Life Passes On In Elks Club Memoir and Banquet
A reminiscence from an Elks lodge gathering celebrates life’s passage from youth to old age and honors members. It recalls friends and leaders like Brother Harry Blaze and Brother Bob Stewart, praises teaching and community service, and notes convivial meals and anecdotes about members such as Allie Rose and Andrew Paden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Stewart
Bob
Harry Foley
Kind O
Brother Harry
Turkey
Popular Authors Literary Club Meeting Review
The Popular Authors Literary Club met November 28 with Mrs. Christine G Patterson presiding. Ruth E Finley’s The Lady of Godeys was reviewed by Mrs. Alice D Simpson as delightful. A Godeys print display and an 1860s to 1875 costume style show impressed attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Authors Literary Club
Christine G. Patterson
Willow Avenue
Maude McGarry Tibbetts
Lady of Godey
Ruth E. Finley
Alice D. Simpson
Godey
Elizabeth Walsh
Beacon ‘Villa
Florence I Pratt
Myra A. Peterson
New International Quartette Highlighted at Elk Meeting
The Elk lodge spotlighted a new international quartet featuring Brothers Macky Goldberg Jack Harvey Bill Wenz and Mike Whalen. Acts included Brother George Scanlon as master director plus John O Malley and Jack Shea returning to the stage. Bill Thorpton and Bill Weng were noted for hospitality and entertainment services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Quartette
High Order
Macky Goldberg
Jack Harvey
Bill Wenz
Mike Whalen
George Scanlon
Bill
Bermesda
Copley
Winthrop Woman's Club Meeting Highlights Activities
The Winthrop Woman's Club met in Ellis' Hall with President May M. Salerno presiding. Members heard about tuberculosis stamp sales, Sharon health camp work, planned health exams for women, a letter from Rep. Daniel Honan about the Tavern Bill, and upcoming events including a December 5th roadside beautification awards ceremony and a January 6th MacDowell colony concert in Boston. Edward F. Payne lectured on Dickens characters and his writings. The December 15th meeting will feature New England authors reading Our New England by Sarah Merriam Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Woman's Club
Ellis’ Hall
May M. Salerno
Alice
Farquhar
Sharon
Daniel Honan
Tavern
Herald
Horticultural Hall
MacDowell Colony
Boston
Sual
Mabel Davisey
Art Committee
Edward F. Payne
Mr. Payne
Billy the
New England
Sarah Merriman Powers
Christian Endeavor Activities At Colonial Chapter OES
The Colonial Chapter OES elected officers at the Masonic Apartments after a 6:30 supper. A candlelight initiation Sunday December 3 at First Baptist Ladies Parlor featured Raymond Reed, Alice Belcher, and Elizabeth Colby. December 6 held the regular meeting and a social hour followed. Next Sunday our E service will join Epworth League for a special afternoon service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Chapter
First Baptist Church
Raymond Reed
Alice Belcher
Elizabeth Colby
Epworth League
Epworth League meets with guest speakers in Winthrop
The Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church met at Sea ter Memorial Chapel with Miss Gertrude Wingren speaking. Next Sunday December 1th, Baptist and Congregational societies of Georgetown Mass and youth groups from local churches join as guests. Hugh O. Davis from the High School faculty will speak at 3 30 in the Assembly hall, followed by a social hour. All young people are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League of the
Methodist Episcopal Church
Seater Memorial Chapel
Gertrude Wingren
League
Baptist and
Congregational
Georgetown
Mass
Baptist
Episcopal
Winthrop
Hugh O. Davis
Neering
Adall
YP Fells Installation Service at St John Church
The YP F held its Installation Service last Sunday at St John’s Episcopal Church with Rev Mo Wood of Auburndale as speaker and Mr Robert Heigham, president, delivering welcome. A Diocesan Fellowship Dance is planned for Friday at Emmanuel Church in Boston. On Sunday the Fellowship will visit Epworth League at Mook Church. meeting location is the Methodist Church assembly hall at 3290.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YP. F
St John's Episcopal Church
Mo Wood
Messias
Auburndale
Robert Heigham
Tiocesan Fellowship
Dee Os
Emmanuel Church
Boston
Dee
Deth
Chip
Epworth League of the Mook
Methodise
Antlers Club Meeting at Orient Heights Hosts Varied Card Play
