War Damage Insurance Policies Aiding Defense Effort
Jesse Jones announces fire insurance industry will act as fiduciary agents for the War Damage Corporation. Applicants must obtain protection before June 30 when blanket coverage expires. Policies for 12 months cover physical loss from enemy attack, with rates uniform nationwide. Coinsurance applies to non farm property. no coinsurance for farm buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Jones
Commercce
War Damage Corporation
United States
Congress
Funeral Services for Mrs. Anna Knudson Held
Funeral services were held for Anna Knudson of 41 Enfield Road, widow of Ole Knudson, at Reynolds Funeral Home. She lived in Winthrop for 39 years after returning from Norway and is survived by two sons and two daughters, including Mrs. Carl Nelson of Winthrop and Mr. Henry Knudson of Kittery Point. Services were conducted by Rev. E N Reiersen and Rev. Lars Heggem with piano selections by Rudolph Larsen and Mrs. Tangvik. Interment followed in Winthrop Cemetery Family Lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Knudson
Enfield Rd
Reynolds Funeral
Kittery Point
Maine
Chhildren
E. N. Reiersen
Lars Heggem
Rudolph Larsen
Tangvik
Winthrop Cemetery
Strawberries Remain Nation’s Top Berry
The University of California extension service reports strawberries are America's favorite berry, accounting for more than half of the berries grown nationwide. This highlights the fruit as the dominant crop among berries in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
University of California Extension Service
5 000 a Day X ray Machines Inspect Airplane Parts
A report notes X-ray machines can inspect airplane parts at a rate of five thousand photographs daily. The piece discusses the capacity and stress on inspection lines and equipment.
Wedding of Miss Mary Valiante and Henry Sawtelle
Miss Mary C Valiante of Winthrop daughter of Mr and Mrs G Valiante married Henry E Sawtelle of Boston in a June 14 ceremony at St John the Evangelist Church. Rev John T Sullivan officiated the double ring rite. The couple will reside in Allston after a New Hampshire honeymoon. reception at Winthrop Arms Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Valiante
Read St., Winthrop
G. Valiante
Henry E. Sawtelle
Boston
St. John the Evangelist Church
John T. Sullivan
Ann Valiante
Spanish War Auxiliary Notes
A large delegation from the George H. Russell Auxiliary attended the State Convention in Boston and contributed to the Penny Sale success. Membership reports praise the Monday night Blockhouse parties supporting a $100 defense bond, with upcoming events and a closing dinner planned at Lewis' Cafe Reveré. Sympathy is extended to Sisters Anna Ne and Past Commander Thomas Knudson on their mother’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Russell Aux
Sawyer
Mary Cassidy
Genevieve Jackson
Wap’ Veterans Aux
Lewis’ Cafe
Reveré
Anna Ne
Thomas Knudson
Machineless and Machine Methods for Heating Hair Curls
The article contrasts two curling methods. The machine method uses an alkaline prep and heated curlers connected to a central electric unit. The machineless method relies on a chemical pad that heats when moistened, not in direct contact with hair, reaching peak temperature quickly.
