St Johns Episcopal Church Christmas Play by Young People
Cor Bowdoin and Buchanan Streets. Rector Ralph M. Harper leads Holy Communion at 8 a.m. The Church School at 9:30 a.m. Kindergarten and Primary at 10:45 a.m. Morning Service and Sermon The Function of a Man at 10:45 a.m. Christmas Play at 7:30 p.m. in Parish House by twenty Young People's Fellowship members under Miss Elizabeth Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph M. Harper
Young People’s Fellowship
Elizabeth Tucker
Christmas Carols From Tower by Creighton at Church
Mr Richard S Creighton trumpet teacher will play Christmas carols from the Congregational Church tower on Tewksbury Street at seven on Christmas Eve. He has performed during the past three years and continues for church and public enjoyment.
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Richard S. Creighton
Hillside Ave
Tewksbuy St
Creighton
New State Plan Proposed for New York and Nearby Areas
A proposal outlines creating a forty ninth state combining New York City Long Island upstate New York parts of Connecticut and segments of New Jersey into a new political entity. The plan mentions regional restructuring and potential governance changes.
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New State
New York City
Long Island
New York
Connecticut
New Jersey
Gala Christmas Play Brightens Town Holiday Plans
The Playmakers stage Charles Dickens The Christmas Carol at Odd Fellows Hall on December 19 as the main feature of a Christmas party. A Carol Singers quartet led by Digby Whitman performs, with Miss Irene Shapiro and Dawn Hagman among others, plus piano and vocal numbers and a reading. Directed by Ross Gilchrist, admission is 25 cents, with The Ghost Train planned for an early next-year return.
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George
Margaret
Charles Dickens
Odd Fellows Hall
Digby Whitman
Mr. Whitman
Donald Foster
Alfred Stanley
Ross Merley
M&e Ross
Irene Shapiro
Winthrop
Dawn Hagman
Barbara Smith
Ruth Shorley
William Story
William Strong
Kenneth Kelly
Curtis Menard
Douglas Reed
Paul Madden
Ross Gilchrist
First Bible Published in America in Indian Language
The earliest Bible printed in America appeared in the Indian language after John Eliot translated it. It was issued in 1663, over a century before the English Book portion appeared in 1777. A complete English edition followed in Philadelphia in 1782.
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America
John Eliot
Philadelphia
Royal titles explained in monarch initials
The article notes that the king’s initials R I mean rex imperator rex indicating king and emperor, while the queen’s R stands for regina meaning queen.
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R. I
England
Rex
Imperator
Emperor
Regina
Notable local figures and events in Winthrop area notes
Henry McKenna of Winthrop joins the Metro in Conference for Social Planning governing board. Rev. William J. Day will serve as interim preacher at Winter St. Baptist Church of Haverhill starting Christmas Sunday. Dr. Harry H. Sandler of Winthrop attended the Greater New York Dental Convention and presented a paper and learned about new techniques. Mrs. William J. Kirby of Winthrop Woman's Club remains homebound due to illness. A biology class at the senior high school, led by Miss Fielding, toured Mrs. W. D. Porter’s bird exhibit at Bellevue Avenue and learned about the birds’ histories and life.
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William J. Day
Winter St. Baptist Church of
Haverhill
Harry H. Sandler
Washington Ave
Winthrop
Greater New York
Sandler
Miss Fielding
W. D. Porter
Bellevue Ave
Porter
Trinity Boy Choristers To Entertain December 21
The Trinity Church Boston choristers will perform for the Young Woman's Club at the Methodist Church assembly hall on Thursday evening December 21. The program includes solos duets trios and multi part anthems with Christmas and sacred pieces. The event is organized by Mrs J Arthur Snyder with decor by Mrs A G Sullivan and Miss Elizabeth Downes.
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Trinity
Trinity Church
Boston
Young Woman's Club
Assembly Hall
the Methodist Church
Francis Snow
Charles Little
RB. A. Little
Walter Hoffman
B. R. Hoffman
Division of Music
J. Arthur Snyder
A. G. Sullivan
Maron F K. Williams
Quest and Question Club Christmas Party Highlights
The Quest and Question Club held its annual Christmas party on Tuesday December 12 at Mrs Walter J Staples 214 Somerset Ave. A luncheon was served at one o clock in a dining room adorned with Christmas greens red trimmings and red candles. Miss Lorette Lecours gave four readings to applause and Santa Claus arrived with gifts exchanged by members. The next meeting is set for January 9 at Cliff House hosted by Mrs Edward G Richardson.
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Quest and Question Club
Walter J. Staples
Somerset Ave
Ralph Oxton
Lewis Davis
Lorette Lecours
Anna Mohr
Winthrop
Mrs Cox Dies in Bowmanville at 87 or 88
Friends in Winthrop mourn the death of Mrs Edward Cox in Bowmanville Ontario Canada on November 22 1939 at age about 88 She was the mother of Mrs Charles A Williams of 152 Pleasant Street and had lived in the area for ten years making many friends.
