Winthrop Girls Among Graduates
Miss Evelyn Fisher and Miss Cornelia Cody of Winthrop graduated from Portia Law School Class of 1988 at Ford Hall commencement June 8. Fisher, daughter of Charles and Mrs. Fisher, active in student affairs, led Portia activities and high school honors. Cody, of Temple Avenue, served as Portia Players leader and Iota Tau Tau officer, editor of Prattler, and senior week chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn .Fisher
Cornelia Cody
Winthrop
Portia Law School
Ford Hall
Miss Fisher
Charles Fisher
Shore Drive
Winthrop High School
Menorah Society
Chi Alpha Sigma Sorority
Chi Alpha Sigma
Now at home Phil Miller returns from hospital
Phil Miller, confined to Winthrop Community Hospital for four months with a back injury after a ladder fall, is now at home recovering.
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Phil, Miller
Winthrop Community Hospital
Noted Recitals And Graduations Highlight Local Arts Scene
Pianists Lillian Kaplow and Esther Goober performed at Student Recitals in Recital Hall on June 4 and May 28, both pupils of Norine Robards at the New England Conservatory of Music. Barbara Hewitt graduated from Bradford Junior College on June 6, with music department honors. Police officer Michael Wahle returns to duty after a several week absence. New arrivals at the Hotel Commodore include Dr and Mrs Co F Mahoney and Mr Harold Holgersen. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Andre Jasse at Cardinal O’Connell House. twin boys to Mr and Mrs Harry Ledbury born June 2 at Malden Hospital. Melvin J Segal of 47 Thornton is a PhD candidate at the University of Illinois.
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Lillian Kaplow
Norine Robards
New England Conservatory of Music
Ibert
Esther Goober
Bach
Barbara Hewitt
Florence I. Hewitt
Pleasant St
Bradford Junior College
Bradford
Mass
Miss Hewitt
Department of Music
Winthrop High School
Andre Jasse
Katherine Murphy
Cardinal O’connell
Harry W. Ledbury
Jane Gillespie
Malden Hospital
Fred Gillespie
Miss Elizabeth Magee Receives Miscellaneous Shower
Elizabeth Magee, recently announced to be engaged, was honored with a miscellaneous shower at Mrs. Natalie Foster’s home last Thursday. Guests enjoyed white decorations, a cake centerpiece, a miniature bridal pair, and a buffet supper. Magee, daughter of Horace and Mrs. Magee of Johnson Avenue, will wed Dick Tucker in midsummer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Magee
Natalie Foster
Miss Magee
Horace Magee
Johnson Ave
Dick Tucker
O. E. S. Muscale at Mrs Brown Home
A delightful O E S musicale was held at Mrs J Brown 60 Sea View Ave on June 1 at 8 15 p m in aid of Group 12 O E S. The program featured vocal trio Eva Whitney Ruth Hanner and Frank Kidder solos Dorothy Sneath piano selections Elizabeth Colby readings Betty Tucker a Kidder solo and Roger J Brown piano and organ duets. Fifty were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Colby
Roger J. Brown
Girl Scouts Present Mothers Day Play Toy Town
On Wednesday May 25 Girl Scouts of Troop 1 staged a Mothers Day program titled Toy Town written by Scout Jean Bentley. Badges were awarded to scouts and an afterglow debate between Judith Sokol and Violet Oliver followed by refreshments and a closing good night circle.
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Girl Scouts of
Troop 1
Jean Bentley
Judith Sokol
Violet Oliver
Bunker Hill Monument Construction Ends in 1842
The Bunker Hill monument, started in 1827 and completed in 1842, faced a halt due to funding shortages before finishing.
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Bunker Hill Monument
Former Governor Curley Dines With Boston Socials
James M. Curley and Mrs. Curley were dinner guests Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Webster E. Howard at 60 Court Rd. The afternoon was spent at Suffolk Downs races followed by an informal reception for the ex governor and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Howard and many Boston society figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Curley
Curley
Webster E. Howard
Court Rd
Howard
Thomas Fielding
Wallace Haley
McHugh
Murphy
Charles Foote
Eleanor
Miriam Flinn
Frank A. LeCour
Julia Martin
Richard Casey
General Rose
Beatrice Whelton
Thomas Regan
Surprise Shower for Marion Hall in Bowdoin Street Home
About thirty guests gathered Saturday evening June 4 at 89 Bowdoin Street West to surprise Marion Hall. Miss Hazel Smith and Mrs. Grace Gibby hosted with Chinese pink and green decor, a crepe umbrella centerpiece, and a wire heart display. Festivities included ice cream, cakes, and gifts for Hall who is engaged to William E. Harrington of Grovers Avenue. The wedding date remained undecided.
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Bowdoin &I
Marion Hall
Hazel Smith
Grace Gibby
Miss Smith
Miss Hall
Bowdoin St
William E. Harrington
Grovers Ave
Wonderland Open Sparks Revere Greyhound Racing Kickoff
Revere celebrates the opening of the dog racing season at Wonderland with strong wagering. The Bay State Greyhound Racing Association reports over 171000 in handle for the second week, and nearly 750000 for the first five nights. General Manager Russell Murray aims to make this 45 night meet the greatest in greyhound racing history. Last season average handle topped 165000. current figures suggest averages above 170000 per night.
