Winthrop Catholic Women's Club Bridge and Outing Plans
The Winthrop Catholic Women's Club announces a regular monthly bridge and whist party at John’s Hall on July 1 with the welfare committee in charge. Light refreshments will be served. The annual outing is set for July 11 at the Lobster Claw in Cohasset with bus transportation available. Reservations have been mailed and members are urged to respond promptly.
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John’ S Hall
Lobster Claw
Cohasset
Bank Nite Starts Fridays at Orient Palace Theater
Every Friday night beginning July 5 at the Orient Palace Theater features Bank Nite. A $20 bank account is given free to a registered winner. no charge or ticket needed to register. Registration available in the theater lobby any day. one registration covers all Bank Nites and is open only to adults.
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Orient Palace Theater
Pituitary Gland Powers Growth and Body Functions
The pituitary gland, called the master gland, sits at the brain base and influences the body by directing growth and various other hormones. Experts note that while simplified explanations exist, real control is more complex and still debated by scientists.
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Pituitary
New York Herald Tribune
Dinosaur fossils show healed bones and tooth defects
A Chicago Field Museum report notes ancient dinosaur injuries with healed breaks on bones and broken teeth, often found as two or three bones fused on a single limb or fragment, illustrating common trauma and healing in life.
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Gettin
Chicago
London family holds rights to rent park chairs for a century
A near century old English family holds rights to rent chairs in London public parks. They own 150,000 chairs in prime locations and issue one day tickets costing four cents. Ticket holders may move between chairs and parks at will, per Cok Hier's Weekly.
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London
Cok Hier
Giant Cactus Weighs Heavy Core Inside The Plant
A towering Arizona cactus nicknamed Cactus Plant Mendau weighs over 1000 pounds. The remarkable mass results from a thick wood core hidden beneath a soft pulpy outer covering, explaining the plant's extraordinary heft.
Defended Nationality and the Peninsular War
The text argues nationality is a modern concept with its first clear example in the Peninsular War from 1808 to 1814 as Spaniards rose to defend their territorial integrity against Napoleon.
Winthrop Post Carnival Highlights and Band Concerts
Four day carnival at Ingleside Park with vaudeville bands athletic events and a Ford Tudor prize. The New Ocean House event featured the Field Band for the Massachusetts Pharmacists Convention with a hotel concert auditorium parade and orchestra refreshment sequences drawing thousands of attendees. The Field Band reported its largest turnout and best time yet.
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Ocean House
Massachusetts” Pharmacists
Hogan
Piabonmen
Winthrop
Pharmacists
Paramount Orchestra
Fritz Westlin
Pete Curtis
Field Band
Elks Echo Confidence and American Resilience
A column extols confidence as essential for individuals and the nation, noting the United States’ strength through adversity. It cites robust industry, infrastructure, learning, and a determined people, praising optimism embodied by John Riley and a bustling tannery led by Leo Delorey as summer goals.
Auxiliary Meeting Sparks Plans and Beano Prize
The VFW Auxiliary announces a regular meeting on Wednesday July 3 at eight o'clock. President Alice Sawyer enjoys a two week vacation in Winth. A monster Beano is set for June 29 at 8:30 PM with prizes including a center piece embroidered by Sister Batchelder raffled at the last meeting and won by Sister Quill. Beano continues Tuesday afternoon through summer. chairman Wold seeks wider member attendance at afternoon gatherings.
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Alice Sawyer_is
Winth 5
Batchelder
Quill
Wold Ke
Canadian Entry Rules and Citizenship Pathway Mentioned
The article explains immigration for native Canadians to the United States with no quota restriction if other visa conditions are met and fees paid. It notes five years residence to qualify for citizenship and that Canadians born abroad must enter under their native land quotas.
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United States
Mercator Projection Chart Origin and Shape
The Mercator projection, named for Gerard Mercator, a 16th century Flemish geographer, presents a map where all meridians are straight lines perpendicular to the equator and all parallels run parallel to it, greatly exaggerating the polar regions.
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Gerard Mercator
Wheel invention powered world travel and progress
The wheel, a great invention, enabled rapid travel and exchange of goods and ideas. Its success spread culture and technology across vast regions, accelerating human progress for centuries.
