Precinct Four War Work Club Hosts Smoky Get Together
At Winthrop Highlands Yacht Club Precinct 4 War Work Committee led by Harry Wright hosted a smoke talk with corn cob pipes, a good feed, and an all around gathering. Bronze Medals from the U S Treasury were awarded to key workers for war drives. The event featured songs, poems, reminiscences, and a plan to form a permanent annual group on the 5th Liberty Loan anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Highlands Yacht Club
Precinct Four
Harry Wright
Wright
Brown
Crowenwett
C. W. D. Jarvis
James Higgins
John Dervan
Fred Murphy
Mr. Wright
U. S. Treasury Dept
Winthrop
Precinct 4
Dan Kelcher
Gorman
Higgins
Dan Callahan
E. J. Flynn
Lynn
Death of Miss Mary Ellen Pratt Renowned Winthrop Teacher
Miss Mary Ellen Pratt died Sunday in Malden after months of illness. She taught at Winthrop High School since 1902 and led the English Department. Born in Bath Maine, she studied at Gorham Normal Radcliffe and Boston University and previously taught in Northfield Stockbridge. Her funeral was held Tuesday at St Pauls Church Malden with many teachers and students in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Pratt
Winthrop High School
Bath
Gorham Normal School
Northfield
Stockbridge
Miss Pratt
Radcliffe
Boston University
Winthrop
Unusual Teacher Remembered as Genuine Friend
The passage honors a woman praised for sound sense, scholarship, inventiveness, and charm. It notes the loss of an exceptional educator and true mentor who was deeply missed by all who knew her.
Help Serbia Relief Fund via American Women's Hospital
Appeals for funds to aid Serbia in famine and pestilence relief. The American Women's Hospital, part of the Red Cross, operates in Monaster and seeks further donations from Winthrop residents to combat typhus and support doctors who have fallen in the effort. Contributions are urged through the Old Colony Trust Co. Boston Bay State Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Women’s Hospital
Serbia
Winthrop
American Red Cross
Monaster
Old Colony Trust Co
Bay State
Boston
Annual Luncheon of Straight Whist and Auction Bridge Club
A large gathering of Cottage Park Yacht Club members and friends met at Beacon Villa for the Straight Whist and Auction Bridge Club luncheon. Mrs John E Gilman Jr presided as club president with officers Mrs Marion La Centra secretary Mrs Franklin custodian and Mrs Zering her treasurer. Decorations by Mrs Herbert featured pink and white carnations. Retiring president Mrs Gilman received a basket of roses. Souvenirs were won by Mrs William Flynn Mrs William Oakes Mrs Fred G Murphy Mrs Albion S Pease and Miss Edith Bonney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage Park
Beacon Villa
John E. Gilman, Jr
Marion la Centra
Franklin
Zeringher
Herbert
Gilman
Wm. Flynn
Wm. Oakes
Fred G. Murphy
Albion S. Pease
Edith Bonney
KOCLA GIRLS MEET AT MISS MONARCHS HOME
The Kocla Girls held a meeting at Miss Isabelle Monarchs home with all members present. A busy session featured a dance and whist party report a comedy sketch by Lillian Robicheau Gertrude McCormack and Irene Day, plus dramatic speaking by Blanche Donaghue and a solo by Lauretta Honan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kocla
Isabelle Monarch
Lillian Robicheau
Gertrude McCormack
Irene Day
Blanche Donaghue
Lauretta Honan
Albert Webb
Dancing Party at Winthrop Arms Features Parasol Dance
A stylish gathering at the Winthrop Arms last Saturday evening showcased the Novelty Dances led by Mrs Katherine Rhoades and assistants Frankie and Florence MacDonald along with Katherine Powers. Barron’s Orchestra provided music as guests and numerous notable attendees enjoyed prizes, solos by Miss Caroline Noreau and Master Merton Evan, and refreshments in a pink and white setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Arms
Katherine Rhoades
Frankie
Florence MacDonald
Katherine Powers
Barron
Foskett
Maude Gallagher
E. M. Powers
Margaret
Caroline Noreau
Dorchester
