Historic March 1907 Credit Union Details Unearthed
Organization formed in March 1907 now reports assets of 1,700,000 with a surplus and guaranty fund of 52,000. It counts about 2,500 depositors and 28,000 shares, with officers Frank F. Cook president Allen E. Newton vice president Almon E. Whittemore treasurer and Gertrude A. Manning assistant treasurer. Directors include Cook Newton Whittemore and 17 others. Edward A. Thomas serves as attorney and security committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank F. Cook
Allen E. Newton
Almon E. Whittemore
Gertrude A. Manning
Treas
Jeremiah Green
Elmer E. Dawson
Alfred F. Henry
WESCOTT-BANGS MARRY IN MALDEN CHURCH
Mildred M. Bangs of Malden and John W. Wescott of 55 Johnson Ave were quietly married at St. John's Episcopal Church Friday afternoon in a small ceremony with only family and close friends. Rev. Ralph M. Harper officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred M. Bangs
Malden
John W. Wescott
Johnson Av
St. John’s Episcopal Church
St. John’s
Ralph M. Harper
102 Years Old Next Wednesday Celebration
Mrs. Mary A. Thompson of 15 George Street will celebrate her 102nd birthday on Wednesday June 28. She is Winthrop's grand old lady and is remembered by all for her long life and community presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Thompson
George St
Thompson
Winthrop
Casassa Drops Out as Senate Candidate in Winthrop Race
Edgar H. Whitney announces his candidacy for the Senate in the First Suffolk District after Casassa declares he will not seek re election. Whitney cites his service on Roads and Bridges Public Health Mercantile Affairs and leadership roles in Winthrop Republican circles. He is a former Selectman and long time Republican Town Committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Review
Winthrop, Mass
Winthrop
Andrew A. Casassa
Suffolk
Ward
East
Boston
Selectmen
Republican Town Committee
Senate
Edgar H. Whitney
Cottage Av
Edgar Whitney
Casassa
Jim Carr
Selectman
al Tewksbury
House
Public Utilities Commission
Roscoe Wallworth
Revere
Garden Party to aid St John church completion
A garden party to support the near completion of St John the Evangelist Church will be held on Mrs Fidela Piscopo's Main Street estate on June 27 from 2 to 12. The event features a Japanese Tea Garden and a doll parade, with many volunteers coordinating games, refreshments, and candy, led by Mrs John A Lane and Mrs Albert Welch.
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St. John the Evangelist Church
Fidela Piscopo
Main St
Piscopo
John Lane
J. H. Flynn
Fred Murphy
Catherine Pike
William Mahony
Lappen
D. J. Carney
Helen Kelley
D. J. Carroll
Daniel McCarthy
Robi
Bridgett
Barrett
Philomena Piscopo
Frelia Piscopo
Nora Pike
Blanche Hayes
Margaret Brennan
Mary Murray
Maud Murray
Mary Hutchinson
Olive Cyr
Margaret Butler
Helen Long
Helen Buckley
Claire Fulham
Katherine Devereaux
Mary Lane
Mary Norris
Catherine Tierney
Dorothy Norris
Eleanor Tierney
Rita Halligan
Agnes Cronin
Eleanor Kelly
Eileen Hayes
Mary Gilman
Ruth Cousins
John A. Lane
Mesdames F. Foppiano
John R. Sullivan
B. F. Farrell
Thomas McLaughlin
B. F. McElligott
B. J. Ahearn
Albion F. Pease
Susie Hassan
Mary Shine
Katherine Ling
Margaret Harvey
Jos
F. Hickey
Mesdames W. L. McMullen
Linehan
Katherine Brennen
Harriet Shine
Isabel McKinnon
Paquenoxe Club Presents Sally Lunn at Legion Hall
The Paquenoxe Club will stage the comedy drama Sally Lunn in Le gion Hall next Tuesday evening June 27 at 8 oclock. The cast features leading members of Winthrop’s younger set including Gladys Hannaford Helen Simson Jennie Shepard Ruth Palmer Bernice Smith Elizabeth Allen and Marie Tewksbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paquenoxe Club
Sally Lunn
Legion Hall
Winthrop
Gladys Hannaford
Helen Simson
Jennie Shepard
Ruth Palmer
Bernice Smith
Elizabeth Allen
Marie Tewksbury
Daily Thought Quotation Reflects Milton on Truth
A brief quotation presents truth as incorruptible by outward touch, likening it to a sunbeam. The line attributes the sentiment to Milton and frames truth as an abstract, enduring ideal.
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Milton
Fragrant orange oil Defense Against Molds and Insects
The article explains how citrus rinds store oil in oil vessels beneath a waxy layer. When disturbed these vessels spray oil, releasing odor and dispersing the liquid to deter mold spores and invading insects.
