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Newspaper

The Winthrop Review

Location

Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1929

Page

6

Social Activity Notes and Local Club Events

A dense record of social activity from Winthrop and surrounding towns lists bridge parties, family visits, hospital stays, and community events. Highlights include the Wednesday Night Bridge Club meeting at Mrs. Helen Hamilton’s, Arthurian and American Legion Auxiliary gatherings, birthday celebrations for William Harris, and plans for a large community Christmas tree in Metcalf square.

Helen Hamilton The Board of Trade Metcalf Square Santa Claus

Uncle Eben warns against bragging and curiosity

The line cautions that bragging may spark only limited interest and questions about what is being discussed. It highlights a wary attitude toward boastful talk and the attention it draws.

Uncle Eben

Gunmen Wanted at Church Pastor Tricks Highwaymen

A Churchman anecdote recounts gunmen confronting a pastor who seeks cash. The pastor uses wit suggesting he could give money only if the robbers passed the collection plate, illustrating a quip about offering and pursuit of funds.

Practical Gifts for Xmas Slippers at Winthrop Beach

The Morris Shoe Store at 42 Shirley Street near Winthrop Beach Station offers boys slippers overshoes and storm boots at lower than Boston prices. Wide selection aims to cover practical winter gifts with affordable options for outdoor wear.

Boston Morris Shoe Shirley Street Winthrop Beach

Rustic Bridge Club Hosts Christmas Party

The Rustic Bridge Club held a Christmas party at Mrs. Thomas Benson’s Bates Avenue home on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Joseph Howard won the prize as the bridge game concluded, then gifts were given to all. The decorated house and tasty collation complemented the event.

William Harris Dolphin Avenue William M. Harris Billy Boston Winthrop High School Morrie Kramer Annie Harris New York City Harris Rose Copenhagen Helen Deitel Bernice Topaz Gertrude Bernstein Sylvia Bramson Catherine Brown Minnie Lundy Virginia Jacobs Leslie Collier Albert Abramson Milton Glaser Joseph Moro Arthur Jorgenson Saul Deitel Homer Haberland Rustic Bridge Club Thomas Benson Bates Avenue Joseph Howard

Eastern Massachusetts Modern Language Association Elects Vice Chairman

At the annual dinner in Boston area Miss E Dorothy Littlefield of Wheaton College was elected Vice Chairman for the year. Her address is 15 James Avenue Winthrop.

Massachusetts New England Modern Language Association Brunswick E. Dorothy Littlefield Wheaton College Miss Littlefield James Avenue Winthrop

Monastery Brighton Hosts Very Successful K O C Retreat

Over the weekend of December 6 to 8 the Monastery in Brighton held its annual K O C retreat. Thos. W. McLaughlin chaired the retreat committee and received many compliments on the event’s success.

Brighton Thos. W. McLaughlin

Corkham Couple Announce Harper Engagement in Winthrop

Mr and Mrs Arthur W Corkham of Neptune Avenue announce Ralph M Harper. Ceremony planned at St Johns Episcopal Church Winthrop. Couple currently residing at 98 Somerset Avenue Winthrop.

Richard P. McClintock Maud P. McClintock Slattery St. Paul’s Cathedral Boston Ralph M. Harper McClintock St. Paul’s Church Lancaster N. H Arthur W. Corkham Neptune Avenue St. John’s Episcopal Church Winthrop Somerset Avenue

Death Notices of Agnes M Jukes and Henry B Roberts

Two funeral notices from Winthrop announce Agnes M Jukes widow of Samuel Jukes in her 77th year with services at 12 Jefferson Street and burial in Kenmore New York. Henry Burgess Roberts husband of Eileen P Roberts will be buried at Mt Auburn after services at River Road with Rev Ralph M officiating.

Truck Skids into Car on Washington Ave injuring family

A truck owned by Armour & Co skidded into a car on Washington Avenue Saturday afternoon, injuring John Archdeacon, his wife, their six year old daughter Mary, and passenger John Dowsley. The car suffered heavy damage. Mrs Archdeacon and Mary were treated at home for abrasions. Archdeacon and Dowsley were hospitalized for head and leg cuts.

John Archdeacon Mary John Dowsley Armour & Co Washington Avenue Kelly O'Brien Archdeacon

Epworth League to Discuss Program on Modern Social Problems

At the Epworth League meeting the pastor outlined several modern social issues facing the younger generation. A floor discussion followed Dr Ford's talk. Members planned next meeting to debate the best type of League program. President Harold Duncan presided in the Vestry at Hermon street. Services run 6 15 to 7 30 p m.

Epworth League League Ford Young Peoples’ Society Harold Duncan Unitarian Church Hermon Street

Salvation Army annual appeal slow in Winthrop

Harry W. Aiken reports only 175 subscribed toward Winthrop's 1000 share for the Salvation Army annual appeal. Envoy Albert Ireton canvasses house to house. authorized collectors carry ID and a credential letter from Henry J. Barry. Several residents have not yet responded to campaign letters.

Harry W. Aiken Winthrop Trust Company Winthrop Salvation Army Greater Boston Albert Ireton Army Henry J. Barry Board of Selectmen Appeal Committee Envoy Treton Salavation Army Barry Aiken

Legion Adds Four To Its Membership

At Winthrop Post No. 146 meeting held at the Dugout on Monday evening four World War veterans were added to the American Legion roster namely Somer D. McMahon Arthur F. Verney William A. Wyke.

Legion Winthrop Post No American Legion Egg Somer D. McMahon Arthur F. Verney Wiliam A. Wyke

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