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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1934
Page
5
An Elks Club message champions tolerance across nations, urges aiding Carnival at Ellis Home Grounds June 15 16 18, and promotes Flag Day June 14 with a procession from the Club House. It praises leaders P Austin MacCormack and Gene Cronin, notes ongoing lodge activities, and celebrates community unity and service.
Edwin O. Childs spoke at the W Im monthly meeting held in the Barn delivering a magnetic address on civic activity government church and the child. He captivated the large audience and was warmly applauded. President Robert A. Walsh led the gathering with Edward C. R. Bagley in charge of entertainment.
Winthrop BBB C wins 9 8 over Lynch Club of Cambridge at Ingleside Park with 13 hits in five innings led by Bostrom Costa and Cronin. Winthrop BBB C defeats Notre Dame Club 7 4 at Rindge Field as Vitale limits hits.
The article describes Deputy Holland's kindness during Knighthood rites with District Deputy John W. King assisting. It highlights the parade, Legion Band, and gratitude for Holland's cooling fans, later noting upcoming Flag Day with Elks, Bert Murray’s fraternal acts, and Cardinal O Connell’s Golden Jubilee with Masses at Boston College and Fenway Park.
The Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor at Union Congregational Church will hold the final service of the season next Sunday evening. Members should arrive at 6:00 for a group photo, with a 6:15 meeting in the church auditorium, followed by a buffet supper and social hour in the vestry. The group plans to meet twice monthly thereafter at homes and for socials, beach parties, and trips. The Fall season opens Sunday Sept 9 at 6:15 with the month’s program already set.
The Winthrop Pals challenge the Jim Doherty CWA team after a last minute postponement. A Friday night game is set and on June 25 a $2.50 prize drawing will be held for the ticket holder. Proceeds fund team gear and uniforms. inquiries to Joseph Ruppert at 178 Herman Street.
A three act play titled Swastika Menace will be presented by The Hillel Society on Sunday evening in June. A large audience is expected and a dance will follow until 2 a.m. Tickets available from Aaron Cohen, Martin Frank, Lazarus Goldberg, Milton Gla ser, George Frumson, and Saul Deitel at Ocean exchanges.
The report praises Bro. Norman Horrigan and notes Bill Wenz returning from Bermuda to mix with aristocrats at the meeting. It highlights Allie Rose’s race readiness, Jack Harvey’s entertaining anecdotes, and Jon’s riding habit plans as Frank Cronin discusses the equestrian scene.
The Men's Club hosts a Military Night led by Garfield Morgan whose speech extolled loyalty amid unrest. Attendees include Warren Wickwire and Frank Rogers with the American Legion orchestra performing. refreshments and a reception followed. The event closes with church attendance the next morning.
Activity at the Winthrop Yacht Club includes discussions on fuel use and a member’s suit cleanup, plans for an upcoming carnival, boat moorings coordination, and reminders about accordion solos. Notes mention Dick Anthony training for flagpole seating and crew adjusting the Commodore’s boat rig.
The Club Thirteena met at Miss Rita Donovan’s 207 Cottage Park Road with a dance committee promising surprises and prizes. Guests enjoyed refreshments after the business session, and Rita Donovan received a wrist watch as a graduation gift. Three bridge tables yielded prizes with Rita Downes scoring highest and Bunty Donahue taking the consolation prize.
The Winthrop Girl Scout Council invited the public to Scout Night at Winthrop Junior High Gym. Mrs Edwin L Pride Deputy Commissioner presented the Golden Eaglet Award to Betty Graves Florence Louise Kuchmeister and Betty Tucker for outstanding achievement.
An account notes members waving flags as they passed Bro. Gene Cronin’s home, while Cronin remains ill inside. The text expresses hope for a response from the gallant warrior and asks for support in the next message.
The American Legion Auxiliary schedules the next regular meeting for June 14 and a banquet reservations deadline for June 12. An invitation to the Flag Day Exercises on June 14 invites members to meet at Metcalf Square at 6 15 p m in uniform for a brief ceremony before the meeting.
A Chicago Tribune writer argues gas is not a cruel weapon citing WWI casualty data. US figures show 224 980 wounded and 34 249 killed. 31.4 percent of hospital patients exposed to gas, 1 73 percent died, and gas deaths among battlefield fatalities are under 200.
The Antlers Club met at Mrs. Julia Henigan’s home on Tuesday evening June 5. Officers elected were Mrs. Lillian McLaren president and Mrs. Anna Bridgett secretary treasurer. Past president Mrs. Henigan. luncheon served. three tables of bridge played with honors to Mrs. Coffey Farrell Murphy Hasson. consolation to Mrs. Maud Smith. Mrs. M. Smith served pro tem during Mrs. Harrigan’s illness.
The smallest deer in the world, a native of the Chilean Andes, reaches about 15 inches at the shoulders when full grown. The Pudu deer male, like other deer, sheds its antlers.
Cows were imported to the United States in 1624 by Governor Winslow of Massachusetts, mainly for meat and hides as milk was little used in New England. Sheep reached the U.S. in 1609 when a London company sent a shipment to James Town, Virginia.
A historical note states the middle finger nail grows fastest while the thumbnail grows slowest. Right hand nails generally outpace left, and injured hands may show faster growth. The average growth rate given is about one eighth inch per month, or roughly one to one and a half inches per year.
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