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The Winthrop Review

Location

Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1938

Page

8

Camp Powow Leads Boy Scout Camp Activities

Camp Powow offers flexible schedules, a strong sports program, and division into Samosets and Golden Haglets. Under John R. Horne, activities include boats after skill checks, swimming, handicraft, and weekly special events. Carl L. Hilton directs Bay Shore Council backed by the scout drive. and fees are eight dollars per week plus one registration, with meals included.

Powow Carl L. Hilton Bay Shore Council Hilton

Camp Amesbury Ad ventureland Scouts Enjoy Healthful Time

Transportation to and from camp is provided by reliable buses. Winthrop scouts attended in record numbers and returned with glowing tales of camping adventure. Powwow campers gain weight and return healthy. The Amesbury adventure land offers a healthful location varied program safety checks and good food. Scouts should register soon through their scoutmaster or the Lynn office at 31 Exchange St Breakers 7889. Non scouts pay one dollar more per week. Don’t miss the fun.

Powow John R. Horne Lynn Amesbury Adventureland Exchange St

Legion Road Race For July Fourth

The third annual American Legion 3 mile road race is set for 8 p.m. on July 4th starting at the Centre Firehouse and tracing a loop through Pauline Pleasant Washington River Magee's Corner and Winthrop to finish at the Firehouse. Three prizes include a Waltham watch for the winner, a desk set for second, and a pen set for third. Watson Lindsey, a high school runner, won last season and is favored to repeat.

American Legion Firehouse Pauline Pleasant St Washington Washington Ave River Rd Magee’s Corner Winthrop St Pauline St Waltham Watson Lindsey

Has Bullet-Proof Plant South America

A description asserts a plant in South America grows dense twigs and leaves forming a bullet resistant mass. The claim suggests the plant can deflect or halt bullets without penetration, though verification and sources are not provided.

South America

Rock of Gibraltar Area Measured At Nearly Two Square Miles

Reading from a historical survey, the Rock of Gibraltar is described as nearly two square miles in area. The note highlights the compact size of the promontory, emphasizing its geographic scale within the region.

Rock of Gibraltar

Nails and Mascara From Ancient Chinese Customs

A fragment notes that centuries ago Chinese women painted nails with designs and constellations and used willow bark burnt as mascara, highlighting traditional beauty practices and cultural symbolism.

Work of Trained Food Tasters

Trained food tasters can detect flavor differences of under 10 percent, says the American Chemical Society. Many tasters lack keener senses than others but they learn to observe analyze and interpret sensations to a remarkable degree. Practice does not increase flavor sensitivity.

American Chemical Society

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