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Revere
Wonderland
Russell Murray
May Girl Scout Council Meeting Reports Activities
The May meeting at Mrs. Florence Ross's home discussed buying a lighter baton for the Bugle and Drum Corps. An outing to Mrs. Pierce's Duxbury summer home is planned for June 14. The Brownies held a May Party at Mrs. Munroe's garden with games and a May Pole dance. A Poverty Party is planned for June 40 at The Barn by combined Scout Troops.
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Girl Scout Council
Florence Ross
Quincy. Ave
Dunham
Pierce
Duxbury
The Coffee Club Meets at Murphy Home
The Coffee Club gathered at 116 Hermon Street hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William Murphy. Mrs Murphy played piano as members sang popular songs while Bill Murphy performed the Dopey dance and the shag. Waffles and coffee were served and games followed with notable eating competition between Andy Regan and Sonny Carter.
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William Murphy
Hermon St
Sherwin-Williams Paints Now Available at Whitman Lumber
A complete line of Sherwin-Williams paints enamels and varnishes is offered by Whitman Lumber Co Inc at Argyle Street Winthrop High Lands. Slogan Rush orders a pleasure encourages households to call Ocean 0551 or 0552 for immediate delivery.
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Sherwin-Williams
Whitman Lumber Co., Inc
Argyle St
Winthrop Highlands
Rush
Literary Guild Holds Final Meeting of Season in Winthrop
The Literary Guild of the Winthrop Catholic Woman's Club held its closing meeting at the Beacon Villa on June 2. Mrs. Henry G. Roberts, ill, sent wishes via Mrs. Keleher. Mrs. James H. Holland Jr. welcomed guests including Rev. Mark Madden and several librarians and authors. The program featured talks by Miss Bertha Storin and Miss Martha Doherty, music by Mrs. Charles Schmidt, a book list update, and a tribute gift to Mrs. Roberts, marking the club's second successful year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Catholic Woman’s Club
Beacon Villa
Henry G. Roberts
Albert E. Keleher
Roberts
Boston Public Library
Martha B. Doherty
St.Thomas More
Cambridge
Margaret M. Kelly
Cambridge High and Latin School
Alice L. Powell
Keleher
Harry S. Brooks
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Father Madden
Bertha A. Storin
Star of the Sea Book Club
Doherty
St. Thomas More Book Shop
Literary Guild
Catherine E. Flannery
Dublin
Seumas MacManus
Trinity College
Kelly
Charles Schmidt
Carrie Jacobs Bond
James (. Higgins
Library” Trustees
Kinney
Higgins
Margaret Higgins
Guild
Ralph S. Woollett
Woollette
Brooks
James H. Holland, Jr
Elizabeth R. Wells
Edmund F. Christopher
St.Francis of Assisi
Literary Guild Meeting Preview for Fall
The note references the Literary Guild and anticipates the first fall meeting. It signals planning for the group’s activities and kickoff.
Winthrop High to Graduate Class of 1938 at Miller Field
Senior High School will graduate Wednesday evening June 15 at 6 p m at Millers Field with five tickets per pupil to ensure a large crowd. If rain cancels the ceremony it will be moved to the next good night. Myron Fisher of massachusetts state college editor of the yearbook Index is a Winthrop HS alum and Tau Epsilon Phi member. Class Day is Monday June 13 at the Winthrop Theatre with two tickets per student, followed by a banquet in the high school gym and afternoon dancing. The high school orchestra will provide music. Beverly Springer and John Williams reach tennis finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop High School
Miller’s Field
Winthrop
Myron Fisher
Massachusetts State College
Index
High Scool
Belmont Tennis Tourney Sees Semi Finalists Named
In Belmont, the Winthrop girls team advances with Gertrude Snyder in the semi finals. Undefeated Beverly Springer and Claire Millington, both sophomores, join Snyder and senior Anna Jorgenson in the finals set for Saturday, June 11 at Belmont Tennis Courts on Concord Ave Belmont.
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Belmont
Gertrude Snyder
Winthrop
Beverly Springer
Claire Millington
Anna Jorgenson
Belmont Tennis Courts
Concord Ave
Trade Puts Dealer In Horse Business
Hudson dealer in La Grande Ore traded for six horses when selling a Hudson 112 sedan to farmer Kermit Wilson near Paradise. The deal yielded more horsepower than mechanical specs, highlighting rural trade-in quirks in agricultural areas.
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Hudson Motor Car Company
Hudson
la Grande
Ore
Kermit Max Wilson
Paradise
Wilson
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Co. F. Mahoney
Harold Holgersen
Ingleside. Ave
J. Lange
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Melvin J. Segal
Thornton Ph. Is
University of Illinois
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Winthrop Review
Wonderland Open
the Coffee Club
Oranges
California
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Fresh Guinea
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Ea and Friendly Service
Dot
Ray
Somerset Ave
Mrs. R
Bucks Ocean
B & P Shoe Repairing
A. Winthrop
High Street
Fort Hill Square
Devonshire
Park Ave
Hillside Avenue
G. I. M. Hayes
Broadway
Chelsea
John Williams
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