Scout Council Plans Xmas Party and Exhibits
The Girl Scout Council held its regular meeting at Commissioner Dunham's home with plans for a Field Institute trip to Lynn on January 31. They will exhibit at the Winter Flower Show December 9 and 10 in Ellis' Hall, with a committee of Mrs Elsie Cartwright Mrs Grace Irwin and Mrs Marion Hall. A Christmas Party for Girl Scouts is set for December 17 and Brownies will host.
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Girl Scout Council
Maude L. Dunham
Dunham
Field Institute
Lynn
Winthrop Woman’s Club
Ellis’ Hall
Elsie Cartwright
Grace Irwin
Marion Hall
Marguerite Searle
Hotel Vendome
Ella Patrick
Brownies
Mary Wellman
National Regional Committee
Pennsylvania Earns Nickname Pretzel State
The state is nicknamed the Pretzel State for its numerous towns and cities that produce pretzels enjoyed nationwide.
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Pennsylvania
The Path to Happiness Through Divine Love
This piece argues true happiness comes from reflecting divine Love rather than selfishness. It cites God as Love and Jesus’s healings as demonstrations, urging daily minding of divine Principle to overcome selfish traits and live with unselfish gentleness, patience, and joy.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science Monitor
History of Newcastle Horse Racing Venues
Racing in England has a long history with Newcastle hosting events since the 17th century. The early races began at Killingworth Moor in 1632 before moving to Newcastle Town Moor in 1721, a site used until 1811.
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England
Newcastle
Killingworth Moor
Newcastle Town Moor
Annual Memorial Services of Winthrop Elks
Winthrop Lodge of Elks held its annual memorial Sunday in the Elks Home auditorium with a large crowd attending. Exalted Ruler Andrew A. Biggio led the ceremony. George F. Scanlon provided music, with Maurice Kirby as soloist. Rep. Daniel J. Honan delivered the oration, reflecting on Brotherly bonds and noble deeds.
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Winthrop Lodge of Elks
Elks
Brother Ellis
Andrew A. Biggio
George F. Scanlon
Revere Lodge of Elks
Maurice Kirby
Winthrop Lodge
Daniel J. Honan
P.D.D.G
Grand Lodge of the Order
Elk Lodge
America
Notable Isaacs Across History and Cultures
The name Isaac from Hebrew origin means the laugher. The Bible’s Isaac is said to live to 180, cited by Florence A. Cowles. Isaacs include emperors Isaac I and Isaac II, Izaak Walton called father of angling, Sir Isaac Newton and Rev. Isaac Watts, plus many others such as Allerton, Backus, Bickerstaffe, Chauncey, Hull, Babbitt, Taylor, Hayes, Singer, Pitman, and Funk.
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Isaac
Abraham
Jacob
Florence A. Cowles
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Isaac I
Constantinople
Isaac II
East
Izaak Walton
Isaac Newton
Isaac Watts
Isaacs
Allerton
America
Mary
Backus
Bickerstaffe
Dee
Chauncey
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Hull
Babbitt
Congress
Taylor
Hayes
Singer
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Pitman
Sir
Funk
Funk & Wagnalls
The Magnetic Poles Explained by Earth Magnetism
The article explains the compass needle aligning with Earth as a giant magnet with North and South magnetic poles near the geographic poles. It notes a theory that Earth's magnetism arises from electrical currents produced by daily surface heating.
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Earth
North Pole
South Pole
Winthrop Senior High holds successful December Sports Social
The Winthrop Senior High School gym hosted a well attended Sports Social on December 2 featuring the Rhythm Makers orchestra and students dressed in Sunday Best. Principal figures, football team members, and Social Committee members were praised by Superintendent Arthur E. Boudreau as numerals, letters and sweaters were awarded to players.
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Winthrop Senior High School
Everett Lane
Albert Steadfast
Leslie Dunham
Arthur E. Boudreau
Winthrop
Rosa Rugosas
Charles Doherty
Ernestine Hughes
William Walton
Laurette Lecours
George Hoar
Dawn Hagman
Early Mouth Pipe Organ Invented by the Chinese
The Field museum displays show the sheng, a Chinese mouth pipe organ. A lacquered wooden body with seventeen bamboo tubes forms a wind reservoir and thirteen tubes have free reeds. Players cover holes above each tube to produce tones, and superstition fears a musician becomes absorbed in music.
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Field Museum
China
Portland Cement Name Origin Explained
Portland cement derives its name from the resemblance of its concrete to stone quarried on Portland Island England. The mesh used to screen finished cement is so fine it can hold water.
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Portland’ Cement
Portland” Cement
Portland
England
Picture Council To Hear Atkinson At Winthrop Motion Picture Council
At the November meeting of the Motion Picture Council of Winthrop Mrs Helen Pheasant welcomed two new members Laurette LeCoeur and Gertrude Harrington representing the Junior Women's Club. Members were urged to donate to the Council Treasurer to cover the Harrison Reports bill and letters to Thurman Arnold urged. The next meeting will feature Henry R Atkinson of the Boston Chapter on the Neely Bill Hollywood lawsuit and industry status. The gathering is set for December 12 at 2 45 p m in the Town Hall Hearing Room with all interested invited.
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Motion Picture Council of
Winthrop
Helen Pheasant
Laurette LeCoeur
Gertrude. Harrington
James Higgins
George Thompson
Harrison
Thurman Arnold
Dept. of Justice
Washington, D. C
Henry R. Atkinson
Boston
The
Motion Picture Research Council
Atkinson
Hollywood
Ukulele Origin and Hawaiian Adoption Through History
A historical note explains ukulele origins as European guitar roots with Portuguese influence in the late 18th century Hawaii. It details etymology from the Hawaiian words uku lele meaning jumping flea and notes koa wood use in Hawaiian instruments. It also mentions the instrument’s adoption into jazz in the United States and variations in pronunciation.
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Indianapolis News
Royal Library
Stuttgart
Germany
Hawaii
United States
Reproductive Traits of Armadillos Coyotes and Opossums
The Armadillo and rival species show distinct birthing patterns. Armadillos always have exactly four offspring, all of the same sex, per birth. Opossums bear 6 to 13 young per litter, while coyotes produce 4 to 18 pups per litter.
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American Wildlife Institute
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Mickey Rooney
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Winthrop Review
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