Retired Boston Officer Lt William H Allen dies after 42 years in force
Lt William H Allen longtime Boston Police veteran and former Keeper of the Boston City Prison died aged 65. Born East Boston October 9 1867 he led narcotics addiction treatment efforts and lectured statewide on rehabilitation. Survived by wife Francis Lace and six children the funeral followed at St Johns East Boston with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery December 19 1932.
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Boston City
Boston Police Department
Allen
Lieut. Allen
Boston
Francis Lace “(Law
Robert H. Allen
Virginia
P.allen
Rbaalbee, Lodge
A. F
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Knight Templars
Mystic Shrine
St. John’s. Episcopal
Church
East
William Parkman Commandery
Knight ‘Templars
Woodlawn Cemetery
Share Your Xmas drives aid despite rising requests
The committee reports $1507.06 raised from 60 Winthrop individuals $333.48 from Winthrop organizations and $398.59 from other groups plus Tag Day and other sources. Expenditures total $941.35 on food and coal leaving $565.71 for about three weeks. Donations and pledges are accepted at Winthrop Savings Bank with receipts issued to safeguard next month’s Boston aid. No individual contributions are published.
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Churchill
Winthrop Savings Bank
Boston
Uncle Eben on taxes and candiate spies in election talk
The quote notes Uncle Eben arguing an election would be easy if one could make a candidate spy to reveal how much taxes he would charge and what he could do for the money. The Washington Star is cited.
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Eben
Washington Star
Christmas Music at the Parish Heats Schedule
A printed program lists offertories and Masses with multiple choirs and soloists led by organist James Sheehan and director Mrs Joan Parsons. Performances include Adeste Fideles Bethlehem and O Holy Night among others with harp violin and organ ensembles and a 11:30 Mass featuring Mr John F Ohlson and the Children of Mary Choir.
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James “HH. _ Sheehan
Joan €. Parsons
Mary Peas Kennedy
Alfred McGuire
Albert E. Kéne
Frank C. Gorman
Joan C. Parsons
Frank Sammartino
Frank Riley
A Herbert Sheehan
Betite the
Peete Eens
Adam Panis
Franck Adeste Fideles
Baldwin
Children of Mary Choir
Jason Eates
Ohlson
Marsh
Christmas Church Services and Music Listings
Christmas Day services at St. John's Episcopal Church feature processions, an offertory, and carol anthems with Miss Elizabeth N. Allen and Rev. Thomas Montgomery. 10:45 A. M. and 4:00 P. M. carols plus a 7:30 P. M. evening service with noted musicians from the Metropolitan Opera. First Unitarian plans additional music by Lillian Behnke, Bertram Currier, and a cellist, with a 4:00 P. M. program including solo and instrumental pieces.
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Hermon and
Thomas Montgomery
Mark
Metropolitan Opera
Tian Idee Tin Me Aoe
Angel Gabriel
Howell
Pleyel
Currier
Bo Aptamer
Eet
Cate
First Unitarian Church
Angel Gabriel One
Howe
Lillian Behnke
B.H. Currier
Au .Samartini
Bertram H. Currier
First Church of Winthrop Methodist Episco Rev Ford Lead
Service details list Rev C Oscar Ford D D minister Carle W Malley choirmaster and Minnie Floyd associate organist with morning service and music program including Christmas offertorium and organ sections, indicating a church service sequence and musical roster.
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C. Oscar Ford
D.D
Minnie H. Floyd
St John’s Episcopal Church Christmas Music Schedule
The Church School choir of girls sings at 9 am service while St John’s Choir performs at 10 45 am. Eugene P Whit tier is organist and choirmaster. The First Christmas Communion features the Girls Church School Choir at 10 45 am. A carol service and pageant follow at 7 00 pm with harpist Miss Elizabeth N Allen providing Christmas selections at 9 00 am and 4 00 pm.
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Aimeservice
St. John
Eugene P. Whittier
Ralph Mo Harper
Girls Church School
St. John’s Choir
Elizabeth N. Allen
Will
Sa. m
The Friendly Church at the Beach Christmas Services
Clement B. Yinger presides as Christmas is observed with song and drama at Sunday services. Morning 10 45 a special music program and a sermon The Brothers of Jesus. Evening 7 30 features The Christmas Voice drama. All are welcome.
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Brothers of Jesus
Christmas Voice
Messiah Oratorio to Open at Four P M by Handel Choir
The Senior Vested Choir with Junior and Young People's sections will present The Messiah by George Frederick Handel. Soloists include Effie Malley soprano Caroline Piotti alto Raymond Simonds tenor and Harry Newcombe bass with trumpeters and a quartet. The processional hymn precedes the performance to start promptly at four.
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Kyrie
Jeannette
Isabel
Bethlehem
Redner
Handel
Young Peoples
Evelyn Blair Kinsman
Winifred Dogger
Ethel Keough
Fred Card
George Frederick Handel
Effie, Malley
Caroline, Piotti
Raymond Simonds
Harry Newcombe
Christmas Morning Service At Baptist Church Sees Pageant
The Baptist Church offers a morning service with a musical program featuring an Anthem Sing O Holy Night by Adams and There Were Shepherds by Vincent The People That Walked in Darkness by Galbraith with violinist Joseph Beecoff The evening 7 o'clock Christmas pageant The Nativity is presented by Church School members All are invited to attend.
