Christmas Fellowship Leaders Rangers Holiday Meeting
Christmas fellowship and cheer dominated a Rangers holiday meeting on December 16 at 55 Court Rd. Members donated toys and canned goods for Christmas baskets to be distributed by Mrs. Mabel H. Coleman and Mrs. Harriette E. Whipple. The program included astronomy talks, Christmas lore, burlesque readings, and two humorous recitations. The Rangers plan their annual meeting January 6 at 11 a.m. with guest speaker Carl W. Buchheister of the Mass Audubon Society.
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Rangers
Margaret R. Beach
Edna M. Beach
Court Rd
Mabel H. Coleman
Harriette E. Whipple
Kate S. Payne
Good Will Fund
Bessie H. Boyd
Minnie H. Floyd
Martha L. Eveleth
Uranus
Neptune
Pluto
Bethlehem
Florence M. Jennings
Venus
B. C
Laura A. Frye
Blanche A. Dodge
Mildred F. Jennings
Elizabeth A. Graham
The
Alaska
Nellie L. Bacon
Grace E. Burns
Santa Claus
New York Sun
Flora M. Clarke
Louise I. Griffin
the Rangers
Mary L. Woods
Cleopatra
Mabel A. Coleman
Jeannette Y. Floyd
Agnes RE. Larkin
Anna B. Moody
Grace W. Nevers
Lillie D. Sleeper
Jessie C. Dawson
Washington Ave
Carl W. Buchheister
Mass. Audubon Society
Sarah B. Haigh
Armadillo Shell Draws Toy Makers and Traders
A Lon don Tit-Bits writer notes armadillos are bred and hunted for their shells rather than skins. The 20 inch creature has two main shields joined by movable plates, making a covet ed covering used for baskets lamp shades and gifts. Breeding armadillos yields litters of four all same sex, baffling scientists.
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London
Tit-Bits
Radio ConferenceInvite For Mass Federation Members
Letters urge Winthrop club members to attend a Massachusetts State Federation Radio Conference at the Statler Hotel on January 10. Registration is fifty cents and luncheon tickets are one dollar and a half with Gen Smedley Butler as speaker on War is a Racket. Members are urged to send comments to WORL and WCOF programs.
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Winthrop
Mass
Hotel Statler
Benjamin F. Kraus
WORL
WCOF
Myles Standish Hotel
Boston
MSFWC
Lister
Renee Nash Hamilton
Seventh District Radio Contact
DeMolay Chapter thanks editor for year of cooperation
The Winthrop Chapter of the Order of DeMolay expresses appreciation to the editor for assisting with publishing their news items during the past year. Warren T. Boutelle extends wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
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Winthrop Review
Winthrop Chapter
Order of DeMolay
Pleasant Park Yacht Club thanks Winthrop citizens
The Officers and Members of the Pleasant Park Yacht Club extend thanks to the citizens of Winthrop for loyal co operation during 1937 and wish them a happy and prosperous New Year. George J. Hamilton Commodore.
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Pleasant Park
Troop 73 Hikes Camp Nihan First Overnight
Troop 73 undertook its first overnight hike at the new Winthrop Cabin in Camp Nihan. The Panther patrol led by Sey mour Levy traveled with Mr Katz in his car on Saturday and another group followed with Mr Simon Fleisher and Scoutmaster Melvin Levine. They noted a radio installation by Commissioner Flynn and enjoyed Mel’s spaghetti feast after a day of fire building and tracking tests. The outing included an exploration to Breakheart state reservation, a visit to CCC Camp, and ice fishing seen by the group, with several scouts listed as present.
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New Winthrop
Camp Nihan
Panther
Seymour Levy
Katz
Simon Fleisher
Melvin Levine
Flynn
Red” Lane
Jake” Gessman
Sherman Lippa
Heman
Levine
Mel
Bob” Tiemann
Monty” Blankman
Eri. C. Campbell
Fletcher
Jake
Breakheart
CCC
E. C
Robert Katz
Barney Fisher
Robert Tiemann
Henry Freedman
Harold Levy
Sherman Altshuler
Sherman Lipper
Harold Skolnick
Mel” Levine
Town Hall Reporter Gives Fiery Update From Fasile Station
A police log from December 1937 details a search for Sergeant Kraner the parachutist who died while playing Santa and a skiff incident that left rescuers in icy waters. Citizens report disturbances from low-flying planes while authorities track down missing items and a noisy Christmas display sparked a traffic jam on Winthrop street. The department adds a riot gun case to its custody and Chief Pumphret warns against breaking windows with air rifles.
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Kraner
Millar
Spanish Gables Gala Time at New Year Eve Dance
Spanish Gables in Revere presents a New Year’s Eve program with Hollis Gray Orchestra and Peggy Wood, Miss 1938 reveal, The Big Apple Dance, fashion revues, favors, hats, noisemakers, and a grand confetti finale from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.
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Spanish Gables
Revere
Hollis Gray
Peggy Wood
DeMolay Rainbow Christmas Party Held by Winthrop Groups
Winthrop Chapter of DeMolay and Winthrop Assembly No 32 Rainbow joined for a Christmas party dance on Monday evening December 27. About 40 couples attended as Bob Graves provided music. Gifts were given, officer elections announced for January 24, and plans were laid for a New Year’s dance at Odd Fellows Hall with free refreshments and dancing from 9 to 2.
