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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1929
Page
6
The Winthrop Emblem Club held a May Party on Saturday May 25 on Mrs G Lynde Gatelys lawn at 204 Pauline Street hosting 200 children including 35 from Franciscan Convent East Boston. Volunteers provided transport and a decorated May pole and candy baskets.
Winthrop Post 146 American Legion Auxiliary met May 23 at the Dugout with Mrs. Margaret Foote presiding. Plans include the June 8 banquet chaired by Mrs. Ruth Walsh. Delegates to the State Convention attended a Caucus at the State House. A Bridge and Whist Party fundraiser and a dancing party at Chelsea Naval Hospital were noted.
The M. A. B. Club met Monday evening June 3 at 163 Grovers Avenue, Mrs W. Lester Harrington's home. Three tables played with top honors won by Mrs Ann Mossman and a surprise prize to Mrs Elizabeth Daly. A box of silk underwear was presented and a candle lit dining room collation followed. The club will reopen in the fall.
A two suited South hand in bridge shows the advantage of bidding the higher valued suit first to aid partner in choosing the best contract. The piece analyzes hand play at Diamonds and Hearts, illustrating that bidding higher first often yields safer game and better outcomes for North-South.
The Winthrop Golf Club ladies hold a 1929 season meeting electing officers including chairman Mrs Raymond S Bradner and secretary Miss Ruth Richards. The season opener luncheon bridge occurs Saturday June 8 at 1 pm at the club house with Mrs George McEwan as committee chair.
On June 7 the junior and senior Girl Reserve clubs meet for an annual banquet at 6 pm in the Boston YWCA Auditorium at 140 Clarendon Street. About three hundred girls are expected. tables will feature spring flowers favors and candles. The program includes toasts songs a costume entertainment and a Ring Ceremonial to present the Girl Reserve Ring. Committees include Doris Clark Ruth Swainamer Ruth Raycroft Jessie Johnston Eileen Williams Edith Seaward Mary Branon Yvette Gold Hazel Woodrow Betty Cushing Decorations.
The report praises Dr. O'Brien as a relaxed and confident golfer with the “will to win” style. It notes his clean swing free of nerves and highlights a recent hole in one at the 8th hole, suggesting it was skillful rather than luck. It references his club record alongside Archie Compston’s philosophy.
Local Elks at Winthrop Lodge join seven appointed delegates plus officers for the Elks State Association convention opening in Pittsfield Massachusetts. Events included a clam bake at Pontoosuc Lake, a Crystal Ballroom ball, a Taconic Trail auto ride, and a Maplewood Hotel dinner with King Jazz providing music.
The Women’s Italian Club wrapped up a successful social and financial season with its annual luncheon at Barbecue Inn in Sudbury on June 5. Mrs. Andrew Gatturna led the event in place of Mrs. Frank Severoni who is abroad. Hostess Mrs. Margarita Galbo donated all proceeds above expenses to the club’s building fund. The evening opened with remarks, and the program featured Mrs. Felix Forte.
A June wedding featured a New York bride’s cousin as attendant, with gowns of ivory duchesse satin and blue georgette. The ceremony ended with a Parish House reception for 200 as the groom, delayed by a day due to an accident, returned home. Guests included Mrs. Eaton, Mrs. Tirrell, and Mr. Byron Boyd. Leppold’s orchestra performed, Churchill catered, and Crockford’s supplied flowers. The couple plans a Winthrop home after August 1.
One of Winthrop's first June weddings took place Saturday at 6:30 p m as Miss Betty Stevens and Arthur W Morrison the son of the late Mr and Mrs William Morrison were married by Rev Ralph M Harper at the Hagman home 48 Birch Road The bride wore a silk gown with veil and the couple announced they will reside at 2 Edgerton Place Their wedding party included Edith Norton as bridesmaid Charles Hagman as groomsman and James Kirkpatrick and Lester Fichtner as ushers Fifty guests from New York City Wellesley Ashland Cambridge Roxbury Malden Revere and Winthrop attended catered by W C Ham Co
On Saturday evening June Doe, Miss Alice N Hunnewell daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Hunnewell of Clyde street Somerville wed George A Dailey son of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Dailey in a Clyde Street ceremony.
After June 17 the newlyweds will reside at 225 Cedar Street Somerville Massachusetts and greet friends there. The marriage was performed by Rev Fr McCarthy at St Clement’s Church Somerville.
Announcement states the marriage of Almon Eldridge Cam Mall and Viola Elizabeth Harron occurred on Saturday June 1 with Rev. Ralph M. Harper officiating. The bride is from the Harron family.
Mr and Mrs Paul Harris Drake of 56 Pembroke Street Newton announce the engagement of their oldest daughter Minerva May to Carl Russell Wheeler youngest son of Mr and Mrs Joshua S Wheeler of 81 Somerset Avenue Winthrop
The Girl Scout Council closes a successful season with a Saturday Rally in the Junior Gym. Scouts earn badges including First Aid Nurse Interpreter and Life Saving with Betty Ricker receiving a coveted letter of Commendation. Readings dances songs bugle corps and folk dancing entertained attendees.
In a debate quip Senator Sorghum claims to be a constitutional lawyer and offers to assist by rewriting parts of the document he does not understand. The exchange underscores a humorous political moment about constitutional comprehension and reform.
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