Ricker Stirewalt Nuptials In Winthrop Church
Miss Meta E. Stirewalt wed Rabbi Ralph Harper officiating at St John’s Episcopal Church in Winthrop on Sunday afternoon June 16. She is a Gibbs School graduate who has served on a secretarial staff and is the niece of Mrs. Ralph Harper and Mr. Willard O. Ricker of Bethlehem. The groom, a Lehigh University fellow in chemical research, will reside in Bethlehem after a Montreal St Lawrence trip.
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Meta E. Stirewalt
Ralph M. Harper
Willard O. Ricker
Bethlehem
Penn
St John’s Episcopal Church
Winthrop
Katharine Gibbs School
Arthur J. Stirewall
Tokyo
Japan
Lehigh University
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Soapless Soap Made From Milk Whey Invented in Germany
A new soapless soap reportedly made from milk whey has been invented in Germany. The item aims to cleanse without traditional soap ingredients, signaling a potential shift in domestic cleaning products and dairy byproduct use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Legion Auxiliary Luncheon Planned for June 26
Mrs. Anna Tauchen, chairman, announces a luncheon and entertainment in the Dugout on Wednesday June 26 at 1. The event follows a meeting where junior vice president Mrs. George Russell returned to duties after illness while Mrs. George Cashman attended the Swampscott convention.
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Anna Tauchen
George Russell
Russell
George Cashman
Swampscott
87 Year Old Deer Hunter Keeps Going Despite Age
Tom Peacock of Saranac Lake New York, age 87, hunted last year carrying his own pack and rifle for about 75 years. He kept pace with companions much younger and recalls a lifetime of big game across North America from elk to moose and bears. He once killed four Colorado elk with three shots.
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Tom Peace
Saranac Lake
N. Y
Tom Peacock
North America
Canada
Rockies
Colorado
Siam Removes Prajahi and Rambaiharni Portraits
Officials in Bangkok and major provinces remove portraits of former King Prajahi pok and former queen Rambaiharni from government offices to show disapproval of some of the king's statements on political developments in Siam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
Prajahipok
Rambaiharni
Bangkok
President's flag described with seal and corners
The flag features the President's seal in bronze on a blue field with a white star in each corner, outlining the official banner's design.
Gift Scholarship Awarded to Miss K. Cronin
The Winthrop Woman's Club names Miss Mary Kathleen Cronin winner of the Gift Scholarship Fund. The first planning meeting for the Autumn Fair, to be held September 24, 1940, was hosted by Mrs. Theodore C. Naedele on June 12. Committee chairs include Mrs. Earl Dodge, luncheon. Mrs. Hugh Miller, luncheon. and others for tea, candy, food, gifts, needlework, and gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Woman’s Club
Mary Kathleen Cronin
Gift
Theodore C. Naedele
Gift Scholarship and Philanthropy Funds
Earl Dodge
Hugh Miller
Norman Gentle
Lloyd A. Phelan
Edgar Beach
Theodore N. Waddell
Edward B. Currier
George D. Burns
John Brown
Garden Club
Philip Kent
Lewis F. Davis
Suffolk Downs Feature field set for Commonwealth Handicap
Suffolk Downs plans a 5000 Commonwealth Handicap for Saturday featuring three year olds led by Kentucky Derby starters Sirocco and Royal Man. Probables include Pass Out, Rami ases, Domkin, Fenelon, Multitude and Abrasion with Andy K possibly entering after strong prior showings.
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Sirocco
Royal Man
Suffolk Downs
Delaware Park
Ramiases
Domkin
Fenelon
Multitude
Abrasion
Andy K
Bimelech
Boston
Refinishing Wood Floors Steps and Finish Details
The process begins with a thorough cleaning using a lye solution. Ridges are scraped smooth and a stain is applied. Edge grained floors require filler with the stain, then wax. Typically three coats are needed due to quick wood absorption. Shellac or floor varnish may precede the wax if desired.
Disputed Suspect Confesses to Three Holdups
Fritz M. Jones faces trial in San Antonio on charges of snatching a woman's purse. The victim identifies another man, claiming he is her husband. Jones reportedly admits to three holdups including one against his wife.
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San Antonio
Texas
Fritz M. Jones
Jones
Local Notes on Church, Graduates and Club Events
The article reports Rev. William Gunter preaching at First Church Methodist on June 23 with Rev. Hill returning June 30. It notes nursing staff members Miss Alice MacInnes and Miss Katherine Lawless in New York and Washington for vacation returning June 22. Bryant & Stratton graduate Charlotte Lavel will receive her diploma June 21 at Jordan Hall. Dartmouth senior Albert Feeley of Winthrop earned a BA June 17 and belongs to Phi Sigma Kappa. Mme Letitia Brugnani from Winthrop helps with cultural duties and will direct the International folk dance group at Cedar Hill on June 23. Pleasant Park Yacht Club announces gift awards to Bergen, Lingley, McKinley, Lampert, Stephen Golden, and Laura Atkinson. Arthur Smith and Wesley Smith return from a farm stay to their Washington Avenue home after a month in Lexington.
