Remembering Roy L Livingstone Winthrop and WWI veteran
Roy N Livingstone once of Winthrop and later North Weymouth died on June 20 and was buried June 22 at Mt. Auburn Cambridge Mass He was known as Hock to his friends and belonged to the Winthrop Athletes He served as a marine in World War I A funeral service was led by Rev Ralph M Harper The poems of his life included pieces printed in the Boston Post and read at his funeral The message urged kindness and living by the Golden Rule encouraging helping others and living a cheerful, helpful life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy N. Livingstone
Winthrop
North Weymouth
Mt. Auburn
Cambridge
Mass
Livingstone
Hock
Ralph M. Harper
Boston Post
Dr. Sewall
Great Plans Projected For Eritrea Now Doomed
Asmara the Eritrean capital once notably Italian in appearance and life, with Italians comprising over half of 98 000 residents, boasted rail and motor networks, an airport near Macaea, Assab harbor upgrades, and modern facilities. Plans aimed at Assab as a sea port for Italian East Africa were abandoned as the project faltered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asmara
Eritrea
Bengasi
Rome
Assab
Grand Teton Peaks Define Wyoming Scenic Magnificence
Western Grandeur describes Grand Teton National Park and the Jackson Hole monument as a unmatched scenic union in Wyoming. It notes the Grand Teton peak at 13 766 feet and its historic standing, with Tetons rising 5 000 to 7 000 feet above Jackson Hole’s valley floor for dramatic views.
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Grand Teton National Park
Jackson Hole National Monument
Wyoming
Grand Teton
Tetons
Jackson Hole
Dairy Cow Udders Declared Vital War Machines
Dairy cows udders are described as crucial to the war effort. Each pound of milk requires about four hundred pounds of blood. Winter housing, dry bedding, and stall divisions protect udders from cold and injury. Milking tubes and teat dilators carry infection risks. use and disinfection emphasized.
Properly Loading Washing Machines Prevents Excess Wear
Ruth Beard of Ohio State University notes that incorrect loads and timing cause most fabric wear in mechanical washers. Overloading or underloading harms performance. light loads increase agitation and wear, while heavy loads strain the machine. Avoid running during interruptions and time by when clothes are clean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Beard
Ohio State University
Paint Preparation Guidelines for Surface Refinishing
Chalky surfaces need only dusting or brushing before new paint. Peeling paint or loose putty must be scraped or brushed away from joints cracks and nail holes. In severely cracked paint areas where some adhesive paint remains, a prepared paint remover may be used to even the surface before repainting.
Marines May Aboard In Various Beach Landing Plans
The report outlines possible Allied landings with Marines entering on assault boats followed by tanks, amphibious tanks, and glider or parachute insertions. It notes the flexibility of landing craft and airborne support options as the operation unfolds.
Service notes and assignments from wartime posts
Personal notes record ranks promotions and assignments for service members at Fort Knox Camp Grant Camp Devens and Fort Oglethorpe and other bases. Corporal Hazen mid September enlistment to armored forces. 1st Lt Remington assigned to 32nd Medical Training Battalion. several graduates and cadets moving to training centers and naval programs with ships wings and commissions. Families welcome births and hospital notes as officers and enlisted personnel progress through training and postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal E. Hazen
Bates Ave
Armored Force Replacement Training Center
Fort Knox, Ky
Hazen
John M. Willis
Camp Grant, Ill
John P. Remington
M. C
Sargent St
32Nd Medical Training Battalion
Camp Grant
Doughboys Gift War Bonds in Honolulu Training Pause
In the Hawaiian Islands seven soldiers under First Sergeant Robert A Scruton ordered a 65 mile trip to Honolulu to purchase $50 war bonds with their saved money. Scruton complied exactly and even waited three hours in a crowded bond booth to fulfill the soldiers demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Robert A. Scruton
Miss Grimes Weds Francis Corbett
Miss Elizabeth C Grimes daughter of Mr and Mrs M I Grimes of 241 Washington Ave wed Francis J Corbett son of Mr and Mrs Francis Corbett of Crystal Cove Ave in St John the Evangelist Church. The ceremony was followed by a reception at Winthrop Yacht Club with over 200 guests and dancing to Cawthorne's Orchestra. The couple will reside at 98 Bay View Avenue Point Shirley after a brief honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth C. Grimes
M. I. Grimes
Washington Ave
Francis J. Corbett
Francis Corbett
Crystal Cove Ave
Norbert H. McInnis
Church of St. John the Evangelist
Cleo Grimes
Virginia Grimes
Point Shirley
Miss Gilchrist Weds Sgt. Jackson in First Baptist Ceremony
Miss Lois M. Gilchrist married Sergeant Preston Jackson at an eight o'clock candlelight service June 19 in the First Baptist Church. Rev. A. Ray Meserve officiated. The couple plans a honeymoon before Jackson reports back to Newport, Rhode Island, on June 28.
