi chairs with donations earning one chance on orders of two dollars or more. The chest holds a silk puff and blankets. Next Catholic Club meeting will feature Dr George O Donnell of the State Board of Health on December 10. A Musical and Tea is planned for December 16 at St John’s Hall Lincoln Street with reservations by Helen Howard or at the December 10 meeting.
The Choral Club begins its second season with a Monday evening concert on January 7, featuring the ensemble’s updated repertoire and guest soloists.
The Burnside Club gathered at 59 Sunnyside avenue to hear readings and music. Twenty one members attended with three visiting Misses Maud Keyes Helen Keyes and Esther Merrill of Noank Conn. Decorations featured yellow chrysanthemums.
Town topics cover Thanksgiving guests from Wellesley College and friends from Ardmore Oklahoma Mason City Iowa Paterson New Jersey Virginia Chicago and more. Reports include a bridge party, hospital visit for appendicitis a fall with injuries and a birthday party at Smith College. Suburban Gas and Electric advertises Christmas gift ideas and showroom hours on Metcalf Square page 4.
The Winthrop Elks held annual memorial exercises at the Winthrop Theatre on Sunday at 3 PM. Hon. John F. Malley of Springfield delivered the memorial address. musical selections featured the Cecilia Male Quartet, Maude K. Murray, John P. Shea, and the Copley Plaza Trio with Mrs. Shea and Lieut. Col. George A. Wieczorek among soloists and performers. Final prayers and benediction closed the program as officers of Winthrop Lodge presided.
The Winthrop Chapter of the Unitarian Lay men's League conducts the morning service at 10 30 with Rev. Herbert L Buzzell delivering the sermon. The church invites the public to attend. Sunday school follows at noon with Rev Leonard Cushman superintendent, Maude Paradis Lane organist, and Ethel Dyffryn soloist. Pulpit to be supplied by various Unitarian ministers.
John s Episcopal Church holds 8:00 a m Holy Communion 10 45 am morning service and sermon on David the King The rector continues his Hebrew Movement series The 7 30 pm evening service features a sermon on the pastoral letter from the House of Bishops about Bishop Lawrence s Incarna tion and the Virgin Birth Kindergarten and Primary Departments will march into the church before the close of the morning service for the rector s monthly instruction.
Daily services at seven each morning. Special service Friday at sunset and Saturday at Sam.
Julia White Birch widow of Charles White Birch died at 95. Funeral was held at the Bennison residence on Sunday with Rev. R. M. Harper officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Auburn.
A pair of birds has built a nest and raised a healthy family each year for several years in the vent of a geyser at a Twickenham house. The gas fumes would kill a human, yet the birds appear to flourish there.
Rev John H Griffin pastor Winthrop Street and Rev John J O'Brien assistant. Masses scheduled at 7 8 30 10 15 and 11 30. Children should attend the 8 30 service.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church announces a 10 30 morning worship with District Superintendent Rev Joseph M Shepler preaching and Mildred M Cobb as soloist A Sunday school session follows at noon A 6 30 closing meeting of Win My Chum week features Rev John L Ivey A 7 30 evening worship includes the pastor and Friday 8 pm prayer meeting and Bible study.
Sunday services in the church at 10 45. Lesson sermon God the Only Cause and Creator. Sunday school for pupils under 20 in Social Hall Masonic Building. Testimonial Meeting Wednesdays at 8. Free public reading room in the church edifice.
The Cp Union Congregational Church invites all men to join on the first and third Sundays at 5 30 and on the second and fourth Sundays at 12 o clock Meetings offer a friendly fellowship and a good group of fellows.
Rev Thomas Street pastor leads Sunday program at Tewksbury Street Winthrop Beach with Junior and Primary Sunday Schools at 9.30 Morning Service at 10.45 Sermon The Parclete Intermediate Sunday School at 12.10 Men's Bible Class at 5.30 Young People's Society Church Talk and Evening Service at 7.30 Sermon Luther's Great Hymn Ein Feste Burg Mr Mason named musical director to officiate on organ.
Bible School at noon. Y P S C E at 615. Evening service with sermon by the pastor at 7 30.
Jimmy boasts about camping adventures and claims he stepped on a large rattlesnake. He says he knew it was a rattlesnake by the sound of its teeth chattering the moment it saw him, eliciting questions from his father about the encounter.
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