Legion Auxiliary Convention Opens in Swampscott
The Massachusetts Legion Auxiliary opens its 21st annual convention at the New Ocean House in Swampscott on Thursday June 13. National President Mrs William Corwith will greet delegates. Mrs Jennie C Collins presides. over 900 delegates will attend alongside 21,391 members in 282 units statewide.
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American Legion
Massachusetts
New Ocean House
Swampscott
William Corwith
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Massachusetts Auxiliary
Jennie C. Collins
Wareham
Massachusetts Department Legion Auxiliary
Winthrop Post
Corwith
Rockville Center
N. Y
Auxiliary
Boston
The
Paul_Revere
Mark W. Murrill
Third Cliff
Scituate
National Auxilirman
National Defense
Americar ‘Legion Auxiliary
Winthrop Elks Baseball Notes Highlight Captain Chardon
The Winthrop Elks elect Phil Chardon as season captain. Tom Welch recovers from a hand injury. Kev Mulcahy and Jesse Cronin share catching duties. Dick McGinn and Jim Reed graduate and miss a game. They announce upcoming games with Everett Ryanite Club on June 13 and Elephant Club of Cambridge on June 17.
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Phil Chardon
Phil
Tom Welch
Kev Mulcahy
Jesse Cronin
Dick McGinn
Jim Reed
Ryanite
Everett
Boston Paint &Varnish Co
New England
Elks
Elephant Club
Cambridge
Hardware choice mirrors house style and woodwork finish
The home's character, woodwork color, and finish guide hardware selection. A formal design clashes with simple lines. for a small house straight forward, unpretentious hardware suits best. Since hardware gets heavy use, quality matters more than in other features. Replacing old hardware can refresh the whole appearance.
Clutch Adjustment Deteriorates With Facings Wear
The clutch pedal needs about an inch of travel before engaging. As facings wear, clearance shrinks until the pedal rests against the toeboard and the springs constantly cause clutch troubles. Regular adjustment prevents premature failure and keeps disengagement reliable.
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Fac
Tampa Woman Builds 60000-Button Collection
Mrs Carrie B Jones of Tampa Florida amasses a 60000 button collection valued at about $10000. She began collecting fourteen years ago after her only son died, turning a somber hobby into a profitable pastime.
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Carrie B. Jones
Tampa Fla
South
Jones
Button
Open Forum on softball field woes at Thornton flats
The Open Forum notes the Thornton flats field is used for a Tuesday softball game despite poor conditions and potholes. It urges use of Ingleside Park grass field, backed by Park Commissioners’ denial of that site, and announces a public meeting tentatively set for June 25 organized by local residents.
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Winthrop
Thornton Flats
Ingleside Park
Ingleside Field
WPA
Appreciation for Winthrop District Boy Scouts Campaign Funds
George J. Hamilton General Chairman expresses sincere thanks through the Winthrop Review for the campaign to raise funds. He credits material help and cooperative spirit as key to a favorable community outcome.
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Winthrop Review
Winthrop District
Boy Scouts of America
George J. Hamilton
Urgent call to aid Allies urged by Leon P Dutch
A sent letter urges Congress and Senators Lodge Walsh and Connery to act now to aid the Allies. It lists five actions including pro Allied resolution, immediate war material shipments, focused export controls, rapid production, and volunteer service. The appeal cites Mussolini and Hitler and urges staying in session during the war.
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Lodge and
Walsh
Connery
Congress
France
Italy
Germany
Winthrop Establishes Youth Forum For Local Teens
In Winthrop a new youth program called Winthrop's Youth Forum is forming. After interviews with prominent persons the group decided to proceed with officers elected and a program started soon. The non political nonsectarian group will be youth run and open to all.
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Winthrop Review
Winthrop
Winthrop’s. Youth Forum
Helen Avery
St Johns Guild Officers Thank Local Newspaper
The officers and members of the St John s Guild thank the newspaper for publishing notices of the guild s activities during the past season. Jessie Pero signs the note.
