Christmas in Bethleham unfolds with trains and church events
The article previews a festive Christmas in a New England town with a Bethlehem tableau, a train display by the House committee led by John F. and Frank O'Maley, and a Catholic Action Club party. It notes Holy Name Society services, a junior study group formation, and a Serenaders rehearsal featuring Louie the Younger, with a whimsical tone about geese in costume and holiday humor.
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House Committee
Bros. John F
Frank O’maley
Catholic Action Club
Father Sullivan
Joe Wigginbotham
Holy Name Societies
Winthrop
East Boston
Beachmont
Church of the Star of the Sea
Bill O’kane
John Nolan
George Abely
Zog
Winchell
J. F
Pat Gaffny
McGillicuddy
John Gaffay
John
Bill
Pat
Confederate Army Eight Full Generals Named
The eight full generals in the Confederate army were Robert E. Lee Albert Sidney Johnston Joseph E Johnston Pierre Gustave Tourant Beauregard Braxton Bragg Edmund Kirby Smith John B Hood and Samuel Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Lee
Albert Sidney Johnston
Joseph E. Johnston
Pierre Gustave Tourant Beauregard
Braxton Bragg
Edmund Kirby Smith
John B. Hood
Samuel Cooper
Road Accident Toll Lowest on Record in New South Wales
The latest figures show road accidents in New South Wales at the lowest level on record for the state.
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New South Wales
Sophisticated Main Stage Comedy "I'll Leave It To You"
The Senior Class staged the comedy in Osborne Hall on Thursday and Friday. The Dermott family struggles on 1500 dollars a year until Uncle Daniel’s trick triggers success. The audience was invited to decide the play’s ending, and applause ran high.
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Osborne Hall
Dermott
Daniel
Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate in Winthrop Massachusetts
Public auction scheduled for January 17, 1940 at 2:30 PM to foreclose a mortgage on Lot No. 2 at Bartlett Park Winthrop Mass described with beach rights and riparian access. Purchaser to pay $500 cash at sale and balance within ten days. sale held at Willard Allen Mulkern Boston office. Executed by Arthur W Hill ASAS Allen, executor of Mary T Burnham's will. Willard Allen Mulkern, Attorneys.
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Louise C. Souther
Winthrop
Suffolk
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Mary T. Burnham
Bartlett Park
Mass
Cottage Park Hotel Corporation
Orlando F. Belcher
Willard, Allen & Mulkern
Milk Street
Boston
Massachusetts
Arthur W. Hill
Coach Perry Calls Juniors for Tryouts in Football
On December 14 coach Bob Perry announced tryouts for the first and second teams. The opening squad will include many veterans from last year’s junior dominated lineup. A setback came when Jimmy Reid aged out, leaving the team led by Dick McGinn to field a scrappy, fighting group.
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Bob Perry
Jimmy Reid
Dick McGinn
Aviation talk inspires local students at East Boston Airport
On December 11 the Senior and Junior boys heard Mr. Ben Follett of Wiggins Airlines discuss aviation growth and the value of pursuing knowledge over salary. Follett urged students to cultivate a true love of aviation, noting those who fly will be far ahead in interest and opportunity.
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Ben Follett
Wiggins Airlines
Boston
Follett
First Track Candidates Meet Sets Season Plan
The first meeting of track candidates was held on Wednesday December 13. Coach Snow told the team to begin training as equipment is issued and he will arrange the season schedule. John O Connor was elected captain for the year.
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Snow
School Orchestra Tryouts Set For December 7
On Thursday December 7 tryouts were held at the High School for students seeking entry into a classical orchestra. Mr Albert Keleher will direct again this year and the group plans to perform at various school activities with a concert anticipated in May.
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Albert Keleher
Physiology and Biology Classes Visited by Dr Saunders
Dr Sally Saunders from the Child Hygiene Department visited the physiology and biology classes. Her interest led to sending motion pictures and supplementary material from her department to the students.
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Sally Saunders
Winthrop Lodge Elks Report A New Hampshire Buck and Events
Brother Tom Jones bagged a 208 pound eight point buck in New Hampshire and drives home with the prize. Exalted Ruler William H. Thornton attended a District Deputy Fields home lodge visit in Brookline after illness. Lobster dinner and Winthrop clam chowder served. Joe Faro notes lobsters came from Graves Light. Sincere wishes for Brother S Arthur Overturf to recover. Annual New Year’s Party planned by Fred Deveaux. lodge extends New Year wishes.