Neillson Powell Wedding at St John The Evangelist
On Saturday afternoon at St John The Evangelist Church in Winthrop a very pretty wedding took place. Alice Powell of Winthrop was the bride and the ceremony followed traditional lines with family and friends noting the simple beauty of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John the Evangelist Church
Winthrop
Alice Powell
Pride and Mr. Christian Godfrey Neillson Wedding
Pride and Mr. Christian Godfrey Neillson wed with the bride in a French blue gown and lime accessories. The bridegroom and best man were both from Dorchester, Monsignor Quinlan officiated, and a reception for 50 followed at Gen Edwards Inn. The couple plans a White Mountains wedding tour and will reside in Milton. Mrs Neillson works at New England Telephone, while Mr Neillson serves in government.
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Pride
Christian Godfrey Neillson
Thomas Murphy
Dorchester
Monsignor Quinlan
Louise Mitten
John Olsson
Gen. Edwards Inn
Rhoda Whittman
Joseph Marrion
White Mountains
Milton
Neillson
Revenue Accounting Office
The
New England Telephone Co
Kelly Barry Wedding Enchants Winthrop Church Scene
Miss Alice F. Barry daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Barry and William L Kelly U S N R son of Mr and Mrs Frank J Kelly were married at the Church of St John the Evangelist on Sunday June 20 at 2 oclock The ceremony was led by Rev Joseph Kelly S J of Weston College with Rev Norbert McInnis assisting The bride wore powder blue sheer and gardenia corsage The maid of honor Miss Millie King wore shell pink The best man was Mr Joseph Barry The couple’s reception followed at the bride’s home They honeymooned on Cape Cod and will reside with the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Barry both graduates of the local high school Mrs Kelly works at the Winthrop telephone exchange
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Lois M. Gilchrist
Horace S. Gilchrist
Preston Jackson
D. E. Jackson
A. Ray Meserve
Alan Gilchrist
Dorothy Murphy
Ruth Halligan
Audrey Gilchrist
June Westhal
Priscilla James
Austin G. Jackson
C. B. Murphy
Fort Tatten
New York
S. G. Storme
Newport
R. L
M. Frank Parshley
Evelyn Murphy
Norma Gilchrist
Orchid Marine
Iola J. Nicoll
Sergeant
Alice F. Barry
Thomas Barry
Main St
Winthrop
William L. Kelly
U.S.N.R
Frank J. Kelly
Banks St
Quonset Point
R. I
Mrs. Kelly
Mainst
Lowery Kilgore Couple Announce Daughter Marriage
Mr and Mrs Harold Dustin Kilgore of 30 Court Rd announce the marriage of their daughter Marjorie Bishop to Mr Robert Anderson Lowery U S N R son of Mr Harold D Lowery of Malden on .
