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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1919
Page
7
A dance and entertainment at Centre Hall Winthrop under Earvest Endeavor Club headlined by Mrs William G Harber added 118 65 to the Boston American Christmas Basket Fund to feed hungry children. It was the most successful fundraiser yet and enjoyed by all attendees.
Police report a day of arrests for intoxication and larceny with a large contingent including Chief McNeill and Lieut Douglas. A raid on African golf players at Sagamore Street basement drew a big police response and three trips to the station. Angelina Bennett faces larceny charges. wallets and bags are urged not to be left at desks. Rehab and recovered items noted. officers remind residents to check lost articles. Special Officer Burrill recounts his France service with the Machine Gun Co. Winthrop 1147 is listed for contact.
Town items note Dupees store carrying the Review and a West Point nomination for James T. Loome from Malden by Congressman Fuller. Local business changes include K C Brown buying Langlois Brothers drug store and cosmetic notices, a Pleasant Park Yacht Club fundraiser, and millinery display at Grover’s. A Winthrop priesthood ordination and a Harvard football connection are also mentioned along with a Christmas concert and a church call to readers.
A large crowd, including many from out of town, attended a Monday evening event despite bitter cold. Performers included Miss Bessie Michaels who canceled another engagement to appear, with Miss Aileen Thomas and Mr. John Griffin singing. Virginia and Gladys Lavoie organized ticket sales and performed a quaint minuet and a dance called the Vamp, while Gladys also read twice. Veronica O Brien of East Boston showcased a striking toe-dance The Swan. Gwendolyn Hamlin was also part of the program.
The First Church of Winthrop presents morning worship with organ, choir, and violin solos including Angels from the Realms of Glory and The Holy City. A Christmas Cantata The Christ mas King by Prof Fred Halton is planned for December 28 with 40 voices and soloists, featuring Mrs Allen on violin and special lighting.
The potato grows from a small wild tuber in Chile and Peru into a large farinaceous root through cultivation. Jean Henri Fabre notes how man’s care, soil, and watering improve size and nourishment over years.
Fire triggered by a 2.46 Friday morning alarm from Mrs. Goldwaithe. Alfred Newmarch and others occupied the Shoreham at 606 Shirley, ground floor A. & P Tea store. Louis Mann rescued his wife after a window break. Loss to building and contents about 5000 dollars.
Alfred Newmarch of 607 Shirley Street thanks Winthrop Fire Department for their quick and admirable work that saved a much larger fire at a home on Shirley Street. The letter also notes Godfrey's Studio photo displays near the Winthrop Trust building, featuring many baby and soldier pictures.
A daily walk in the open air may stimulate hair growth and improve skin color and texture through better circulation. Exercise plus proper cleaning can improve the figure and calm nerves, encouraging women of all ages to adopt walking as a beneficial practice.
A Kansas City physician, after examining a nine month old baby described as the brightest and supreme, told the mother the child was normal, provoking surprise and near disbelief from the worried parent. The remark was noted as shockingly blunt and careless.
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