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Winthrop Review
St. John’s Guild
Jessie Pero
Dahlias and Pests From the Back Yard Gardener
The article outlines dahlia pests, notably the dahlia borer, and management methods. It covers pruning and disbudding to control growth, alternatives to seal holes, and sprays for sucking and chewing insects. It notes tuber planting timing, soil needs, humus, and phosphorous rich fertilizers. It concludes with variety recommendations and starter pompons like Jane Cowl and Satan.
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Dave—Arnold
Jane Cowl
Jersey Beauty
Satan
Monmouth
Highlands School MRS Kerry Resigns After 36 Years as Principal
Miss Alice S Kerry resigns as principal of the Highland School after 36 years of service. Her career spans roles from Ninth grade teacher to principal, with active civic church and social involvement in Winthrop. A testimonial dinner is planned June 18 at Winthrop Junior High School.
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Arthur E. Boudreau
Alice S. Kerry
Highland School
Kerry
Bridgewater Normal School
Europe
Winthrop
Brockton
Douglas
Pauline Street
Miss Kerry
Almont Street
Beautiful Highland School
Winthrop Junior High School
Texas cities hold perfect water supply ratings
More than seventy Texas cities received a perfect rating from state water inspectors for their water supplies signaling high quality and reliable distribution in the latest survey.
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Texas
First Church of Winthrop Methodist Sermon Set
Sunday service at 11:00 a.m. led by Harry Belmont Hill with sermon Life's Repellants. No evening service.
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First Church OF
Winthrop
Harry Belmont Hill
Life’s Repellants
St John's Episcopal Church Service Schedule
Corner of Bowdoin and Buchanan Streets announces services at St John’s Episcopal Church with Rector Ralph M Harper. Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. Morning service and sermon at 10:45 a.m.
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Bowdoin and
Buchanan Sts
Ralph M.—Harper
First Baptist Church Announces June Services
Rev. A. Ray Meserve, pastor, invites worshipers to morning service June 16 at 10 30 a m with the sermon Is It Any Use To Pray and an evening sermon The Upward Look at 7 30 p m Friday June 11 7 45 p m Evening Prayer and Meditation Of First Importance are planned.
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A. Ray Meserve
Beating the Tax Collector in Mexico’s Box Office Slump
Mexican movie proprietors avoided tax charges by staging weak programs in the last quarter to deter public attendance, aiming to blunt revenue scrutiny and curb losses.
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Mexico
Flag Day Proclamation Urges Community Display and Observance
The Winthrop Board of Selectmen urge residents to display the flag on Friday June 14 to honor Flag Day. They invite participation with Winthrop Lodge of Elks at 8 pm in their Washington Ave auditorium for Stars and Stripes tribute. Proclaimed by selectmen Walter G. Baker Thomas E. Key Timothy J. Mahaney on June 10 1940.
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Board of Selectmen
Winthrop
Winthrop Lodge of Elks
Washington_ave
Stars and Stripes
Walter. G. Baker
Thomas E. Key
Timothy J. Mahaney
Sincere Thanks From Quest and Question Club Page
The Quest and Question Club extends sincere thanks for generous space and friendly cooperation. Signed by Lillian S. Davis.
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Winthrop_ Review
Cullinan Diamond Weighed Over Three Thousand Carats
The famous Cullinan diamond weighed 3,025 carats before cutting, making it one of the largest rough diamonds ever found. The article notes its extraordinary size and historical significance in gem history.
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Monte
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Winthrop Elks
Open Forum
Park Commissioners
Park
J.E. Boyle
Ruth Searle
Clayton Nash
Willis Reid JR
Howard Bagness
Wall
Leon
Highlands
ST. John’s Episcopal Church
First Baptist Church
Rosemary Lane
Eddie Albert
Jane Withers
Gene Autry
Sun
Mon
Sandria
Raymond Massey
Abe Lincoln
Illinois
Sidney Toler
Charlie Chan
Jack Benny
Rochester
Buck Benny
Richard Cromwell
Lillian S. Davis
SOL Funeral Home
Winthrop Stree
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