Merton Evan
Brighton
Ellen Fulham
Frances Kelly
Eleanor Kelly
B. Marion Russell
Mary Murphy
Marjorie Walker
Anna Zeikeel
Anna Cook
Ruth Herbert
Lillian Verdi
Carol Verdi
Marjorie Verdi
Frances Watts
Dorothy Verdi
Masters Thomas Fulham
Andrew Verdi
Arnold Verdi
Ralph Verdi
Eleanor Hedrington
Helen Remick
Mildred Brogan
The Cliff House welcomes East Boston Bridge Club guests
The East Boston Bridge Club spent an enjoyable afternoon at the Cliff House, joining for a popular dinner after the games. Recent season arrivals include Mr. and Mrs. F. Brown of Lexington and several others from Brookline Oshkosh Cleveland Worcester and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Boston
Brookline
E. E. Fletcher
Cleveland
Osborn
Worcester
Geo. Stobell
Boston
E. §. Fletcher
Ohio
Winthrop Arms Guests Arrivals Include Noted Visitors
Among the recently arrived guests at the Arms are Mr. and Mrs. G Under wood of Newton Mr. Henry L Jewett vice pres of the International Trust Co the Misses M and Doris Gilman of Boston Mr H Conant and Miss L M Andrews of Burlington Vt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy
Noyles
Thos. Heatly
Parker
West Newton
Robert L. Miles
Brookine
Frederick Roache
Wronsky
Harold Rust
Close
Edith Berry
New York
Fred Skeetop
Wm. Hamilton
Colonel Hart
Tobin
Ethel
Margaret Bates
Albertine O'Neil
Anna Anglin
Mary Rose Berridge
Cecil Barter
Henrietta Sullivan
Ethel Blair
Blanche Verlin
Olive Cooper
Maude Vohn
Irene Gatty
Eunice Stubbs
Marjory McClatchie
Carol Russell
Doris Asher
Jeannette Craigie
Emmeline Green
Ruth Waldron
Etheline Miller
Anna
Margaret Cu
the Arms
Debating Club Sits Final Meeting on Philippine Issue
The Debating Club of Ted A Freshman class held its last meeting. Harold Turner spoke with Arthur Davis and John Gore as officers. The debate argued whether the U S should relinquish claims to the Philippine Islands. the negative won as the following day’s vote. A visitor was Robert Johannot from the High School Congress. Dr Franklin spoke at the Society of Arts lecture at MIT on The Electric Current.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted A
Harold Turner
Arthur Davis
John Gore
U. S
Philippine Islands
Miss Gilliland
Harry Benson
John Raynes
Robert Johannot
High School Congress
Dr. Franklin
Society of Arts
Mass. Institute of Technology
Benefit Dance for War Orphan Fund Hosted by Winthrop Ladies
The Ladies Association of the Winthrop Spanish War Veterans held a June 6 dance at Court Road Armory to aid the Fatherless Children of France. Proceeds support the War Orphan fund and two boys adopted by the association. Prizes honored Clara Brown Ruth Robinson Amos Johannet. Chester Van Autwick judged. Naval Band from Deer provided music. Mrs. Maud Donovan led the event with aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Association
Court Rd
France
War Orphan Fund
Chester van Autwick
Shirley St
Clara Brown
Ruth Robinson
Amos Johannet
Naval
Deer
Maud Donovan
Nellie Ethel Ricker
Bertha E. Gilson
Miss Maude Scott Debuts New Playlet Casey's Girl
Actress and author Miss Maude Scott completes a new playlet titled Casey's Girl to be presented by Frederick Murray and company. In private life she is Mrs Louise L Palmer and already has multiple playlets on the Keith circuit.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Winthrop BR View
Salvation Army Drive
C. L. Pratt
N. F. T. Nichols
W. H. Smyth
H. F
Sloane
Gladys Thomas
Harry Gardner
Chris Ahearn
Fort Banks
F. H. Jeffery
Sergi. Moore
Boston American
Mary E. Pratt
Whist Club
Julia Wilson
Amos Barnes
Westfield
Mass
Cliff House
Margaret Verdi
E. F. Christopher
Winthrop St
The
North Shore Appliance Co
of Revere and
Arthur L. Cardella
Shirley Avenue
Revere
Metcalf Square
Winth
Revere Rep
Sunlight Bakery
Winthrop Beach
A. D
Everett Aven
Chelsea
Everett
Scripps-Booth MotorCars
General Motors Co
H. O. Thomas
Brighton Ave
Douglas
Hardware and Paint Store
Jefferson Street
Center Station
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!