The Aptlas Club met at the home of Miss Elizabeth Leavey Orient Heights with Biridze played. Honors awarded to Mrs. B Farrell, Mrs. L Methisen Peyear, and Mrs Wm Coffey. Siigzeruld and 2 case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aptlas
Mise Elizabeth Leavey
Orient Heights
Biridze
B. Farrell
L. Methisen Peyear
F/Coffey
Siigzeruld
Bridge Club Plans Christmas Parties and Welcomes New Member
The G F Xo met on December 4 with four members present at Evelyn Turner's home. Plans were made for Gentlemen's Night and a Christmas party December 21 at Dawn Hagman’s home. New member Florence Stellary joined. three bridge tables were played with prizes to Edna Moody Betty Law Ann Kleenfarin and Fister Howard. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Xo
Evelyn Turner
Florence Stellary
Revere
Edna Moody
Betty Law
Ann Kleenfarin
Fister Howard
Quest and Question Club Hosts Reverend Smith Lecture
The Quest and Question Club welcomed Rev. Clarence W. Smith as guest speaker on Tuesday November 28 at the Winthrop Arms. Smith spoke of travels in the Holy Lands in a stereopticoal lecture inspiring holiday reflections. Philanthropy for Thanksgiving and Christmas was voted by the club president Mrs. Chas. H. Moore. Hostesses included Mrs. Wesley Tyler and others with Misses Eleanor Dodge Kathleen Dudley Virginia Simpson assisting in costumes from Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quest and Question Club
Clarence W. Smith
Winthrop Arms
Smith
Holy Lands
Chas. H. Moore
Wesley Tyler
F. B. White
E. H. Leonard
J.W. Crowelt
Eleanor Dodge
Kathleen Dudley
Virginia Simpson
Palestine
G. Helena Hamilton
Winthrop Garden Club Holds December Meeting
The Winthrop Garden Club hosted by Winthrop Women’s Club met at Mrs. Christine Hatfield’s home for a December session. Members conducted roll call and business, heard Minnie Mason discuss news of other garden clubs, and debated whether annuals are better than perennials for beginners before adjourning to resume on January 8, 1934 at Mrs. Maud Tibbetts’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Garden Club
Winthrop Woman's Club
Christine Hatfield
Court Road
Minnie Mason
Myra
A. Peterson
Ethel Skinner
Margaret Ramsey
Alice Hodgkins
Alice Power
Maud Tibbetts
Richard F Metcalf Post 1664 VFW Holds Inaugural Meeting
The Richard F Métcalf Post No 1664 VFW will hold its first regular meeting Friday evening at 8:00 PM at Post Quarters 66 Shore Drive. Commander John W Heavey leads newly elected officers as committees are formed to plan activities for the coming year. A collation will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard F. Métcalf
Shore Drive
John W Heavey
Maday
Joe Glass
Young People's Society discusses meeting at Union Church
The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor at Union Congregational Church will hold a discussion and a business meeting next Sunday evening at 6:30. Lester Murphy leads. society members are invited to attend Epworth League’s 3:30 meeting at Union Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Union Congregational Church
Lester Murphy
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Union Church
Tisue Dave
SVGCOInd Club Meeting Notes Report
Monday's SVGCOInd gathering chaired by William King discussed press notices to be more serious, initiation plans for Friday, a special clause for absent candidates, a Christmas turkey prize to fund a radio, outside competition talks, and midnight suppers per member cooperation. The group wishes Miss Lillian Verdi a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdi
Wiliam King
St Joseph Grace
Thes
XVG
Lillian
Winthrop Catholic Woman's Club Holiday Bridge and Play
The Winthrop Catholic Woman's Club held a large Monday evening December 4 Bridge and Whist party for charity with prizes and a cash door prize won by Mrs. Baker. President Mrs. P. J. Sloan announced the winning number. Edith M. Christopher chaired the event and thanks helpers. A December 11 afternoon party invites all, with chairs Mrs. Fitzgerald and Miss Cullen. December 11 also hosts a business meeting followed by a Christmas play under Mrs. Edith M. Christopher. Cast includes Henrietta Mae K. Cashman Harold Mary P. Murphy Aunt Hattie Mary E. Kiernan and others with Carol Singers and poems by Marian Cameron. Refreshments by the hospitality committee. A social meeting December 11 precedes the Annual Christmas Party. members should bring a small gift for the tree and Santa will distribute. Santa and gifts will be part of the event and members are urged to return cance books for the Gold Piece. the lucky number will be drawn December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
