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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1938
Page
8
A large Christmas scene at the Bennison estate in New England drew visitors from greater Boston and beyond. Santa greeted children from a sleigh with reindeer as carols played, with nearly 20 000 visitors through Monday and the display open through New Year’s Day.
At the Gar den Club of Winthrop a Christmas shoulder bouquet was made by each member or guest. Guests included Mrs Samuel Davis former member Mrs A Gale Pheasant, Mrs Henry E Keough and Mrs Ed win A Holmes. Dorothy Kinney chaired the Program Committee and led praise for a Year Book with an engaging season ahead. Mrs W J Skinner won two ribbons at Ellis Hall winter Flower Show. The roll call Experiments in 1938 revealed unusual plant life from last summer’s gardens.
The Louisiana State Museum notes Old Duke, General Andrew Jackson's famous horse from his Southern campaigns, as his beloved mount. The New Orleans Daily Crescent recalls Jackson's care, refusing to end Duke's suffering and vowing the horse would be cared for for as long as possible.
The Beach church plans an 8 30 p m program of games skits magic and movies to usher in the New Year. Refreshments at 10 30 p m and a religious devotion from 11 p m to midnight. Rev R E Gilmore will lead. Miss Vivian Bartlett organizes. All ages invited to attend.
A 1534 letter from Thomas Cromwell to Henry VIII discusses a Commons bill limiting each person to keep no more than 2000 sheep and mandating that one eighth of a farmer's land be tilled yearly. Cromwell argues the measure would greatly profit and strengthen the realm and increase wealth among loyal subjects.
The carnauba palm native to Brazil provides the primary source for a versatile wax used in finishing and polishing products. Industry researchers note its strong hardness and heat resistance, prompting growing attention from manufacturers seeking natural wax options.
The First Baptist Church of Winthrop led by Rev A Ray Meserve lists a January 1 schedule with a 10 30 a m Morning Worship titled This God Ours by Rev Ralph C Ostergren and multiple classes for children youth and women. An evening program features Rev Ostergren with music and special talks, followed by daily preaching services Monday through Friday at 8 o clock.
A defensive moat at Fortress Monroe reflects its 1812 completion under Brevet Gen. Simon Bernard. The article notes Rev. Ostergren Chest, who led Weirton until 1937, and his later role as executive secretary of the Boston Baptist Bethel City Mission Society. It also lists a Sunday through Friday schedule of religious programs and sermons.
The article notes early cities rivaled in leather and lace trades. Tanneries sought new processes for fine leather while protecting formulas as city-branded products. It asserts trade secrets are as old as industry and tanning is among the oldest industries.
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