Winthrop notes Christmas visits and social notices
Waterloo Canada visitor Mrs. Gould arrives December 26 to stay with Mrs. Sullivan in Winthrop. Holmes family to spend Christmas in Portland Maine with Mr. and Mrs. Morrison. Waddell of Maple Road recovering from an operation. Local social events include luncheons, exhibits, and a Christmas tea hosted by Exboardians, Ltd. Community Hospital updates and club activities are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gould
Waterloo
Canada
Winthrop
Arthur Sullivan
Washington Ave
Edwin. Holmes
Floyd St
Arthur Morrison
Portland
Maine
Thomas H. Fielding
Lowell Rd
Winthrop Catholic Women's Club Christmas Party
The Winthrop Catholic Woman's Club hosts its annual Christmas party at St. John's Hall on Monday December 27 at 8 30 p m A short business meeting precedes the evening led by Agnes Epps as programs chair Mrs Edmund F Christopher directs a one act play Among Those Present performed by club members After the play Santa visits to distribute gifts Members are asked to bring a gift for Santa's pack and guests are welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Catholic Woman's Club
St. John's Hall
Agnes Epps
Edmund F. Christopher
Santa
Grimes Family Acknowledges Kindness After Bereavement
Delia J. Grimes and family express sincere thanks to all who showed kindness during their recent sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia J. Grimes
Sayward announces engagement of Margaret Sayward to Thomas Tierney
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Sayward of Belfast Maine announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Frances Sayward to Thomas J Tierney son of Mrs Mary E Tierney Edgehill Road Tierney graduated from Northeastern University School of Business Administration in 1927 and is managing editor of the New England Editor and Printer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Sayward
Belfast
Maine
Margaret Frances Sayward
Thomas J. Tierney
Mary E. Tierney
Edgehill Rd
Tierney
School of Business Administration
Northeastern University
New England
Parrot Fever Cited By Collier’s Weekly As Risk From Birds
The piece notes that elephants do not cause elephantiasis and leopard bites do not cause spotted fever. It says parrots can transmit parrot fever or psittacosis, while other birds pose few hazards. It mentions canaries, falcons, and cormorants as mainly beneficial or useful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier's Weekly
Winthrop American Legion Auxiliary elects new officers
The regstar meeting of the Winthrop American Legion Auxiliary Post 146 was held Dec 9 at the Dugout with new president Miss Bessie Winston presiding and her staff named. Plans for the coming year were discussed and a Christmas party set for Dec 23 at the Dugout. The Juniors will hold their reg meeting Thursday afternoon at the Dugout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regstar
Stupendous New Year’s Eve at Spanish Gables
New England’s finest ballroom Spanish Gables at Elliott Circle Vere will host a lavish New Year’s Eve show headlined by Red Hot and Beautiful with 30 Broadway stars. Hollis Gray and his orchestra with Peggy Wood will play 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Prizes, chocolates, hats and noisemakers, plus hourly surprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Elliott Circle
Revere
Will
America
Broadway
Hollis Gray
Peggy Wood
Mrs. M. L. Stedfast Re-Elected Pres. Winthrop Hospital League
Marion L. Stedfast was re elected president of the Winthrop Community Hospital League at the December 16 annual meeting. Officers named include Fairfax Proctor as vice president, Marie S. Griffin recording secretary, Eleanor Howard corresponding secretary, Viola Naedele treasurer, and Helene Howard and Helen McMurray as directors for 30 years. The treasurer reported about 750 dollars spent on hospital equipment and over 35 000 dressings made. A bridge party was planned for spring and each member agreed to contribute two dollars or more. Books will be published for members and a tea with hostesses KE Perry D Sullivan M Walker H Rausch R Treadwell M Thorburn G Westman H Griffin followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion L. Stedfast
Winthrop Community Hospital League
Fairfax Proctor
Marie S. Griffin
Eleanor, Howard
Viola Naedele
Helene Howard
Helen McMurray
Violet Low
Mesdames
KE. Perry
D. Sullivan
M. Walker
H. Rausch
R.treadwell
M. Thorburn
G. Westman
H. Griffin
D A R Christmas Meeting Highlights Community Gifts
Deane Winthrop Chapter D A R hosted a Christmas party on December 14 with Mrs W C Johnson as hostess. Donations supported Winthrop Motion Picture Council and the D A R Library in Washington. The chapter voted to present a flag to Winthrop Community Hospital and paid tribute to charter member Mrs Addie Gove Dunham.
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W. C. Johnson
Bellevueve
Deane Winthrop
George H. Proctor
Theodore N. Waddell
Winthrop Motion Picture Council
D. A. R Library
Washington, D. C
Winthrop Community Hospital
Addie Gove Dunham
Chelsea Marine Hospital
Mabel P. Sargent
Watertown High School
Howard D. Snow
Louise Vosgerchian
Harry Zoratzian
Mischa Elman
J. A. Whipple
A. B. Crosby
Literary Guild Meeting At Mrs Keleher Home
The Literary Guild of the Winthrop Catholic Woman's Club met December 16 at Mrs Daniel Keleher 122 Brookfield Road. Guests from Brookline Miss Kennedy read selections while carols played by Mrs Albert Keleher and refreshments were served. The group promotes a pamphlet rack in the church vestry and plans a January 20 meeting at Mrs Patrick Macken 104 Johnson Ave featuring Francis Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Catholic’ Woman's Club
Daniel Keleher
Brookfield Rd
Miss Kennedy
Brookline
Albert Keleher
Keleher
The
Literary Guild
Patrick Macken
Johnson Ave
Francis Thompson
Periscope Introduced to Submarine Fleet in 1902
In 1902 the periscope was introduced into submarines, marking a new era of underwater reconnaissance. The device enabled crew to view above water while submerged, influencing naval tactics and submarine design.
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