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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1932
Page
5
WANTED a portable or standard size typewriter in good condition with reasonable price. Phone Ocean 1862-W. Also a wanted notice for a couple to rent a furnished room at their own price in a single house with home comforts in a good location. Ocean 0438 1D2 9 46.
Public sale of the Winthrop land and buildings described in the 1931 mortgage from Jacob Johnson to Frank N Belcher will occur on December 27, 1932 at 4 PM. The parcel, plan 4246 sq ft, is bounded by Winthrop Street, grantee land, and other grantee land. sale is subject to a prior $4,000 mortgage and to taxes and other liens. Cash payment required with terms noted.
The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor at Union Congregational Church invites members to a fireside meeting next Sunday at 6 30 in the church vestry. Members should bring toys for Winthrop children whose parents cannot provide Christmas gifts. If weather is bad the Christmas Eve carol sing will move to the church hall. all rested young people are welcome.
A large Sunday meeting at St John’s Hall Lincolne Street set the January dance, with a committee forming groups for entertainment tickets decorations and refreshments. George Cawthorne’s orchestra was chosen. next meeting December 18 and a social night with pictures planned for Eucharistic Congress.
Naturalists probe a strange ocean washed fish found on the shore. A tentative theory suggests someone dumped his bridge prizes at sea, triggering curiosity among scientists and local observers.
The Winthrop Catholic Woman's Club held its regular meeting at St. John's Hall with President Edith Christopher. A Christmas party is planned for December 14 at 8:15 pm with Santa Claus and gift exchange, plus a toy donation drive for charity.
The Winthrop Emblem Club held a Christmas party after a brief meeting on Tuesday December 13. President Mrs Joseph La Fayette and hostess Mrs Joseph Kirby planned a spaghetti supper for December 17 with reservations due by Friday noon. A charitable check was given to Fred J Hogan Exalted Ruler of Winthrop Lodge of Elks, while Mrs Smyth coordinates a welfare party for thirty five Winthrop children with Santa Claus delivering toys gloves and candy at the gathering.
The Young Women’s Guild of St. John’s Episcopal Church met Tuesday December 12 at Mrs. Alice Kirkpatrick’s mother’s home. Mrs. Bertha Pierce presided as reports from secretary Mrs. Bessie Whipple and treasurer Mrs. Irene Pierce were shared. The group planned three Christmas baskets and a Christmas party on December 27 at Mrs. Dawn Hagan’s home with gift exchanges.
The Popular Authors Literary Club met at Beacon Villa on December 13 with Mrs. G. E. Hodge as hostess and Mrs. M. E. Walsh presiding. Mrs. Ronald Guild reviewed Call Home the Hearth by Fielding Burke, a tale of a Southern woman seeking life beyond her mountains, returning home to find true living.
The Amicitia Club gathered December 5 at Mr. and Mrs. Kansan's Lowell Road home with dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Davison and Mr. and Mrs. Knudson. Guests enjoyed orchid bouquet centerpieces, puzzles after dinner, and a business session led by President Mrs. Davison.
The Women Organists Club of Boston held a program at Copley M E Church on December 6 featuring Miss Velma Harden, pianist and organ teacher from 142 Winthrop Street. The club meets monthly at 40 45 a m and invites the public to these hour long programs. Daisy A Swadkins serves as president.
Winthrop Post outlines Christmas Season mood and urges donations to the Legion Christmas Party fund for the Dec 18 event at the Bugout. The report also covers post meetings, Bingo night, and veteran welfare notes plus a comparison of U S and European veteran spending and the National Economy League.
The Winthrop Daughters of Maine met at Mrs. J. F. Dolloff’s home to collect toys games books and goodies for Morgan Memorial and jellies for Community Hospital and to plan welfare work for the season. A program included carols a Shakespeare excerpt a humorous piece and a Borowski piano piece with refreshments and decorations. The next meeting will be January 14 at Mrs. Agnes Larkin’s home.
The Winthrop Welfare Committee hands 10 children to the Girl Scout organization for a Dec 23 party from 7 to 9 PM at the Junior Gym. About 150 Scouts from five troops join, with a large tree, Santa, games, carols, and gifts. Community donors and Commissioner Chandler seek further contributions.
Sarah Ellen Haigh wife of Sam A Haigh died suddenly at Winthrop Centre December 11. Funeral from 125 Sargent St. Wednesday at 2 PM Rev Oscar Ford officiated. Interment in Winthrop Cemetery.
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