Ancient and Honorable Winthrop Day Banquet Highlights
A banquet in Winthrop drew 1000 guests with Al Ives as the main attraction and a 40 piece red coated band delivering an unprecedented program. Nathan Lombard led the carved streamers as Al Ives, a World War Vet and Elk, was praised for performances that drew cheers all night. Several local dignitaries and Ancient members attended, including Capt. Stoehr, Lt. Edward Richardson, Col. Wieczorek, and Walter Morrison. Public thanks were given to participants and a sense of local pride prevailed despite the heat.
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Nathan Lombard
Copley Plaza
al. Ives
Sousa
Ives
Winthrop
Center St
Stoehr
John P. Hazlett
George Pinto
David Wisely
Frank A. Talcott
James F. Winston
Justin A. Duncan
Edward A. Richardson
Richard R. Flynn
George A. Wieczorek
Col. Ruffner
Albert S. Smith
Albert F. Walker
George H. Russell
P. C
Darius A. Ives
Roy Wilson
William H
Harry BE. Wright
Joshua Remby
BH. H. Leonard
Clarence J. McKenzie
Scientists Lay Corner Stone Ceremony With Readings
A group held a corner stone laying ceremony with readings from Science and Health and Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. After silent prayer and the Lord's Prayer, the builder set the corner stone and participants recited the Scientific Statement of Being. Benediction followed from Romans 11:34-36.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Legion Carnival Green Tag Sale Announcement
Buy your green tag now for the Legion Carnival on July 4th. Support activities and enjoy a community event with festive games and refreshments.
Scouting Drive Gains Ground in Winthrop Community Effort
Rev. Father Griffin and Rev. Mr. Day urge support for a Boy Scouts drive. Committee led by Leon Guptill and Wiley Young interviews members. pledge cards circulated. Over 100 supporters listed include Adams, Aiken, Allen, Belcher, Baker, Benson, Burns, Browne, Capen, Chace, Davis, Dawson, Dews, Elliott, Griffin, Guptill, Hatfield, Hoffman, Honan, Howe, Jarvis, Johnson, Scott, Sevigne, Taylor, Tucker, Tewksbury, Wright, and others.
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Father Griffin
Mr. Day
Silvin V. Tucker
Leon C. Guptill
Wiley S. Young
Charlies A. Williams
Edgar F. Power
Boy Scouts
Winthrop
Pledge Card For Winthrop Council Boy Scouts
Realizing the value of the Boy Scout Movement as a builder of character and citizenship I pledge to pay for the next three years as an Associate Member of Winthrop Council Boy Scouts of America the sum of ten dollars yearly Make all checks payable to M Rent Secretary 295 Winthrop Street
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Boy Scout Movement
Winthrop Council
Boy Scouts of America
The Fly In the Ointment in Home Town Memories
A publication notes that even a renowned artist or businessman is recalled by locals for his role in an amateur show, suggesting a humorous blemish on lasting fame and local memory.
Distinct Tempers Despite Twin-Like Faces
The passage notes twin boys who resemble each other yet have markedly different temperaments. David remarks to his uncle that their faces are twins, but their thoughts are not.
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David
Dave
One of Rarest of Gases Neon in the Air
A very rare gas in the air is neon, found only in small amounts. A room holds just a tea spoonful or two, yet it is used to fill bulbs that give an orange colored sight.
Egyptians Wore Thimbles in Ancient Ruins
Ancient Egyptian finds reveal thimblelike devices used for sewing or protective wear. The earliest worn item dates to 1684, though similar patterns appear in ruins, suggesting earlier or concurrent use and craft practices.
How Do You Pronounce It en-div versus en-dive
A grocer guides pronunciation for the word en dive versus en div. He notes the first syllable accent and the long i sound, but advises saying en div with stress on the first syllable and the vowel like the short i in tin.
Power of Philosophy Quote Sparks Debate on Bread and Faith
The line argues that philosophy cannot provide material bread yet can obtain God freedom and immortality, prompting discussion on the limits of reason and the role of belief in human fulfillment.
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Novalis
Lucretius Quote on Truth and Inquiry
A compact Lucretian reflection urges cautious judgment of novelty. It counsels strict search and careful view, then reject what is false and embrace what is true. The lines emphasize epistemic vigilance and rational assent through examination.
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Lucretius
Proverb Reflection on Growth Across Ages
A succinct Japanese proverb traces development from a ten year old wonder child to a sixteen year old talented youth and a twenty year old ordinary adult, highlighting changing perceptions of ability with age.
Worm Named Golfinga McIntoshli After Golf Round
A new worm species has been named Golfingia McIntoshli in honor of its discoverer who spoke about the find during a golf game with his colleague Professor McIntosh. The naming reflects a playful link to the sport and the researchers involved.
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Professor McIntosh
Happiness and Unhappiness in Tolstoy’s View
A compact note reflects on Tolstoy’s idea that all happy families resemble each other while each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way, underscoring the novelists’ view of family harmony and individual struggle.
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Tolstol
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