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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
5
A historical overview notes that during a 16 year span Nicaragua saw 396 different individuals hold government control, averaging about one ruler every two weeks, highlighting political instability and rapid power shifts across the period.
Miss Sabina Tynan and Mr. Ken Parker of the Depot of Drama at New England Conservatory provided three scenes from Seventh Heaven for the Winthrop Chapter DeMolay event last Monday. Tynan directs her own troupe the Tynan Players and has appeared with Tributary Theatre of Boston while Parker has worked with Lake Placid Players and Cambridge Theatre Co in Boston.
Mrs. Daniel Foley of Lowell Jd and Martha Foley note Roger C. Foley has enlisted in the Marines with Notre Dame 1941 graduates. He would be the fifth generation from both sides to serve. Donald Foley, a Winthrop High School 1941 entrant, was blocked by parents at age seventeen.
Funeral services were held Monday at Reynolds Funeral Home for Minnie T. Johnson of 52 Washington Ave Winthrop born in Bristol New Hampshire. She lived in Winthrop 25 years and recently returned from Florida. Survived by one son Frederic Johnson of Lexington Massachusetts. Interment in Littleton Mass. She was past matron of Ida McKinley Chapter O E S of Ayer and past Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter.
Mr. and Mrs. Sydney D. Goldberg announce the birth of Barbara Mae on May 23 1941 at Rion House Boston. Rainbow Mothers' Club outing planned to Duxbury June 12 with contact via Mrs. Charles Tabor Jr. Community Hospital appendectomy recoveries for Miss Jane Ells and Miss Virginia Turner. Rainbow Girls installed Gloucester Assembly No. 41 with Bob Graves. Ina Miller Sisler addressed P E O Convention in Boston May 27-28. Social visits include the Tippons and the Brewers in Gardner and the Clevelands in Springfield. British War Relief collections at gatherings, a novel dinner for charity, and an antique group outing to West Barnstable with a lobster supper.
The Young Married Couples Club of the Union Congregational Church met May 21 at the Melrose home of Mr and Mrs Lawrence P Stone. After business the group played games and refreshments were served. The annual dinner is set for June 18 at Sailor Tom's in Reading.
The Young People’s Fellowship of St John’s Episcopal Church presents its fourth annual Pops Concert on Thursday evening June 5 at 8 15 in the Parish House corner Bowdoin and Buchanan. The program includes solos and a one act comedy with a Family Album feature. Proceeds fund sending Fellowship members to the Concord Conference in Concord New Hampshire at month end. Admission is 25 cents.
Master Kevin Gill, second son of Mr and Mrs Henry Gill, celebrated his fifth birthday on June 2 with a lawn party. Balloons and numerous cousins and playmates joined the celebration. Mrs Gill's sister Mrs Gerald Vickerson helped serve refreshments.
Mrs John Law entertained G F X members at her East Boston home with three bridge tables and prizes won by Mrs Byron Robbins Mrs Emmons Waldorn of Revere Mrs Jas Carrington and Mrs Hans Kleemann. Refreshments followed. Next gathering set for July 7 at Mrs Herbert Moody's home.
The 1883 Krakatoa volcanic eruption on Java created the world’s loudest sound. It was reportedly heard in Bangkok more than 1,400 miles away, shaking skies and sparking widespread awe and scientific attention.
At St John’s Episcopal Church corner Bowdoin and Buchanan Ralph M Harper rector 8:00 a m Holy Communion. St Vincent’s Guild corporate communion. 10:45 a m Kindergarten and Primary commencement in the Parish House with children marching into church. 10:45 a m Annual Commencement Service for St John’s Church School with parents and friends. 7:30 p m Expressional Service and Reception in the Parish House. Public welcomed to all services.
Winthrop Lodge Elks selects Atty Harold J Field to deliver the Flag Day oration at Miller Field next Thursday June 12 at 7 15 PM. Field is past commander of Brookline Post American Legion and commander of Norfolk County Council American Legion and state department chairman of the Legion committee on Americanism.
A Scottish infantryman paid 90 in the year 1598 for his complete armor. The sum reflects the era’s costly protection for soldiers as gunpowder era warfare rose in the region.
At the last Auxiliary meeting memorial services honored deceased members. Mrs Mary Forristall and Mrs Elsie Cashman placed wreaths. A banquet is planned for Thursday June 19 at the Dugout with reservations via Mrs Ruth Walsh Ocean 1888. Miss Augusta Floyd organizes Wednesday parties and hosts a luncheon on Thursday June 12, inviting members and friends.
Polonium, discovered by Mme Curie, priced at 2 million per ounce, will alloy electrodes in a spark plug. It fills surrounding air with strong alpha rays to improve ignition paths, enabling quicker starts, faster acceleration, and greater efficiency. The element, named for Poland, emits thousands of times more alpha rays than radium after years of study.
To revive stiffened adhesive tape, mix two tablespoons warm water with half a teaspoon glycerine. Dip tape edges and press to restore flexibility. Let dry fully before reuse.
A historical note explains semi automatic rifles as firearms for infantry and other services. It contrasts semi automatic operation with machine guns which fire continuously. It notes weights around nine pounds and one shot per trigger pull, and stresses fire power’s role in army effectiveness. It traces rifle evolution from muzzle loaders to breech loaders and magazine rifles.
Matrimonial experts say most spats between wives and husbands center on money. They note fewer quarrels when the wife manages finances.
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