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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
6
The piece traces the flag's history from early colonial designs to the Grand Union flag and mottos like Don’t tread on me. It notes Betsy Ross as traditional designer and urges citizens to display the Star Spangled Banner on Flag Day June 14.
A patriotic passage extols the birth and beauty of the flag and lauds its spread over a land regarded as highly favored. The text emphasizes reverence for the flag and national identity.
Nat's Deli Catessen at 299A Shirley Street advertises a wide choice of delicatessen products prepared daily at low prices. The store also offers a large package goods department with liquors wines beer and ale for busy households seeking convenience.
The article traces salt's etymology from salarium and describes salt as vital to life. It notes a Roman soldier's allowance for salt, discusses salt's role in health and disease, and recalls Napoleon's defeat linked to salt shortages. It also remarks on salt sharing among peoples and a social parallel to tobacco use.
The owner of many books seeks space to store them neatly. Built in book cases hide in corners. Wide window sills can support shelves under the window for convenient extra storage.
Seven teams organized in the Winthrop Softball League after a meeting at Ingleside Park. Teams include Ingalls, two Highlands teams, two Centre teams, and two Community House squads. Park Commissioners aided formation and games will be at the field opposite Thornton station until a better one is found. Interested players may contact Mr. Mathew Martha. Highlands Tigers face Center Lions next Tuesday at 6:30.
Three Winthrop students will receive degrees in Symphony Hall on June 10. Margaret Higgins and Margaret Fulham will earn bachelor of science and bachelor of arts degrees respectively, with Higgins active in library science activities and government, and Fulham trained at Radcliffe and Prince School. Vivian Burns will obtain a Simmons School diploma after Emmanuel College graduation.
Harry Wood, a renowned pianist and teacher, presented an engaging recital at Cliff House on Tuesday night May 28. The program featured American composers and pieces by masters, with Wood himself performing Malaguena by Lecuna as the finale. Several students and local artists joined, including Barbara Ann Robinson and Joan Gilmore, showcasing Woods teaching credentials from the New England Conservatory and performances at Jordan Hall and Atlantic. Also reported are funeral services for Loring P. Cogswell held at White Funeral Home, noting his long residence here, death on Sunday, June 2, and survivors Mary Fullerton Cogswell, Everett, and Kenneth Cogawell.
Kate Silvey Wall died Monday at her son Henry Silvey’s home at 19 Lincoln Terrace. Born in England she moved to Boston a year ago and had lived in the area for eight years. She leaves four sons Henry Winthrop Earnest Medford Wilfred Dedham and George Malden plus five grandchildren and two sisters and a brother in England. Services were at Reynolds Funeral Home Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev Harry Belmont Hill officiating. interment in Winthrop Cemetery.
The old Spanish unit vara, defined as 33 inches, was used to measure distances in the western regions. This traditional measure reflects historic surveying practices and regional variation in length standards.
Miss Ruth Taplin of Cutler Junction and Selma Baron Shir ley Davidson and Beatrice Gibber of Winthrop received athletic association awards at Boston University. Don McNeish pitched a 3-0 12 inning win for Cushing Academy over Deerfield Memorial Day. Portia Law School grads Sara Eleanor Perlmutter Eugenia Marie McCarthy June 5 1940. Norwich University cadet Robert Munroe Henderson earns BA and second lieutenant commission. Norwich expanding cadet corps to 500 with new buildings. Local residents attend Rotary meetings porch party lawn event Methodist Church и more community notices and social gatherings capped by a note on the Aces Bridge club luncheon.
The Annual Dinner of the Literary Guild of the Winthrop Catholic Women’s Club will be at Beacon Villa on Tuesday June 11 at 7 pm. Reservations, under Mrs Ralph S Woollett, may be made until Saturday June 8.
A bridge and whist and food sale will be held in St. John’s Hall Lincoln St Wednesday June 19 at 8 30 p m under the Winthrop Catholic Woman’s Club auspices. Mrs Ernest B Pevear is General Chairman assisted by a large committee.
A brief item notes added turpentine can soften shoe polish that has hardened or dried out, aiding restoration.
Evelyn Ritchie Birnie daughter of Mr and Mrs John Birnie wed Waldo Leon Chamberlain of Medford in a June 1 ceremony at the bride’s home with Rev Harry Belmont Hill officiating A reception followed Attendants were Miss Dorothy N Birnie and Miss Winifred M Brown Best man was Mr James M Gould After a California trip the couple to reside at 315 Bowdoin Rd Winthrop
Mr and Mrs Robert Currie Beveridge announce the marriage of their daughter Anna Fyfe Beveridge to Mr Earl Howard Isbell on Thursday May 30 at 3 pm The Rev Harry Belmont Hill officiated Miss Violet McKinley attended the bride Maurice Isbell served as best man Ushers were Robert C Beveridge Jr and Foy Felista A reception followed at 39 Sargent Street the bride's parents home
After a four year absence, attorney Hyman Gessman returns to Winthrop with his family. He studied at Northeastern Law School and was admitted to the Massachusetts and Federal bars. He now practices with Swart Sullivan Pugh and Goldstein in Boston and lives at 53 Trident Ave. The Gessman family includes his brother James M. Gessman, a local teacher and community volunteer.
The Methodist Sunday School will close June 9 for the final morning session at 9 45 a m All departments gather for the last session A presentation of 72 perfect attendance awards is planned At 4 p m a Children s Day program follows Supervisors Hope A Frankland Isabel R Brown A Walter Larkin James Soper and Christinas S Little led the events Promotions and diplomas will be awarded The school reopens Sept 8 for officers and teachers only Scholars return the following Sunday to start a new perfect attendance record
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