P. J. Sloan
Edith M. Christopher
Henrietta
Mae K. Cashman
Harold
Mary P. Murphy
Hattie
Mary E. Kiernan
Jonson
Prances McCarthy
Mr. Willams
Gladys Hayman
Clemens
Jeanette Murray
Johnson
Cora Kelleher
Williams
Wee Louise Mitten
Grace Lowell
Aremeda
Aloyla
Marian Cameron
Arlington
Mass
Grace ‘Lowell
Santa Claus
Easy Aces Club Meets at Miss Hasson Home
The Easy Aces Club gathered at Miss S Hasson’s Fairview avenue home Friday evening. After bridge, a lunch was served. Honors were won by Mrs Wakefield, Mrs Foley, Mrs Fitzgerald, Mrs Harris, and Mrs Walsh. The next meeting is at Mrs Morrill’s Court road on Wednesday evening December 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easy Aces
S. Hasson
Fairview Avenue
Hasson
Wakefield
M. Foley
AL. Fitzgerald
A. Harris
My Walsh
Arthur Morrill
Court Road
Christmas Party Planned by Byer Moeady Circle group
The Byer Moeady Circle of the Mathodi 6 tr Copal Charch schedules a Christmas party on December 11. Each member should bring a small gift for exchange. Donations for a Christmas fund will be received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byer Moeady
Mathodi
Dee
K of C Message Notes Turkey Whist and New Members
A Rotary like notice praises Bro George Verdi for running the Turkey Whist and laments the lack of broader appreciation. It reports the Junior Town League loss to the Teachers and urges more local participation to recruit members for a Third Degree. It also salutes Worthy District Deputy Jim Holland and lists turkey winners while joking about a missed prize and a playful remark on a card game quirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
WoRL C and Friends Attend Whist at Pauline Street Home
Mrs John J Herbert entertained WoRL C members and friends at her Pauline street home on Friday afternoon. Delicious refreshments were served after prizes were awarded to winners. Viola Perry, Rec Secy W EC No 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Herbert
Worl C
Pauline Street
P. Austin MacCormack
Shirley Street
W.E
Jefferson ‘Street
Amicitia Club Hosts Radio Broadcast Evening
Miss Flora Clarke hosted the Amicitia Club December 4 at Lincoln Street home. A brief business meeting led to a program arranged by John Knudson George Burns and Lewis Hollingsworth of the tennis auxiliary. Station AMI provided interviews with Irving Cobb Babson and Gentleman Farmer. Dolloff Gracie Allen Burns and Kate Smith lent talents to the broadcast. Refreshments followed. guests included Mr and Mrs Cliftor McNeill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Clarke
Thrge Amicitia’ Club
Lincoln ‘Street
Messrs
John Knudson
George Burns
Lewis Hollingsworth
Thennis
Station Ami
Irving Cobb
Babson
Gentleman Farmer
Dolloff
Burnling
Gracie Allen
Burns
Kate Smith
Knudson
Cliftor McNeill
Lincoln St
Troop 79 Notes on December 5 Meeting and Patrol Contest
The December 5 Troop 79 meeting featured an allegame program. The patrol contest winner was enthusiastically received and earned an all expense hike prize. Patrol Leader Harold Kilgore supervised the closing ceremony, with A S M McGaw directing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Kilgore
A. S.M. McGaw
Club Emanon Plans Christmas Party for Members and Escorts
The regular meeting at Miss Rita Carter's home focused entirely on planning a holiday Christmas party for members and escorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club Emanon
First Church of Christ Scientist Winthrop Services
The First Church of Christ Scientist Winthrop at 165 Winthrop Street offers Sunday morning services at 10 00 and a Sunday School for pupils up to age 20 at 10 45. The December 16 1938 Christian Science lesson is God the Preserver of Man with text from Deuteronomy 33 27. Public reading room in the church is open daily from 9 to 5 and Saturday evenings 7 to 3. Wednesday services occur before and after meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ
Scientist
Winthrop
Winthrop Street
Frebe
Enthusiastic Carnival Preview From Frati and Club