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Tom Jones
New Hampshire
Tom
Winthrop
William H. Thornton
Brookline
Bill
Elkhom
Bert’ Murray
Joe Faro
S. Arthur Overturf
Fred Deveaux
Winthrop Lodge of Elks
Biology Club visits aviary at Mrs Porter’s Winthrop home
Several Biology Club members spent an afternoon at Mrs. Maybelle Porter’s home in Winthrop where the town’s only aviary is kept. They enjoyed Bobbie the parrot and Ferno the sled dog, viewed a large diverse bird collection, and learned about care from pamphlets by the Porters.
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Maybelle Porter
Winthrop
Bobbie
Ferno
Porter
Round Table Discussion Club Debates Co ed Universities
On December 12 the Round Table Discussion Club held a debate on whether there should be co ed universities. The affirmative included Maurice Rosen Kenneth Rosenfield Lloyd Rubin and Kathleen Cronin while the negative listed Nancie O Keefe Thomas Grain Florence Slavin and Yale Goldman. The audience contributed comments and the pro side was generally judged stronger.
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Round Table Discussion Club
Maurice Rosen
Kenneth Rosenfield
Lloyd Rubin
Kathleen Cronin
Nancie O'Keefe
Thomas Grain
Florence Slavin
Yale Goldman
States That Tax Cigarettes Across the Nation
A list shows states that obtain revenue from cigarette sales. Alabama Arizona Arkansas Connecticut Georgia Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi New Hampshire New York North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington.
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Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Connecticut
Georgia
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Hampshire
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Washington
Powerful Warship Engines On U S S Lexington and Saratoga
The U S S Lexington and U S S Saratoga carry the most powerful engines ever installed in warships, marking a notable leap in naval propulsion. These two aircraft carriers showcase engineering prowess and bolster United States maritime strength.
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U. S. S. Lexington
U. S. S. Saratoga
Early American soil conservationists cited
The article notes George Washington trialing soil-saving methods at Mount Vernon before the Revolution and Patrick Henry praising soil preservation after independence. It also mentions Thomas Jefferson developing horizontal hill plowing to reduce erosion, highlighting early U S conservation ideas.
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America
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Virginia
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
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Mary
Father Brosnan
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Jim Corbett
Ray Flannery
Jimmy Fox
Hal Miller
F. Xavier Smith
Freddie Wallace
R. Denis Cox
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Shirley St. Ocean
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Gordon G. Fullerton, Inc
Mharrenlat
Arthur Ff
Ford
Woodside Ave
VER
Ocean
M. Porter
Bellevue Ave
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Treas
Preston B. Churchill
Edgehill Rd
Sagamore Ave
Miss G
Red Cross
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Tel
Call Ocean
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Océan
Thornton Station
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Phone Ocean
LU UN
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Chelsea
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Broad Street
Shirley Hardware CO
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Winthrop Hardware CO
Winthrop St. Ocean
Woodside Hardware
Jewelers
Gilbert R. Rand
Winthrop Trest Co
Bartlett Road
F. Desteffano
East
Winthrop Laundering CO
Central St
United Bedding CO
Meridian St
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Frank L. Cronin CO. Coal, Coke, Fuel and Range Oil R. R. Ave
Revere Tel
Revere
E. B
Arthur H. Curtis CO
Arthur H. Curtis
Mason Supplies
WM. J. Carnicelli
Washington Ave. Ocean
J. R. Vaughan
Wadsworth Building
Ray Bucks
W. F. Stover
Kodaks
Ene
Mazda
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Derco Electric & Radio Shop
A. J. Pilling
Buchanan St
Ramsey’s
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M. J. Kelly
Frederick A. Magrath
E.B
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Meridian’ ‘Street
John F. O'Malley
Atlantic St
Telephone
Charles A. Rollins
H. N. Bangs & Sons
Madison Ave
Winthrop Storage
John Henry
Lottage Hill Oil CO
Fred H. Wilcke
Qulriey St. Ocean
H. Curtis CO
Henry E. Keough CO
Pauline Street Ocean
Derco Electric & Radio
Kenneth H. Shaulman
Centre Street
Lewis’ American Cafe
Boulevard - Revere
Ocean Stt
George & Ben’s
Magee’s Cor
Revere & Main Sts
Kenney Service Station
Kelly Springfield Tires
Willard Batteries
Jernney Gas and Oils
Dave Frank
London St
Charles Hennessey
Shirley
Pauline
Riple
Frank Bell
Hull
Piscopo Liquor Store
Barnes Ave
Orient Heights
Fritz
Aon Ane
Winthrop Lodge
ORPC
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Town Hall
Walter G. Baker
Ross F. Batchelder
David Belcher
Frank J. McQueeney
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