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Winthrop Chapter
Order of DeMolay
Winthrop Assembly
Order of Rainbow
Bob Graves
DeMolay
Arthur O. Movsesian
Ralph D’orlando
Addison Quinn
William F. Lehman, Jr
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Seeds That Jump In Subtropical Northern Transvaal
A native Tambookia tree in the northern Transvaal bears pods with seeds that resemble dry peas. When ripe the pod bursts and launches seeds across the ground, causing them to move and jump in all directions automatically.
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Transvaal
Vegetable Ice Cream Cherimoya Featured
The cherimoya, a South American fruit with a custard like center, is described as the vegetable ice cream of the era. The article notes its creamy texture and potential culinary uses, highlighting its novelty in local markets and recipes.
Madonna Night Highlights Christmas Party at Local Club
At the Episcopal Parish House the Young Woman's Club hosted a Madonna themed Christmas party on December 16. Members posed with authentic Madonna representations, Madonna calendars greeted guests, and Mrs. Dor othy R. Sullivan urged sharing Christmas joy with the less fortunate. A brief business session followed, with reports from district and emergency committee leaders. The program featured narrated Madonna depictions in period costumes, aided by the Fra Angelica Angels. The Glee Club performed festive carols and soloists, and Mrs. Henry Williams Inman received applause at the program’s close. Refreshments were provided by Miss Olivia F. Whittier and her committee.
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Episcopal Parish
Young Woman’s Club
Henry Williams
Inman
Dorothy R. Sullivan
Anne B. Mossman
Irene B. Williams
Turkey
Claire M. Gould
Madonna
Frances G. Reith
Angelica Angels
Betty Gould
Cherry Crall
Mary
Pauline
S. Anderson
Angel
Grace Lithgow
Hazel N. Griffin
Gladys Dean
Evelyn Turner
Elizabeth Colby
Claire Gould
Henry Williams Inman
Olivia F. Whittier
K of C Message and Local Anecdotes End Year Reflections
The piece blends a K of C year end toast urging self improvement and a hopeful 1938, with a humorous aside about a Boise Idaho deer with a bell and a jibe at a hunter. It notes Phil McKenna recovering from a cold and reports Mac returning to work after a difficult week.
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Boise
Idaho
Borah
Brer Clancy
Holy Name Society to Honor Sacred Name at East Boston Church
Members of the Winthrop Holy Name Society join East Boston and Beachmont groups at Sacred Name ceremony at Holy Redeemer Church in East Boston. Services start at three o clock with bus transport arranged by Fr. McInnis. a large turnout is expected from the parish.
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Holy,Redeemer Church
East Boston
Winthrop Holy Name Society
Beachmont
McInnis
Council Meeting Opens New Year With Promised Activities
The first council meeting of the year is set for Wednesday evening. Lecturer Kennedy offers many council activities and promises enjoyable evenings in the coming months. Cards note Brother Earl Wescom, stationed in Honolulu, sending greetings reflecting a warm Hawaii in contrast to New England’s cold.
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Kennedy
Earl Wes Com
Honolulu
New England
Hawaii
Buteh
Midseason wishes and playful notes from the club scene
The local club members send light New Year greetings to peers and fans. They mention J Freeman to hear commendations and the janitor for complaints, with playful jests about specific members and a prize for Jack Clancy.
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Okie
Tim Lucey
Bill Walpole
John Hogan
Jack Clancy
Ort
Clarence
Claude
Past Grand Knight Honan to Assume Legislature Duties
Dan will pay respects to State Deputy Moynihan who will begin to officiate as chairman of Administration and Finance on January 4 as the legislature convenes.
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Honan
Dan
Moynihan
First Vatican Radio Broadcast of Sistine Choir on Christmas Eve
The Sistine Choir's sacred music was broadcast from the Vatican radio station on Christmas Eve, marking the first time such a program aired from this station. Arrangements had been made to carry the performance.
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Sistine Choir
Vatican
Cronin Builds Form in Miniature Bowling Practice
Brother Paul Cronin shows improving skill through daily ball rolling on a miniature alley. He hopes to join Joe Pete's Fascists in preparation for the jump to Okie's big fellows.
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Paul Cronin
Joe Pete
Fascists
Okie
Christ mas Party of Winthrop Catholic Woman's Club
One hundred fifty guests attended the annual Christmas Party of the Winthrop Catholic Woman's Club in St John’s Hall. Miss Agnes Epps directed a one act play “Among Those Present” with a New York City Christmas Eve setting. Santa distributed gifts as refreshments followed.
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Winthrop Catholic Woman's Club
St. John’s Hall
Agnes Epps
Edmund F. Christopher
Scott
New York City
J. Hannaford
Count von Zeppelin Career Highlights and Death
Ferdinand von Zeppelin born 1838 at Constance joined the army at twenty and served in the American Civil War 1863 and in 1866 1870 71. He built the first airship and shortly before 1914 his Zeppelins played a major role in the Great War. he died in 1918.
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Count von Zeppelin
Ferdinand
Constance
Germany
America
London Ariswers Magazine
Friedrichshafen
Lake Constance
Zeppelin
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