June Bridge Party Successful Event
The Winthrop Catholic Woman's Club held its annual June Bridge and Whist Party at St. John's Hall on Monday evening June 15. Mrs. Arthur J. O'Malley chaired the event with a large committee and many prizes were donated by members and friends. Monsignor Richard J. Quinlan and Rev. Father John T. Sullivan provided door prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Catholic Woman's Club
St. John’s Hall
Arthur J. O’malley
Norman J. Horrigan
J. Lester Hourigan
Raymond F. Kiley
James H. Perrine
Ernest B. Pevear
Father John T. Sullivan
Catholic Action Group
St. John the Evangelist Parish
Double Engagements for Crooks Daughters in Kentucky
Mr and Mrs Amos W Crooks announce the engagements of their two daughters Betty Crooks to Kenneth D Morgan of Princeton Kentucky and Polly Crooks to Jesse G Sadler of Franklin Kentucky confirming two wedding plans in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos W.crooks
Egleston Park
Betty
Crooks
Kenneth D. Morgan
Princeton
Kentucky
Polly Crooks
Jesse G. Sadler
Franklin
New England Men Receive Naval Flying Officer Commissions
First Naval District Headquarters announced new advancements and appointments in the Air Arms of the Navy and Marine Corps. Phillip Vaughan Mott of Winthrop, a former University of New Hampshire student, was among six New Englanders commissioned as flying officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Navy
Marine Corps
New England
First Naval District
Phillip Vaughan Mott
Winthrop
University of New Hampshire
New
The Girl Scout Oak Monuments a Town Hall Lawn
A long poem praising a monumental oak planted by Girl Scouts on the Town Hall lawn. It traces the tree from acorn to majestic shade provider, noting its seasonal beauty, protection for children, and the devotion of Olivia Cleveland Starkweather as the piece’s author.
First Church of Winthrop Announces Morning Worship
The First Church of Winthrop invites the public to morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with Minister Harry Belmont Hill delivering the sermon Workers Together With God. Miss Minnie Floyd serves as assistant organist and Mrs Evelyn Turner is soloist. Evening service suspended until Fall. Friday 8:00 p.m. Bible Hour theme Evangelism and the Saving of Souls. Ten Minute Bible Quiz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Belmont Hill
Minnie Floyd
Evelyn Turner
I Q An Violence Quota for War Bonds
Public notice urges every state to commit ten percent of income to future security via War Bonds. It frames the plan as essential for family independence and national defense, appealing to patriotism and financial planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Q
Local Notes and Appointments Highlight Summer Plans
Personal notices include Corporal and Mrs Boutilier visiting in Charlotte and Elliott Jackson named office manager at Bowdoin Square Boston. Lt. Rubin ordered to report to First Corps Area Boston for active duty. Graduates Ruth Edwards and Betty Crooks noted from Wheelo ck College. Betty Crooks and family plan summer in Lake Titus Maine. Mrs. William Godfrey hosts a lawn party for the B W R S on June 25. Pvt F C Ross Gilchrist returns from Camp Keyes. Lt Charles A Williams Jr stationed with US Air Corps arrives safely. Cataldo anniversary celebrated at Century Restaurant with 40 relatives. Mrs Harold Kleeman to Dearborn Michigan, home at Dearborn Inn. Mrs Leonard Shure and Barbara stay with Horace Edwards. Peggy Woollett recovering from appendectomy. Dr H B Greenfield ill in Brookline Allerton Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Cataldo
Winthrop
Helen Vitagliano
Cecilia Cataldo
Century Restaurant
Boston
Cataldo
Engagement announced for Evelyn Dolloff and George Hodgdon
Miss Evelyn Alyce Dolloff of Bartlett Road and Corporal George William Hodgdon of Somerset Avenue have announced their engagement. Dolloff is a Boston University College of Music graduate and Sigma Kappa member. Hodgdon attended New England Conservatory of Music and serves in the 305th Infantry, 77th Division at Fort Jackson South Carolina. A summer wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Francis Dolloff
Bartlett Rd
Evelyn Alyce Dolloff
