K of C At The Mike and Budapest Congress
The final procession of the Eucharistic Congress in Budapest drew an estimated million and a half, with Heroes square hosting about half a million for the last high mass. The report praises the council opening night and entertainment led by Devereux and Fred, noting encores for Winchell and lively performances by McCarthy, with O'Keefe sending a Maine inspection commission. The piece contrasts faith-filled crowds with political power seeking supremacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Hungary
Okie
Oke
Maine
Connie Leary
Oddball Musings on Clams Ping Pong and Bureaucrats
The piece mixes playful banter about M. and O. food signs and a ping pong lesson by Tim Lucey with social anecdotes about Louie and a chase of Kelly. It also cites a comment by the Federal Commissioner of Education on federal control tied to funding and contrasts it with Jeffersonian warnings about expanding bureaucratic power.
Gibraltar Captured by British-Dutch Fleet in 1704
Gibraltar remained part of Spain until a 1704 seizure by a joint British and Dutch expedition. The capture shifted control amid war and reshaped Iberian and Mediterranean politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Spain
Garden Club Breakfast Promises Green Grounds Find
The Barn at the Deane Winthrop House hosts a Continental Breakfast in aid of garden beautification with home cooked meals for 25 cents and plant sales. The event features flower displays led by Mrs. Robert A. Walsh and invites participation from Boston garden clubs. Also notes VF W pension bill action and post events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deane Winthrop House
Winthrop
Garden Club
Maine
Robert A. Walsh
Greater Boston
Mass. Federation of Garden Clubs
Deane Winthrop Barn
Chas. A. Williams
Pleasant St
Boys of the Chapel Royal Dress Uniform Description
The boys of the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace in London are described in traditional dress as scarlet cloath coats and breeches lined with taffeta, a sky satin vest with gold lace, laced bands and cuffs, perfumed gloves, silk stockings, a hat, and a cloak to wear over in rain, reflecting the cradle of English cathedral music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Royal
St. James’ Palace
London
Grant Almost Quits War Duty Before Sherman's Intercession
During the Civil War Ulysses S. Grant prepared to pack and return home feeling he was in the way. General William T. Sherman persuaded him to remain and continue leadership as a key Union commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Ulysses S. Grant
William T. Sherman
Sherman
Lost passbooks and land sale notice from local banks
Notice under Section 20 Chapter 167 of the General Laws states pass-books 7831 and 8408 from Winthrop Co operative Bank were lost or destroyed and applications made for deposits or duplicates. payments stopped. Parallel notices list lost Winthrop Savings Bank books 13337 and 13332 and a mortgage sale by Home Owners' Loan Corporation for property in Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts with bid terms and sale conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Cooperative Bank
Winthrop
Go-Operative Bank
Almon E, Whittemore
Winthrop Trust Company
Savings Department Bank
Harry W. Aiken
Winthrop Savings Bank
Preston B. Churchill
Treas
Trens
Probate Court Notice in Suffolk for William E Dow Estate
In Suffolk Probate Court a petition for probate of a last will of William E Dow late of Winthrop is filed. Fred W Fisher of Winthrop seeks appointment of administrator with the will annexed as the executor is deceased. Objections must be filed in Boston by June 16, 1938. Witness William M Prest Esquire First Judge. Arthur W Sullivan, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
William E.“Dow
Winthrop
Fred W. Fisher
Boston
William M. Prest
Arthur
Register
Old Sailors Keep Alive Many Sea Superstitions
London Tit-Bits notes sailors cling to sea lore across ports. Whistling for wind risks a hurricane, sneezing port or starboard shifts forecast luck, Cornwall forbids naming a hare before sailing, Scotland bans looking at a bare foot, and renaming ships is frowned upon. Friday the thirteenth adds delay to voyages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tit-Bits
Cornwall
Scotland
Dog with Three Eyelids Described in Detail
A dog is described as having three eyelids. The third eyelid lies in the inner corner of the eye and serves as natural protection against debris and insects. It can cover the entire eye when the other lids are open.
