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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1930
Page
4
A poem memorializes Grace Church and The Rev. James P. Franks of Salem Massachusetts. It recalls Christmas Eve memories, voices, and the rector’s prayers, then laments the church’s loss and ponders eternal memory. The piece includes a humor vignette about village health and a sequence of lighthearted street dialogue.
The Columbia comedy drama For The Love O Lil features Sandy and Lil with Elliott Nugent and Sally Starr in a tale of courtship marriage and rival Wyn amid comic complications. Supporting cast includes Margaret Livingston Jack Mulhall Billy Bevan and Julia Swayne Gordon with director James Tinling praised for staging and recording.
William Farnum, back after a six year retirement caused by a Glacier National Park accident, stars in Norma Talmadge’s Du Barry Woman of Passion. The production by Sam Taylor for United Artists features Farnum opposite Conrad Nagel with Ullrich Haupt Hobart Bosworth Allison Skipworth and others. The article notes Farnum’s dramatic polish and prior fame in silent films and his return to the screen with renewed strength.
Maurice Chevalier will keep a jagged shard in his left lung for life after doctors ruled removal too dangerous. The decision came during filming of Playboy of Paris, with Chevalier recalling wartime heroics in 1914 at the Battle of Cutrey. The piece remains a source of occasional discomfort but not danger, while Chevalier returns to lighthearted roles alongside Ludwig Berger and co-stars in the new Metro production.
Cecile De Mille presents Madam Satan with Kay Johnson and Reginald Denny in lead roles. A mass escape from a flaming Zeppelin appears in scenes as part of a dramatic program. The feature runs long with no other features, plus Boy Friends comedy two shorts and a news reel.
A new type of romance appears in Playboy of Paris with a millionaire waiter delivering laughs and affection. The supporting cast includes Stuart Erwin Eugene Palette and O P Heggie. Also on the bill is College Lovers starring Jack Whiting and Marian Nixon.
The new DeSylva Bacon Henderson musical comedy Just Imagine debuts tomorrow at the Lynn Paramount Theatre. El Brendel headlines with Marjorie White and Frank Albertson in a 1980s romance set in a changed world, with strong dance ensembles and standout musical numbers.
The Watertown American Legion Post hosted a reception Sunday for Colonel John W. Lowe, a Daddies Club leader, in recognition of his work. Members from Winthrop Plym outh Malden and Watertown attended. Earlier in Boston he received a dinner at Copley Plaza and a gold purse over $2000 for his role as first national president of the Association of Retail Druggists.
A large church crowd gathered at the Vestry on Tewksbury street to bid farewell to Rev. and Mrs. Harry Wharton. The Get-Together Club presented a white gold hairpin and a billfold filled with one hundred new bills, a magic surprise by Hans Kleeman followed readings and songs. Refreshments ended the event as Rev. Wharton resigns after three years of service.
By virtue of a power of sale in a 1928 mortgage from Alice B. Williams to Joseph T. Brennan the property at Winthrop Highlands Suffolk County Massachusetts will be sold at public auction at 11 00 A M on Tuesday December 30 1930 The parcel known as part of lots 14 and 15 in Block V Plan of Cottage lots at Winthrop Highlands contains 6500 square feet with a 25 foot easterly setback and is subject to a first mortgage to Lawyers Title Insurance Company dated September 19 1928 among other liens and restrictions The sale requires 100 cash with balance in ten days and is conducted by Joseph T Brennan and attorney William J MacHale
Town of Winthrop Massachusetts announces a public hearing on December 29 1930 at 8 p m before the board of selectmen at Town Hall. Edgar F Power seeks licenses to keep and store gasoline in tanks for six cars in six garages across six lots in Winthrop. Citizens may appear and be heard. Charles A Hagman clerk, board of selectmen. December 15 1930.
Suffolk County sheriff announces auction of ROSE STALLER’s non exempt interest in two Winthrop parcels on Shore Drive and Tewksbury Street. The sale, set for January 24, 1931, at 12 noon, will occur at the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Pemberton Square Boston, detailing parcel boundaries and deed history.
Boston probate court to hear concerns over Mary A. Sullivan estate. Charles J. Brown seeks letters testamentary without bond. He must publish notice in Winthrop Review for three weeks and mail notices to known heirs before January 2, 1931.
Daniel J. Honan former Exalted Ruler of Winthrop Elks and Massachusetts Elks trustee visited his hometown last week and joined District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Morten Sartoris in Fall River Lodge. Accompanied by Henry E. Hayward and John A. Thompson, both respected Elks, the group received an ovation before touring Fall River and Newport, Rhode Island.
The Ladies' Auxiliary at Winthrop Yacht Club held a luncheon and costume party with Santa Claus and a lit Christmas tree. Prizes went to Mrs. Jean Cate and Mrs. H. F. Ward for bowling, while Mrs. Leon Paine and Mrs. Dwight Bearse topped bridge. The event featured humor and socializing among members.
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