George William Hodgdon
Ralph K. Burns
Somerset Ave
Thank you to Winthrop for wartime canteen gift
Mrs. Dwight Bearse reports a letter from Lord Woolton thanking Winthrop Massachusetts donors for a canteen aiding Queen's Messenger Convoys. The canteen near Taunton served hot meals during the Battle of Britain and after, bearing the inscription From the townspeople of Winthrop, Massachusetts, U. S. A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Bearse
England
Winthrop
Mass
Lord Woolton
Taunton
Britain
Massachusetts
Rio de Janeiro as Federal District and its grand avenue
The city of Rio de Janeiro is described as a federal district like Washington. The Monroe palace houses the government near the Avenida Rio Branco, a famed boulevard. The avenue is about 119 feet wide and 1.5 miles long, lined with four to five story buildings and Portuguese tile sidewalks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Washington
Monroe Palace
Rio Branco
Lisbon
Blood a Strategic War Material Now
Blood is a strategic war mater ial and the Red Cross asks citizens to place donations on their priorities list. The Winthrop Chapter Blood Donor Committee urges appointments through chairman Mrs Theodore N Waddell or members Mrs Edward B Currier Mrs Harry W Farquhar Mrs R Woodbury Irwin and Mrs George H Meeker with Ocean phone contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Winthrop Chapter
American Red Cross
Theodore N. Waddell
Ocean
Edward B. Currier
Harry W. Farquhar
R. Woodbury Irwin
George H. Meeker
Ruth Elizabeth O'Neil Marries Robert Fowler in June
Mr and Mrs Francis X O'Neil announce the marriage of their daughter Ruth Elizabeth to Robert Fowler of Miami Beach Florida on June 6th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis X. O'Neil
This Town
Ruth Elizabeth
Robert Fowler
Miami Beach
Florida
Unlicensed Dogs Ordered Killed in Winthrop
Last week the Winthrop Board of Selectmen authorized by Chapter 140 General Laws issued to Dog Officer C Elmer Woods a warrant to kill all unlicensed dogs in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Selectmen
C. Elmer Woods
Winthrop
Hospital Aid Holds Monthly Directors Meeting
The Winthrop Community Hospital Aid Association held its regular monthly meeting at the Hospital on Thursday June 11 with Miss Rosetta Key presiding. A food sale is planned for Saturday June 27 from 2 to 5 PM at the former Everybody's Cash Market on Bartlett Road featuring a fancy work table and a white elephant table. The Purchasing Committee was authorized to buy six dozen sheets four dozen draw sheets and five dozen spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Community Hospital Aid Association
Miss Rosetta Key
Everybody’s Cash Market
Bartlett Rd
Civil Service Exams Open to Younger Applicants
Civil Service rules amended allow applicants under eighteen who will reach that birthday by October 1, 1942 to apply for the Junior Stenographer and Junior Typist examinations. Regulations are in the June 15, 1942 announcement.
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U. S. War Bond
Bela Lugosi
Frankenstein
Doe E. Brown
March of
State Ocean
Sun
Mon
Leslie Howard In
Mister V
Eugene Pallette
Priscilla Lane
Robert Cummings
Hugh Herbert Jane Frazee
Jefferson St
Anna M. Knudson
Sawtelle—Valiante
Girl Scout
Srey
Olivia Cleveland Starkweather
First Church
Robert Boutilier
Betty Davis
Jack Knell
Charlotte, N. C
Elliott Jackson
Lowell Rd
Bowdoin Square
The
Telephone Company
Leon E. Rubin
Cw-Res
Nevada St
First Corps Area
Wheelock College
Ruth Edwards
Bowdoin St
Betty Crooks
Egleton Park
Amos W. Crooks
Polly
Lake Titus
N. Y
William Godfrey
Birch Rd
Pvt
F. C. Ross Gilchrist
Hermon St
Camp Keyes
Chas. A. Williams
Pleasant St
Chas. A. Williams, Jr
United States Air Corps
Harold Kleeman
Dearborn
Michigan
Kleeman
Hazis Kleeman
Leonard Shure
Barbara
Avith
Horace Edwards
Shure
Barbara Edwards
Peggy Woollett
H. B. Greenfield
Irwin Jt
Allerton Hospital
Brookline
Nat’s Package Liquor Store
Shirley St
Wave Way Ave
Genuine Americat
England Coke East
Boston Coal CO
Orleans Stret
East
Edith Wood
Winthrop Street
Hospital Aid
Winthrop Co-operative Bank
A. E. Whittemore
Treasur
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