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The
Baptist Church
Simper
Adams
George Faulkner
Shepherds
Vincent
Galbraith
Joseph Beecoff
Church School
Christian Science Church Service Listing
A Winthrop street church notices Sunday service and Sunday School at the same hour. The golden text from Psalms 119 105 proclaims Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
Winthrop
Basketball Dance Knights of Lithuania at Winthrop
The Knights of Lithuania defeated Winthrop 42 to 38 Tuesday evening at the Winthrop Yacht Club. G Connors and his brother Paul scored early while Segardelli, center for the visitors, emerged as the standout player with a midcourt basket. The game swung back and forth as the visitors mounted a late first half run, promising stronger attendance for future contests.
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Knights of Lithuania
Winthrop Yacht Club
Jon
G. Connors
Paul
Winthrop
Segardelli
Invaders
Winthrop Versus Lithuanians Ends In Late Rally And Dance
In a tense gym clash the Lithuanians surged ahead in the second half as Winthrop rallied with Paul Connors scoring in quick succession and O Connell feeding baskets. A final eight point flurry could not erase the deficit before the clock expired amid post game dancing and a campus orchestra.
Silver Wedding Celebration Marks 25th Anniversary
Joseph Eldridge joins Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Celata Mr. and Mrs. Harold Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Harry Scott Mr. and Mrs. William Guellary Mr. and Mrs. William Cain and others in a silver wedding anniversary. The Pennell family celebrated with their children Delmore F Geraldine E and Dorothy M Pennell. A mock marriage by two Medford women Mrs. Marion Anderson and Mrs. George O'Brien highlighted the event. Silver and white decorations and a large silver bell enhanced the festivities along with gifts such as an imported Italian pottery lamp.
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Joseph Eldridge
Joseph Celata
Harold Peterson
Harry Scott
Medford
Marion Anderson
George O’brien
Mystery Gift Exchange At Maverick MHS Sparks Talk
By Mr Pennell's associates at the Maverick MHS where he is assistant superintendent gifts included silverware cake candy and bonbon dishes and a console set given by their contest Sam Mr Pennell gave his wife a cedar chest with a substantial sum of silver dollars
Santa to Visit Winthrop in Christmas Parade and Letter
Santa promises to tour Winthrop Christmas Eve visiting multiple streets and districts then resting at Mr Bennison's house before continuing. The letter details a route through Cort road to Town Hall with specific times and locations including Court Park Beach Thornton Park Highlands and final stop at Town Hall at 9 30. Children are advised to greet Santa with parents and expect possible limited gifts due to many wishlist items.
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Santa
Winthrop
Santa Claus
Boston
Mr. Bennison
Winthrop Street
Twill
Cort Road
Lowell Road
Circuit Road
Birch Road
Loring Road
Pleasant Street
Cottage Park Road
Bartlett Parkway
Bartlett Oad
Washington Avenue
Sturgis Street
Shore Drive
Tewksbury Street
Shirley Street
Thornton Park
Bowdoin Street
Magees Corner
Revere St
Highland Avenue
Grovers Avenue
Crest Avenue
Hawthorne Avenue
Revere
Winthrop St
Town Hall
Court Park
Beach
Highlands
Santa Claus sends warm wishes to readers
The message from Santa Claus expresses affectionate holiday greetings and invites readers to enjoy the season with hopeful, cheerful language. No specific events or dates are mentioned.
Parasol Through Ages Shapes Sunshade Fashion
In ancient Greece and Jewish practice the canopy served ritual purpose more than sun protection. Aristophanes likened it to a sunshade. Persian and Indian traditions use movable rods and unfolding cloth as symbols of royal status. France and Catherine de Medici popularized parasols as fashion. Jonas Hanway popularized the umbrella in Seventeenth century England.
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Greece
Aristophanes
Persia
India
France
Catherine de Medici
Jonas Hanway
Fishes and their breathing and eating mechanics
A discussion notes that fish do not drink water for hydration. It explains gill respiration and how water flows over the gills while the gullet remains closed. It also describes how solid food passes to the stomach when throat muscles relax. Fishes require air similar to humans.
Spain's Olive Wealth Powers Global Oil Output
Spain grows a vast quantity of olives yielding close to a quarter of a million tons of olive oil annually, about a third of world production. Some oil is used to make Castile soap named after a major region of Spain. Olive trees live centuries, with many aged five hundred to seven hundred years. green olives require lye soak, washing, and salt water before eating.
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Spain
Castile
Billiards Through the Ages and a 1859 Detroit Match
Frank G. Menke notes Egyptian claims of billiards in ancient times and Greek participation around 400 B C. The sport gained a push in the United States with a national championship match in Detroit on April 12, 1859, a side bet event with a $15,000 purse.
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Frank G. Menke
United States
Detroit
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