Marys Little Lamb Author Lingers In Public Memory
The article credits Mrs. Sarah Buell Hale as the likely author of Marys Little Lamb around 1827. Born in Newport New Hampshire she supported five children after her husbands death and wrote numerous works including a two volume novel and led Ladies Magazine. A Dr Lowell Mason urged her to write the rhyme to aid music education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Lamb
Sarah Buell Hale
Newport
New Hampshire
Tests for diamonds curb impostors with harsh methods
The Scientific American describes tests to verify diamonds for non specialists. One method uses a file and glass substitute to rasp the gem, an impostor would fail instantly while a genuine diamond resists. A harsher test coats the stone with borax then heats and cools it. glass melts or shatters but a true diamond endures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
Music’s awakening moment in a public concert
Sydney Smith notes a long concert where complex music captivates the crowd until a simple lively tune breaks through. The audience shifts from ennui to joy as all respond with nodding heads and smiles, declaring music the finest rational entertainment for the human mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Smith
How to Be Happy by G. H. Morrison
A reflection on happiness, arguing joy comes from self forgetfulness and living toward what is highest. It warns against chasing constant pleasure and urges courage to seek God’s will, noting happiness appears like a swallow’s flash when one acts rightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Morrison
Married His Early Love
A man recalls moving to a new neighborhood and facing teasing from local boys at noon. A older girl saved him, and years later they reconnected at a Christmas tree in their hometown. Five months after that reunion they married. the couple celebrates 25 years together.
Solomon and Sheba Visit Solomon's Wisdom
The queen of Sheba travels to test Solomon with hard questions about the Lord's house. Solomon answers all, and she proclaims the report of his wisdom and deeds true though she has heard only part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheba
Solomon
Kings
Notice to muzzle dogs in Winthrop town limits
The town orders all dogs within Winthrop be muzzled or restrained from running at large from June 15 to September 15, 1922. Also notes local officials and recent meetings, utility outages, and political chatter about state senate candidates and district needs. Roscoe Wallworth signs the communication from Revere.
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Winthrop
Selectman Griffin
Joshua Remby
State House
Pilling
O. K
George Darlow
Navy
Bartlett
Boston American
Chas. D. Bradbury
Ed. J. Cox
East Boston
Senate
A Winthrop
A Fine Statement From Denis A McCarthy
Former citizen and Library Trustee Denis A McCarthy, guest speaker for Boston College graduates, urged graduates to strengthen personal responsibility. He warned that inward weakness and impurity threaten more than external dangers, quoting Sir Galahad on purity of heart and discussing self-improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denis A. McCarthy
Boston College
Tennyson
Galahad
Clock Repairing Shop Moves to Pemberton Square Boston
George C. Schlicke announces removal of his Clock Repairing Shop to 68 Pemberton Square Boston for prompt first class repairs. He will attend to all work personally and guarantees, offering in home or office service with reasonable charges. Antique and foreign clocks, ship bells receive careful attention. mail for estimates. calls arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Schlicke
Pemberton Sq
Boston
Cambridge
Degrees Granted At Various Colleges
As colleges announce graduations Winthrop appears among several institutions. Boston University grants a degree and more schools are named among the notices, reflecting a season of diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston University
Diploma Recipients Listed for Summit Ave Area
Résumé of graduates and degree holders includes Ruth F Tobey of 74 Washington Ave earning Bachelor of Business Administration, John H Keenan of 78 Washington Ave with Bachelor of Laws, John H Fleming of 61 Waldemar Ave with Tufts Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Paul F Howard of 144 Circuit Rd Doctor of Medicine, Samuel M Atkins and Albert Levenson of Winthrop Beach, Rosa lie M Cobb of 189 Cliff Ave Tufts chemistry Magna Cum Laude, Carolyn Hicks Metcalf of 170 Waldemar Ave Smith College BA, Catherine Gabriele Murray of 100 Waldemar Ave, Mona Garvey of 22 Faun Barav Lowell Normal, and Helen Murphy of 25 Master of Arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Hicks Metcalf
Winthrop St
Catherine Gabriele Murray
Waldemar Av
Lowell Normal
Mona Garvey
Faun Barav
Helen : Murphy
Mystery gas call ends with no leak found
Police answered a morning call at 8 Sea Foam ar. to a second floor scene with Mr. and Mrs. Max H. Fitz a Miss Stone and Henry Satersteen. They were dazed and blamed gas fumes though two persons had painted. Suburban Gas Co. investigated but found no leaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Foam
Wells
Howatt
Max H. Fitz
Miss Stone
Henry Satersteen
Suburban Gas Co
Moons of the Planets
The text explains that a moon is a satellite that orbits a planet around a sun. It notes Titan and Ganymede are larger than Mercury and rival Mars, and that many moons exceed asteroids. A satellite is governed by both sun and planet, with the sun as the stronger ruler.
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Solar
Titan
Saturn
Ganymede
Jupiter
Mercury
Mars
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