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Harry Belmont Hill
Harry, Jr
Jean Caroline
South
Mr. Hill
Sunbury
North Carolina
William Gunter
Boston
First Church
Mr.Hill
Alice N. MacInnes
Reed Sr
Captain John Adams Hospital
Chelsea
Katherine J. Lawless
New York City
Commodore
Washington
Bryant & Stratton
Jordan Hall
Charlotte Lavel
Moore St
Winthrop
Mme
Letitia. Brugnani
International Institute
Cedar Hill
Waltham
The
Pleasant Park Yacht Club
Daniel Bergen
Jack Lingley
F. L. McKinley
S. Lampert
Stephen Golden
Laura Atkinson
Local theater season opens with Weston Players in Vermont
Mrs Ella Lithgow of Sunnyside av departs on the 19th for a summer with the Weston Players at Weston Vermont for a ten week season. The company presents four plays weekly with apprentices assisting on sets lighting costumes and small parts. Plays include Jane Eyre Personal Appearance Petticoat Fever Tonight at 8 30 Outward Bound Our Town Call It a Day Perfect Alibi Boy Meets Girl Sweeney Todd.
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Ella~ Lithgow
Sunnyside Ave
Vermont
Weston Players
Weston
Our Town
Sweeney Todd
Sweet Potato Starch Production Hint
A note explains ten pounds of starch can be obtained from a bushel of sweet potatoes with a high starch content.
Theatres Show Busy Bill With Mixed Film Plan
At The Theatres Too Many Husbands proves troublesome for Jean Arthur in Columbia comedy with Fred MacMurray and Melvyn Douglas shown Friday and Saturday at Winthrop and State Theatres. Escape To Paradise stars Joyce Compton with Bobby Breen on the same bill. Johnny Apollo features Tyrone Power and Dorothy Lamour Sunday and Monday. The Ghost Comes Home with Frank Morgan enters the lineup. Til We Meet Again stars Merle Oberon and George Brent for Tue Wed Thu. Dr. Kildares Strange Case offers the first treatment of restoring insane patients to normalcy.
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Jean Arthur
Fred MacMurray
Melvyn Douglas
Winthrop and State
Joyce Compton
Bobby Breen
Jesse James
Tyrone Power
Johnny Apollo
20Th Century-Fox
Dorothy Lamour
Frank Morgan
Merle Oberon
George Brent
Dr. Kildare
Surprise Party Honors Winthrop Teacher Mollie Fraser
A party at Miss Harriet Segal’s home honored Mollie Fraser sixth grade teacher at E. B. Newton School. She is to wed June 22 to William ONeil formerly of Winthrop now Schenectady. Teachers attended and gifts included a Toastmaster set linens silver and pottery. Umbrella centerpiece and pink blue decor with a hosted lunch by Miss Segal and Miss Sophie Staller.
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Harriet Segal
Mollie Fraser
E. B. Newton School
Fraser
Wm. O’neil
Winthrop
Schenectady
New York
Sophie Staller
New recessed radiator includes humidifying pan
A new recessed radiator features a built in pan for humidification. The pan can be filled manually or automatically, according to the plumbing and heating industries bureau.
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the Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau
Man builds calliope to ride with his car in Ironton
In Ironton Ohio Lee Feuchter a local mechanic creates a homemade calliope and attaches it to his automobile engine to serenade friends. The quirky invention showcases ingenuity and a playful rural scene highlighting a driver with an unusual musical companion.
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Lee Feuchter
Ironton
Ohio
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Ricker-Stirewalt
Legion Auxiliary
Milady
Hilda’s
Crest Ave
Ocean
Christian Science Reading
Christ, Scientist
Winthrop Street
K. Cronin
Winthrop Review Winthrop
Albert James Feeley
Palmyra St
Dartmouth College
Feeley
Winthrop High School
Dartmouth
Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity
Arthur Smith
Wesley Smith
Washington Avenue
Lexington
Donald H. Egan
Lincoln, St
University of New Hampshire
Durham
N. H
Donald
Fort Devens
John H. Egan
John C. Egan
William Egan
William Warnock
Pleasant—street
Paul J. Dewire
Massachusetts State College
Winthrop Eagle Scout
Camp Powew
Winthrop Scouts
Amesbury
Mass
National Council
Boy Scouts of America
Schiff Reservation
Mendham
N. J
Paul
Red Cross
Waterfront
Dewire
Don Hewson
Jack Orrall
Winthrop Troop
Harry E. Goodwin
Claire
Wheelock St
Mass. State College
William F. Goodwin
Joseph Kelfer
Kelfer
Magee’s Corner
Revere St
Dodge
Petersen’s Motor Sales Ocean
Servel Freezes
Servel
Beach Street
Revere
Bartlett Road
Wathrop Ocean
Lew Ayres
Sage
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