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Newspaper

The Winthrop Review

Location

Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1933

Page

3

Fort Banks News Update on Christmas Plans and Civil Works Jobs

Lt Colonel and Mrs Paul D Bunker visited New York to watch the Army Notre Dame game and return to Fort Banks. Preparations for the Post Christmas Tree Celebration on December 23 1933 proceed. Seventy three men are employed in the Harbor Defenses of Boston under the Civil Works Administration with nine Winthrop residents at Fort Banks. more jobs expected as projects are authorized. John J Murray Winthrop Civil Works Administrator coordinates employment outlook with the Army.

Mra Paul_D Fort Banks New York Fort ‘Banks Red Cross Army Winthrop Red Cross Sarah BR. Haigh Winthrop Boston Civil Works Administration John J. Murray M. B Gibson C. A

Birthday party for Francis A. White marks twenty fifth year

Francis A White son of Dr and Mrs Edward P White of Sargent Street celebrated his 25th birthday with about twenty friends gathering at his home. A musical program was enjoyed and he received a Throw Over Blanket a bed light cartons of cigarettes and other gifts. A collation and a large birthday cake were served.

Francis A.white Edward. P. White Sargent St

Such-a-Club Dinner Honors Mrs Kane in Boston

On Friday December 1 the Such-a-Club met in Boston to honor Mrs Joseph Kane of Mt Vernon New York Visiting members heard her share stories of her new location. After dinner the group enjoyed a performance of Little Women. Attendees included Mrs Mary Kane Mrs Amelia Terrile Mrs Margaret Cawthorne Mrs Florence Goodwin Mrs Anna Westlin Miss Gertrude Kenney and Mrs Ethel Preble.

Boston Joseph Kane Mt. Vernon N. Yi Mary “Kane Amelia Terrile Amdirgaret Cawthorne Florence Goodwin Anna Westlin Gertrude Kenney Ethel Preble

Parcel deliveries require dawn December deadlines observed

The notice lists last mailings for various states to ensure Christmas delivery. It mentions Wednesday for Arizona California Oregon Washington and Thursday December 14 for Colorado Idaho Kansas Montana Nevada Utah Friday December 15 for Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Illinois Iowa Louisiana Minnesota Mississippi Nebraska New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Wisconsin Wyoming Saturday December 16 for Delaware District of Columbia Indiana Kentucky Michigan New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia Monday for Cumberland Maine Massachusetts Rhode Island Vermont and notes installation of officers and committee appointments at a lodge with references to Sister McGuinness and President Rupp.

Arizona California Oregon Washington State Colorado Idaho Kunsix Montana Nevada Lexus Utah Alabama Arkinsas Florida Georgia Olinois Iowa Louisiana Minnesota Mississippi Nebraskha New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma South Carolina South Dakota Tennnessee Wisconsin Wyoming Delaware Colimbia Indiana Kentucky New York State New Jerony Ohio Virginia West Virginia Ronald Thystamford Hospital Stampord

Gold Diggers of 1933 at Orient Pall Theater

East Boston patrons are urged to arrive early for seating as the Gold Diggers of 1933 heads a program at the Orient Pall Theater. The Warner Bros. film is part of a weekly vaudeville and screen lineup featuring dancing and entertainment.

TS Orient Pall Theater Firsteran Boston Natal Warner Bros Quy Usnell

Ginseng Prices and Trade Across Regions

The report discusses Panax species roots used in medicine, noting Korea as the native source with top quality, and American ginseng as a widely exported wild variety. Prices per pound range from 34 to 15, varying by work et quality, with some instances of nine to nineteen noted.

Orient Korea Matehuria

Bears Gnaw Telegraph Poles in Russia

A village in Russia saw telegraph poles repeatedly gnawed after installation. Engineers blamed a mysterious creature until bears were found to have chewed the poles in a misguided hunt for honey, mistaking the humming wood for nests.

Russia Finigh

Formation of Oil Mineral Oil Source

The text explains petroleum formation stored in earth sands between rock layers. Wells bored into the sand bring oil rising to the surface. It cites two origin theories: an organic theory arguing oil derives from ancient biological matter under high pressure, and an inorganic theory suggesting hydrogen and carbon formed in rocks under heat and pressure.

Enormans Fressore

Drawing the Line

Fragmentary OCR passage quotes Eben debating human nature and behavior. The lines suggest reflections on enacting limits and social expectations as a measure of a man’s character. Source text indicates dialogue on conduct and accountability within a community context.

