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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
5
Rev A Ray Meserve presides as 10 30 am sermon given by Rev Harry Belmont Hill Union Mid Week Prayer Services Friday 8 pm with message by Rev Hill A hearty welcome awaits all attendees.
New England Telephone men collect sun spot measurements that feed Bell Telephone Laboratories basic research. One aim is to develop a straight jacket for electrical disturbances on telephone wires. This work sits among many tasks to keep telephone service continually the best possible.
The Explorers yearbook of Tufts College Dental School highlights James Jack Dobby as business manager. Son of Samuel Dobby of Everybody's Cash Market he is praised for his cheerful demeanor and wide circle of friends. He played varsity sports as a top sprinter and bowler and belonged to Alpha Omega and Alpha Epsilon Phi fraternities.
Sam Budeloff daughter of Mrs Etta Budeloff of Shirley Street married Benjamin Robert Sprince son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Sprince of 47 Nevada Street in a single ring ceremony at Aperion Hall Roxbury Rabbi R Jacobson officiated. The couple both graduates of Winthrop High School class of 1932 plan to reside in Winthrop after a wedding trip to New York and Atlantic City.
The Junior High Group of the First Baptist Church held its June 21 outing at Beverly Hicks summer camp led by Julian E. Davis, Mrs. Curtis Hicks and Albert Hall. Activities included swimming boating and tennis with a weenie roast after. Members present include Charlotte Currie Doris Currie Myra Fairweather Beverly Hicks Dorothy Hooper Barbara Kempton Phyliss Sandberg Tracy Cole Robert Harris Bruce Prescott Barbara Hicks and Albert Hall III.
The First Church of Winthrop and the Baptist Church host a 10 30 a m union service with a sermon by Rev Harry Belmont Hill. A Friday 8 00 p m mid week prayer service is also held at the Baptist Church with public invited.
A report notes that the housefly commonly carries about a million bacteria as it flies. The fact underscores concerns over contamination and the role of flies in spreading disease in public spaces.
Fo eever Literature Group No 3 of the Winthrop Woman's Club will hold a Playday at Mrs C L Covington home on Nahant Ave Friday June 27. Norma Patrick of 35 Lowell Rd hosted New England Grand Opera principals and Alfredo Anzalone and daughter Beatrice at her home last Friday. Dawn Hagman traveled to New York then Washington and Pt Washington Long Island visiting friends and relatives. Linda Eleanor Beach born June 17 at Newton Hospital. Charles A Williams Jr has graduated from Aeronautic Supply School Wright Field and is assigned to Bangor Air Base Maine. Ralph Woollett ordered to active duty at Manchester NH. Barbara Tattan and Virginia Reed to visit New York. Mrs Walter Lehr hosted Tuesday Club June 24 with prizes to Kleemann Hagman and Fearing. Final meeting of season July 8 at Mrs Al Wiley's. Marjory Hagman surprised on 15th birthday at Miss Jean Howard's. Lara Colcord visited The Dodge Hotel in Washington. Amos W Crooks family to summer camp Adirondacks Lake Titus Malone NY. Betty Crooks to teach kindergarten for Malone playgrounds return after Labor Day.
Funeral services for Mrs Annie P Spofford, wife of the late Charles E Settee, were held Monday at 1:00 PM at the Methodist Church. Born in Canning Nova Scotia she lived in Winthrop over 45 years, active in social life and clubs. She leaves two daughters and two sons, with interment at Evergreen Cemetery Portland Maine.
Two large Seegar electric refrigerators were installed this week at Crest Cash Market in Winthrop Highlands. The white porcelain cabinets with black chrome trim feature glass fronts for display, one for meat and one for produce, both with fluorescent lighting to keep items at proper temperatures and ensure freshness. The unit marks progress for the progressive market, and supports temperature control for beer and ale ready for instant use.
Mr and Mrs Anthony Catenacci announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Frances to Alfonso Vitagliano son of Mr and Mrs John C Vitagliano of Winthrop. The wedding is planned for early September at a Jamaica Plain residence.
Helen Cammall of Winthrop attended a dinner Saturday June 21 at her aunt Mrs Georgianna F Chadwick's daughter's home honoring her 92nd birthday. Ten nieces and nephews were present along with two grandsons. Chadwick graduated Charleston High School in 1869.
Funeral services for Mrs Louise W Canton wife of Richard F Canton of 35 Thornton Park were held Tuesday afternoon at St John s Episcopal Church. Born in Brooklyn NY she lived in Winthrop 20 years and was in ill health. Survived by husband two daughters Margaret Jean Canton and Mrs Theodore Macdonald both of Winthrop and son Richard F Canton Jr of Worcester Interment in Winthrop Cemetery Services at Bennison Funeral Home with many floral tributes reflecting the high esteem of friends.
Fifteen registered Massachusetts State college Holsteins produced enough milk to supply sixty five families of four with four quarts daily for a year.
The St John s Episcopal Church at Bowdoin and Buchanan announces summer attendance options with 8 00 a m Holy Communion and 10 45 a m Morning Service and Sermon. Children may count their summer church attendance by attending either service.
A study shows that Australia features the lowest average ground level among major regions. Researchers note coastal plains and vast low-lying areas contribute to the overall minimal elevation.
Winthrop Post No. 146 of the American Legion honored Commander Wm. H. Walsh at a Monday meeting by voting to send him to the National Convention in Milwaukee in September and awarding a substantial fund to cover his expenses. Walsh has been an energetic worker for the post this year.
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