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Edward. Cox
Bowmanville
Ontario
Canada
Rites Held for Miss Margaret Bennett
Funeral services for Miss Margaret M. Bennett were held at St. John the Evangelist Church with a Requiem High Mass. Daughter of Mrs. Ellen J Collison and the late John E. Bennett she died after illness at her mother's home 210 Somerset Ave. Miss Bennett resided here all her life and was active in outdoor life and a founder of the former Winthrop Tennis Club. She worked with the National Shawmut Bank of Boston and is survived by two sisters.
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Margaret M. Bennett
Ellen J
Collison
John E. Bennett
St. John the Evangelist Church
Miss Bennett
Somerset Ave
Winthrop Tennis Club
National Shawmut Bank of Boston
Bennett
Service Today For Mrs. Lydia Osborne
Funeral services for Mrs. Lydia Osborne a well known Winthrop resident and club member widow of Ervine Osborne will be held Thursday at 9 p m from White Funeral Home 147 Winthrop St She born in Pennsylvania resided in Winthrop and active in civic groups including Daughters of the American Revolution Winthrop Womans Club and Winthrop Rangers Survived by daughter Lydia Osborne Interment in Winthrop Cemetery.
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Lydia Osborne
Winthrop
Ervine Osborne
White Funeral Home
Winthrop St
Osborne
Pennsylvania
Daughters of the American Revolution
Winthrop Woman’s Club
Winthrop Rangers
Winthrop Cemetery
Honor Won by Arnold Tucker's Son
Rev Ralph M Harper reports Arnold Tucker Jr of Binghamton New York son of a former Winthrop American Legion commander ranked fourth of eight top recruits among 206 National Guard members in Lehman designated West Point entrance tests He studies at Staunton Academy Cornwall NY and is described as a scrapper since boyhood with a plea to forget past faults if any exist by the Recording Angel.
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Ralph M. Harper
Winthrop
Arnold R. Tucker, Jr
Binghamton
N. Y
Winthrop Post
American Legion
Associated Press
National Guard of
New York State
Lehman
West Point
Arnold Tucker, Jr
Mercury Switch Noise Free Home Device
A new mercury based switch promises silent operation for indoor electrical control. The device aims to reduce noise compared with traditional switches while maintaining reliable performance for household use.
Wins Many Prizes At Bird Exhibit
Mrs. W. D. Porter of Winthrop showcased 38 canaries at the Boston Horticultural Hall show last weekend. Ten first prizes, nine seconds, eight thirds, plus three special awards and three medals highlighted her display, which also earned a diploma. The event drew a large crowd and stood as a record bird association exhibit.
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W. D. Porter
Winthrop
Bellevue Ave
Horticultural Hall
Boston
Bird Association
Belgium in Illinois Ideal Vacation Land
The passage compares Belgium and Maryland noting Belgium’s compact size and suggesting Illinois could house two Belgiums, framing Belgium as a convenient way for Americans to see much of a European country with minimal travel.
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Belgium
Maryland
Illinois
Nutmeg Imports Surpass Half‑Million Dollars Annually
United States imports more than $500000 worth of nutmeg each year, reflecting steady demand in spice markets. Trade figures show nutmeg as a valued ingredient for food, beverages, and medicinal use, with imports sourced from international suppliers.
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United States
Garden Club Plans Christmas Meeting
The Garden Club of Winthrop holds its Christmas meeting on Monday December 18 at 11 a m at Beacon Villa hosted by Mrs C A Williams and the Misses Mason. Rev Harry Belmont Hill speaks on A History of Holly and Mrs L E Griffin presents a Christmas Legend. Members bring a wrapped inexpensive gift for exchange and Christmas carols will be sung with Miss Ruth Hanmer leading and Miss Ella Mason accompanying.
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Garden Club of
Winthrop
Beacon Villa
C. A. Williams
Mason
Harry Belmont Hill
L. E. Griffin
Wm. J. Skinner
Newton Highlands
Ruth Hanmer
Ella Mason
The Sorrowful Star Christmas Play Directed by Elizabeth Tucker
Miss Elizabeth Tucker directs twenty Young People's Fellowship members in presenting The Sorrowful Star by Grace Wilson at St John’s Episcopal Parish House this Sunday evening December 17 at 7 30. Public invited.
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Elizabeth Tucker
Young People’s Fellowship
St. John’s Episcopal Parish
Grace Wilson
London Officewear Advocates Bathing Suits in Work Heat
In London, a trend arises urging employees to wear bathing suits to the office during hot months. Proponents cite comfort and productivity as benefits while opponents warn of professionalism concerns.
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London
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