Soldiers and Sailors Back League of Nations
A 1919 letter from Lt. Ernest G. Draper and Capt. Thomas G. Chamberlain argues for a League of Nations and urges nonpartisan support from military men. They contest partisan tactics and emphasize the soldiers sacrifice and the need for a constructive world organization to secure peace.
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William Edgar Borah
Senate Chamber
Washington, D. C
Boston
League of Nations
United States
Senate
Thomas G. Chamberlain
U. S. Army
A Statement for a League of Free Nations
Captain Chamberlain of the Anti Aircraft Division endorses a League of Free Nations to establish international law and order. He warns without a league world disorder will spread from Europe to home shores, urging mutual control and restraint over sovereign power to prevent disintegration across nations, classes, races, and religions.
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League of Free Nations
League of Free Nation
Europe
League of Nations
William L. Douglas Endorses League of Nations
William L. Douglas states strong support for a League of Nations, urging it as a means to prevent future wars and stabilize global conditions. He argues it could reduce navies and armies, lower taxes, and make the world safer. He speaks as part of the Massachusetts Joint Committee for a League of Nations.
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Chamberlain
United States Navy
Senator Borah
Massachusetts Joint Committee
League of Nations
William “L. ‘Douglas
Picnic at Bunker Hill Day Highlights Local Talent
First Methodist hosts a June 17 outing with Rowe's Wharf transport to Franklin Field. Otto pitches well as his team wins 4 to 3. Letson sustains a rib hit while striving for home runs. Winners include Elizabeth Kent and Ina Minto among many youth events and races.
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Methodist
Rowe's Wharf
Franklin Field
Otto
Frank Letson
Mr. Leteson
Felding
Lincoln Young
Leslie Hayden
Tom Smith
Elizabeth Kent
Catherine Kent
Ina Minto
Josephine Weeks
Madeline Nazro
Ruth Young
Carleton Richter
Robert Walker
Gladys Johnson
Katie Razzini
Margaret Richter
Letson
Sleeper
Walter Heckman
Union Congregational Church Picnic at Lily Pond Grove
The Union Congregational Church and Sunday School held a combined picnic at Lily Pond Grove in Saugus on June 17 with about 150 attendees. Participants traveled by car or truck loaned by members, with later arrivals met at West Lynn depot. Winners were named in multiple races and events, and a tied eight-inning baseball game matched men and boys.
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Union Congregational Church
Lily Pond Grove
Saugus
West Lynn Depot
the Grove
W. J. Sherman
Gordon
Picnic to Concord A Perfect Day Recalled
An open year end trip from Winthrop to Concord included Punkatassett Farm milk, Lake Walden dinner, and a return ride by truck. The St John s Episcopal Church School held its June 15 commencement with Rev William E Patrick delivering the address and diplomas for New Testament Bibles. Attendance awards and class expressions marked the evening expressional service as Mrs Healey s seventh graders won notebooks prizes and plans for September teaching help were announced.
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Church School
Notable Supporters Helped Drive Event Success
The committee thanks all who assisted by loaning autos or trucks and those whose efforts contributed to the success. Four ministers attended the gathering: Rev. Frie1, Lindh, Rev. W. J. Sherman, Rev. Geo. Gordon and Rev. R G. Nicholson.
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Frie
Lindh
W. J. Sherman
Geo. Gordon
R G. Nicholson
Baptist Sunday School Picnic At Beaver Brook Reservation
The First Baptist Church Sunday School held its annual picnic on June 17 at Beaver Brook Reservation. Transportation came from auto trucks and cars for a large turnout. Field sports pitted the Highland Congregational Church Sunday School of Somerville. Winthrop Baptist Church won the silver cup with 45 points to 18. No accidents were reported.
