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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1919
Page
5
A mother in distress reflects on a bleak Christmas Eve. Her children ask if Santy will come, while she hides the truth of scarcity. She sits by the fireplace with three stockings and a single dollar, torn between care and need.
Instructions for a Winthrop resident writing contest specify one side per page page numbering full name and address submission to Mrs Gregory E Stone 173 Grover av Winthrop due Wednesday each week rejected M8s return postage required residents only.
A war veteran returns to surprise his wife and three children on Christmas with the news his pay is restored. The family had faced hardship after his capture and absence, with the wife once planning to pawn a keepsake to buy gifts. They celebrate together as Santa arrives with a big bag of presents.
An account recalls a family Christmas singalong at Olive Chandler Ford's home in Winthrop. The scene shifts to library hours, book lists, and a Christmas sale at Clara Paine's Dry Goods Store, with hours and offerings noted for December 1919.
Chaplain Rollins of the 101st Infantry will host a reception at the Parish House on Friday with Winthrop Machine Gun Company members as guests. Christmas events include a harp recital by Miss Elizabeth N. Allen and a Primary department offering for clothing. a Grammar and High School drive funds a Christmas Box for Idaho’s Indian Mission. New Year’s Eve parties and Watch Night service close December schedules.
The Cen tre on Jefferson street run by Miss Clara J. Paine offers a local dry goods selection and men furnishings. Items include shirts neckties cuff buttons armlets suspenders hosiery and more to save travel time and car fare for Winthrop shoppers.
The notice lists box locations across Winthrop including Triton av, Shirley st, Harbor View, Cottage st, Crystal Cove, Beach rd, Grovers av, Main st, Winthrop Centre R R, and more. It provides alert procedures for discovering a fire, requiring one knock for a single alarm and three blows for a second alarm, plus contact numbers for Central and Beach stations.
A brief ad invites readers to call the Review Phone Win throp 1147 for inquiries or services. The notice emphasizes a direct contact line and quick assistance.
The Tremont Theatre features a New York drama by Cohan and Harris with a plot around the United States Secret Service. Violet Heming leads a strong cast in a tale of mystery romance and adventure praised for clear, engrossing storytelling and flawless staging. Wednesday and Saturday matinees planned with a holiday schedule including Christmas afternoon and an extra matinee Friday December 26. Seats go on sale December 18 and may be ordered by mail in advance.
Sealed proposals endorsed Proposals for Printing Town Reports will be opened Jan 6 1920 at 8 PM in the Town Hall Winthrop Maine for six hundred copies on 40 pound white paper. Bids must state price per page for ten point and sight point. Complete specs from Clerk of Board of Selectmen. A certified cheque of 160 dollars accompanies bids.
The Boston English Opera Company presents The Bohemian Girl at Arlington Theatre for six weeks. Miss Hazel Eden stars as Arline with alternating Thaddeus performers Joseph F. Sheehan and Lynn Griffin. Cast also includes Stanley Deacon William F. Northway as Count Arnheim and May Barron Alice May Carley as the Gypsy queen.
Deane Winthrop Chapter D A R held its annual Christmas gathering on December 16 at Deane Winthrop House. Attendees included ex regents Mrs. Carrie L. Nesmith and Mrs. Ida M. Whitman, along with Mrs. Anna M. Wood and Mrs. Carrie N. Walsh. The regent led the meeting and gifts were exchanged around the tree with a Yule log tea hour.
Nellie M. R. French grants a real estate mortgage to Anna Newton. A public auction will occur December 30, 1919 at 11:00 A.M. on the premises in Winthrop. The property covers 8196 sq ft, two lots shown on 1898 and 1901 plans, and will be sold subject to taxes and liens. A $500 cash deposit is required. Anne S. Newton mortgagee. attorney Wm. J. Holbrook.
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