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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1936
Page
6
Police led by Chief William F. Pumphret and officers Norbury Donovan Rob ers Butler Wha Ten raided a Beach dwelling last Thursday evening on the second floor and seized a large quantity of racing and betting devices used for placing bets.
The 4 H Club met in Room 309 at 2 30 last Thursday with plans for dues five cents per meeting and a one cent fine for two missed payments. Jeanette True chosen Songleader and leather bracelet making to be demonstrated by Mrs Underhill at next meeting. An entertainment committee led by Elizabeth Quinn Patricia Dimes Rita Wesler Sylvia Katy Virginia Grimes will prepare a program. The pledge emphasizes head to clearer thinking heart to greater loyalty hands to larger service health to better living for club community and country.
The Junior Woman's Club will hold a dance at the Winthrop Arms on December 28. Chairladies Virginia Higgins Virginia Sennett and Mimi Bridgman report all preparations complete. The club also held a rummage sale last Saturday under Phyllis Somerby Irené Brown and Josephine Nelson.
The Winthrop Interclub Bowling League standings show Winthrop Y. C. at 1678 season total and 615 team single, with Mackay and Ward top individuals. The Odd Fellows beat Highland Sailors 3 to 1 to rise atop the list, Cottage Park won all four from Tiltons, and U. C. A. A. saw a tie for fourth place.
A Christmas party for all Girl Scouts will be held at the Senior High School on December 19 from 7 to 9. The Girl Scout Council will serve refreshments and distribute plays, carol singing, and games. Scouts should bring a 10 cent gift and make Xmas Bird Baskets to place for birds before the holiday.
Mrs. Robert T. Bushnell of W Newton chaired the Winthrop Motion Picture Council meeting and spoke on how certain films affect children. She outlined goals of reforms backed by the national demand for better films and explained the three aims of the Neely and Pettengill Bills. She urged letters to Congress urging favorable action and clarified that censorship is not the bill’s aim.
The Animal Rescue League of Boston uses donations to fund a Christmas for Horses program delivering oats, hay, carrots and bedding. Inspections repair barn conditions, veterinary care, and blanket distribution. With 4000 horses in the area, donations support year round aid. send checks to 51 Carver Street, Boston.
The Winthrop Visiting Nurse Association held its last 1936 meeting December 14 at the Winthrop Trust Company. Nurses reported 228 calls in November and an annual meeting is slated for January 11, 1937 at the Gown Hall Hearing Room with a notable speaker. The Thrift Shop requests clothing furniture and dishes and an appeal for Xmas toys via Miss Powell or Miss Tarbox.
A hundred pound bass shaped fish was captured by rod and line off Tahiti in 1928. Collier's Weekly notes the creature had green scales eyes flesh bones and even its blood except for the teeth all parts were green as grass.
The Teutonic knights ruled coast lands from Danzig to the Gulf of Finland. Young European knights often spent summers as guests of the order, pursuing campaigns against Lithuanians and other heathens.
A church schedule outlines Advent and Christmas services at St John’s Episcopal Church. The Fourth Sunday in Advent includes a 10 45 a m service with multiple hymns and an offertory, followed by Christmas Eve at 7 15 p m and Christmas Day at 10 45 a m with carols, anthems, and liturgical responses led by Ernest E Hardy, choirmaster and organist.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Winthrop hosts Sunday morning prayers at 10 45 a m with a public reading room open daily 2 to 5 p m and Saturday 7 to 9 p m A Sunday School for ages up to 20 meets at 10 45 a m A testimonial meeting is held Wednesday at 8 p m The Lesson Sermon topic on December 20 is Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force with citations from the Bible Psalms 19 and Hebrews 1 10 and from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy
The Y P F met at the Parish House on Sunday December 13 at 7 p m President Warren Bennett opened with a hymn Charles Graves spoke on A Spiritual Pilgrimage sharing Bible study and prayer meaning The event concluded with a brief worship service Refreshments were provided in the gym by Ruth Bennett and Betty Gould A carol service is planned for December 20 at 7 p m and a parish house play directed by Betty Tucker on December 27.
The article recalls tales of famous figures like Dumas, Balzac, and Newton reputedly eating vast meals or frugal diets. Dumas allegedly demanded three steaks, Balzac reportedly devoured 100 oysters and lamb, while Newton supposedly lived on bread water and vegetables.
Toward the century’s end French fashion favored kid and silk gloves with gold and silver embroidery on the back. It was improper to show gloved hands to others or wear gloves while dancing. Noble women often carried light walking sticks with handles carved into bird images.
Beginning at Dolphin Avenue near Winthrop Shore Drive this parcel runs 50 feet along the street then 100 feet south to Lot 197 then 50 feet east to Lot D then 100 feet north to the starting point. The sale confines to existing deeds zoning and municipal liens. A $100 cash payment is due at sale. other terms announced.
Notice announces a public hearing on December 28 1936 at 8 p m in Winthrop Town Hall to consider Felice Bomarsi petition to keep and store gasoline in a one car garage at Lot B 108 Woodside Ave. Clerk Charles A Hagman signs the notice.
Ysleta near El Paso Texas claims the oldest cultivated land in the United States based on historical cultivation practices and settlement patterns cited in local records. The site reflects early farming activity tied to the Ysleta Mission era and regional agricultural history.
By virtue of a mortgage power the Winthrop Savings Bank will auction the premises in Winthrop described in the 1920 mortgage to Hector and Charlotte MacKay. Sale Monday December 28 1936 at 4 pm. Contains 3371 square feet withBeacon Street frontage and several lot boundaries. Cash payment $500 required. other terms at sale. Also advertising art history class details for Winthrop schools follow.
A concise reflection on how true human nature reveals itself most fully through friendship, highlighting loyalty, support, and shared bonds as core elements of genuine connection.
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