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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1923
Page
6
The column reflects on friendship and debt in cinema discourse noting that lending to friends boosts popularity but repayment strains ties. It comments on social dynamics and personal cost within film culture.
The article advises placing stamps in the upper right corner and tying packages for prompt handling. To insure delivery by Christmas, Parcel Post items should be mailed by specified dates across regions: Dec 10 California to Pacific Coast states, Dec 12 Montana to Rocky Mountain states, Dec 13 the Dakotas to Middle and Southern states, Dec 17 New York to Virginia, Dec 19 New England, and Dec 21 for local delivery.
The Women's Exchange at 94 Washington Ave announces a bright line of Christmas goods and is open all day and evenings until 9. Daily fresh doughnuts and rolls are available by phone Ocean 0423-W with delivery service. Mrs. H. D. Oakes will open a Nurse’s Registry. for information call Ocean 0423-W.
A famous doctor prescribes ball play for middle aged women to preserve health and beauty, promoting exercise as beneficial for appearance and well being.
A leading comedian battles a severe cold causing hoarseness, described in a laconic aside. The brief item notes the strain of illness on a prominent performer and the public interest in his condition.
The Winthrop Theatre unveils a diverse week including a Knights of Columbus show, Viola Dana in Rouged Lips, a four act B F Keith vaudeville bill, The Last Moment, Trifling with Honor, and Charles Ray in The Deuce of Spades plus Desire with John Bowers.
The piece describes Viola Dana in a two hour Metro picture where she lip touches appear odd to Tom Moore. It portrays her as an orphaned daughter navigating a harsh road to a hopeful end among colorful colleagues and daring lifestyles.
A Collier’s inspired tale follows a man hunted by police who hides as a national baseball hero and faces exposure of a past life by gamblers. A small boy’s hero worship helps him choose honesty over throwing a decisive game. Rockliffe Fellowes may fit the ex convict role. Buddy Messinger stars as the boy.
Review notes Anita Stewart’s first Cosmopolitan- Goldwyn starrer shows a snobbish society girl transformed to value equality. William Norris as the Dutchman stands out, with Robert W. Frazer in the lead male role. A brisk pace includes courtroom humor and a fashion trousseau show.
The Senior Play Grumpy will be staged at the Winthrop Theatre Friday evening December 14 under the direction of Miss Clara M Spence. Cast includes Mr Andrew Bullivant Grumpy Richard B Whorf and Virginia Bullivant E Esther Chisholm among a large list of characters.
Through Colonel Wieczorek's courtesy twelve scouts will attend hospital instruction at Fort Banks every other week covering bandaging bruise treatment splints burns and more. Merit badge winners include H R Walker scoutmaster Troop 1 and Francis McGrail Arthur N Davis Arnold Tucker and Donald Gardner as assistant leaders. First Aid exam passes list Richard Brock Ralph Murray Billy Romig Renwick Eaton Earl Bedees James Dilling. William Storey promoted to second class and Donald McGaw earned first class badge.
Monday evening December 17 a meeting and election of officers will be held in Wadsworth hall. After the meeting a Christmas party follows open to members bringing a 10 cent article to exchange for a present from the tree. Nominations at the December 3 meeting named May Holbrook noble grand Alvina M Broderick vice grand Lydia A Collins recording secretary Elizabeth S Marshall financial secretary Helen M Bangs treasurer Charles L McNeill noble grand at present.
Eastern Star Colonial Chapter in the Masonic Hall elected officers on December 6. Elizabeth M. Davis was chosen worthy matron with Joshua Remby as worthy patron and Helen J. Davis as associate matron. Other officers include Effie Seabury conductress Lucy S. Gordon assistant conductress Lillian G. Walch treasurer Carrie E. Carpenter secretary and Elizabeth F. Jones trustee for three years. Installation planned for January. Davis succeeds Luella Bloomfield. Christine Patterson led the refreshment committee.
Hardwar on the bank of the Ganges river is a popular spot for ablation with its dating ghat and the temple of Gangadwara. It is annually visited by 200000 pilgrims. The text lists names and addresses scattered across routes and streets, mentioning Baker Browning Jr John G Baker Covell Leroy J etc.
Police seized several gallons of moonshine at the Fayman residence on Tridentay. Hyman Fayman and his wife were arrested. Mrs. Fayman was found guilty of illegal sale and fined 50 dollars. Mr. Fayman was fined 100 dollars for keeping and exposing liquors and received a six month suspended sentence. The couple plans to sell their home and leave Winthrop.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Davey announce the engagement of their daughter Linda A to Horace E Belcher both residents of Winthrop Center. The notice marks a forthcoming wedding and names the couple and their home in the engagement announcement.
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