Group of Singers Organizes Under Local Association

A meeting at the Barn on Monday evening organized a community singing group under the Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association. President Robert A. Walsh helped form a nucleus for a permanent group and plans outlined include a joint meeting with another local singing group at the Junior High Tuesday evening. Choir participants are invited to join and carol plans for the holiday season were discussed.

Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association Robert A. Walsh

Chevrolet Dealer Back in Business at Putnam Street

Gordon G. Fullertop, a local Chevrolet dealer, returns to his showroom at 57 Putnam Street after a successful appendix operation at Community Hospital. He greets friends and customers, resuming business and friendly outreach.

Gordon G. Fullertop Chevrolet Putnam Street

Dr and Mrs Wallace Haley Head Abroad for Honeymoon Medical Work

Dr and Mrs Wallace Haley married on Thanksgiving Day depart on the Georgie for a honeymoon and will conduct clinical work in Vienna and Berlin on eye ear and throat troubles for several months. Upon return they will reside at 210 Pauline Street Winthrop.

Wallace Haley Georgie Haley Beacon Street Tufts College Regis Vienna Berlin Pauline Streete Winthrop

Richard Countaway Celebrates Eighth Birthday

A birthday party for Richard Countaway on a Tuesday evening at his home 15 Seymour Street began at 6 45 PM. Guests enjoyed games prizes were awarded and a festive red and green cake with candles centered the dining table. Richard received many gifts from his playmates including Viola Belcher Barbara Preble Virginia Smith Ethel Preble Raymond Smith Douglas Custiman Edward Duffy Robert Duffy Junior and Billie Countaway.

Richard Countaway Seymour Street Richard Viola Belcher Barbara Preble SE See Virginia Smith Ethel Preble Aymond Smith Douglas Custiman Edward Duffy Robert Dufy Junior Billie Countaway

Whitman Lumber Co. Owner Returns to Health

Friends of Frank Whitman of Whitman Lumber Co. report he is able to be around again after illness. Miss Justine Farrell of Pleasant Street spent Thanksgiving with her brother in Newton Massachusetts.

Frank Whitman The Whitman: Lumber. Co Justine Farrell Pleasant St Newton, Maas

Annual Fair at St. John's Episcopal Church

The annual fair of St. John's Episcopal Church was held in the parish house at Bowdoin and Buchanan streets on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons this week. It was run under the auspices of St. John's Guild, with Mrs. Clarence Edwards serving as president.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Bowdoin Buchanan Streets St. John’s Guild Clarence Edwards

Engagement of Edna Black to Robert Beach Announced

A Thanksgiving Day family dinner at the fiance parents home announced the engagement of Edna M Black to Robert R Beach Miss Black is daughter of Mrs Adam Black Wenwood Jerrice Lynn and Mr Beach is son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Beach Whodside Ave Both work in Boston area with insurance firms Mr Beach serves as manager of the Mutual General Agency

Edna M. Black Robert R. Beach Miss Black Adam Black Wenwood Jerrice Lynn Mr. Beach Hend Edgar Beach Whodside Avsue Boston Mr.Beach Mutual General Agency

Barn Party Delights with Music and Country Refreshments

A lively barn party hosted by the TheeC Bo Society featured country costumes, hayloft decor, and performances by Hira and Melt, portrayed by Mroo and Mrs. George Faulkner. Ruth Pin contributed readings as a guest artist, while milk maids served refreshments and a jovial, rustic atmosphere prevailed.

Theec Bo Society Hira Melt Able Mroo George Faulkner Billy Small4arts Ruth Pin Résxsbury

Funeral Services for Harvey McLeod Co proprietor

Funeral services for Harvey McLeod coproprietor of the Winthrop ace Company were held Wednesday afternoon at his home on Winthrop Street. Interment followed in Winthrop Cemetery. McLeod, a Brooklyn native, was 71 and is survived by his wife.

Harvey Mc ‘Leod Winthrop Aes Company Winthrop Street Winthrop Cemetery Mr. McLeod Brooklyn N.Y

Fingerprints and a Civil War flag memory revive naval tales

A fingerprint expert explains distinguishing prints by pore size and line coarseness to identify gender and individual prints. The article recalls Captain Lawrence’s famous declaration Dont Give Up the Ship spoken as he lay wounded in 1813, and a flag sewn by women carrying the phrase for Commodore Perry's fleet later kept at Memorial Hall, Navy Department, and the Naval Academy.

James Lawrence Chesapeaker Shannon Boston Commodore Perry Lawence Lake Navy Department Memorial Hall Naval Academy Annapolis

First enslaved bishop in US consecrated in 1918

Edward Thomas Demby became the United States first enslaved bishop with his consecration on September 2, 1918, marking a historic church milestone.

Edward Thomas ‘Demby United States

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