Sugar's Spread From China to New Orleans Plantations
The article traces sugar use from early China to Sicily by 1148 and Madeira by 1419 and the Canary Islands by 1503. Portuguese and Spanish introduced sugar plants to the West Indies, with Barbados showing a 1641 appearance. Sugar cane was first cultivated in the United States near New Orleans in the 18th century.
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Sicily
Madeira
Canary Islands
Indies
Barbados
United States
New Orleans
Hinduism Follows About One Eighth of World Population
An article notes Hinduism claims roughly 250 million adherents, comprising about one eighth of the global population. It highlights the religion's widespread presence across continents and references its demographic significance.
Gentleman Doctor Bishop Sets The Tone In Dublin Life
The piece depicts Bro Doctor Bishop as a poised bon vivant who navigates life with ease making and keeping friends. It suggests Pat O'Hara may soon feature in court matters and hints at a scene near O’Connell Street in Dublin with a debonair demeanor that draws attention.
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Doctor Bishop
Doctor
Pat O'Hara
Pat
Trish House of Government
O'Connell Street
Dublin
Arthur Overturf Seeks Quick Fix for Low Branches
A report notes Arthur Overturf faced rain soaked branches bothering pedestrians on tree lined walks. He lowered the sidewalk to meet the emergency and satisfy all, a novel idea praised by onlookers.
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Unids
Arthur
Harvard Commencement Noted as George Wickson Enjoys
A lively snippet recalls Bro. George Wickson at Harvard's Commencement. The piece notes his buoyant mood and suggests curiosity about the Class of 1910, hinting at friendship with John Harvard and a longer life beyond twenty five.
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George Wickson
Harvard
George
John Harvard
The Old Pill Man Bro Bill Stover Charms Local Youths
The veteran Bro Bill Stover gathers a crowd of youngsters and is always found in the middle of their group. Children like him and he never tires of seeing and having the youngsters around. Keep it up.
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Bill Stover
Bill
Bro Gene Cronin Finds Warm Welcome in Elk Community
A buoyant young figure, Bro Gene Cronin greets townsfolk with his sunny smile and wide circle of friends. The article notes his constant activity in Elkdom, his readiness to help, and his association with Doctor Riley as a prominent Elk member and organizer.
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Bro. Schermer
Adolph
Genie Cronin
Géne
Gene
Elkdom
Doctor Riley the Elk
Popular Authors Literary Club Outing at Sandown NH
The Annual Outing of the Popular Authors Literary Club was held June 20 at Dr. Raymond Parker’s Sandown residence. Members traveled from Winthrop at 9:20 a.m. with lunches, enjoying a hospitable welcome from hostess Mrs. Helen Parker, Mrs. Ruth Walsh president, and Mrs. Edith Newton past president. An afternoon of stories and essays followed a luncheon, with all expressing happiness and gratitude for the gathering.
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Popular Authors’ Literary Club
Raymond Parker
Sandown
N. H
Winthrop
Helen Parker
Ruth Walsh
Edith Newton
P. A.L
Quest and Question Club Meets at President Home
A Quest and Question Club board meeting was held at the home of president Mrs H D Hamilton on Wednesday evening June 19. The program for next year was presented by the oa committee led by Mrs Elida Bond.
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Quest_and Question Club
H. D. Hamilton
Elida Bond
Submarine Sinkings Rise Through World War I Period
Col lers Weekly notes Allied sinkings by year 1914 five subs 1915 nineteen 1916 twenty two. In 1917 through November 1918 they sent 132 to the bottom at about one every 120 hours. Meanwhile Germany built subs at about one every 60 hours during the last two years.
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Germany
Coller’s
Murder Conviction Despite Four-Year Gap in New York
Collier's Weekly notes shift from the old year and a day rule to modern statutes. It cites a New York murder conviction where the victim died four years after being shot, illustrating changes in indictable homicide standards across states.
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New York
Collier's Weekly
Todas of India Awe Travelers with Buffalo Worship
The Detroit News notes that the Todas of India worship the buffalo in cone shaped temples and greet men by touching the forehead. It also describes their social practices with women and mentions prevalent jealousy and polyandrous norms among brothers.
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India
Detroit News
Jeiyandry
Home Run Francis and the Welcomed Gentleman
A lively portrait of local stage figures including Home- run Francis and Brother Elk Mc Queeney. The narrator highlights their public persona, readiness for activities, and the appeal of Francis's sociable nature at gatherings and meals.
