30 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
1
The article lists aircraft instruments including an altimeter for height, clock, compass, revolution indicator for engine speed, air speed indicator, and fuel gauges for petrol and oil. It notes these gauges monitor height speed and fuel levels essential for flight.
The notice lists a week of nightly programs starting Monday with Mary Pickford in A Romance of the Redwoods directed by Cecil B. DeMille. Tuesday matinee 2:30 features Pickford. Wednesday offers Marcus Loew's vaudeville and Yankee Pluck with Ethel Clayton. Thursday presents The Danger Trail with H B Warner Violet Heming and The Mystery of the Double Cross. Friday showcases Ethel Barrymore in The White Raven and Burton Holmes travel Batavia. Saturday features Marcus Loew's All Star Vaudeville and A Girl's Folly with Grace Cunard and Francis Ford and The Purple Mask double bill.
Crystal Bay Lodge I O F held a military night at Odd Fellows hall on Thursday. State Guard members attended in uniform and Senator John E Beck gave a patriotic address with David Belcher speaking on the State Guard. A musical program followed with refreshments. Eight members attended. Russell A Lang chaired the committee. Refreshments were prepared by Mrs Russell A Lang and Mrs George Baxter.
The President has appointed the Winthrop and Revere exemption board to pass upon conscription exemption claims. Members are Judge Charles J. Brown, William H. Barter, and Dr. Willis G Bond of Revere.
The magnolia is praised as fearless and regal, an independent, self-respecting symbol of nature’s grandeur. It stands unafraid, a masterful display of beauty and majesty in full force.
The work committee led by Miss Anna Newton reports strong activity this week across all lines. Miss Newton and Mrs. Alice Power stocked the work room with handkerchiefs towels tray cloths laparotomy leggings surgeon helmets soldiers helmets surgical shirts pajamas and convalescent robes. Eight sewing machines will keep busy and needle work awaits many hands. A donation arrived from the Ladies Association Winthrop Spanish War Veterans. The knitting department will operate only three days weekly in July and August Monday Wednesday and Friday.
Homer Rodeheaver choir master for Billy Sunday campaigns and a party of eight were hosted by Harrison D. Dockeray at the Cottage Park Hotel Tuesday night. The hotel orchestra played campaign hymns including Brighten the Corner as the group dined. Rodeheaver fished salt water off Winthrop earlier in the day and spoke highly of Winthrop.
The committee thanks previous subscribers and urges new gifts to fund war services. In this national emergency, subscriptions are needed to support Winthrop resources and the local machine gun company without duplicating government supplies. Send checks to Harry W. Aiken, treasurer, Town Hall, Winthrop, with a request for broad household participation.
Under overcast skies with a shower the Class of 1917 held Class Day at Ingleside Park with a play The Fairest Spirit and gifts for all. The Winthrop High School graduation for 99 pupils followed at The Winthrop Theatre with a Liberty Bond gift, attendance records, and diplomas presented by Frank F. Cook.
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