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Newspaper

The Winthrop Review

Location

Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1928

Page

8

Review Earns Praise in Editorial Page Contest Debut

The Review competed with six editorial pages earning praise from judges Norman J. Radder of Indiana University George Dolliver of Moon Journal and H D Leggett Nebraska Press Association president. Awards were based on Leadership Literary excellence Mechanical appearance and scope originality of topics. The rating places The Review among leaders in weekly newspapers as its first contest entry.

Norman J. Radder Indiana University Bloomington Ind George Dolliver Moon-Journal Battle Creek Mich H. D. Leggett Nebraska Press Association Ord, Neb

Reserve Officers To Report At Camp Devens

The 301st Infantry Reserve Officers are ordered to report for two weeks of active duty at Camp Devens starting July 1 1928. Capt Charles A Hagman Lt Samuel Patrick Jr Lt Edwin W Boothby Lt John A Eaton Jr Lt Harold Young and Capt George Monroe White will report with the 419th Inf after transfer from Worcester.

Camp Devens 301St Infantry Charles A. Hagman Birch Road Samuel Patrick, Jr Somerset Avenue Edwin W. Boothby Brookfield Road John A. Eaton, Jr Cotage Park Road Harold Young Johnson Avenue George Monroe White West Street Worcester River Road

Flag Day tribute ends Winthrop celebration

Congressman John J. Douglass of East Boston delivered the main oration at the Flag Day event in Winthrop. Theresa Fay, a Winthrop High School sophomore, received a silver cup for the best essay on The Flag, chosen by three judges. Principal Loomis presented the award as the Belmont Four provided musical entertainment. Exalted Ruler Daniel J. Honan was praised for organizing the program.

John J. Douglass East Boston Winthrop Theresa Fay Winthrop High School Loomis Belmont Daniel J. Honan

Midnight Show Ticket Surge Promised by Winthrop Elks

Chairman Sewell Verney reports an exceptionally large advance sale for the Winthrop Lodge of Elks annual midnight show at the Winthrop Theatre the night before the fourth. Stars are booked and S R O is expected. tickets should be secured promptly to avoid disappointment. The passage also covers a wedding with Mrs Thomas and Mr Thomas, details on attire, gifts, and guests from multiple towns.

Sewell Verney Winthrop Lodge of Elks Winthrop Theatre Verney

Sawyer-Thomas Wedding Unites Margaret Sawyer and Edward Thomas

Miss Margaret Sawyer wed Edward Thomas on June 6 at St. John's Episcopal Church at eight. The ceremony was officiated by Harper with Eugene Whittemore as organist. A reception followed at the Sawyers' home, catered by Hardy of Lynn. The bridal party included Anna Sawyer as maid of honor and Edwin Howard as usher. The couple plans a home at 45 Winthrop Street, Winthrop.

Douglas Gleason Ashland Esther Thomas Winthrop Georgette Mr. Thomas George Thomas Irving Gramcow Wellesley Barbara Thomas Atlantic City Thomas Court Road E. Thomas Susan Mann Gertrude Day William Vanderval Emma Vanderval Dedham Mary Maloney Dorchester Roy Livingston James A. Waters Newton Ellis Peabody William Dolan Jamaica Plain Crawford B. Mair Gertrude Mair West Roxbury D. F. Cunningham Brighton Sadie Weeks Roxbury Bertha Elliot Miriam Kitson Boston Webster Pike Roslindale Margaret Ferrin Woburn A. E. Whittemore Elizabeth and Louise Whittemore Harry Aiken Harry Aiken, Jr W.J Kirby Eleanor Arnold Mae McCarthy John Day Margaret Sawyer Edward Thomas St. John’s Episcopal Church Harper Eugene Whittemore S. R. Sawyer Hardy of Lynn Madene Soule Winifred Pember Somerville Theodore Crawford Allston Edwin Howard Hilda Blackmer Melrose Ruth Hutchinson Ashburnham Margaret Munro Ruth Irish Hazel McLeod Dorothy Pennie Channing Howard Ethel Howard Bessie Needham Stanley Needham Crockfords Mrs. Needham Winthrop Street Dorothy M. Verdi Thornton Park John P. Coghlan

A L Brown Honored at College as Leader and Author

A L Brown, top ranking third year student, was elected President of the Student Council representing over 12 000 students. He studies International Law and authored The World Court Myth, a work cited by many opponents of the League of Nations. Brown is praised as a forceful orator and popular figure in college and town.

League of Nations World Court Brown

Wedding of Miriam Grace Howard to Leslie Albert Needham

On Wednesday evening June 20, Miriam Grace Howard married Leslie Albert Needham of Ashburnham at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Channing Howard. Rev. Arthur V. Dimock of Springfield officiated. the bride wore white duchess satin with a pearl headdress and veil.

Channing Howard Miriam Grace Leslie Albert Needham Ashburnham Arthur V. Dimock Springfield First Baptist Church

Divisions of the Week Sunday as First Day of Week

State law and general custom designate Sunday as the first day of the week and the day after the Jewish Sabbath, which is observed on the seventh day. The note outlines the legal holiday practice and cultural tradition surrounding weekly divisions.

London’s enormous Wellington pudding weighs 450 pounds

A century ago London created one of the world’s largest plum puddings known as the Wellington pudding. It weighed 450 pounds and required four days and four nights to cook. Its recipe included three gallons of brandy and wine.

Wellington London

Magnetic Field Lines Explained by Standards Bureau

The Bureau of Standards clarifies that magnetic lines of force are not electric currents. Imaginary lines illustrate the direction and strength of the magnetic field, a condition in space rather than a physical flow.

Bureau of Standards

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Homer Candy Shop Winthrop ST Wonder THE Homer Theatre Elks Goodrich Tires D. J. Honan Company Pauline St Ocean E. Everett Crosby Winthrop Lodge Hans C. Klee Theatre and Elks Club Rari Mon George Bancroft, Evelyn Bent, Neil Hamilton Billie Dove Larry Kent Follies Latest Comedy Pathe Review Ralph Lewis Dorothy Gulliver Harry Langdon Bebe Daniels James Hall William Austin Marie Prevost, Harrison Ford Fables Sawyer—Thomas Anna Sawyer Godfrey Winthrop Storage CO J. B. Tewksbury Troy A. L. Brown Needham—Howard Helene Costello Ner Oland, Clyde Cook, In George Meeker, Doris Everybody’s Cash Market, Inc Winthrop Trust Co Lang the Shoeman Winthrop Centre Zita M. Foley Beauty Shop 133 Cliff Avenue Violette Jeanne DE Vonde Emile Miss Foley Gordon G. Fullerton Clara J. Paine
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