Joint Installation Held on Thursday
On Thursday evening December 12 1940 the United American Veterans Gov John Winthrop Post 10 and its auxiliary held a joint installation. Officers were installed with Commander Burns and President Burns presiding, gifts presented, and Past President honored with a GE radio for ads. Refreshments followed and a Christmas parcel reminder aired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United American Veterans of
John Winthrop
H. M. Turner
F. W. Burns
O. C
Vinnie Burns
Gertrude Bennett
Gertrude Bestick
Lorraine Gillette
State Department
Burns
O. Day
Sue Tucker
O. D
H. M. Starkweather
Day Donnelson
Murphy
States Department
W. M. Bennett
General Electric
O. C. Starkweather
Thrift Shop Seeks Children's Clothes for the Season
The Winthrop Visiting Nurse Association held its December meeting with reports from officers and a focus on the Thrift Shop’s decade of service. The group urges residents to call Ocean 0330 to donate clothing and request nurse help for deliveries, baby care, and home visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Visiting Nurse Association
Harry W. Farquhar
Nursing Association
Thrift Shop
Ocean
Board of Health
State Nursing Association
Winthrop Chapter Red Cross Meeting Highlights
Two new assistants were appointed in the Winthrop Red Cross Work Room Mrs. Howard E. Spencer and Mrs. Hans Tangard to support the Production chairmen Mrs. Ernest Key and Mrs. Leoneh Dutteen. The executive board approved Christmas philanthropy funds a generous paper napkin donation from Mr. James Soper for the Dental Clinic and noted 85 treatments that month. Roll Call chairman Mr. Arthur E. Boudreau reported the Winthrop quota nearly met and credited workers' efforts. The Junior Red Cross received a donation from Custier Kindergarten School. Mrs. Wesley Tyler joined the board to complete an unexpired term of Mrs. Sarah B. Haigh who becomes an Honorary member. The chair closed with holiday wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Chapter
Red Cross
Howard E. Spencer
Hans Tangard
Ernest Key
Leoneh. Dutteen
Carl S. Floyd
Home Service
Dental Clinic
James Soper
Arthur E. Boudreau
Roll Call
Winthrop
Boudreau
Wesley Tyler
Custier
Boys Scouts Court of Honor in Winthrop
Mr. N Elliot Willis chaired the monthly court of honor for Winthrop scouts. Second Class certificates went to William A. McCarey and Lawrence Roberts of Troop 79. First Class certificates were earned by Joseph Berry of Troop 76 and Francis Kirby of Troop 79. Merit badges were awarded to Ernest Bidmead Troop 72 Reading William Mitten Troop 76 Swimming Langdon Wales Troop 79 Handicraft and Robert Kelleher Troop 77 Zoology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Elliot Willis
Court of Honor
Winthrop
Robert Fowler
Frank Reed
Albert McGaw
John H. Flinn, Jr
Robert E. Broadwell
William A. McCarey
Lawrence Roberts
Joseph Berry
Francis Kirby
Ernest Bidmead
Reading
William Mitten
Langdon Wales
Robert Kelleher
Winthrop Court of Honor to Convene January 13 1941
Announcement states the Winthrop District Court of Honor will hold its next session on Monday January 13 1941. Mr N Elliot Willis will preside as chairman for the final time and praises the court’s support as he reflects on youths advancing through Scouting ranks. Harold D Kilgore will succeed him as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop District Court of Honor
N. Elliot Willis
Willis
Court of Honor
Harold D. Kilgore
Annual Christmas Party by Winthrop Catholic Woman's Club
The Winthrop Catholic Woman's Club hosts its annual Christmas party at St John’s Hall Lincoln St Monday December 23 at 8 30 p m. Mrs John C Burke chairs with Miss Helen Hurley of Boston assisting. The program includes carols with organ, a recitation by Marguerite Riley, and a visit from Santa. Members and friends are invited bringing a gift for Santa. Refreshments by the Hospitality Committee led by Mrs John C Whyte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Catholic Woman’s Club
St. John’s Hall
Lincoln St
John C. Burke
Helen Hurley
Boston
Marguerite Riley
Santa
John C. Whyte
Musical Portrait To Be Given Friday Evening
Friday evening December 20 marks the unveiling of the Malone Bachini Musical Portrait of the Year 1900. The star studded cast features Ruth Lane Mary Harkins Anna Creedon Constance Murray alongside Bernard Knee land Thomas Quinn George Mc Quillan Jr and Jack Pimintel among the men. Malone and Bachini lead the presentation with their tireless effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone Bachini
Ruth Lane
Mary Harkins
Anna Creedon
Constance Murray
Bernard_,Kneeland
Thomas Quinn
George McQuillan, Jr
Jack Pimintel
Malone
Bachini
St John’s Hall Hosts Study Club Evening With Play and Dance
Forts have molded this extravaganza and deserve praise for patience in the handling of the enterprise. A short play will illustrate a typical Study Club meeting under Mr. Joseph Higginbottom. Nonmembers may glimpse club life and be spurred to join. The event ends with dancing and refreshments. arrive before 8 30 p m for autograph seekers, though not on the bottom of a check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Higginbottom
St. John’s Hall
Plan Big New Year's Eve Party at Lewis Cafe
Lewis Cafe at 107 Boulevard Revere Beach plans a big New Year's Eve family party with a 10 course dinner including Rhodes and duckling spring chicken or steak for 2.50 per person plus favors and dancing no liquor price increases. Regular patrons urged to reserve early to secure preferred booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
New Year's Eve Dinner and Gala in Revere
Reserve now for a superb dinner and a gala party in Revere to celebrate the New Year. Call 0523 to secure seating and ensure a memorable evening with festive dining and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere
Queen Elizabeth Imprisoned Raleigh 15 Years in Tower
Historical notes recount Sir Walter Raleigh’s confinement by Queen Elizabeth I in the Tower of London lasting about fifteen years before his execution at the chopping block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Elizabeth
Sir Walter Raleigh
Tower of London
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Deroo Radio & Electric Shop
Bartlett Road
Nickerson
Washington St. Herbert C
Crest Ave. Highlands
Telephone Ocean
Hamilton, Elgin, Waltham and Others
G. R. Rand
Paris
Newman
Revere St
Magees Corner
United American Veterans and Auxiliary
Lynch
Gaffny
Red Cross Meeting
Ocean Spray
Boys Scouts
Louise Asseglio
Buchanan St
Arthur W. Gibby
Preston B. Churchill
Bartlett
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