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Dustin Kilgore
Court Rd
Marjorie Bishop
Robert Anderson Lowery
U.S.N.R
Harold D. Lowery
Malden
Local Couple Wed in Intimate Ceremony at Bride’s Home
On June 11 at eight in the evening the ceremony took place at the bride’s parental home performed by Rev. Harry Belmont Hill. The bride’s matron of honor was Mrs. Harold Dustin Kilgore Jr and the groom was Frank McDermott of Lynn. A short départ to Boston and New York followed before the couple journeyed to San Francisco where Mr Lowery’s ship is stationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Belmont Hill
Harold Dustin Kilgore, Jr
Frank McDermott
Lynn
Boston
New York City
San Francisco
Lowery
Beveridge La Course Wedding in Beverly
Marie Alice La Course daughter of Mrs Arthur La Course of 33 Stone Beverly married Robert Me Beveridge Jr son of Mr and Mrs Robert C Beveridge 37 Sargent St Winthrop on Sunday June 20 at 4 p m A reception followed at the bride’s mother’s home The couple now honeymoon at the Beveridge summer home on Lake Winnipesaukee New Hampshire
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Alice la Course
Arthur la Course
Stone
Beverly
Robert Me Beveridge, Jr
Robert C. Beveridge
Sargent St
Winthrop
Mrs. Beveridge
Lake Winnipesaukee
N. H
Names of Airmen Echo Hollywood At Keesler Field
The article notes Hollywood stars took years to reach fame while Keesler Field B-24 Bomber school produced many aviation students in one week. It lists names such as Charlie Chaplin Joe E Brown Charlie McCarthy Bob Burns and several Ronald Colemans Robert Taylors William Powells and Charles Boyers as examples of airplane mechanics students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Lana Turner
Hedy Lamarr
Ronald Coleman
Robert Taylor
Keesler Field
Charlie Chaplin
Joe E. Brown
Charlie McCarthy
Bob Burns
Ronald Colemans
Robert Taylors
William Powells
Charles Boyers
Wartime sugar rules boost demand for honey
The department of agriculture reports honey is in higher demand as a wartime substitute for sugar due to restrictions, boosting supplies for homes and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
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Roy Livingstone
the Bennison Funeral Home
Winthrop St
Arthur S. Bass
River Rd
Lincoln Technical Institute
Northeastern University
Bates Hall
Richard P. Finn
Paul Finn
Waldemar Ave
Army
Camp Devens
Carl W. Jorgenson
Ruth Kendall
Carol Ruth
Leonard W. Burridge
George Burridge
Shirley Sr
Naval Air Training Center
Pensacola
Fla
Naval Air Station
Memphis
Tenn
Annapolis of the Air
Burridge
Naval Reserve
Marine Corps Reserve
Edna M. Flechsig
Cliff Ave
Third Training Center
Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga
Army Air Field
Turner Field
Paul I. Thayer
Bowdoinst
Lester Thayer
Aline
Marine Corps
Wentworth Tech. Institute
Wentworth
Michael Owen Culver
Merideth Ann
Chelsea Naval Hospital
North Africa
Culver
Jean Leonard
Cliffare
Dawn Hagman
Washington, D. C
Commander Thompson
Bureau of Naval Personnel
Laurette Lecours
R. R. Lecours
Sea View Ave
Bancroft Battley
Simmons College
Miss Lecours
Simmons
George Nelson Merrill
Fort Belvoir
Virginia
Corps of Engineers
Army of the United
Camp Edwards
U. S. Engineer Dept
Boatman and Rodman
Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps Training Center
Fort Devens
Margaret Donovan
Edna M. McDonald
Brookfield Rd
Uncle Sam
Navy
Robert Francis Rizzo
Margaret Mary Rizzo
Wilshire St
Naval Training School
Naval Armory
Michigan City
Ind
Miss Grimes
Pt. Shirley
Miss Gilchrist
Sgt
Jackson
U.S. War
Winthrop Joseph Cotten
Dolores del Rio Lean
Errol
Mary Beth Hughes
Kav
Arnold Bainter
Mrs. Hadley
Rich, Carlson
Martha O’driscoll
My Heart
Daddy
Errol Flynn
Ann Sheridan
EDGE
Wm. Bendix
Grace Bradley
Taxi Mister
FBI
Winthrop Ann Sothern
Melvyn Douglas
Julia
Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes
Washington
Kelly-Barry
Winthrop Telephone Exchange
Kilgore
Lewis
Lewis’ Hotel and Cafe
Boulevard
Revere
TEL
Bandstand
Boulevard Theatre
Mrs. Lewis
Rae Bucks
Bartlett Rd
Ocean
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