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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1930
Page
5
A brief piece extols natural summer flavors over artificial tastes. It praises lemonade elements, cauliflower accents, and a praline gelatine dessert as versatile daily treats using fruits like strawberries and red raspberries.
A new plan proposed by Mr Swope aims to curb chatter among women by a sudden freezing idea. The concept proposes a social experiment to reduce discussions and focus energy on action.
Mr. J A Sweeney of the Winthrop Real Estate Co announces a busy June in real estate with four sales through his office. Properties include 88 Woodside Avenue 456 Winthrop Street 450 Winthrop Street and 31 Everett Street East Boston.
The Epworth League held its last meeting of the season in the Burnside Room at 7 45 p m on June 22 with Harold Duncan presiding. A Plymouth gathering is planned for Saturday July 26 tickets available from Richard Staples and Harold Duncan. New cabinet includes Richard Staples president Elmer Vasquez first vice Anna Hey second vice Caryl Sampson third vice Harold Turner secretary Lillie Stone treasurer Frank Bauer.
The Burnside Class met at Floyds residence 254 Pleasant Street on Tuesday evening June 24 with 29 members including three guests. After the business session led by the president, entertainment chair Mrs. Alice Anderson presented Ellis Swartz violin Myron Alpert clarinet and Marion Thurston piano with a well received program. Mrs Amy Nelson gave readings and refreshments were served by Miss Minnie Floyd Mrs Mary Woods and Mrs Amy Nekon. The next meeting is set for September 16 with hostess Mrs Annie Campbell.
A Wednesday afternoon bridge and whist gathering at 2:30 at 191 Woodside Avenue hosted by Mrs. Fritz Westlin. Tables were set outdoors on the lawn, refreshments were served, prizes awarded, and proceeds donated by the hostess to the American Legion Auxiliary.
The Detroit Better Business Bureau and national affiliates issued a warning about brokers and promoters offering stock in foreign Ford companies. The notices warn that many buyers found the stocks spurious or undelivered, with no estimate of total financial losses.
The Annual State Convention of the American Legion Auxiliary was held June 19 20 and 21 at the New Ocean House Swamp Scott. Delegates from across Massachusetts attended and elected a new department President and other officers. Listed attendees included Mrs Egan Miss A McGillicuddy Mrs Cawthorne Mrs Forristall Mrs Kenny Mrs Kane and Miss G Kenny.
The Get-To gether Club of the Union Congregational Church met Friday June 26 at 41 Sunnyside Avenue hosted by Mrs. Esther Howard who presided in the president's absence. Secretarial treasurer and jello chair reports were read. Plans included a Nantasket outing July 18 led by Mrs. Martha Ridley and Mrs. Molly Gillis and a July 12 church Vestry Food Sale with committee members listed. Social hour followed with refreshments served by the hostesses.
Regular meeting of the Friday Night Club at Mrs. Marion Stedfast's Emerson road home on June 20 with all members present. Two tables of bridge played. prizes went to Mildred Westcott first, Violet Bucknam second, Helen Duncan consolation. Hostess served a collation. next meeting to be announced.
A benefit bridge event hosted by Mrs. George F. O Donnell at the Winthrop Yacht Club raised funds with lunch for about 120 guests. Nearly 40 prizes were donated and awarded including a groceries basket won by Mrs. Thomas McLaughlin and a Djerkiss toilet set won by Mrs. Fowle. Door-prize went to Mrs. Pavey. About thirty tables played bridge and whist amid praise for the organizer’s efforts.
Miss Betty Jenner of 35 Shirley Street graduated from Fitton High School on June 22, 1930. Her mother Mrs. J Jenner hosted a party on Friday June 20 with dancing games rainbow decorations and a doll tableau center. Guests received mint bouquets and enjoyed the evening.
Sunday July 13 the Winthrop Council schedules an all day outing at Winthrop Farms Hampstead NH. Buses depart outside St Johns Hall Lincoln Street at 9 AM for a noon roast turkey dinner followed by a baseball game and afternoon sports. Reservations due by July 10 with Francis P. Lynch or officers. Rain or shine.
Six members of the Winthrop High School class of 1923 gathered for their annual luncheon at the home of Miss Josephine Ellis on Buchanan Street to mark the one year anniversary of their graduation.
Funeral services for Mrs Annie E Kelley widow of William E Kelley were held at St John’s Episcopal Church Tuesday at 2 PM. The Rev Ralph M Harpes officiated. Henry Horne sang Lead Kindly Light and Perfect Peace. Pallbearers included Henry E Kelley Duncan Welch Charles J Cormick and Albert Bowman. Interment in Winthrop Cemetery. Mrs Kelley resided in Winthrop for thirty years and died after a two day illness at her daughter’s home in Topsfield.
Curtis H Dodge retired chemist died Sunday morning January 22 after weeks of illness. He and his wife Abbie A recently moved to 55 Winthrop Street from Everett. Born in Edgecomb Maine he was son of Asa and Louisa Dodge and worked with Egyptian Chemical Co Roxbury. Survived by daughter Grace V son also C four sisters J Henry Potts Holyoke Mary Ramsdell Springfield Herbert Morgan Roxbury and Rachel Dodge Winthrop. Funeral on Pauline Street in Winthrop followed by interment in Edgecomb.
A list of new titles and authors arrives at Frost Public Library. Notable works include Cultivating Personality by William S Walsh and Modern Science by J Arthur Tiftton, alongside fiction from Oswald Thomas and Samuel Hoffenstein.
The Unitarian Church holds a service next Sunday on the Sunday before the Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Rev. F. R. Gale speaks on What Freedom Involves as Patriotic hymns are sung. The church closes for July and August and reopens the first Sunday in September.
At St John's Episcopal Church corner of Bowdoin and Buchanan Streets rector Ralph M Harper delivers a sermon. The notice names the church and the rector.
First Church of Christ Scientist Winthrop at 165 Winthrop Street schedules a Sunday sermon on Christian Science at 11:45. Sunday School for pupils under 20 also at 11:45. A testimonial meeting is planned for Wednesday evening at 8:00.
The Review welcomes letters and communications on civic matters. Submissions should bear the writer's name and address, and may be published with editorial discretion.
The writer declines a run for Assessor while praising Frank Tucker as a top town official. He hints at seeking the Democratic nomination for the House of Representatives after reviewing state politics at the State House. He pledges to reveal findings later and notes support for Chester ODemnell and Henry J. Barry if they run.
In the Tercentenary Year report, elementary schools issued 545 Physically Fit certs 925 Dental Certificates and 625 Improvement Talks. Shirley Street School led with 255 Dental Certificates and Miss Merrill's Grade 6 class reached 166 percent in health work.
An English newspaper argues Europe should unite in an economic boycott, recalling 1914 unity against Germany. It claims American workers outrun European in steel and autos, warns of a battle if necessary, and notes proposed unemployment funds by General Electric and General Foods.
Former United States Senator William M. Butler was initiated into the Richard F. Metcalf Post V F W of Albert F. Hayes with Officer James J. Sheerin assisting. Butler attended a veterans reception, inspected the clubhouse, and was presented at the Massachusetts department state convention.
A corpulent widower plans to marry soon and told his companion he dislikes washing dishes, asking if she has a smaller kitchen. The remark appears in an Indian News item.
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