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Francis
Brother Elk
Mc Queeney
Stentorian Brother Boylan Guards Lodge Finances
The passage praises Arthur Boylan as a stern yet warm guardian of lodge funds. It describes him as watchful over the treasury with an eagle eye, keeping the financial basis sound and the lodge busy each night, highlighting the need for such a financier.
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Stentorian
Arthur Boylan
The
Treasury
Arthur
Welk
The Windy River Campus Decree and Sea-Hands Rally
A fragmentary piece notes an educational institution across the river issuing a decree to Ernstin and inviting O Donnell to join with many degrees. It shifts to maritime talk praising Charlie Bekrigee and Admiral vibes, then reflects on valuing today and a Bingo Beano B B B Elks path, with Joe Bergin endorsing common sense. The piece ends with the call to follow the crowd.
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Ernstin
O'Donnell
Enya
July Meeting Sparks K of C Festivities and Outings
A July gathering under Grand Knight Cassidy outlines plans for the year at Magee's Corner. The program includes a fishing trip, an August children’s outing, and a casino of social events. Congratulations go to P.G.K. Art Boylan Jr. on his marriage. Earl Wescom leaves active duties. new fire truck noted. parish bingo success cited with 700 attendees and gratitude to Father Sullivan and workers.
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Cassidy
P.G.K. Art Boylan, Jr
Brookline
Sullivan
Pro Tim Cey Captures Win Amid Hometown Cheers
A twenty five to one shot named Pro Tim Cey won, drawing a warm greeting from the Tacticians on Tuesday night. The piece notes the shadow of religious persecution seeming to envelop Scotland.
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Tim Cey
Tim
Scotland
Contrabassoon: Deep Woodwind Power and History
The contrabassoon is a large double reed instrument about 16 feet long, sounding an octave below the bassoon. It is the deepest orchestra instrument, not suited to rapid passages, first used by Handel in 1727 and later by Haydn in The Creation.
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Handel
George Jlin
Haydn
Presidents Wilson Harding and Coolidge Rise to Power
President Wilson began his first term on March 4, 1913, and served until March 4, 1921. Warren G. Harding succeeded him and took office March 4, 1921, after which Calvin Coolidge became president upon Harding's death on August 2, 1923.
Deposit Insurance Won by 25,000 Bank Depositors
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation reports that about twenty five thousand depositors in seventeen closed insured banks have recovered most of their insured deposits in the first eighteen months. Payments began May 13 and most depositors have been settled, with total insured claims approaching two and a half million dollars.
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F. It. C. Hase
Winthrop Banks
Queen Mary Letter Sells for 255 in Edinburgh Auction
A 1567 letter signed by Queen Mary of Scots brought 255 dollars at an Edinburgh sale. The document drew interest from collectors seeking historic royal correspondence.
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Mary of Scots
Edinburgh
Scotland
Winthrop Chansters Shine At Aleppo Banquet
Illustrious Potentate Clarence J. McKenzie leads Winthrop residents at the Aleppo Temple banquet. Amos W. Crooks wowed the crowd with The Tattooed Lady solo alongside Harry B. Rodgers. The Chanters, now the scene of Greater Boston Shrine events, rehearse five new chorus songs while continuing a 25-song folio from six months of public appearances. The Aleppo Temple has hosted more meetings this year, with monthly gatherings since McKenzie’s December election, and a midsummer outing is planned at Norumbega Park with the Shrine Band.
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Winthrop
A Banque Eppo Emple
Clareyice
Fred Gardner. Smith
Amos W. Crooks
Walter Walsh
Metrovate
Amos W Crooks
le Staling
Harry B. Rodgers
the Yankee
Varie
WNAC
WAAR
Aleppo
Clarence J. McKenzie
Norumbega Park
Shrine
Discovery of Pluto by Clyde Tombaugh at Lowell Observatory
The planet Pluto was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh at Lowell Observatory on March 13, 1930. Pluto measures about 10,000 miles in diameter and has a mass roughly half Earth’s, while its average distance from the Sun is about 40 times Earth’s. It travels through space at a speed of two to three miles per second.
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Pluto
C. W. Tombaugh
Lowell Observatory
Weight Loss Through Exercise and Sweat
The Public Health Service states weight loss occurs during exercise from perspiration and the body’s energy use. It notes water loss through the skin and increased metabolism as factors in reducing body weight.
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Public Health Service
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