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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1933
Page
5
Elks prepare for Flag Day events in Winthrop with a 7 P M march to Metcalf Square featuring Congressman Douglass as orator. The June 15 16 17 carnival promises novelty acts bowling matches and charity draws to support lodge assistance and local veterans efforts.
On Saturday June 10 blue bachelor buttons will be sold at railroad stations to aid the Winthrop Visiting Nurse Association. Wear a flower to show support and donate to the Thrift Shop on Winthrop Street near Magee's Corner. Donations of men's clothing shoes and children's wear are especially needed. callers will pick up items by calling Ocean 0330 or Ocean 2834-W. Ida G. Britt urges community help.
Winthrop Court of Foresters hosts a spring dancing party in St Johns Hall on Friday evening. A large mixed membership promises a lively program with music and dancing lasting until midnight. The event aims to boost social life and offers low insurance rates as an inducement. An active committee led by Chief Ranger CC A Leary and Vice Chief Ranger Francis O Maley organized arrangements for a large crowd.
Ever Ready Circle will hold its annual meeting and officer election on Monday evening June 12 at 8 o'clock in the Assembly Hall of the M E Church. After the business session a performance of the play A Nephew in the House will be presented. Members may bring guests for a small fee.
A June 6 regular G F X meeting gathered eleven members and one guest at Mrs. Beatrice Harringtons home 163 Grovers are. Prizes went to Mrs. Edith Holmes Mrs. Alice Ox ton Mrs. Edna Moody with Dawn Hagman as consolation. A collation followed. Next meeting set for July 10 at Mrs. Esther Howards 14 Girdlestone rd.
Mrs Julia Horrigan of Washington avenue hosted the Easy Aces at Ballem's Spa on Tuesday. Four bridge tables competed with prizes won by Mrs L O Brien Mrs M Wakefield Mrs M Smith Mrs MM Merritt Mrs N Walsh and Miss S Hasson. Refreshments were served.
A verbose club chronicle praises Bro Henry Flynn for his thoughtful discourse and steady service at the club house. It also announces the North Shore Miss contest at the Elks Carnival with a grand prize cup, plus Emmanuel College confirms Collette Fulham’s BA degree at June Commencement.
The Winthrop Catholic Woman's Club held a successful bridge and whist party on Monday June 5 with over twenty tables and many prizes. The door prize a gold piece went to Mrs Helen Monahan Welfare Chairman. The club announced its Annual Outing for July 20 with Mrs Hugh Shaw as chairman and support from Mrs Mary Sloan Mrs O Donnell and Mrs Roberts. The next afternoon party is scheduled for Monday June 12 with Mrs Pevear urging broad attendance and many prizes donated.
The Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor at Union Congregational Church holds its final season meeting next Sunday at 6 15 with a supper before the service. Reports for the year will be presented and plans for summer and fall discussed. Summer socials continue though the next Sunday gathering moves to September 10 at 6 15.
The Camp meets Tuesday evening June 6 with strong attendance. Reports from the executive committee and Department Encampment at Lowell June 9 to 11 will be presented at the next meeting. Memorial services were held May 28 at Temple Tifereth Israel with Rabbi Ben Grossman speaking on The Brotherhood of Mankind and American Legion Band providing music. The Camp and other veteran groups participated in Memorial Day exercises. The club rooms stay open through summer with planned activities and a busy entertainment and auxiliary committee.
A bridge and shower last Friday evening celebrated Miss Marie Mona Han ahead of her upcoming June 22 wedding to Mr. Murray Burke of Winchester. Souvenirs were given, guests included Ste aaher e Howiehe and Mrs. John McGrail, and the hostess was assisted by her sisters. The decor featured original arrangements with a large bouquet of American beauties as a centerpiece for the twenty four guests.
The Winthrop Post outlines July 3 and 4 events for the Legion Carnival with new attractions, ticket sales, and a prize Chevrolet Coach. Members urged to sell tickets, support committees, and boost post finances while celebrating the thirteenth annual carnival.
General Pershing spoke on the Memorial Day national broadcast with the Army band from the Army War College. Harold A. Taylor Post 47 at 1358 North Clark Street Chicago hosts artillery veterans during the Chicago National Convention. The piece notes live discussion rules, a capable chairman, and Red Cross disaster relief praise. It details Post and community welfare efforts plus a duck and horse proverb and veteran sales work and pride.
The excerpt urges workers to acknowledge their individual efforts behind the fair and notes unemployment pressures. It hints some members have business ability to find buyers while others face stiff local competition. It promotes a forthcoming meeting on the twelfth and a long supper.
The Metcalf Post No 1664 meets to finalize plans for the 4th annual carnival next month chaired by Commander Glass. A memorial gathering for the 101st Machine public safety item Co. member Richard F. Metcalf follows on Friday. An Old Timers Kitchen Racket with fiddlers is set for Tuesday June 20 under Chairman Gallagher with Dan Callahan as master of ceremonies. Tickets cost 25 cents and uniform dress is requested for Flag Day exercises June 24 conducted by the Winthrop Elks.
The Alice M. Spear Chapter of the World Wide Guild held its regular June meeting at Mrs. Olive Jorgenson’s home. President Mrs. Vinnie Reed led the session which celebrated the chapter’s 15th anniversary founded in 1914, with a Tiota wood gavel presented by Mrs. Gladys Tibbetts and remarks on Miss Spear’s work. A social hour and refreshments followed.
The Order of Rainbow for Girls Assembly No 32 will visit Winthrop Masonic Lodge on Tuesday evening June 1 to exemplify initiatory work. Members of the Order of the Eastern Star are invited to attend as well, announced Myrtle P Dodge publicity chairman.
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