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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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American Legion
Egg Somer D. McMahon
Arthur F. Verney
Wiliam A. Wyke
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