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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1922
Page
6
The lord mayor chaired the annual dinner of the Id boys of King's College. The speaker praised long attendance at these functions and sought to meet a former student who had left school the same year and knocked out his front tooth. He urged the missing boy to attend, questioning his patriotism and love for the old school.
A letter from a self described moderately sensible man requests an unlikely garden order. He asks for one dozen strawberry seeds one tree with hive complete one dozen plum seeds ten square yards of grass a concrete winding path six flower beds six wall pieces a safety lawn mower patent apparatus and baskets for fruit and honey combs. The writer signs as A F Ool and mentions transforming a quarter acre of ground used for stones into a profitable garden.
The alleys of the Legion invite the public to spend an afternoon there. Ladies may bowl as in former seasons. See the advertisement on another page in the Review. Also notes on term origins and a quack doctor etymology.
The Winthrop Theatre announces Wednesday nights vaudeville starting Dec 27 with four high class acts led by manager Mr Hatch. Anita Stewart appears on screen this Wednesday along with the four acts. Patrons urged to attend to support the new booking house and show appreciation for this entertainment revival.
Ruth Cross story of romance and conflict adapted for film starring Anita Stewart. Production drew on Northern California mining and lumber country for atmosphere with extensive outdoor shots and a large dam set built to flood farmland for dramatic effect.
Marshall Neilan presents Penrod at the Winthrop Theatre next Thursday and Friday with Freckles Barry in the title role. The cast features Herman and Verman, Rupe Collins, Georgie Bassett, Maurice Levy, Penrod's sister and her suitor, plus Marjorie Daw and well known adults like Tully Marshall Claire MacDowell Mayme Kelso and Eugene Besserer. The film adapts Tarkington's episodes into a comedy of American boyhood including the American Boys Protective Association at the circus a dancing class the Children Pageant of the Table Round and the capture of two bandits by the boys.
Constance Talmadge appears Saturday at the Winthrop Theatre in Lessons in Love a comedy drama full of laughs and a gripping story. Herbert Rawlinson returns on the same bill with Another Man's Shoes praised by critics as one of his best pictures.
An excellent program is arranged for Monday Christmas at the Winthrop Theatre featuring Richard Barthelmess in The Bond Boy. Barthelmess stars in a tale of a slave accused of his tyrannical master's murder, pursued by bloodhounds, facing gallows with Southern chivalry to protect a secret romance.
The Bold Boy features Richard Barthelmess and a large ensemble including Charles Hill Mailés Ned Sparks Laurende DOrsay Robert Williamson Leslie King Jerry Sinclair Thomas Maguire Louis Backer Segar Virginia Magee Mary Alden and Mary Thurman. Also four two reel comedies and News Weekly. Matinee at 2 30 and evening show at 7 45. Also shown Tuesday at 2 30 and 7 45.
Police arrest Max Snyder of 108 Shirley Street after a liquor sale to a man with a flask. Lieut Douglas booked Snyder for illegal sale of intoxicating liquor. He was bailed. case continued to Det 28. Snyder had earlier arrest on July 21 with two charges, one fined and the other filed.
Annie L. Oberg named executor of the late William F. Oberg estate with debts and bonds totaling thousands including Metrimac Chem Co and Bethlehem Steel Co credits. Leon M. Abbott appointed executor for Clark Parker estate with Boston Hyde Park Brookline and Winthrop properties valued at tens of thousands and several land parcels listed.
The Winthrop Woman's Club held its last meeting of the year on Friday afternoon with President Mrs. Alice S. Farquhar in charge. Members approved charitable donations totaling 60 dollars to causes including the Boster American Christmas Basket Fund and Julia Ward Howe Memorial at the Federation Headquarters in Washington. Miss Louise Lorimer entertained with readings in orchid velvet, accompanied by tea served by Mrs. Mary J Cousins and assistants. The next meeting is set for January 5 with Miss Louise Rowe, Miss Esther Britt, and pianist Paul Anderson as entertainers.
Mr and Mrs David J Mahony hosted a party at 1417 Beacon Street Sterling and Brookline in honor of their daughter Helene The event celebrated her twenty first birthday with crimson and white carnations decorating the house
Guests praised a fine programme including Miss Genevieve Hickey of Brighton and Charles W. Howe with Bren dan Keenan at the piano. Miss Mahony, alumna of the Academy of the Assumption, wore American beauty chiffon velvet. Her sisters Mildred Lucille and Pauline attended, with numerous friends and relatives present.
A noted speaker advocates wide musical education for children, arguing music enriches life more than any other field. He emphasizes intimate exposure to music literature to promote wholesome emotional development for all children.
The Washington Star reports amber, valued for fossil resin, was found at Cape Sable on the Magothy river in Maryland. The deposit, known since 1821, prompts hope of commercial quantities in the United States as researchers reexamine the site and its ancient sequoia like tree trunks.
A reflective line notes that loving two women may not bring peace or safety, warning that such dual affection invites turmoil and instability rather than harmony. The sentiment cautions against divided loyalties and the consequences of complicated relationships.
A detailed list of fire alarm call boxes by location in Winthrop including streets and intersections such as Triton av and Shirley st, Beacon and Shirley sts, Cottage st and Hillside av, and many others. It also notes school schedules, box opening rules, and contact numbers for Central and Beach Stations.
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