Brother Al Frati shows strong optimism for the upcoming carnival and urges shared spirit. The Grand Knight has been absent for four or five Fridays, with rumors of voice training for a club melody, as members anticipate a lively event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro
al Frati
Berzelius Acknowledged For Simplifying Chemical Symbols
The Swedish chemist Berzelius, famed for simplifying chemical symbols, is cited in a note that the devil must write chemistry textbooks as the system changes every few years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berzelius
Birds Populations Offer Insight Into Florida Avifauna
A report notes that 500 species have been classified in North America and 410 species have been found in Florida at one time or another, highlighting Florida as a rich habitat for birds and a focal point for avian study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Florida
First Sticky P.O. Stamps Arrived in New York in 1847
The United States issued adhesive postage stamps for the first time under the act of March 3 1847 and placed on sale in New York on July 1 of that year marking a landmark in postal history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United” States
New York
Young Women's Guild Meeting At St John’s Episcopal
The Young Women’s Guild of St John’s Episcopal Church held its regular meeting at Mrs Hazel Griffin’s Birch road home with 49 members and guests. Donations for Thanksgiving baskets and the fair were received. a prominent display showcased gifts for the Children’s Table. Several hosts were thanked for bridge teas and luncheons to support the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Guild of
Episcopal Church
Hazel Griffin
Birch Road
Genevieve Price
Pye
Broderick
Bertha Pierce
Pero
Anna Silberberg
Alaska
Sadie Shorley
Enfield Road
Marion Walker
Girl Scout Council Reports Plans and Activities in Winthrop
An enthusiastic meeting at Mrs. Haigh’s home elected a new Girl Scout Commissioner to finish Mrs Chandler’s term. They discussed a Christmas Party for Scouts and Welfare Department children and hoped for continued support from local groups. The Drain and Bugle Corps, led by Sergt Hernandez, have resumed meetings at Center School on Monday afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Council
Haigh
Chandler
Winthrop
Sergt. Hernandez
Center School
Hotel Statler
Mrsrs. Tucker
Pleasant Street
Annif LL. Loomis
Town League Hot Spots and Holiday Events
Readers note a mix of village happenings and warnings as the town gears up for December activities. Council bowling, Town League, and the Odd Fellows game lead a schedule that includes Retreat at St Gibriel's Monastery and hoedown dates while a playful warning about miscommunication ends with seasonal cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuor &Eague
Winthrop Vs. Revere
St Gibriel’s Monastery
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Elks
Harry Blaze
Harry
Carl Nelson
Carl
South Sea Isles
Allie Rose
Allie
Allie Old
Hello Central
Joe Kirby
Joe
Brudin
Haviks
Hill Felow
Gio
Wye Celbiries
Tatiana
Andrew Paden
Andrew
Brieks
Frank
Wwe
Arther Morison
Arthur Saher
John Dunny
Brother John
John
H. J. MacLaren
East Reston
H. J
Dinter
Brosther HJ
Doc Ainsworth
Magician
Popular Authors’ Literary Club
John O'Malley
Jack Shea
Jack
Connecticut
Joe Jones
Bill Thorpton
Richard
Mike O'Gregor
Mike
Hes
Baseball Authoritie
Andress
Lanage
Andrew Biggio
Spence
de Tones
Riley
Huan
Bill Thornton
Bergher
Russell
Sunshine Apostle
Mucky Goldberg
Jack Egan
Winthrop Woman’s Club
Christian Endeavor Society
Young People's Fellowship
Antlers Club
Dawn T&iHagman
Rch Road
Hazel Bates
Minnie Walters
Sunnyside Avenue
Richard F. Metcalf
Veterans OF Foreign Wars OF
U.S
Y. P. Society
Winthrop Catholic Woman’s Club
Foro Smitil
Waldemar Avenue
East
K. of C
George Verdi
Jim Holland
Jim
al Flannery
G. E
Jim Higgins
Wo Ho Young
Jona Ferrins
W. F. Hoar
Walter Miles
Foley
W. J. Mercier
J. T.resenehern
M Oa Walsh
M J. Weightley
B. McDonald
Jo M. Williams
M. Inckley
BR. da Vis
Murray
Leo Barry
J Thorpau
Sandy
Winthrop Emblem Club
Viola Perry
W. EC
Amicitia Club
Anne M. Smith
CLUB
Emanon
Christian Science Church
Fitton Council
Young Woman’s Guild
Gardens Limited
Griffin
Irene Downie
Covelle Wickson
Girl Scouts
Maine Woods
Strangus
Bert Murray
Janes
Joseph
Jay
Lorie Cendugh
Harold Verdi
Council Tegi
Odd Fellows
Charles R. Bennison
OCE
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