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First Baptist Church
Beaver Brook Reservation
Highland Congregational Church
Somerville
Winthrop Baptist Church
Town Topics Local visits and hospital note
Mrs E S Jukes and daughter Ethel of Jefferson Jr visit Durham New Hampshire to see Mrs George S Ham. Eugene Johnson of Bartlett Parkway rushed to Metcalf Hospital for appendicitis operation and rests comfortably. Arthur Sharp of Pico Avenue and wife visited Franklin Massachusetts briefly. The Special Aid Society for American Preparedness is celebrated for relief work with the Winthrop Branch highlighted for its readiness and willingness.
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E. S. Jukes
Ethel of Jefferson Jr
Durham
N. H
George S. Ham
Eugene Johnson
Bartlett Parkway
Metcalf Hospital
Arthur Sharp
Pico Av
Franklin
Mass
Special Aid Society For
Winthrop
Club Whist Night and Local Social Notes Highlight Summer
Miss Lillian Smith hosted the Entre Nous Club at Mrs. Emma Magee’s home on Main Street with a pink roses and pink light table setting. Prizes at whist went to Mrs. Stanley Smith Mrs. McNeill Mrs. Edmond Martineau and Mrs. Minnie Haile. Lillie Dickinson from East Hartford spends summer at the Highlands. Lang’s Shoe Store now sits opposite the Winthrop Theatre. Mrs. Whitcher hosted a luncheon with guests including Mrs. Mabel Rideout and wild Cape strawberries. Mrs. EB. S. King of Waldemaray visited her sister Mrs. Severance in Quincy.
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Lillian Smith
Emma Magee
Main St
Stanley Smith
McNeill
Edmond Martineau
Minnie Haile
Lillie Dickinson
East Hartford
Police rely on grocer's car for town duties
Chief Burrill had to use Benj. T. Drew's car again drawing complaints from gardens owners about loose horses trampling plots. Police warn action if horses aren't secured. Last Wednesday two children were bitten by dogs on Prospect Avenue. Louise Metcalf, 77 Tadice Avenue, treated by Dr. Porter.
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Burrill
Benj. T. Drew
Police Department
Dolice
Louise
Metcalf
Tadice
Prospect
Porter
Frost Library Hours And Book Deposit Details
Frost Library lists adult service 1 30 to 9 p m on weekdays with holidays excepted. Juvenile service runs 1 30 to 6 p m. Book deposit is at Elliot and Whittier's real estate office at Taft Ave and Shirley Street Point Shirley, open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 to 5 p m.
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Frost Library
Elliot & Whittier
Taftav
Shirley St
Point Shirley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sam Adams
Darling
New York Tribune
Saturday Evening Post
Ernest G. Draper
Army
New York Times
Bunker Hill
W. J. Porter
A. Crossley
Reed
Johnstone
Eaton
Higgins
Bruce
Geppert
Philbrick
Grohe
Miss Smart
Crossley
Read
Snow
Orrin White
Clair Irwin
Rosamond Beddoe
Dr. Gordon
Rev. W. J. Sherman
Geraldine Totman
Bill Irwin
John Eaton
Mr. Read
Concord
Elinor Whipple
Dorothy Brumby
Jessie Spense
Chester L. McClintock
Samuel McPhetres
Arthur Davis
Edward Blossom
Ruth Henderson
Charles McPhetres
Frank Liebfried
Ruth Ingalls
Richard McClintock
Elizabeth Blandford
Harold Lindergreen
Edward
Baptist Sunday School
Sunlight Bakery
Winthrop Beach
Star Coal &Supply CO. In
Maverick Street
East Boston
Chelsea
C. D. Desimone, Treas
Gen. Mgr
F. J. Tukey
Bartlett
Winthrop Center
Stone’s Food sHops
Tel’s Winthrop
Magee’s
Stope
Skaggs
P Winthrop
Winthrop ST
Winthrop Trust Company Savings Dept. Bank
Winthrop Trust Company
Harry v. Aiken
Blue Bird
Cliff Avenue
Fort Heath
N. F. Bradbury
Tel
Win
Totman & Ham’s
Child Was
Frank Co. Hoare
Winthrop Public Library
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