Quest and Question Club of Winthrop Remains Active 45 Years
The Quest and Question Club of Winthrop traces its 45 year history from wartime aid to British relief and the 1912 prize for top high school girl graduate. It formed the Junior Woman’s Club in 1934 and began annual Whorf Cup awards for dramatic arts. The group supported a French orphan, aided Cal earthquake relief, and participates in Red Cross and scouting activities with ongoing biweekly meetings.
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State Federation
General Federation
Quest and
Question Club
Winthrop Schools
California
Chelsea
Palmer Memorial
Community Hospital
Red Cross
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Quest and Question Club
Winthrop High School
Harry Church Wharf
Winthrop
Quest and__ Question Club
Fred Fisher
Iself
Woman’s Club of
Sprinkler System Saves Winthrop Town Money, Officials Say
The Winthrop School Committee praises H Dwight Hall for installing an extra sprinkler system at the Senior High. They report 1965.60 in checks received and 934.74 unspent sprinkler funds, leaving 1599.66 to be recovered from future savings. They project annual premium savings of 830, totaling a break-even in two years.
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H. Dwight Hall
Boston
Mutual Fire Ins
Franklin Street
Massachusetts
Hall
Winthrop
U A Veterans Will Install Tonight in Winthrop
The United American Veterans of Winthrop host a joint installation in Ellis Hall on Washington Ave for 1940 41 with the Ladies Auxiliary. Post Commander W M Bennett and Auxiliary President Sue Tucker will lead a formal program including entertainment refreshments and dancing with Maj. Ben E Cordell of Ft Banks Coast Artillery as the principal speaker and Jackie Ford and Orchestra providing music.
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United American Veterans of
Winthrop
Ellis’ Hall
Washington Ave
Ladies’ Auxiliary
W.M. Bennett
Ard
Sue Tucker
Maj
Ben E. Cordell
Coast Artillery
Ft. Banks
Jackie’ Ford
Northern Exposure at South Pole Houses All Sides North
A unique South Pole design aims to place windows so every side faces north, making a house with continuous northern exposure. Builders pursue this geometry to maximize daylight and insulation in the polar environment.
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South Pole
Popular Authors In Christmas Meeting
Mrs. Chester F Griffin hosted the Popular Authors Literary Club Christmas gathering on December 10 with luncheon and a program led by President Mrs Wilma Carter. Guest of Honor Mrs Fred W Fisher brought federation greetings. Mrs Claire M Gould reviewed The Nazarene by Shalom Asch. gifts for disabled veterans were admired. next meeting set for January 7 at Beacon Villa hosted by Mrs Jane Rogers.
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Chester F. Griffin
Popular
Authors’ Literary Club
Wilma Carter
Fred W Fisher
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Willis
Claire M. Gould
the Nazarene
Shalom Asch
Beacon Villa
Jane Rogers
Myrtle W. Webster
Divorce Plan Sparks Lawyer's Quip in Oklahoma
A woman asks Lawyer Ross Cox of Hollis Oklahoma what to do about her husband writing checks on her account. Cox jokes you might get rid of your husband. She agrees and says she will hire a lawyer and pursue a divorce.
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Ross Cox
Hollis
Okla
Cox
Christmas Meeting of the Garden Club of Winthrop
The Garden Club of Winthrop hosts a Christmas gathering at Mrs. Reynolds home on December 16. Assistant hostesses are Mrs. Shoolman and Mrs. Cushman. Mrs. Davis presents Christmas Plant Legends and Mrs. Cobb surveys Bible flowers and gardens while music led by Mrs. Covington features Mr. Reed and Mr. Reed with Mrs. Keough. An exhibit showcases the Christmas dinner table accessories.
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Howard S. Reynolds
Karl Shoolman
H. A
Cushman
Fred S. Davis
Louis Cobb
C. L. Covington
Charles A. Reed
Douglas Reed
Henry E. Keough
Winthrop Interclub Bowling League Standings December 10 1940
Standings show Winthrop Y C Union Church M C and American Legion neck and neck with 16 wins each in the early season. Cottage Park Y C and Knights of Columbus sit mid pack while Ells and other clubs trail. High scores list Winthrop Y C team total 1594 and single 568, with individual leaders McKenna and Masterson among top scorers. F J Devereux serves as secretary.
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Team
W. L. Pcf. Oad “Fellows
Winthrop Y. C
Union Church
M. C
Setig
Winthrop Y.C
Winthrop
Y. C
Cottage Park Y. C
McKenna
Masterson
Gion
Smith
Flater
F. J. Devereux
Wear-Resistant Alloys Boost Speed and Efficiency
Speed pressure across transport from cars to trains has driven demand for wear resistant alloys. Adding nickel to iron, steel, aluminum and other metals yields materials with greater wear resistance and lighter weight, promising performance gains and savings.
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Junior Woman's Club of
Harry C. Whorf
L. M. Hollingsworth
Arthur W. Dudley
Mrs. Cobb
Mrs. Fisher
Wesley Tyler
Walter J. Staples
Federation Sec
Leon P
Everett H. Lane
U. A
the Garden Club OF Winthrop
Lewis’ Cafe
Lewis’ Hotel and Cafe
Boulevard
Revere
Boulevard Theatre
TEL
Mrs. Lewis
Crest Ave. Highlands
Telephone Ocean
Winthrop Interclub Bowling League
Flounder
Florida
Peck
Winthrop Trust
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