Traffic Night Held By Elks in Winthrop Meeting
Winthrop Elks lodge hosted a motor vehicle safety campaign meeting in the Elks Home auditorium. State and local police officials attended, including Roy W. Pigeon and William F. Pumphret, with remarks on highway safety and several educational films. Rep. Daniel J. Honan, praised for organizing the program, has long ties to motor vehicle safety and the Registry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. Wallace
Daniel- J. Honan
P.D.D.G
David ‘Belcher
William’ ‘F. Pumphret
Winthrop Police Department
Charles M. Finn
Chelsea
Harry Hendrickson
John J. Murphy
Metropolitan District Police
Revere
Winfred Malone
Frank A. Goodwin
James Fee
Lynn
Massachusetts Police Association
Joseph J. O'Connell
Brookline
James Buckigross
East Boston
Winthrop
Coca Cola Bottling Company
Boston
United States Rubber Company
Honan
Registry of Motor Vehicles
Great Siberian Meteorite Like Man Known for Power
The 1908 Siberian meteorite explosion occurred on June 30 and reportedly did not kill any humans. The blast flattened forests and wiped out a herd of about 1,500 reindeer, while a farmer fifty miles away was knocked down by the shock wave.
Eagle Badges To Two Local Scouts In Winthrop Ceremony
Eagle badges will be awarded to Scout Robert Walker and Assistant Scoutmaster Paul Dwyer in Winthrop on December 29 at 8 00 PM in Shirley Street School Auditorium. The program includes tenderfoot vestiture, badge presentations by multiple leaders, and World Jamboree slides shown by Charles E Watkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Walker
Centre St
Winthrop
Paul Dwyer
Loring Rd
Shirley Street
Mass. State Agriculture College
Winthrop High School
Albert Crane
Myrton QO. Hill
Albert McGaw
Harold Kilgore
Robert Fowler
Dr. Freedman
Arthur Campbell
L. K. Drake
Lynn
Difference in Counsel From a Friend and Self Flattery
Reflects on the contrast between advice from a friend and guidance one gives oneself. Observes that self-flattery lacks the protective liberty a true friend provides and warns against relying on one's own flattering counsel.
Notes From Office of Supt of Schools
A large party was held at the Junior High School on Monday evening November 15 with an excellent 6:30 dinner directed by Miss Dorothy Higgins. The Quiz directed by Miss Alice Stolworthy delighted contestants and the studio audience. An upcoming January issue will include a Christmas party account. Congratulations to the Senior High on the Thanksgiving Day football game. the team and band earned praise for a well managed, thrilling game in mild conditions. Several staff members helped build and dedicate the new Winthrop Boy Scout cabin in North Saugus on Sunday November 21 before a large Winthrop gathering. Many teachers plan to take the Paintings and Painters course led by Miss Ella Munsterberg starting January 6, 1938 at Edward B. Newton School. last year's course was a success. Miss Ruth Nielsen in the Superintendent's office has registration blanks and teachers are urged to inform friends to join. Congratulations and best wishes are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Frederick John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Higgins
Alice Stolworthy
North Saugus
Winthrop
Ella Munsterberg
Edward B. Newton
Winthrop Schools Feature Local Committees and Plays
The article notes committee work under Miss Dorothy E Merrill with names listed in the March issue. Winthrop Senior and Junior High join the Boston Herald Spelling Bee. A revised Elementary English Course is ready for superintendent review with winter distribution planned. The Senior Play Captain Applejack impressed audiences December 8 to 10, with praise for Miss Spence and the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy E. Merrill
Winthrop
Boston Herald
First Recorded Footgear in Egypt
The earliest footwear known is the Egyptian tab-teb a plaited san dal detailing ancient shoe construction and use.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elks
Winthrop Lodge of Elks
Charles Spencer Hart
New York City
Order
Shirley Street School
Canner's
Hale
Canner
Bennington St
E. Boston
Norge
Shirley Hardware CO
Shirley St
Opp
Beach Station
Office of
Supt. of Schools
Frederick John
George Hooper
Johnson
Ethelyn Watson
Highland School
Hooper
R. Mabelle Stevens
Captain Applejack
Spence
Xmas
A. Gooldenberg
Ss 165 Meridian St
East
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