Sheriff Sale of Suffolk Property in Winthrop
Boston May 12 1938 sheriff's sale set for July 9 at 11 AM by public auction of the estate of William H Garrett late of Winthrop deceased. Property listed is Cottage Park Road lot 10 in Winthrop Suffolk about 8012 square feet with buildings and garage, bounded by Stray Straw and Whelton properties and Cottage Park Road. Deputy Sheriff Daniel A Whelton signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Boston
Pemberton Square
Courity
William H. Garrett
Winthrop
Egge
Cottage Park Road
Arthur H. Stray
Minnie J. Straw
Annie G. Whelton
Helen B. Guptill
Eva M. Blanchard
Daniel A
Whelton
Chelsea Street Day Notice at Red Ceo Cafe Rotica
A fragment notes activity at a Chelsea Street cafe with references to a Red Ceo and Rotica, observed during the day. Details are unclear but indicate a public or casual street scene near 8) and Chelsea Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED
Che Chelsea St
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K. of C
Mike
O’connell
House Committee
Devereux
Fred
Winchell
Garbo
Frank McCarthy
McCarthy
Tim Lucey
Art Boylan
Frank
Claude
Clarence
Tim
Blais
Louie
Lou
J. F
Kelly
Rascal
Ort
Thomas Jefferson
Marshall
Washington
America
Richard F. Metcalf
By T. M
House
Senate Committee of Finance
U. S
Estelle Buschena
Auxiliary
Ed Murray
Joseph O’neil
P. P. Cecelia O’neil
Jim Sheerin
Mass
General Hospital
Bob Winters
P.C. Neil Batchelder
George Lundy
V. FF. W
P. C
Henry L. Tenry
John J. Collins
Thomas Martinetti
Daniel F. Collins
Northampton
Arthur Mollerstrom
Winthrop Machine Gun Company
Bathing Beach
Centre Station
Ocean
Winthrop Centre
Ocean View
Highland Station
Winthrop Review Office
Highlands
Beal St
Washington Ave
Winthrop Review
Winthrop, Mass
Gordon G. Fullerton, Inc
Chevrolet
Putnam Street Ocean
BUICK
John
C. McMurray Putnam & Pauline
Arthur F. Verney
Luna Park
Oldsmobile
Cara
Ocean Ave
Revere
Pee Plcs
Albert B. Miller
Somerset Ave
Coal and Ice Dealers
Frank L. Cronin CO. Coal, Coke, Fuel and Range Oil R. R. Ave
Revere Tel
E. B
Revere Ice & Fuel CO
Arthur H. Ice
Mason Revere
Williams Brothers Cones
I Builders
Gatlons
Grandiale
Boat Builders
J. A. Phalen
Chester Ave
Tel
C. A. Nevers
Wadsworth Building
Winthrop St
J. R. Vaughan
Chiropodists
DR. A
Charles Berger
Rose Berger
Suffolk County
Massachusetts
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
County of
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Whitman & .Howard, C.E
Shirley Street
Lewis
Rose M. Berger
Bertha E. Porter
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Mortgagee
James J. Brennan
St. James Ave
Ray Bucks
Somerset Avenue
W. F. Stover
Winthrop Beach Ocean
Derco
Bartlett Road
W. E. Meryman
Shirley St
Ramsey
Win Pepperell
Charles A. Rollins
Meridian Street
M. J. Kelly
East
Frederick A. Magrath
W—Funeral Home
Atlantic
Eral Director
H. N. Bangs & Sons
Madison Ave
John Heary
Fremont St. Ocean
Cottage Hill Oil CO
Fred H. Wilcke
Curtis Oil CO
Abrams:& Prisner Plumbing and Heating Contractors
Summit Ave
Henry
Deroo Electric & Radio Shop
Bartlett Road Ocean
George and
Ben
Magee
Main Street
Kenney
Kellysabre Tires
Willard Enney Gas and Mobile Oils
Woodside Ave
Lindsey Service Eee Es Socony
Beach School
Lang Bhi Shoeman
Cove
Ennattlok
Jefferson St. Ocean
Civil Engineers
Whitman & Howard
Civil Engineers and Surveyors
Liberty
Broad Street
Probate
Sheriff's Sale
Frank J. McQueeney
Shirley Hardware CO
D. Groman
Prop
Winthrop Hardware CO
Winthrop St. Ocean
F. Desteffano
Ord
Maverick Sq
Woodside Hardware House
Jewelers
Gilbert R. Rand
J. Bat
Opporite Winthrop Trat Co
Winthrop Laundering CO
Central St
United Bedding CO
Meridian St
Middlesex Bedding Co
Faulkner
Malden
Chelsea
Winthrop Beach
Chelsea Tire& Cycle CO
Goodrich
Chelsea, Square Chelsea
Dave Frank
London St. E
Charles Hennessey
Shirley St. Ocean
Winthrop Upholstering CO
Pauline
Frank Bell
Hull
Piscopo Liquor Store
Grearess Store
Barnes Ave
Orient Heights
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