Tewksbury Named Streets Superintendent Replacing Mahaney
Fred A. Tewksbury was named superintendent of streets to succeed Timothy J. Mahaney, who for years held both streets and building inspector posts. Mahaney was reappointed Building Inspector. The board split the two offices, returning separate departments with each official to earn $1500 annually. Mahaney’s long service included snow removal and Beach section debris work and he led many town offices and veterans’ activities. Tewksbury previously held the street post in earlier years and took over duties this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Selectmen
Fred A. Tewksbury
Timothy J. Mahaney
Mr. Mahaney
David Belcher
Walter G. Baker
Tewksbury
Roy Pigeon
Mahaney
Eye
Merous
Mother Saves Pair In Winthrop Fire
Mrs Alice Clark awoke to smoke and flames at 10 Seaview Avenue as a fire swept through the Winthrop dwelling. She carried her two small children out to safety wrapped in a blanket amid heavy smoke. The second floor was vacant and neighbors summoned firefighters. cause of the blaze remained undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Alice Clark
Seaview Avenue
Clark
Winthrop Quota For C M T C Small
The boys of Winthrop are urged to apply for the Citizens Military Training Camps to be held in New England from July 8 to August 6. Due to population-based limits, Winthrop’s quota is small, but Charles A Hagman offers application blanks and guidance at the town hall, especially Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Citizens Military
New England
Charles A. Hagman
Board of Selectmen
Hagman
No Epidemic Here Of Scarlet Fever In Winthrop
Board of Health officials deny an epidemic in Winthrop stating ten cases at home and nineteen treated in out of town hospitals total twenty nine cases, a normal yearly occurrence with no cause for alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Board of Health
Outstanding Winthrop Men Organize to Aid Boy Scout Fund
The Winthrop District of the Boy Scouts of America announces the organization of outstanding citizens to raise $2,000 for 1937. Howard C. West is General Chairman with Chester F. Griffin as Treasurer and Walter H. Donahue as Auditor. Precinct chairs, committee heads, and a 200-worker roster are named as the drive opens May 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard C. West
Winthrop
Boy Scouts. of America
Chester
Walter H. Donahue
Legionnaire
Myrton C. Hill
Advance Gifts
Charles E. Graves
West
Hugh O. Davis
Frank F. Bauer
Arthur E. Boudreau
N Elliot Willis Nominated for Massachusetts Teachers Federation President
N Elliot Willis principal of Winthrop Junior High School has been nominated for president of the Massachusetts Teachers Federation after a nominating committee meeting. Willis has served in numerous educational roles and is described as well qualified for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Massachusetts Teachers Federation
Willis
Richard Metcalf Post VFW Celebrates 8th Anniversary
The Richard F Metcalf Post 1664 VFW reports a well attended meeting with Band enhancements new member Halub and associate member Pasquale La Silva. Dan Collins chairs the Poppy Drive, benefiting disabled veterans and families through the Buddy Poppy program. A birthday party marks the post’s eighth anniversary on April 21 at Quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Metcalf
Department
Hull
Daniel F. Collins
Dan
Buddy
Veterans of Foreign Wars
V. F.W
Flanders Fields
United States
Men—No.ex
Narrow Gauge Bill Likely Recommitted For Study
At a State House hearing on a proposed Narrow Gauge Railroad merger with the Boston Elevated, opposition from Lynn Salem and Essex County urged recommittal to the Metropolitan Planning Board for further study. Supporters argued Winthrop relies on Narrow Gauge. decision pending, likely next December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
State House
Lynn
Salem
East Boston
Winthrop
Committee On Transportation
Boston Elevated
Henry I. Harriman
Metropolitan Planning Board
Essex County
Bernard L. Sullivan
Chelsea
Boston City Council
Revere
Fred W. Fisher
Board of Selectmen
Daniel J. Honan
Samuel Hoar
Boston, Revere Beach &Lynn
Lithgow Named to Contributor Retirement Board
Francis T. Lithgow was appointed a member of the Contributor Retirement Board which oversees the pension fund for retirement annuities and payments. The board serves without pay and includes the Town Accountant a citizen member and a town employee member from the system. Mr Lothrop is assistant treasurer of the Winthrop Trust Co and has eleven years with the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis T. Lithgow
Lothrop
Winthrop Trust Co
Winthrop Allows Nine Men for CCC Enrollment
Massachusetts state CCC authority selects nine Winthrop youths aged 17 to 24 for enrollment. Applications available from Charles A. Hagman in the Selectmen's office who will assist qualified applicants. Chosen men depart for CCC camps on April 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Civilian Conservation Corps
CCC
Winthrop
Charles A. Hagman
Male Quartet at M.E. Church Sunday
A splendid male quartet will sing gospel hymns during the evening service at the Winthrop M E Church Sunday at 7 30 p m The program highlights Memories of Galilee also called Blue Galilee and Impressions of the Holy Lands with guest preacher Rev Harold D Hickey from West Roxbury The quartet features Arthur Hiltz tenor and Lester Mudge bass new to Winthrop with Carle W Malley as organist and choirmaster who will perform In Palestine by Shure as part of the service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Galilee
Blue Galilee
Holy Lands
Harold D- Hickey
Daniel Dorchester Memorial
West Roxbury
Arthur Hiltz
Winthrop M. E. Church
Lester Mudge
Winthrop
Marriage Announcement for Jessie Mae MacLaren and Daniel McGillicuddy
Mr and Mrs James MacLaren of Thornton street announce the marriage of their daughter Jessie Mae to Daniel E McGillicuddy of Pico avenue The couple united in a ceremony announced in the local society column with plans for a home in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James MacLaren
Thornton Street
Jessie Mae
Daniel E. McGillicuddy
Pico Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. J. Mahaney
Mr. Tewksbury
Mey
Ocean
HAM
Centre Tel
Oce
Highlands
Winthrop Co-operative Bank
Winthrop, Massachusetts
A. E. Whittemore
C.M.T.C
Small
Board of Health Brands
N. Elliot Willis
RILEY
Yeure
Boardman Street
Orient Heights
Post
Arthur M MacCarthy
M.E
Holy Land
Carle W. Malley
Palestine
Shure
Winthrop Trust Company
Winthrop, Mass
Savings Department
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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