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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1933
Page
3
The Romans hung red coral beads on infant cradles and necks to preserve teeth and prevent fatting-sickness. Soothsayers deemed the beads a charm against lightning, whirlwinds, shipwrecks and fire. Some say children should wear them as protection against sorcery and poison.
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a Bridge-Whist and Food Sale at the Dug-Out on Tuesday evening June 13. Mrs. Paul McWhorter of James Avenue hosted several bridge tables at her home last Friday for the Marble Unit, of which she is an officer.
A visitor from Wellesley was greeted by thirty friends at Miss Florence M. Bruce’s home on May 29. The event featured a green and cream kitchen theme with a pink, green, and silver dining room, a large umbrella centerpiece, a bride’s cake, candy favors, and a musical closer. Guests came from Somerville Needham Wellesley and Winthrop. Miss Alice Howe will marry John Lawson of Wellesley after their home is completed. The article lists Senior High School honor rolls with multiple names across High Honor, Honor, and Worthy of Mention across sophomores and other grades.
This Saturday June 3 a food sale runs 2 to 5 PM on the lawn of Mrs David Ployd 158 Winthrop Street. Home cooked foods and baked beans will be sold to raise funds for the Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association.
A May party in St Johns Hall hosted by the Winthrop Catholic Womans Club wrapped up the series by Past Presidents Edith M. Christopher Gertrude M. Daily and Cora W. Keleher. Guests enjoyed whist prizes and refreshments as members praised the delightful afternoon. CORA W. KELEHER Press Chairman.
A shower for Mrs Helen Daley of 9 Locust Street was hosted by her sister Mrs Mary Cantwell on Saturday night. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Richard Daley, Mr and Mrs George Hasear, Mr and Mrs Henry McDonald, Mr and Mrs Idridge, Francis Dinon, John Madrooge, Charles Madrooga, Joe Pimentel, Alec Peterson, George Swim, Jack Corner, Stanley Arsenault, Kip Reed, and Harry Shocker. Gifts were given and a box from George Pappos. Charles Wakefield and Tom Turle sent best wishes from New York and Boston.
Commodore David M. Wisely’s black hulled sloop Idalia II, a Class A gaff rig cruiser, was christened during the Winthrop Yacht Club’s 49th annual dinner. Mrs. Clara Ward wielded the bottle as the vessel, six feet draft and 11 foot beam, 45 feet overall, lay at the club front. Purchased from Kenneth Miller of Marblehead last February, she is the sole class vessel in Massachusetts bay and will be used only for cruising.
Regular Sunday service at 11 o clock morning at 165 Winthrop Street Winthrop Mass on June 4 subject God the Only Cause and Creator Golden Text Revelation 15 23 Sunday School also held at the same address details include readings and hymnody for the day
The Friendly Church at the Beach hosted by Pastor Clement B. Yinger leads the 10 45 morning worship with Special music. The Men's Class will be guests at the 7 20 evening service where the pastor will deliver a message. Everyone is invited.
Sunday services announced for June 4 with a 7 30 p m sermon by the Rev Mr Mar. Public invited to attend these religious gatherings at Corner School and Hermon Streets.
Funeral services for George F E Leet age 85 of 22 Bartlett road are set for Friday at 2:00 p m at Choate Memorial Hospital Woburn. Leet born 1868 in Charlottes town P E 1 lived in East Boston before moving to Winthrop 15 years ago. He retired after ten years at the Boston Transcript and recently joined American Legion Fathers Post No 1 of Winthrop. He leaving wife two sons George E Leet Jr Medford Mass and Leslie N Leet Westfield N J and four grandchildren. Burial in Winthrop Cemetery.
Scientists posit that bacteria emerged with the earliest stages of life, possibly inhabiting a world before complex life appeared. The notion places bacteria at the dawn of biological history as foundational life forms.
Ralph M. Harper, rector, announces Whitsunday services on June 4. Holy Communion at 9 00 A M, 10 45 A M Kindergarten and Primary at the Parish House, 10 45 A M annual commencement of St John’s Church School, Whitsunday communion, and an 8 00 P M annual teaching pageant in the Parish House The Te Deum.
Rev C Oscar Ford leads 9 45 AM church school for all ages 11 AM worship with sermon The Man Who Talked With God Evening service features Worship Ser mon The Seen and the Unseen World Epworth League events include music organ recital and vested choir Public invited Firemen’s Association to worship at morning service Boston minister Rev Herbert Johnson will speak at evening service Rotary strong turnout expected as church hosts community event
The text notes Europe’s population at 100 million in year 350 and observes a 10 percent increase over the next 350 years during the age of the Inquisition, witch trials, and related superstitions.
Miss Sarah Frances Dawley died May 2 after a prolonged illness, residing with sisters in Winthrop. Born in Harbor Grace Newfoundland, she is survived by mother Celina, two brothers and five sisters including Mrs. Frank Davin and Mrs. Russell McDonald. Funeral from Davin residence and a requiem high mass at St. John the Evangelist. Burial in Winthrop Cemetery.
Thomas Day, 18th century author of Sandford and Merton, raised two orphans aged twelve to test which would make the best wife. The effort failed and Day sought more mature women. One candidate who failed the code of lunacy, a wealthy woman, endured extreme tests to prove docility and submission under her owner.
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